My inventive husband and his obsession with Life Hacker

Phil enjoys figuring things out, trying new things, and knowing everything about it. He loves lifehacker.com a blog about tips and downloads for getting things done. He checks it every day and probably multiple times a day. Every once in a while he sends me links to tips he thinks I might like. Yesterday he sent me this link. We tried them out and they actually were pretty good. I think I still prefer them in the oven but if you are in a time crunch and have a cookie craving just put a ball of cookie dough in your waffle iron and you will get a waffle cookie in less than 90 seconds.

Notice what's on the TV? Yes we ate cookies while watching Biggest Loser... doesn't seem right does it.

Now that's a big bumble bee

Phil is such a good sport. I was so bummed about being out of town for Halloween this year because I got Rosie a costume (I'm weird I know). Sine he knew I was sad about not getting to hand out candy and get Rosie all dressed up he spent his Halloween night dressing Rosie up, taking tons of pictures for me and handing out candy to the cute trick or treaters. Too bad he ran out of candy in one hour (apparently there are lots of kids in the neighborhood)!

Meanwhile in Ocala, FL I was busy setting up this...

not an actual picture of the new store

This past week I spent long hours in Florida unpacking boxes, merchandising the store, and conducting lots and lots of training. It was such a great experience and I had lots of fun. I am exhausted though and am thankful for a thoughtful manager who gave me the weekend off! Yay that NEVER happens!

Happy Birthday Phil

Happy Birthday Phil! It's been a week of celebrations for Phil's 27th Bday. He got a little prize each day this week and we had his parent's over for dinner tonight. Tomorrow on his real birthday we are going to spend some quality time at the yummy Cheesecake Factory and on Friday we are going to see Where the Wild Things Are (he loved that book). I hope you have a great Birthday babe. I love you and being married to you is the best thing ever.

Phil loves cookies and ice cream so I made him a ice cream cake in the form of a cookie... It looks a little deformed but tasted amazing.


Sorry you all have to look at my nasty self... maybe I should've got ready for his bday celebration. Oh well there is always tomorrow :)

Missing them already

These cute kids (and their parents of course) came to visit a little over a week ago. We are already going through withdrawals without them. Even Rosie looks for them when we go over to Mom and Bob's. Thanks for coming in town Natalie and Tyler. We loved seeing you all.

Utah Trip

Phil's work sent him out to recruit at BYU so I tagged along.

Day 1:

Quick visit to Orem to see Heather and Kyle. Lunch and shopping with my Grandma. Later that night I hung out with my fun parents.
Day 2:
Fun day with Ashley. I need more days like these. That night I enjoyed some quality time with my mom.
Day 3: Craft time with my Mom and sistersLate night girls night with these fun ladies... I miss you girls so much, we need to see each other more often.
Day 4:

We spent the day 4-wheeling with the fam. We had so much fun and it was so relaxing. Too bad Britt couldn't make it. Dinner at Spaghetti Factory with the WHOLE family after 4-wheeling.
Day 5:
To start the day off right we went to church with Phil's Nana and Grampa. I am so mad at myself for not taking any pictures.
That night my Mom had a big family get together.
Me and my cute cousins. I wish you three could have come home with me, I miss you so much.
It's not a family get together without rock band :)

We had so much fun in Utah. There never seems to be enough time to see all the people we want to. Sorry to those we didn't see, we love you and hope to see you over Thanksgiving.