Three Years and Counting

So last week Billy and I celebrated our third wedding anniversary. It was low-key, but we plan to really celebrate when things settle down around our house (More to come on that later). As I have reflected over the past three years, I can't believe how quickly it has gone. I have to admit I have the best husband ever. I am so fortunate that Billy waited for me while we were dating to figure things out.

Over the past three years, we have had such a fun time. We have traveled to several great vacation spots including New York, Seattle, Lake Powell, Mexico, Hawaii, and of course to California and Utah to visit with family. I also am also fortunate that Billy has such a great sense of humor. I find myself laughing at all his random jokes and comments. I think it is his goal to make me laugh and I love it.

Here we were in California for the 4th of July in 2008. We spent the weekend at my grandparents ranch with the whole family and swam and had a great time!

We love the State Fair in Arizona. It's a great excuse to eat crazy food that you would only eat at the State Fair. Last year my parents and sisters came out for the fair. Rebecca, my niece keeps asking when she is coming back so she can go to the fair.

Here we were in Seattle last summer at the Space Needle eating a great dinner. There is an amazing view that circles while you eat.

Here we are in New York taking a carriage ride through Central Park. It was raining and cold and the perfect way to see that part of the city in that weather condition.

Here are a couple pictures as I reflect about our wedding day...it was the best day ever!

We have had a great three years of marriage and we are so fortunate to have a wonderful marriage! I am sure the next three years will be different as we are expecting twins in the spring...wish us luck! :)

Camping Fun

It has been forever since I have posted anything. We had issues with our main computer so I wasn't able to attach or browse for any photos to post. But the issue is resolved now! :)

In June, Billy and I went camping with our friends the Curry's. We had a great time playing with their two little kids and hanging out with them. We didn't get many pics since we weren't there that long, but I captured Billy enjoying the camping trip...

So we got a flat tire and Billy got stuck changing it...that definitely was not a highlight! :)

But at least we were pulling into the campsite instead of on the side of the road! :)

What a good man doing all the hard labor...he is my man!

We had a great time with Kimmy and Rob and hope for another camping trip sometime this summer!

Water Fun!

So last weekend we had a couple of our friends over for a BBQ. Both couples have kids, so I decided we needed to get some "toys" for them. My big idea was to get a slip and slide for them. It wasn't until I was at Wal-Mart that I realized the kids were too young to truly enjoy the slip and slide the way it's meant to be. But they had a great time anyway. Here are a few pictures from the evening...I can't wait to have a child...someday! :)

Here are Brady and Noelle...just enjoying the water on the slip n' slide and "pool"

Stanton wasn't as fond of the water as Brady and Noelle were...but he was still adorable!!!

Noelle just can't get enough!

Disney World

Earlier this month I went to Orlando with my company. It was my first business trip ever (hopefully my last)! It was a top performers event for the entire Southeast division both ground and online. While I was there, we had a lot of meetings, social hours but the best thing we did was go to Disney World. I was only there for about 4 1/2 hours, so not long enough, but luckily I was able to ride all the rides that I wanted. We got to ride thunder mountain, splash mountain, Pirates and the car ride. Here are a couple pictures from the trip!

Here is Zina and me waiting in line for Thunder Mountain. It was so hot while we were waiting!

Here is Zina, Tim and I waiting in line for the car ride. It wasn't my favorite...I forgot that the cars went super slow and you had to stay on the track. Initially I thought it was a racing ride.

New York

Billy and I had the opportunity to go to New York in April because of a work conference Billy had. We were there for about 5 days and had a great time. I know people have been waiting for pictures from New York (thanks for being patient Mark...you are the best!) so here they are! :)

I have always wanted to go to the restaurant Serendipity because I enjoy that chick flick. After some coaching from my friend Heather, we made it there. They have the best hot fudge sundae's. If you are ever in NYC be sure that you make a trip there. I wish we could have gone a second time while we were there, but we went on the second to last day.

Billy and I met up with Anna one of our family friends from Windsor who lives in New York with her husband John. We met up with her on her lunch break and had some excellent Chinese food. Billy loved it because it was the cheapest meal we had there!

I just loved this picture because of all the flowers behind me. They were beautiful.

Billy and I saw the Phantom of the Opera. Billy is not a huge fan of musicals, but he consented to seeing the Phantom. We had a good time and it was pouring when we got out of the show...we needed a boat to make our way down the street.

My friend Sarah told us about the Trailer Park Lounge. It is a restaurant that was decorated like a trailer. We decided to take the subway to have dinner there and it was a hit. It was the funniest restaurant ever!

Billy and me on Time Square

Billy and I at the Yankee's game. We were at the first game in their new stadium that they won!

Billy and I at the game

The new stadium

I decided that I wanted to ride the carousel in Central Park, so I rode it with my friend Sarah, while Billy was the photographer

Sarah, Billy and me at the park after we ate the best cup cakes ever!

Sarah took us to the best hamburger place. It was a small restaurant that was tucked away in a hotel. If you weren't staying at the hotel or if you weren't a local, you would have no idea where it was. The rule in the restaurant is that if you don't know what you want to order when you get to the front of the line, they kick you to the end.

Here I am with my other friend Sarah. We had dinner with her at the stardust diner. The servers danced and sang while you ate...it was like a dinner and show all in one. We had a great time and it was great to see Sarah. We hadn't seen each other for 5 years!

Billy, Sarah and me at dinner

We had a great time in NYC...more has happened since then, but hopefully I'll make another posting later this week...stay tuned! :)

My New Team

About a week ago and a half ago, I found out which team I will be the manager for at work. From what I had heard previously, I assumed it was going to be a newer team that was just formed because of growth within our division. However, a week ago Wednesday, I found out that I was to be the manager of my own team. The previous manager had the opportunity to manage a beta group of counselors and the director team thought it would be natural to slide me into my current team. It will be an interesting transition from working as a co-worker to now being the manager. I started this on Thursday when I returned from New York and I feel that the transition is going well. So keep your fingers crossed.

My team is very thoughtful too...we all went out to breakfast a week from Thursday with the old manager and the team got the old manager (Julie) and I flowers and a card. We also took a team picture and they put it in a frame for Julie and me. I am fortunate because I know that most of the counselors want to be successful and are very hard working!

Here are the flowers and card they got for me...I just wish I was around to enjoy them instead of leaving for NYC that afternoon!

CONGRATS KATI!!!!

I want everyone to know that I am proud of my wife, she is the newest manager at University of Phoenix. She can manage me very very well so I know that she will do an outstanding job. I am very proud of Kati and am excited to share this great accomplishment with all of you. Way to go kati your hard work and dedication paid off and a big congrats to Billy as well for catching such a great suga mama