Back to school....

Well, this week Steve went back to school (so sad). We're finally back into "the swing of things" with me working and going to school, and Steve doing school full time. Sounds like he should enjoy his classes this semester as well. He's got a class online this time as well, so that should be fun.

On Saturday, we were able to go to the temple and do a session. I love the feeling there. We then hurried home, and went over to Ethan's birthday party. They had a swimming party w/ pizza and cake and ice cream. It was fun spending time w/ everyone. Afterwards, we unfortunately had to hurry home to work on homework, but we got it done thankfully.

On Sunday, we made it church after being sick 2 weeks. It was good to be back. Ironically a girl, who was my neighbor back at Snow College, was there at church w/ her husband and 2 kids. I went up to her after sacrament meeting and welcomed her to our branch. Pretty crazy eh, after 7 yrs or so, we are back in the same place per say. We also met w/ our high council representative over missionary work, since we are branch missionaries. He had some good ideas for us to do and hopefully we'll be able to find some new people and inactives as well. That night we went over to Dave/Joann's for dinner (thanks Joann). I made breadsticks to go along w/ the roast and some brownies for dinner. Afterwards we talked and played blokus 3D; love that game! It was nice just being w/ everyone...I love Sundays ;)

We're also going to try to do some more updates on our condo this year. Hopefully our bathroom and possibly the kitchen as well. We'll keep you posted as it comes.

Cajun Chicken!!!

So we went to Chili's a couple weeks ago and I really LOVED this chicken, so I had to try it. I turned out really good, check it out!



Chili's Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe!

* 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
* 4 tsp. cajun seasoning
* 4 tbsp. butter or margarine
* 3 cups heavy cream
* 1/2 tsp. lemon pepper seasoning
* 1 tsp. salt
* 1 tsp. black pepper
* 1/4 tsp garlic powder
* 8 oz. cooked penne pasta (drained)
* 2 roma tomatoes, diced
* fresh shredded parmesan, to taste

1. Slightly moisten chicken with water.
2. In a large resealable plastic bag, shake chicken and cajun seasoning until chicken is thoroughly coated.
3. In large skillet, sautee chicken in 2 tbsp. butter, over medium heat, turning whenever neccessary.
4. When chicken is about half-way done, grab a second skillet and combine heavy cream, 2 tbsp. butter, and remainder of seasonings over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
5. When cream mixture begins to bubble, add the pasta and turn off heat. Stir well.
6. When chicken is cooked through, place on cutting board and slice into strips.
7. Spoon pasta and sauce onto large serving plates (2) and top with chicken, diced tomatoes, and parmesan.
8. Throw a thick, garlicy slice of Texas toast on that bad boy and enjoy!

Sick, yuck!

Just thought I'd put a quick post up. Steve and I have been sick most of the week, unfortunately. I stayed home from work on Monday, but made it the rest of the week. Saturday and today though, I've been home not feeling too well. I'm back at the Gateway again, which is good since I'm able to take the traxs, but it definitely is more crowded. Steve also went to the Dr on Wednesday, and was diagnosed with bronchitis. He's doing better today, so he should be good to go for school tomorrow. We both received a blessing today, so things should be looking up for us. Well, I hope all is well for you guys. Love ya :)

Wedding Pics

Coming out of the Temple


My neice Haley




In love, what more can I say?




Steve's side of the Family


My side of the Family

Happy Anniversary!!!

Happy New Year!!! Can you believe it's 2010 already? Man, 2009 just flew by, but it sure what a good one! I'd have to say this New Year's was especially exciting knowing our anniversary was the next day.

This week has been pretty good, other than Steve and I both have been fighting colds. This was my last week in American Fork, tomorrow I go back up to Gateway. We had a shift bid a little bit ago, so I'll be going back up. On Thursday I packed up my boxes and said goodbye to everyone there. I could always go back, but we'll see.

After work, I went and and picked up Steve and went out to Rose's for New Year's Eve. Pauline, Chris and Charlotte also came. We had pizza, played games, talked, and the boys mainly played video games. It was fun to spend time w/ them and enjoy the evening. We slept over that night and had breakfast that morning. Around noon Steve and I left to get back. We cleaned up the condo and then invited Eve and Aaron over for dinner. We had hamburgers, watched a movie, played blokus 3D, and went to the hot tub. It was fun having them over.

On Saturday, the 2nd- our 1st anniversary, we slept in (definitely sleep deprived from the week and being sick). I then made chocolate waffles for breakfast, yumm. We then got cleaned up, and headed to the Temple. We decided to go back to the Jordan River Temple, where we were married, to do sealings and reflect on the covenants we made last year. The weather outside was beautiful and the Spirit inside was amazing! As we were walking in to the temple, a couple came out who had just been married. That sure brought back a lot of memories!

After the temple, we came back and got packed up. We decided to stay downtown at a hotel. We also ate at the Olive Garden, which happened to be right next to our hotel. It was a great day. Steve and I reminisced about our wedding day, and what has gone on over the past year. Some of the things were :
*Got married
* We Went to Caribbean (Grand Cayman, Honduras, Belize, Cozumel,
Mexico)
* I Passed the 66
* I went back to school for MBA
* We supported raft for the cure
* We went to our Family reunion in Idaho
* We bought a condo
* We went back to my mission and visited Europe (Italy, Slovenia,
Austria, Hungary)
* Steve figured out what he'd like to do for a career,
Physicians Assistant

What a great year it was, but we're excited for 2010!!!

Oh the JOY!!!

Can you believe Christmas has come and gone already? Man December is just flying! And speaking of flying....the snow just keeps coming down! When I went into work this morning the roads were just fine and dry, but a couple hours later it was snowing and yucky outside. Luckily I've only got 2 more days to drive to American Fork, then I'll be back up at Gateway and riding the traxs. Though the trax take a couple minutes longer than driving, we get to save on gas, not put as many miles on the car, and plus I get to read 1/2 hr each way (it's an easy way to get your scripture study in).

So this last week has been full of getting ready for Christmas. We decided to make cookies and give them to our neighbors and those who we home teach. I tried some new recipes, and based on how fast Steve and Zack ate them, I guess they turned out pretty good. :) I made snicker-doodles, chocolate cookies w/ white chocolate chips and coconut shavings, and peanut butter cookies w/ recess in the middle.

For Christmas Eve, Steve and I went over to Steve's grandma LuDean's. We met his parents there, along w/ Carrie and Aunt Diane. Jeff and baby Cameron also stopped by for a couple minutes. We had pizza for dinner and watched one of my family's favorite, "Seasons of the Heart." We then made graham cracker houses and decorated them. Steve and I then headed home to pack and get ready to head to Idaho. Since we were getting up early, we decided to open our Christmas gifts from each other. We wanted our first Christmas to be simple yet special, so we got just a couple gifts for each other and tried to focus on others more. I got Steve some slippers from Cabelas, along w/ a hat and pocket knife. He got me a really cool game, Blokus 3D. I love Blokus, so 3D was a slam! We took it to Idaho w/ us and everyone just loved it. He also got me a yoga mat and an oil vile key chain (so I'll always be ready or just in case he's not w/ me). By the time we went to bed it was midnight.


The next morning we got up at 7 so we could get the car loaded and get out the door by 9 so we could have lunch w/ my parents, grandma and aunt/uncle. I made one of Steve's favorite breakfasts, eggs, toast, sausage and orange juice. We then hurried, packed up, and left. We made good time. The road were dry and not many were driving that early, so we made good time; just in time for lunch! It was good to visit and to just be "home." That night we over to my brother Daron's house to play visit and play games w/ him and his family.

On Saturday, Steve went hunting coyotes w/ my dad and brothers, and I helped my mom make pizza. My little brother Dexter just got home from Afghanistan earlier this
week, so we were all glad to see him. He has just a couple more months of service, then he's done w/ the Marines. After lunch we all went down to Grandma's house for our Hegerhorst Christmas Party. We had our program of singing and story telling, then opened white elephant gifts, and had dinner. Riley fell asleep during the program on my dad's lap (so cute). After dessert, we went for a quick walk to see the cows, and Charlotte just loved it! Gotta love the cows ;)

On Sunday, we went to church and enjoyed more time w/ everyone...playing games, visiting, movies, eating, etc. Unfortunately dad wasn't feeling good the whole day. The night before his stomach started to hurt and by the next evening it still hadn't gone away. Steve and Chris gave him a blessing, but by the description he was giving us, we all felt we'd better take him to the hospital. We were all worried it would be his appendix, so we didn't want to chance it. By the time we decided this (since there wasn't any change by the time we were going to bed), it was after 11 pm. My Mom, Steve and I then jumped in the Tahoe and drove my dad to the ER in Boise (1 1/2 hrs away). They got us right in, took his blood, got an IV started, and took his vitals. Not his favorite thing in the world to have done, mine neither, but he survived. He made the best of the situation and were laughing all night (morning I guess it was technically). Dad got a little cold from the IV, so I put his beany on his head and got him all cuddled up ;)The Dr thought if it wasn't his appendix that it was his colon, and it was. He had developed a hole in his colon, which had been irritating him, obviously. It's called diverticulitis. The Dr gave him some antibiotics, but also recommended him going to his Dr a couple weeks later. I'm so thankful that we stayed an extra day and were able to take my dad to the hospital. Both Steve and I had the feeling to stay that night, and who knows if they would have gone in had we not been there. By the time we got home it was after 4 am, so needless to say, we were all a little tired the next day...any maybe still are.

I'm so thankful for this time of year, especially to give us an extra reason to reflect and think of Christ. I love my family and and so grateful to spend time w/ them. I know it is through the Atonement of Christ that we can return to our Heavenly Father and live w/ our families as well!

We are done!!!!!

So first things first.....Steve and I are officially done with school....well at least until January! We have been sooooo busy w/ school, especially these past three weeks or so trying to keep up on homework assignments and tests. We both finished up all our classes by Thursday last week. It is such a relief! All our grades have been posted now and we both did great! Steve worked really hard this semester and his work has definitely paid off. We're now enjoying our time together to just relax and be with one another.

Next announcement, we got new WINDOWS!!! Our condo was soooo cold before, so we figured it would be a good investment to purchase new windows. We got one for each room and of course our huge sliding glass door. It took them a little longer than expected, but they got it done and they look great! It's quite warmer now that's for sure. We should also be able to get tax credits and some utility rebates as well...double bonus!


Friday I had the day off; it was great! Steve and I got to do some errands, and also went to support Ethan in his preschool Christmas program. We went and ate at "Noodles and Company" first; it was actually pretty good. They were so cute signing. That night Steve surprised me by taking me to "Zoo Lights." I didn't know that the Zoo was open in the winter, let alone that they decorated w/ lights. It was a lot of fun! We got to walk around the zoo and look at the animals, especially the cats were out (Tigers, mountain lions, links, etc), and we also got to enjoy some creative Christmas lights (in the form of animals). There was a good amount of people there, but we still had a blast. On the way back we picked up some hot chocolate at 7-Eleven yummm! Thanks for the great date night honey! ;)

Saturday we had a pretty busy day. In the morning I went over to the church for choir practice while Steve worked on our water heater. The boards were old and moldy, so Steve decided to replaced them. When I got back, I made some pizza dough and got ready for Zach and Rob to come over. They came over around 12:30 pm we could play Wii. As I put together the pizzas, they played games. We played bowling, a board game, boxing, etc. Carrie and Elvis even came over for a bit to play; it was a lot of fun...even if I'm not so good. That night we went over to the McGrath Christmas party. They have it every year at the Best Western hotel in Sandy. It was great to see everyone and catch up a little. I'm still trying to get the "family tree" down, but it's coming.

On Sunday, we had the Verhagen Family over. They are a family from Vancouver, Steve's mission. They drove down from Canada and decided to stop by and visit while they were on their way to Vegas and Disneyland. We took them to church w/ us. It was our branch Christmas program, which was really good. After church, we showed them around our condo, then Steve took them up Little Cottonwood canyon to see the quary, while I went and helped Dave and Joann get lunch ready. They then came back and we had lunch. We then watched the movie, "Only a Stone cutter" which is about the pioneer who carved the words "Holiness to the Lord" on the SLC Temple. It's a great story. We then went up to Temple Square to look at the lights and visitor information. We met Steve's old companion, Hunter Heaton, and his wife. Ironically they served together in the city We were able to catch a tour of the Conference Center, which was awesome! It always amazes me the more I learn about that building. It really is a modern miracle. We then went to the visitor's centers and walked around looking at the lights. Though it was Sunday, there were a LOT of people at Temple Square. It was rather cold as well, so we tried to go quickly. After we got back, we ate some sandwiches for dinner and played "Apples to Apples." It was great spending time w/ them. It's always fun to be w/ people from your mission.

On Monday, Steve took them up to "This is the Place" monument and then over to the distribution center. They had a blast shopping I hear; stayed there for 3 hours or so. They then had lunch and headed to Vegas. It's been snowing today, so good thing they left. That night after work, Steve and I watched "The Christmas Carol" on tv. We then went and drove around the neighborhood and looked at the Christmas lights. It was a lot of fun!

We're getting pretty excited for Christmas! We're planning to spend Christmas Eve w/ Dave and Joann, then spend Christmas w/ my parents. My little brother Dexter is supposed to be getting back this week from the Marines (he was over in Afghanistan for several months). We're excited to see him and all the relatives this weekend!