CHEESECAKE

I have much time on the computer while I am at work but most of that time is not doing work. It is doing whatever I want to keep me entertained. (I have a very low key receptionist job and I just mainly need to answer the phone so don’t worry, I’m not slacking on my work duties.) Being on the Internet so much though, I have joined many clubs, and receive emails from different organizations, restaurants, airlines, etc. I have also entered many contests, of which none I have won, but that’s ok maybe one of these days I will. I think I have found my most favorite one yet though! The Cheesecake Factory is having this contest where you can create your own cheesecake and then they will pick and have people vote for their favorite ones. You can create up to five different ones so all morning at work I have been creating cheesecakes! I love it haha. I love food and The Cheesecake Factory so I have been quite entertained so far at work. Will this be the contest I win? Probably not, but might as well try! If you have some free time on your hands or in front of the computer a lot like me, here is the website so you can start creating!

https://promos.thecheesecakefactory.com/

This is one of my favorites...Chocolate Tuxedo Cream

Yum!

Florida/Disney Trip

Our week to escape the cold…except we hit the only week it was cold in Florida. Of course, it was still warmer than what it was in Utah so we were still able to get out of the frigid winter weather.
It was a pretty crazy trip and we covered a lot of ground while we were there but it was so much fun! It was a family vacation with all the Johnsons and it was so great to be able to spend time with all of them since it is something that we don’t get to do too often living in Utah. That might change though because a move is in the works! While we were in Florida, we used the opportunity to check out some places to live in the Tampa area. Jeff loves Florida and has been planning for awhile to move there but I kind of messed up those plans when I popped back into the picture :). Now that we are married though, we are ready to venture out! I wouldn’t mind getting out of the cold weather for awhile either. Plus some of the beaches in Florida are amazing! It has always been my dream to live by the beach so it looks like that dream might come true!

To summarize up our week though here are some of the things we did….
Fly into Tampa and stay with Grandmom (she has the coolest house right on the bay), drive to Orlando and go through the temple with Justin, go to Hollywood Studios, drive back down to Siesta Key and go to the beach, drive back to Orlando and go to Islands of Adventure, go to Disney World, drive back to Tampa to look at houses, drive back to Orlando and hit Downtown Disney.

As you can see, we were all over the place but there is just so much to do there! It definitely would be a change from Utah but we are ready for that so in six months…Florida here we come!! We miss everyone though already and hope we can do another trip soon!

I think that is pretty convincing right there to want to move :)

Musica

I saw on some people's blogs how they have music playing and I was like I want that! So I created my own little playlist and I am really excited because I love the first song on there. I just love Chris Brown haha and his music but I really like this song! Now I can hear it everytime I log on. :) The list is mainly songs though that Jeff and I have listened to together over the years and that is why there is a lot of Rascal Flatts. Rascal Flatts goes back to the very beginning of Us. Anyways, I love music so much and these are some songs that bring back happy memories for me!

A lil Christmas Fun

This past weekend we decided to make a Christmas video so we got our entourage together and went to work! Our inspiration was Jason and Cali's video (which we absolutely loved and is Jeff's bro's fam) so we thought, hey we should do one in response! The Mexican theme is also in honor of Francewa who got his mission call to Cuernavaca, Mexico which is pretty much the same mission as Jeff. Anyways, Merry Christmas from our family to yours and hope you enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v21q--_Pbvo

This one is for Jeff…hence the football background

I would just like to take the opportunity to tell him CONGRATS on making the Utah Valley Thunder Indoor Football team!! Woo!! The contract is signed and he officially is a professional football player now. The tryout was last Saturday and I think he is still sore haha but I am so happy and excited for him! It is the same league that he played in with the Saints but it will be a completely different team, coach, and owner. I am especially excited though because the team is based out of Orem instead of Salt Lake and I can finally go to the away games since we are married! They will practice in Provo and then play at UVU so it will be much better than before when he had to stay up in Salt Lake after work for practice. I think the season doesn't actually start until March but we are super excited! He loves the game so much so I am happy that he gets to play a little bit longer. There is nothing better than doing what you love and getting paid to do it too so I say he is pretty blessed. Congrats again sweetie and you deserve it!!

Here is the link to the team’s website: www.utahvalleythunder.com/

Thanksgiving

One more day till Turkey day! Since tomorrow is Thanksgiving, I have been sitting here at work thinking about what I am grateful for. I don’t know about you, but a typical question from my Dad, once we all finally sit down to eat after hours of cooking is, “So what are you thankful for?” I thought I would start thinking now so I am prepared when the question comes tomorrow. :)

Here is a list of some of the things I am thankful for:

My Heavenly Father and brother, Jesus Christ

My membership in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

My hubby and our eternal marriage

Jeff’s optimism and fun personality

Second and even third chances (Thank you Jeff for being patient with me)

My family, immediate and extended

Good friends

The scriptures

The Prophet and those who lead our church

My freedom and my agency

Good health

The ability to run, walk, DANCE- (if you ever get the chance, look up the story of Adam Bender. It’s very inspiring!)

Music

The education I have been able to receive

The sun!!

Beaches and warm weather

The employment that both me and Jeff have

The house we have to live in

Water

Food- especially chocolate

Funny people who make me laugh

Phones

The Caddy- I know that sounds materialistic but I just love that car! :)

Pictures

Those who have encouraged and supported me to help me get to where I am today

And that it is almost 5 and I am leaving work! I am going to have to stop here but I hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving and cherish every moment and the people you are with!

The Holidays are coming

I cannot believe how fast time is flying and that the holidays are almost here! It feels like it was just barely Halloween and now it is going to be Thanksgiving next week. I do have to admit though I love that there is no snow yet. The longer it takes to get here the better otherwise I will be on lock down since our car is worthless in the snow. The only good thing about the snow is that it usually means the holiday season is here! I am extra excited for this holiday season though because it will be the first one that I actually get to be with Jeff and we are not on two different sides of the country. I also have a house that I get to decorate, which I can’t wait to do! In my house growing up, the holidays were a pretty big deal. My mom just goes all out with decorations, food, and food haha. Those of you who know my mom know she is an AMAZING cook. So I have some pretty big shoes to fill and I need to get my practice in! Before, I would always help her cook for the holidays but now that I am married, I have told her I want to bring something for Thanksgiving…like make it all on my own and not have her there to basically do it and I help where needed. She always has to do everything and it is so hard because our family just keeps getting bigger so I want to at least to cover one of the menu items. I have been trying to think though what to bring so I thought I would see if there are any ideas out there or what your favorite dishes/desserts are for the holidays? I would love any input!