Mr & Mrs Smith

So we have been thinking a little about how pathetic our food storage situation currently is, and we have been trying to figure out what we need to start collecting on the side of our monthly trips to the grocery store. I came across this wonderful 1 Year Supply Guide that was super informative and basically takes all the guess-work out of food storage. There are a lot of other resources, but I have found this to be exactly what I needed and wanted to share just in case anyone else was interested! The Deals to Meals site also provided a pdf for a 72 hour kit as well. I'm one of those people super intimidated by a 1 year supply, and granted it's just not practical in a 2 bedroom apartment, but we definitely can have 3-6 months worth of storage. fresh fruit isn't always available The general site:  http://www.dealstomeals.com/contents/view/food-storage-101

Happy Birthday, Lover I freakin love this man with my whole heart. I'm so grateful for my best friend who asked me to be his wife one year and a day ago. Somehow the biggest decision in my life was so easy to make.  I'm excited to grow in years and learn more things about you - to increase the loves and laughs .  You are my everything . Even though you don't want to hear it, you are awesome . I know we're not perfect, but I know we'll work through anything together.  I am yours, forever. And even though birthdays aren't that big of a deal for us, I still want you to know that I'm grateful for you, the man you are and the man you will become. Cheers to getting older and finding love again and again with the one person who cherished your heart the first time. 

a trip to the... Farmers Market! one of my first Winston-Salem friends, Addi. The other Smiths are canning green beans! One day we'll be that cool... cucumbers, zucchini, squash... I love it all My absolute favorite! I actually didn't purchase anything and went along for a look-see. At least they had free samples! I also fell in love with roasted red pepper goat cheese on crackers. Mr Smith doesn't seem to be onboard with my desire to eventually own a goat, but we'll give him some time to think about it. The goat cheese is too expensive not to have a goat... He made sure to clarify that when he says he loves cheese, he loves medium or sharp cheddar. They say you can't change your spouses. I married him! Temple Trip! Mr Smith went to help the youth with baptisms, so I went along to see if I could assist or do temple work for others. Turns out it's not like DC and timing is important at this temple, but nonetheless, I enjoyed being...

So that's it. It has come to an ultimate low. I watched an episode of 90210.  Well folks, it turns out I have 3 weeks left of vacation before I head back to the grind.* Hopefully I can actually enjoy these 3 weeks since the job hunt is over, but it's off to a horrible start if 90210 is on the radar. I just hope there aren't actual seasons of that show. Please, for my faith in mankind, don't tell me there are more. You'd think as you get older that petty love triangles, teenage drama, and pop songs would wear. It's worn, but I still waller in it sometimes. Good word. I don't think I'll relate to my teenage children. I'll just call it now, but I'll want to know everything. I've been thinking a lot about my college days recently. Now that I see on Facebook how everyone is going their own way. It's so interesting to see kids popping up and people moving all over the place. I don't know how the "wise in years" do it. I'd...

I have two recipes that I really liked. They were easy for me. I'll post Pesto Pasta first because I have a picture: This may have involved two pots. I made this awhile back.  - almost a full box of bow tie pasta - I believe those were several tomatoes chopped up - I substituted pine nuts with honey roasted sunflower seeds (I'm sure the first was healthier but they cost 3xs as much for half the serving) - basil pesto from the jar (one day I'll make my own) - a full container of mushrooms - some chicken  I know there was something more than just basil pesto... I think I added like a quarter of cream cheese with a small amount of whatever red sauce I had in the fridge and knowing us, some mozzarella cheese was added It would be even better if you added spinach! --------------------------- NEXT was something I made up last night. And decided not to take a picture mostly due to laziness (and it wasn't that pretty) ...

If you can't handle the music (aka Mr Smith), I'm sorry. It is the clean version. (that I have Miss Lyman to thank for) If you can't handle ugly pictures, I'm sorry I wanted this to be an honest version of our story. I wouldn't let Mr Smith see what I was doing last night. {This is what happens when you're away at basketball practice} He would laugh and tell me I'm ridiculous. And I am well aware that I am. I love this video. I need this bigger. Maybe I'll post it on youtube ? If you choose youtube, I'm sorry for the creepy videos that also pop up under "my story"

You know what's funny, I'm obsessed with this free song I downloaded on iTunes, but I don't even know what it's talking about.  Maybe it's just because it's one of 4 songs on my iTunes. We never did upload all our music onto the new computer. I think I just like the general flow of the notes and the feeling it puts me in. A mix of the snowy silence, getting lost in a crowd, and my lover touching my hand for the first time. It's called the A team .  It got me through editing the movie below. But now that I've actually listened to the song, I understand what the words are. And it's not positive and happy at all. I swear it didn't sound depressing, but maybe I'm twisted and think depressing things sound happy. The video below is much happier, I promise. My attempt at iMovie. One more project for me: take video and make movies The beginning didn't work out so well. I need lots of practice, but there is potential for coolnes...

So this is just the beginning. If it wasn't 101 degrees we would have had wardrobe changes and fairytale photos, but for now, we've tested out the Reynolda Village and I love it! I can't wait for the fall! We're talking big hair and big makeup. I finally found Lori Smith who will indulge me.  Friends welcome! It's rare to get a picture of me =) I am 24.

The USA network finally posted another episode of Suits! We  Mr Smith has jerry-rigged a satellite antenna for a few basic channels, but we still are not paying for cable. Not when Netflix exists along with a connection from your laptop to your TV. And especially not when you can jerry-rig your TV to now show the local news, Good Morning America, and country music videos! I love Mr Smith. He does things I cannot. Our life is complete. Best Buy was sold out of indoor antennas so this is what we have for the time being... so vintage . TV is so influential. I'm moved emotionally (obviously not physically) Life quotes from Suits: Lesson #1 - "You don't ever let the children know mommy and daddy are fighting" Lesson #2 - "I don't believe in having emotions. I believe in using them." We-love-that-show. But don't ruin it for us. We are definitely on the biggest lag ever.

I think it takes a lot for me to be completely comfortable around you. To say I'm even comfortable around you may even take a stretch.  Any way, I freak out and get anxious over 90% of things. I'm not even sure what I would put in the 10% category.  I'm confident if no one else is watching. I'm resilient only when I work it out alone. I always hesitate and ramp up my sarcasm times 10 if I know I'm about to start something I will not be perfect at.  It takes so much of myself not to run away. I hate that. I hate the fear of humiliation, even when it doesn't matter. I have always cared too much about what other people think. I think that's why I've never had a problem leaving my past.  If they aren't there, they don't know, and I have free reign on my own life creations. But then I got married and he is always there. Which is amazing. Miracle, anyone?  It's weird (slash mind-blowing & amazing & uncanny) when you find that pers...

I posted pictures awhile back that Rachel Johnson took of me in my wedding dress. She also took some engagement-type photos as well. I was looking for some wedding photos when I came across this album and decided to edit some more. There is just something about B&W that I love. This is reality

This month I told you I downloaded an Indesign trial so that I could become familiar with it and that I did! Abbster was awesome and let me create Hudson's first birthday invite. *I didn't make her use it* I think projects like this are fun and I hope I can do more in the future! 

I have to admit, I slacked A LOT on this goal. I didn't take my camera out of the house. I mainly just took pictures of the food I made. I promise, I'll get better. Lasagna, obviously. Mr Smith's lunch all week. He's amazing. Candy of the week I love my washer and dryer. And no, I don't think I'll ever take that plastic off. I tried lentils for the first time. I added lots of spices. I'm not in love with them, but we'll keep trying. The rolls turned into biscuits, so that sucked. I tried this 30 min roll recipe. I think they lied, but I thought it was worth the risk (wasn't) Breakfast casserole. For the first time I had everything a recipe called for. The chocolate made it. I don't think we're obsessed with it like the comments on the original recipe, but it was good, something different. Main Ingredients: oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, blueberries, walnuts, choc chips, banana (aka everything) I saw this on pint...

Most days I feel so lazy. Maybe I'm recouping from those few days of the month where I have all the energy in the world to do everything. Currently, I'm kinda combining those days into moments. One second I'm up and I've got the entire kitchen cleaned (lots of dishes to hand wash), reorganized, including the stove burners. Next, I think it's a great day to go running and work out - all-of-a-sudden - my eyes get heavy and my legs give way. So then I sit here and eat a twizzler.  I also sign up for any/everything thinking, well, now I'll just wait and see which attempts prevail. Ya know, sometimes you just have to do stuff and pray that the Lord can help you finish. Today I'm thankful for a husband that eats leftovers a clean kitchen a chair netflix cuddles with my husband the internet my Aunt Olivia who passed away at 97 today air conditioning

Mr Smith cut my hair today. I think we were going for about an inch around the whole side. If you remember some previous comments, I was upset about my last cut.  I didn't want layers in the back, but somehow got some and they were noticeable . I also wanted it cut shorter so although Mr Smith said I was crazy, I knew I could trust him. And so far so good (as in I haven't tried straightening it yet). It was, however, the first time I heard him lack confidence. It's only like 105 degrees outside so I plan on having it up any way. One day I'll get an actual hairstyle that's worth my money, but not now.  I made lasagna tonight and it was really good. We're set with lunches for the next few days. However, I realized just now that it cost just as much to make it as it does to buy it frozen, roughly $10. I also realize that it's probably still healthier that I made it instead of buying it. I'm also going to assume we get more. So win, win. But gosh darn i...

Cheap people don't use softener, unless it's a free sample from P&G The laundry smells lovely, but not today, because the sample only lasted two loads. The cheap person made it last two loads and regrets not making it last for three. The cheap person isn't secretly asking for softener because is it really softer? Now being able to pay off loans and buy more camera gear? That's why a cheap person is cheap. I will get a job soon. I have to. A Looper 4th of July I have this obsession with golf shorts. i-love-them-on-men . . . thanks dad for the 9 holes, drinks, and stalkerish support he would The most entertaining game of golf. Zero predictability. The future pet I will never have. I just wanted Mr Smith to admit he was adorable. Mr Smith also taught me how to drive stick over the holiday. And now I'm supposed to practice or something. The concept is easy except for you have to actually do more than put t...