So Valentines came and went and we had a blast! JaNae’s good friend from her UNLV swim team came to town for a visit from Vegas. They were captains of the team when JaNae was a Junior and became really good friends. Mike took her snowboarding in the REAL Utah snow-and totally kicked her butt. They were only up on the hill for a little over half of a day. Let me just tell you (in case you don’t know) #1-Utah really does have the greatest snow on earth….#2-blue runs in other parts of the country are not ANYTHING like they are here. They went on a blue trail and Alison almost didn’t make it down! =) But Mike was a good teacher and taught her some new things—mainly how to get off the hill!
Mike Got JaNae 2 dozen lavender roses for Valentine’s Day-along with PF Changs take out. It was yummy and a ton of fun to share the weekend with JaNae’s friend. The girls did some much-needed shopping while Dave entertained Mike with X-Box.
The next weekend we went to the St. George Parade of Homes. It’s always so neat to see the stuff we can’t afford! The St. George parade is usually the best in Utah, but with the economy-builders aren’t going as extravagant as they usually do…but it was still awesome! We got to see our precious niece and nephew while we were there, and they are getting huge! We miss them a ton and can’t wait to go back down there and visit….Happy Birthday Miriam!! We love you! Here are some pics of our favorite houses:
Mike With Miriam
A cute animal area with Vinyl Lettering
Craft room with sheet metal magnet board- So simple yet such a good idea!
This was a hand-made, painted country-western play area for the kids. Pictures just doesnt do it justice. The "stable" was a hiding closet for toys!
Antiqued cupboards in the Kitchen-they had AMAZING kitchens there!
Mike wants ceilings like this in his office someday
This was on a wall-it is just painted blue with a wood frame that protrudes out...it gave it a ton of character.....
This was a great idea for a craft room. They had a ton of baskets and other knick-knacks at their will, yet, because they were out of the way, they had room to work.
These last 2 were our personal favorite things about the parade:
Mike's golf cart....enough said.
These were shadow boxes built into the living room wall and surrounded with rockwork.
Were really ready for spring, can I just tell you that! It seems to have been a really long winter. We decided that since this August is our 5-year anniversary, were going to do something spectacular…so JaNae suggested a trip to Boston. Mike was unsure until JaNae mentioned the main purpose for our trip would be to SEE THE RED SOX! SOLD! (She would be a great saleswoman) We’re totally stoked and can’t wait!
Well that’s it for now-we’ll try and keep more updates coming.
