Cute Kayla
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Thursday, July 23, 2009
Our Story...
Patrick and my story is posted as Dec 20th 2008... it is long.. but if you want to know our story please read on!
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Well... I tried!!
So I got a job at SaltGrass Steak house. I have never served before and I thought I would give it a try, change things up for a bit. SO this week I have been training, taking tests and learning the menu- that sort of thing.
Then on Saturday they decided to have me out on the floor to get some experience... well if any of you know me, you know that I am just naturally clumsy, so carrying a tray full of food is probably not the best idea for me. So I stared practicing on lighter trays ones with drinks or two plates on them.
One of the first plate trays that I brought out I did it!!! I balance the WHOLE thing the WHOLE way to the table. I set down the tray and as I was setting down the plate.... ooopppppssss. DID NOT see the cup of hot coffee on the table, and spilt it ALL over the little old lady. It was absolutely HORRIBLE!!!! I pretty much started crying and the manager came over. I thought I was going to DIE! So since I was already shaken up you can imagine that the rest of the night did not go well dropped a couple more drinks, but on myself this time!
All in all NOT the best night in the world!
I came home and Patrick knew it had been a hard day. He told me to go take a shower and get dressed because he was taking me out. so we went to get some food and to see HARRY POTTER!!!! That was probably the ONLY way I was going to stop thinking about my HORRIBLE night. I loved the movie. It was the BEST one yet! Honestly I don't think they could have done it better, I cannot wait until the next 2 movies. It will be interesting to see how they split the book up!
(That night I totally had nightmares about spilling coffee and plates on people! And getting yelled at and fired!)
So I have been thinking.. which is never a good idea... that I am NOT going to be doing the SaltGrass thing. I didn't like the atmosphere. all the people who work there are still in college WAY into partying and well, being college kids. And as MUCH as I am YOUNGER than almost all of them, I Definentally am not in the same boat. I am happily married, and I don't drink... pretty much the complete opposite of all the people who work there. The manager promised me that I would not have to work Sundays, but THAT was a lie. So I figured I don't want to work in a place that I don't like, cant do that work, and would be working all weekend. So i am quitting before I start, and get into something that I know I wouldn't like.
NOW if it was the only job that I had, of course I would stick it out. But for right now I am still at Berrett Pest Control, and for the most part liking what I do. It is kind of nice to try different things and figure out what I like! I keep thinking more and more that I would like to be a 3rd or 4th grade teacher. It just is the one thing that keeps appealing to me. SO I think I will just keep working until we are out of debt then I can start finding things that I like, and hopefully I will be able to go back to school and get a teaching degree.
Then on Saturday they decided to have me out on the floor to get some experience... well if any of you know me, you know that I am just naturally clumsy, so carrying a tray full of food is probably not the best idea for me. So I stared practicing on lighter trays ones with drinks or two plates on them.
One of the first plate trays that I brought out I did it!!! I balance the WHOLE thing the WHOLE way to the table. I set down the tray and as I was setting down the plate.... ooopppppssss. DID NOT see the cup of hot coffee on the table, and spilt it ALL over the little old lady. It was absolutely HORRIBLE!!!! I pretty much started crying and the manager came over. I thought I was going to DIE! So since I was already shaken up you can imagine that the rest of the night did not go well dropped a couple more drinks, but on myself this time!
All in all NOT the best night in the world!
I came home and Patrick knew it had been a hard day. He told me to go take a shower and get dressed because he was taking me out. so we went to get some food and to see HARRY POTTER!!!! That was probably the ONLY way I was going to stop thinking about my HORRIBLE night. I loved the movie. It was the BEST one yet! Honestly I don't think they could have done it better, I cannot wait until the next 2 movies. It will be interesting to see how they split the book up!
(That night I totally had nightmares about spilling coffee and plates on people! And getting yelled at and fired!)
So I have been thinking.. which is never a good idea... that I am NOT going to be doing the SaltGrass thing. I didn't like the atmosphere. all the people who work there are still in college WAY into partying and well, being college kids. And as MUCH as I am YOUNGER than almost all of them, I Definentally am not in the same boat. I am happily married, and I don't drink... pretty much the complete opposite of all the people who work there. The manager promised me that I would not have to work Sundays, but THAT was a lie. So I figured I don't want to work in a place that I don't like, cant do that work, and would be working all weekend. So i am quitting before I start, and get into something that I know I wouldn't like.
NOW if it was the only job that I had, of course I would stick it out. But for right now I am still at Berrett Pest Control, and for the most part liking what I do. It is kind of nice to try different things and figure out what I like! I keep thinking more and more that I would like to be a 3rd or 4th grade teacher. It just is the one thing that keeps appealing to me. SO I think I will just keep working until we are out of debt then I can start finding things that I like, and hopefully I will be able to go back to school and get a teaching degree.
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Sicky McSick Pants!
MONO!!!
So about 2 months ago I got mono. It was horrible because I couldn't figure out why I was so tired all the time. It started with the flu, turned into Mono, and ended in Mono and the flu! It was horrible! So now I am starting to feel a little better I still feel like I am a little sick but the WORST part of it is PATRICK has MONO now. Or at least we think so. He got it worse than I did becuase I got it back in college, so it wasn't the first time. But it is KILLING Patrick. Everyday when he comes home from work he is totally SPENT!
So either today or tomorrow we will know for SURE if He has mono and then he will be able to go on Short term disability because he CAN'T work with mono- business policy. So hopefully he can stay at home and just get BETTER!!!!
Being sick is no fun! When we get better we are going to have fun!
So a change is in store, not exactly sure how it will turn out but I will keep you posted...
So about 2 months ago I got mono. It was horrible because I couldn't figure out why I was so tired all the time. It started with the flu, turned into Mono, and ended in Mono and the flu! It was horrible! So now I am starting to feel a little better I still feel like I am a little sick but the WORST part of it is PATRICK has MONO now. Or at least we think so. He got it worse than I did becuase I got it back in college, so it wasn't the first time. But it is KILLING Patrick. Everyday when he comes home from work he is totally SPENT!
So either today or tomorrow we will know for SURE if He has mono and then he will be able to go on Short term disability because he CAN'T work with mono- business policy. So hopefully he can stay at home and just get BETTER!!!!
Being sick is no fun! When we get better we are going to have fun!
So a change is in store, not exactly sure how it will turn out but I will keep you posted...
Friday, May 29, 2009
California
Well I am finally back from California.
I went to go hang out with my family, and it was so much fun just be with them. My parent's house was kind of a boarding house to all those friends that wanted to spend Memorial Day Weekend at the Beach. Our good family friend Mike came down with some friends and Michael's friends from BYU were ALL in the house at once like 12 people, every couch was taken as well as most of the floor! It was so much fun, but goodness can those boys EAT!! I mean I have a hard enough time feeding Patrick. Imagine feeding 8 of your own- 4 of those MEN who have an Endless Pit for a stomach, AND one BYU football player and his friend. Needless to say we cooked a lot! But it was so much fun!
Going to the beach was awesome I missed it, and I REALLY missed the sun. So ever since Patrick and I have been married, we have not really spent a lot of time out in the sun- I usually WORSHIP the sun, but when the weather is not perfect the whole year around you are not outside all the time. So after 30 min. in the sun I was SUNBURNT. So now i kind of look like a lizard ( I started to peel!)
I missed being home, just hanging out with the family. But I didn't expect to miss Patrick so much! It was the longest I had been away from him and I was almost as excited to come home as I was to go to California!
School starts soon, so a change is on its way!
I went to go hang out with my family, and it was so much fun just be with them. My parent's house was kind of a boarding house to all those friends that wanted to spend Memorial Day Weekend at the Beach. Our good family friend Mike came down with some friends and Michael's friends from BYU were ALL in the house at once like 12 people, every couch was taken as well as most of the floor! It was so much fun, but goodness can those boys EAT!! I mean I have a hard enough time feeding Patrick. Imagine feeding 8 of your own- 4 of those MEN who have an Endless Pit for a stomach, AND one BYU football player and his friend. Needless to say we cooked a lot! But it was so much fun!
Going to the beach was awesome I missed it, and I REALLY missed the sun. So ever since Patrick and I have been married, we have not really spent a lot of time out in the sun- I usually WORSHIP the sun, but when the weather is not perfect the whole year around you are not outside all the time. So after 30 min. in the sun I was SUNBURNT. So now i kind of look like a lizard ( I started to peel!)
I missed being home, just hanging out with the family. But I didn't expect to miss Patrick so much! It was the longest I had been away from him and I was almost as excited to come home as I was to go to California!
School starts soon, so a change is on its way!
Thursday, May 21, 2009
CAFE RIO!!!!!!!!!
So last Night we had Lance and Chelsea over for dinner. Love them, so Much fun! After dinner we played Phase 10 I was SO CLOSE to winning, but at least I am married to the winner! :)
I have been CRAVING Cafe Rio lately so I figured since I can't get it- I will make it.
So, I slow cooked the chicken, made the rice- I felt creative and MADE the tortillas- They were ok I didn't have a rolling pin... so I used a cup it worked but they were just a little thick! haha
We had the Chicken Salad, and I was pleasently surprised because it was SO GOOD!
The BEST part of it had to be the Cilantro Dressing. It Is Ahhh- mazing.
Seriously MAKE THIS!
Chicken
1 small bottle of zesty Italian dressing (about 8 0z.)
1 T chili powder
1 T cumin
3 cloves of garlic ( I used 3 Tbs of Garlic powder)
5 lbs of chicken
Put everything in a crock pot and cook on high for about 4 hours. shred chicken and then let it cook for another 45min-1hr.
Green Chile Rice
1 cup rice
2 cups chicken broth (I didn't have this- but it still turned out great!)
4 oz. green chiles
1 sm. onion, diced
1/3 cup fresh cilantro
1 tsp. oregano
1/2 tsp. salt
1-2 tsp. cumin
3 green onions.
Mix together and pour into greased 9 x 13 pan. Bake in the oven for 1 hour or until rice is done at 350.
(We Didn't make the beans- I kind of forgot!)
Black Beans
1 Can black Beans, rinsed and drained
1 1/3 Cup tomato Juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp ground cumin
2 T olive oil
1 1/2 tsp salt
2 T fresh chopped cilantro
In a nonstick skillet, cook garlic and cumin in olive oil over medium heat until you can smell it.
Add beans, tomato juice, and salt. Continually stir until heated through. Just before serving stir in cilantro
Cilantro Salad Dressing
1 pkg. Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing (dry mix)
1 cup buttermilk
1/2- 1/3 bunch of cilantro, chopped
1/2 - 1 small jalapeno (remove seed)
1 cup mayo
1 tsp. lime juice
1-2 tomatillos (remove outer papery skin)
1 garlic clove
Blend all ingredients in blender!
To make Salad:
LayerA tortilla with melted cheese on top
chicken
rice
dressing
beans
salad
greens (romaine lettuce)
pico de gallo (tomato, onino, cilantro, garlic, and jalepenos)
parmesan cheese
and
cilantro (for garnish)
We didn't add the pico De Gallo- I'm sure it would have been really good -I forgot!!! But All in All this was a GREAT dinner!!! You should Definentally try it!
I have been CRAVING Cafe Rio lately so I figured since I can't get it- I will make it.
So, I slow cooked the chicken, made the rice- I felt creative and MADE the tortillas- They were ok I didn't have a rolling pin... so I used a cup it worked but they were just a little thick! haha
We had the Chicken Salad, and I was pleasently surprised because it was SO GOOD!
The BEST part of it had to be the Cilantro Dressing. It Is Ahhh- mazing.
Seriously MAKE THIS!
Chicken
1 small bottle of zesty Italian dressing (about 8 0z.)
1 T chili powder
1 T cumin
3 cloves of garlic ( I used 3 Tbs of Garlic powder)
5 lbs of chicken
Put everything in a crock pot and cook on high for about 4 hours. shred chicken and then let it cook for another 45min-1hr.
Green Chile Rice
1 cup rice
2 cups chicken broth (I didn't have this- but it still turned out great!)
4 oz. green chiles
1 sm. onion, diced
1/3 cup fresh cilantro
1 tsp. oregano
1/2 tsp. salt
1-2 tsp. cumin
3 green onions.
Mix together and pour into greased 9 x 13 pan. Bake in the oven for 1 hour or until rice is done at 350.
(We Didn't make the beans- I kind of forgot!)
Black Beans
1 Can black Beans, rinsed and drained
1 1/3 Cup tomato Juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp ground cumin
2 T olive oil
1 1/2 tsp salt
2 T fresh chopped cilantro
In a nonstick skillet, cook garlic and cumin in olive oil over medium heat until you can smell it.
Add beans, tomato juice, and salt. Continually stir until heated through. Just before serving stir in cilantro
Cilantro Salad Dressing
1 pkg. Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing (dry mix)
1 cup buttermilk
1/2- 1/3 bunch of cilantro, chopped
1/2 - 1 small jalapeno (remove seed)
1 cup mayo
1 tsp. lime juice
1-2 tomatillos (remove outer papery skin)
1 garlic clove
Blend all ingredients in blender!
To make Salad:
LayerA tortilla with melted cheese on top
chicken
rice
dressing
beans
salad
greens (romaine lettuce)
pico de gallo (tomato, onino, cilantro, garlic, and jalepenos)
parmesan cheese
and
cilantro (for garnish)
We didn't add the pico De Gallo- I'm sure it would have been really good -I forgot!!! But All in All this was a GREAT dinner!!! You should Definentally try it!
Thursday, April 23, 2009
OUR NEW HOME!
We are FINALLY in our new place!!!!
Patrick and I moved into our new apartment about a month ago. It is absolutely wonderful having a place of our own! Our place is perfect for us. it is like a town home apartment. The downstairs has the kitchen and living room and upstairs the bathroom and bedroom.
We bought a NEW BED!!!!!! I don't think I have ever slept this good in my LIFE!!! We got a Simmons Beauty Mattress, and all I have to say is that it is WORTH the money. But other than the bed being absolutely the most comfy bed ever. Is our Bedding- it comes in second!
We got down pillows and a blanket with a Dovet cover- Love love LOVE the duvte cover!!! We honestly didn't know what it was when we first got it, (you put it over the down comforter- who knew)
We got a new TV, couch and chairs. Coffee table and end tables, but we did it all way cheap, let me tell ya' IKEA is our friend!
I love coming home to my own place! I love cooking in my Kitchen! And baking in my oven, and my new toaster oven. and making cookies, and dinner, and CLEANING my own house!
I still HATE the laundry!!!! I will put it off until I do not have any clean clothes left!
So life has been good! We are still getting used to having our own space, It is really nice to come home and BE home.
But speaking of Home, I am going to California next week to see my family. Patrick can't come because of work, so I will be flying solo. This is one of the last times my family is ALL going to be together. Michael and Thomas are going back to BYU, Kim will be there in the Winter, Thomas leaves for his mission in a year... So for a while this is gonna be the last time we are ALL going to be together, and I miss my family. I am still getting used to the idea that I can't just go home, It's not my home anymore. Texas is, Patrick is. So I am very excited to go home and see them, and to go to the beach, and SURF, and TAN!!!!
Patrick and I start school in a couple of weeks, He is taking English classes and I am taking Anatomy and Phisiology, this should be fun/ interesting!
Patrick and I moved into our new apartment about a month ago. It is absolutely wonderful having a place of our own! Our place is perfect for us. it is like a town home apartment. The downstairs has the kitchen and living room and upstairs the bathroom and bedroom.
We bought a NEW BED!!!!!! I don't think I have ever slept this good in my LIFE!!! We got a Simmons Beauty Mattress, and all I have to say is that it is WORTH the money. But other than the bed being absolutely the most comfy bed ever. Is our Bedding- it comes in second!
We got down pillows and a blanket with a Dovet cover- Love love LOVE the duvte cover!!! We honestly didn't know what it was when we first got it, (you put it over the down comforter- who knew)
We got a new TV, couch and chairs. Coffee table and end tables, but we did it all way cheap, let me tell ya' IKEA is our friend!
I love coming home to my own place! I love cooking in my Kitchen! And baking in my oven, and my new toaster oven. and making cookies, and dinner, and CLEANING my own house!
I still HATE the laundry!!!! I will put it off until I do not have any clean clothes left!
So life has been good! We are still getting used to having our own space, It is really nice to come home and BE home.
But speaking of Home, I am going to California next week to see my family. Patrick can't come because of work, so I will be flying solo. This is one of the last times my family is ALL going to be together. Michael and Thomas are going back to BYU, Kim will be there in the Winter, Thomas leaves for his mission in a year... So for a while this is gonna be the last time we are ALL going to be together, and I miss my family. I am still getting used to the idea that I can't just go home, It's not my home anymore. Texas is, Patrick is. So I am very excited to go home and see them, and to go to the beach, and SURF, and TAN!!!!
Patrick and I start school in a couple of weeks, He is taking English classes and I am taking Anatomy and Phisiology, this should be fun/ interesting!
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Patrick is MY Edward
SO Patrick and I have finally figured out what the next couple of years are going to look like. It has been a couple of eventful weeks for us here.
Patrick got a job! He is a regional Teller for Texans Credit Union. He is still training right now, but soon he will be traveling to all the different locations and filling in whenever anyone is on vacation or out for a sick day. He is the big provider now! I think he really likes it. We were about to go insane without having jobs. Patrick did much better than me. But thankfully I got one and I have been having a BLAST working in the office of Berret Pest Control WooHOO!
So now since we both have jobs, we decided that the hotel we got for our birthday was just too nice. It was wonderful to have your own space. So we kind of decided to rethink our strategy. We were planning to wait till the end of the year save up some money and buy our own house. But as we thought about it we will only be here for 3 years, then Patrick will be off to Law school. We will not be staying in Dallas for that so there really is not point in buying a place.
So....... In one week we are finally moving into our own place!!!! We have already got a nice leather couch- craigslist, and kitchen table-garage sale. We move in on the 17th and finally get to open all of our Wedding Presents! It will be like Christmas all over again.
Yesterday we went to the college here and figured out our schedules for school. Patrick will be taking as many generals while still working full time. I will be taking anatomy and physiology. Hopefully I will get into their nursing program next year and get my RN. Patrick will do what he can at Quad C then transfer to UTD and major in business and finance.
I really like it here in Texas- although the yo-yo weather is kinda hard to get used to. Its 80 one day then rainy and 40 the next. But i guess I need to enjoy it while I can, because when the summer comes it gets hot, and stays hot!!
Oh I want California back!!!
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Fun Stuff
A couple of weekends ago we went to see the Mustangs at Las Colinas- they are statues that try to capture the free spirit of the Mustangs- it was really cool. They look like they are running through the water. they are life like horses and very anatomically correct. Which I thought was kinda funny. :)
Patrick and me at the Mustangs.
Our Birthday cake compliments to Chef Cindy
Well, so thats what we have been up to for the past couple of weeks. now we are just getting things ready to move into our own place. This Friday! YAY!
Patrick is at a Mavricks game RIGHT NOW and I'm sure is having a time of his life!
And I will settle down to read a book- ok I confess I started the Twilight series again. I started reading it because I found Twilight and New Moon online. I can read books online during my free time at work cuz then no one KNOW S that I am not working :) Just kidding but kinda serious... we have a lot of down time- well we did winter is not too busy for Pest control- it is starting to pick up again. But so I started the Twilight Series again. And I am on the last book again now. IIt is kind of funny, I used to read books to escape my life- my ordinary mundane life- devoid of any thrilling experiences. But now it is different especially when I read love stories like Twilight- because now I am in love, I understand on a different level. I am not longing to find love. The love I read about in books. I have my own- and although this sounds INCREDIBLY corny- Patrick is my Edward. He is everything that I couldever imagine wanting and more. I never thought that I could love someone as much as I love him. I can look into the future and although I don't know what it will hold for me, I am not afraid of it anymore. Because I know Patrick will always be there for me- forever- for eternity! It is a wonderful feeling!!
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