When our niece Daisy came for a trip from Oregon last week we got some award-winning footage of her in the wild. This short film (nominated for 3 Best Picture awards at foreign film festivals) portrays Daisy, the most elegant flower of all.
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Monday, March 28, 2011
Here's what you've been waiting for...
A week or so ago my companion (Debbie) and I (Eric) went back to the Country of a Thousand Dogs, the Land of Gypsy Palaces, the Kingdom of Cruddy American Rap Music: Romania.
It was the first time for either of us to go back since our missions, and it was magical. We met up with members, roamed the streets that we both knew so well, we had dinner and conversation with the mission president's family, and we also took a day out of the Romania portion of the trip to see Debbie's parents on their mission in Hungary.
Debbie modeling at a metro stop
Debbie chillin' with enthusiastic mannequins
Here is a video compilation of our extravaganza (not sure of the exact meaning of the word), and Debbie will put up pictures later. The video:
Also, if you would like to see the rest of the pictures on facebook, here is the link
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=283457&id=550776157&l=f2f498d31a
It was the first time for either of us to go back since our missions, and it was magical. We met up with members, roamed the streets that we both knew so well, we had dinner and conversation with the mission president's family, and we also took a day out of the Romania portion of the trip to see Debbie's parents on their mission in Hungary.
Debbie modeling at a metro stop
Debbie chillin' with enthusiastic mannequins
Here is a video compilation of our extravaganza (not sure of the exact meaning of the word), and Debbie will put up pictures later. The video:
Also, if you would like to see the rest of the pictures on facebook, here is the link
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=283457&id=550776157&l=f2f498d31a
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Preview
Our Romania trip was a whirlwind of fun. Don't have time to blog about it now, but I think Eric plans to later in the week. I just wanted to give you a preview of a picture or two.
Here is Eric soaking up the Romanian air.
And here am I on my first visit to the Black Sea. I finally made it! It was really chilly on the beach because the wind was blowing like crazy, but it made my hair look pretty in the picture!
Here is Eric soaking up the Romanian air.
And here am I on my first visit to the Black Sea. I finally made it! It was really chilly on the beach because the wind was blowing like crazy, but it made my hair look pretty in the picture!
Saturday, March 12, 2011
So today has been a really busy day but I just wanted to quickly put up these pics before the excitement of Romania takes over our blog. First I wanted to mention our faithful bikes. Ferav is my bike. I should have taken some closer up shots but the handle bar grippies are disintegrating, we have to cover the seat so our bums dont get soaking wet and it looks really pitiful, but we absolutely LOVE this bike. I try to ride it to school at least 2x a week and since the snow stopped have been completely successful. It is technically my bike, but Eric and I sometimes have to beg each other for the chance to ride it since it is the better of our two bikes.
Ferav has a long line in our family. Chrissy owned it while here at BYU, then gave it to me my freshman year. I rode ferav every day. Then when I went on my mission I let Wendy use him for two years, and now Eric and I share him and love him.
And this picture is for Mom and Dad. We live exactly one mile away from where they lived after they first got married. They lived in the top floor and had Carrie while living there. In fact it is across the street from where we have church, so we see it every Sunday. Looks great!
Ferav has a long line in our family. Chrissy owned it while here at BYU, then gave it to me my freshman year. I rode ferav every day. Then when I went on my mission I let Wendy use him for two years, and now Eric and I share him and love him.Our other bike Michi Sensei (Roadmaster in Japanese since Wendy's roommate Candice gave her to us and she went on her mission to Japan) hasn't been quite as faithful as Ferav. She likes to throw fits and get flat tires a lot. In fact she got one just this week so now Ferav is our only usable bike. We think maybe instead of fixing the tire we will just look for a new one since she is slow and hard to ride anyways.
And this picture is for Mom and Dad. We live exactly one mile away from where they lived after they first got married. They lived in the top floor and had Carrie while living there. In fact it is across the street from where we have church, so we see it every Sunday. Looks great!Thursday, March 10, 2011
Shoes update
Well everyone, I just wanted to quickly update you that my new shoes work amazing! I can comfortably run 4 miles in them. Ok, actually I'm sure the shoes could go further, but that's all my body can do comfortably.
And to leave you not hanging without a picture here are some new boots I got. Actually, they are the only boots I own. I have been wanting rain boots for a LONG time (at least over a year) and I finally buckled down and bought them. Problem is now the weather is clear and beautiful. Probably should have waited a little longer. Maybe they would have gone on sale. Oh well. I'm still happy.
And while I was taking a picture of the boots I found some pictures of Abby Gonzales that I never posted with her wearing the cute onesy that we gave her. Oh the adventure of babysitting. Does she look like she is having more fun or me? She is now 7 months and WAY to big to fit into it. But I was happy to see today that Tiffany and Robbie's new baby Daxton has been wearing his onesy.
Oh my! And I almost forgot to mention that right now are cooking the most delicious little thingys ever. They are actually called Chicken Bacon Thingys. Well at least thats what Katie Loveland gave me for a name when she told me the recipe. They are simple and the PERFECT appetizer or throw in some rice and make it a meal! Here is how it goes...
boneless chicken (uncooked)
bacon
honey
brown sugar
Cayenne pepper hot sauce (Franks or Tabasco sauce)
Toothpicks
Basically I cut up the chicken into little cubes. Then I wrap them in bacon (usually about 1/3 piece of bacon for each chicken chunk). Then you stick the toothpick through it to keep the bacon on (if it is good quality bacon though I just lay the chicken on the ends of the bacon and dont use a toothpick). Put the chicken bacon thingys in an oven safe dish like a glass pyrex. Then I pour honey all over it (as much or little as you like), then pour the hot sauce over it, then I pour LOTS of brown sugar over it. I like to add lots of those last three ingredients so as it cooks I get a yummy sauce that can be used for dipping or putting over rice.
Bake at 350 F for about 30 minutes (really just until they look done and chicken not pink. Sometimes I cook them a lot longer to brown them a little or because in todays case Eric doesnt get home for another 45 minutes)
These are sure to be a hit and they are easy! I make them with different amounts of sauce's and sugar each time and they always taste great.
And to leave you not hanging without a picture here are some new boots I got. Actually, they are the only boots I own. I have been wanting rain boots for a LONG time (at least over a year) and I finally buckled down and bought them. Problem is now the weather is clear and beautiful. Probably should have waited a little longer. Maybe they would have gone on sale. Oh well. I'm still happy.
And while I was taking a picture of the boots I found some pictures of Abby Gonzales that I never posted with her wearing the cute onesy that we gave her. Oh the adventure of babysitting. Does she look like she is having more fun or me? She is now 7 months and WAY to big to fit into it. But I was happy to see today that Tiffany and Robbie's new baby Daxton has been wearing his onesy.
Oh my! And I almost forgot to mention that right now are cooking the most delicious little thingys ever. They are actually called Chicken Bacon Thingys. Well at least thats what Katie Loveland gave me for a name when she told me the recipe. They are simple and the PERFECT appetizer or throw in some rice and make it a meal! Here is how it goes...
boneless chicken (uncooked)
bacon
honey
brown sugar
Cayenne pepper hot sauce (Franks or Tabasco sauce)
Toothpicks
Basically I cut up the chicken into little cubes. Then I wrap them in bacon (usually about 1/3 piece of bacon for each chicken chunk). Then you stick the toothpick through it to keep the bacon on (if it is good quality bacon though I just lay the chicken on the ends of the bacon and dont use a toothpick). Put the chicken bacon thingys in an oven safe dish like a glass pyrex. Then I pour honey all over it (as much or little as you like), then pour the hot sauce over it, then I pour LOTS of brown sugar over it. I like to add lots of those last three ingredients so as it cooks I get a yummy sauce that can be used for dipping or putting over rice.
Bake at 350 F for about 30 minutes (really just until they look done and chicken not pink. Sometimes I cook them a lot longer to brown them a little or because in todays case Eric doesnt get home for another 45 minutes)
These are sure to be a hit and they are easy! I make them with different amounts of sauce's and sugar each time and they always taste great.
Friday, March 4, 2011
2 New things
So recently two significant things have happened in our household.
1. I bought a new pair of running shoes. They are very comfortable.
2. The plant that Wendy gave me died. It doesnt look too bad in this picture but this morning it was light yellow and the stem is rotting and black. Sorry Wendy.
That's all.
1. I bought a new pair of running shoes. They are very comfortable.
2. The plant that Wendy gave me died. It doesnt look too bad in this picture but this morning it was light yellow and the stem is rotting and black. Sorry Wendy.
That's all.
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