update!!!!

I found this super funny article through a friend! its about the snow in Seattle! check it out

King 5 news article

Crazy Weather

So as everyone know the weather has been pretty crazy all over the country! 

First: Rexburg

This time last year it looked like this

Sorry these pictures are blurry I obviously took them while driving woops! I'm pretty sure i was going to the sunset! Im sure it was much better in real life, any tips on how to photograph a sunset? It never looks as good... oh unless you use your tripod

see...

sorry for the tangent, by the way... NO photoshopping here!

Any ways! this year it looks more like this outside

basically no snow (okay this is last year but i don't have pictures up loaded from this year... you get the idea though, right?)

Its January 19th and if you have ever been to Rexburg in the winter you know we are usually up to our necks in snow! 

Second: Seattle

What in the world is happening! My parents have basically been snowed in (in Seattle that means 8-10 in) for the past 4 days! and now their power is out! 

okay dont get me wrong we get snow is Seattle about once a year but not usually like this! 

This was taken 2 years ago at my parents house

Apparently its been declared a state of emergency?

Not only do they have 8-10 inches of snow but they also had freezing rain last night so now everything is covered in ice! 

Also apparently on the national news people have been calling Seattle wimpy... Well let's remember Seattle don't usually get snow so must people aren't prepared for it (power outages use, snow no), There are a million trees and and lots have been crashing down for the past 2 days, there are massive hills and its not Idaho where everyone has a CRAZY huge truck! 

Well most people that read this are from Seattle so I'm sure I'm preaching to the choir!

Anyways! hopefully things get better in Seattle! And we will see if we ever get snow in Idaho!

Seriously? Who is this kid!

I admit it... I watch toddlers and tiaras! I can't help my self!

Its SOOOOOOO funny!

I do feel bad for the little girls becasue some day they will probably have real issues

BUT did you see this episode???

Shabby Apple

I have always really liked the Shabby Apple dress but there pretty expensive and I cant really justify it! 

BUT there is this give way now HERE Check it out! 

Hopefully I'll win :) 

Home for the Holidays

There's nothing like going home for the holidays

Brian finished school on the 16th but because I have a real job now we couldn't leave till the 23!

Welcome to the real world I guess! I've been so used to having 3 weeks off for the holidays :( 

This year we ALL came home for Christmas and it was so fun!

I love when we all get to be together and all the fun times we have!

We also had a great first Christmas and New Years as married people. 

I'll let the pictures do the talking

 our funny presents from Ky and Amy! I think my bump-it will come in handy in Idaho!

Anabelle opening a present from me and Bri

Her very own baby! She LOVED it! 

Pictures after Church

Anabelle LOVED the tree! can you tell :)

Our first MARRIED Christmas! We've had a bunch of first this year but this is the best!

Playing piano with Aunt Ashley

i love my Mom! 

Merry Christmas! 

 Anabelle is already a pro at making orange rolls! Its in her blood :)

Gingerbread house contest! Kyle/Amy, Kevin/Paige, Brian/Ashley

 The Winning house! BRIAN AND ASHLEY! chosen by Anabelle!

 decorating

 We got to drive over to see the Gleeds one day! We love you guys!!!

Anabelle really liked bowling! you can see by her expression :)

 Cool hat from Grandma!

 Pizza making!

 One last night out! Love you guys!!!!!

What an amazing Christmas! I love my family and cant wait for us all to be together again! until then... thank goodness for pictures and SKYPE!!!!!

Homemade Chinese Food

i LOVE chinese food! 

I have also NEVER attempted to make chinese food. Why make it when you can buy it and you know its going to be 100% better!?

My opinion has changed as of today! Last night I was trying to figure out what to make for Sunday dinner and as I looked in out fridge I got a craving for beef and broccoli, of all things! 

So I attempted to make it today! 

no this isn't a picture I took its from here

How do food bloggers have enough self control to take pictures of their food! seriously! By the time I'm done making something photo worth I'm so hungry I totally forget to take a picture until after its gone! thanks to me and the Hubs! 

ANY ways here is the recipe! its SUPER simple and you probably have all the ingredients in your house already! So if you like to order beef and broccoli at your favorite chinese restaurant, try this one at home! 

The best Beef and Broccoli Stir-fry adapted from here

3 tbs corn starch

1/2 c water

2 tbs water

1 lbs beef (I used stir fry meat that was already cut up)

2 tbs olive oil

4 cups broccoli florets 

1/2 small onion

1/3 c soy sauce

2 tbs brown sugar

hot cooked rice

1. In a bowl, combine 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 2 tablespoons water and garlic powder until smooth. Add beef and toss. In a large skillet or wok over medium high heat, stir-fry beef in 1 tablespoon oil until beef reaches desired doneness; remove and keep warm. Stir-fry broccoli and onion in remaining oil for 4-5 minutes. Return beef to pan. Combine soy sauce, brown sugar, and remaining cornstarch and water until smooth; add to the pan. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Serve over rice.