Mr & Mrs Smith

courtesy of Caitlyn Haines I finished the temple photo edits! and so I share

This came on the radio this morning and is exactly how I felt bumper to bumper 5 miles out from my work

Seriously, shoot-me-in-the-face kind of story. And of course it's when Mr Smith leaves and I am left to assess and handle the situation all by myself. No he didn't marry me for my independence! So back to the story . . . {it's not even that good or important} It was just about 8:30 and he was so kind and willing to take the laundry down with me to start a couple of loads. all was great UNTIL THE WRATH OF HATES decided to poke it's little finger on my last nerve. I go down to put the laundry in the dryer - I know I was already late to switch out - just to find that the washer still looks full "don't the clothes typically shrink and shrivel up along the sides?" I say to myself. OH MY GOSH THERE IS A POOL OF WATER AT THE BOTTOM OF THE WASHER. Except for at this point  I still wasn't freaking out. "Oh somehow the electric got tripped and everything is turned off." I am thinking my-life-is-wonderful at this point. Then I remember Mr S...

What reminds me that we live in an apartment and not a house?  1. The steps on our "roof." 2. The baby cries that remind me I don't have a baby. 3. A key to our mailbox 4. The money we throw away once a month 5. The hammering on our walls, at bedtime 6. A water efficient shower head 7. Pink tile 8. Storage that takes an appointment to access 9. Smokers on my front porch Any way, Thanksgiving is a time for appreciating what we have and realizing how lucky we are. And although that doesn't sound very appreciative, we are. We can't wait to move and save money, but right now, this is where we should be. We were able to go to Looper Rd for Thanksgiving. Of course I forgot to take all the pictures I wanted to, but we'll be back (whether Eric realizes that or not). I love good country cooking and the relaxing feeling that being there has on my soul. I am grateful 1. to be married to my best friend 2. for pizza 3. my legs 4. my eyes and camera 5. t...

I turn it up every time it comes on the radio.

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I need a new project y'all. Actually I don't. I'm just too lazy to start my meal plan, Spanish tutoring, exercise plan, and book list. We finally went running over the weekend. If-only-my-legs-had-tears. Oh wait, I still do. He told me he was barely touching me. I thought my leg was going to severed off. I guess that's what I get for laughing at him when I tried massaging his legs - lesson learned. It's the second week of our new ward. It's different having kids screaming in the background. Our building is freezing so that's unfortunate and I remember what it's like being the new kid on the playground all-of-a-sudden-I'm-10-again. Mr Smith informed me that in his class it's okay for men to sit separated - they aren't expected to mingle, but it's not the same with the ladies. I think that's a good thing, at some point I need to meet people and get involved. I just - don't always want to feel obligated nor do I want people fe...

{photos} my second love. I can't wait to get the main photos back! but here goes some more candids... love it =)

I jumped (and probably made an awkward half-scream sound) at the second alarm that was going off this morning. He just laughed. I swear those things are the scariest and most uncomfortable thing on the planet. Annoying morning sounds that make you get out of the bed. I was already out of the bed! Why must things ruin my morning silence.   I am so tired. It's so hard to leave in the mornings when it's so cold outside. And there is Mr Smith, still sleeping in the nice warm blankets, so easily cuddle-able. He gets Fridays off (or works from home). Mrs Smith does not. I am sooooo tired. And I feel like I am the last person who deserves to be, but that doesn't stop me! In my great mind, I keep envisioning the nice idea of us getting up and going running (well, I jog, Eric runs), but reality slaps me in the face and tells me I am too tired and lazy and cold every morning. Sigh. One day I'll be better.  Mr Smith tells me Kevin, his cousin, called and i...

Mr Smith doesn't think can openers should cost $15. Of course I don't think so either, but don't you know how nice it is when you have a can opener that doesn't tear your fingers off or wait - ACTUALLY WORKS? So I was trying to make some ziti for dinner and here I am all up in the kitchen with the oven on, two burners going, crap stashed everywhere because we don't have much counter space, and all of a sudden I can't open the can of crushed tomatoes. It's a large can mind you, BUT COME ON. worst-timing-ever. Mr Smith was going to be home in like 15 minutes and a decent easy-to-get-to grocery store is um obsolete? So I went down to the Spanish mart next door and got one for $5. It seemed sturdy enough; I was just hoping it would be good for at least one can. Wahla! It worked and it was in the oven melting the cheese as he walked in.  I'm sure it's wonderful to be back when I'm all dang frazzled by having my groove thrown off. Of course I call...

I feel like lots of little stories have happened our first week of marriage, but unfortunately none of them should I really share for one reason or another. I'm just so happy I have someone to laugh with. Mr Smith puts up with so much from me. Man I love him so much. Tonight is our first married night apart. Oh maybe I'll actually try and aim productivity at those Thank You cards instead of watching Chuck. I should write in my journal too . . . Hotel neighbors Penang curry Glass cup Fan 3:55 am I love hearing I love you Kayla at 6am {The only thing I'm willing to listen to at that hour} when we both are sadly awake.   Question - Does everyone think they got the best person? Because I just think that I'm the luckiest. Maybe this is a natural/common feeling, but I am going to assume I'm original. Mr Smith will roll his eyes at that. I would too and that is we're perfect for each other.

Is not a place for lovers - haters! Let's just make it known I've only lived here for 30 days if the cops ask, but there's a reason why I put off becoming a resident, and more than just because I knew my name was going to change and heaven knows you don't go to the DMV more than you have to. $140 was what they told us it would cost for the safety inspection to pass. $9 later + a little bit of Mr Smith labor = we passed . What it was? The headlights needed to be cleaned for optimal luminescence. I freak out at car places. I just immediately feel dirty and a little eye-raped. All of a sudden an adult is proclaimed to be a small child due to gender reasons (and of course I start acting like one). No way is $140 for some dirty lights okay. What would I normally do? Call dad to make sure I feel justified. And so we actually did. But here's how I also handled it "can you talk to my husband?" done and done. Now I can't wait for the DMV. New license, regi...

Teresa took some wedding candids . . . So the first mishap - the lavender flowers came out pink my favorite color (cough) but ya know . . . we move on . For the record, Eric took just as long as I did getting ready,  but maybe that isn't saying anything. I just love when the sun bleaches out my skin because I'm beginning puberty again We make such a hot couple. I might be running away in this photo. I love these men for flying out to be there for Eric I get excited when people call Eric their friend =)  My wonderful in-laws! I love us. The end. I don't do the dip thing. He knew this.    The Smiths! I knew Emily and I would always be sisters.  So so lucky to have her there too. It was a miracle.