"She Loves Me"- HCT

Well, Amber got me to do today's blog post... so who knows what will be written :) As you can see we went out on a good ol' fashion date. It was a good date because we both worked a half day and met up at lunch and had the rest of the day to be together. After lunch we had tickets for the the Hale Center Theatre to see "She Loves Me". The production was a musical and I've come to like musicals over the past few years, however, Amber has always been fond of them. The play was really good both in acting and song, and we both had a good laugh. The nice thing about this particular theatre is they have stadium seating and the stage in itself is able to move which allows to good prop and scene changes.

After the production we went to the Porters Place in Lehi, it was recommended to us by my twin brother. As you can see there is old Porter himself photo-bombing us. We both got burgers, but I was a little more adventurous since mine was made with an elk patty. We also got some good scones there too with some well prepared honey butter... one of Amber's favorites.

As always, time does fly by quickly when you're in good company and it was sure nice to get out with the wife and escape the typical day-to-day stuff for an afternoon. 

Bear Lake

Dave and I took off a few days in September for a little vacation and headed to Bear Lake.  Because it was after the normal season we had the lake to ourselves.  It was a beautiful day, the sun was out and the water was a vibrant color of blue.

We took our raft out onto the lake and just floated around and enjoyed the sunshine.  It was so relaxing.  It was nice to take a break from work and just be able to spend time together.  

We stayed at a hotel in Logan, and our first night there we ate at a little Italian place called LeNonne. It was so good.  It was a beautiful little home that they had turned into a restaurant so it had a really great ambiance.  I loved their bruschetta, it was delicious.  Dave had a seafood pasta which he really enjoyed.  It had clams, calamari, muscles, and shrimp.  He loves all that kind of stuff.  After, we returned to our hotel and warmed up in the hot tub.  It was a rainy night.  Then we grabbed a hot chocolate and watched "Clue" in our room.  I had never seen it before, neither had Dave.  It was really silly. 

Our last morning there we went to the duck pond at the mouth of Logan Canyon.  We tried to catch some fish but did not have any luck.  A couple of fish did take a bite, but they immediately spit out the lure.  So no fish for us.  Oh well, I'm not a big seafood fan anyway, not like Dave is.  

After going fishing we hiked to the Wind Tunnels.  They were aptly named, it was incredibly windy up there!  The formations in the rock from all of the wind was really interesting to see though.  It was also nice to get out and get a bit of exercise.  Dave and I had so much fun talking on the way to, and the way back from the tunnels.  We talked about our new house and all of our plans for decorating and for the yard.  We talked about where life has brought us, and all the things we are looking forward to in the future.  I loved being able to spend a few days with my best friend.

Demolition Derby

Dave and I went to our first Demolition Derby this summer.  We had so much fun!  I have been wanting to go to one for forever but tickets sell out so quickly we have never been able to make it in the past.  This year I made sure we bought tickets soon after they went on sale so that we would be able to make it.  It was so cute, Dave was so excited to go.  As we were walking to the fair grounds he told me, "I have been looking forward to this all day."  He was like a little kid, so excited.  Apparently boys never grow out of liking cars and destruction ha ha.  

There were some pretty awesome paint jobs, but I particularly like the Scooby Doo truck (on the left).  I thought it was so creative.  Everyone else seemed to like it too, it won best paint job.

This was one of the worst smash ups of the night.  They had to call everything to a halt to make sure the driver was okay.  It took them a while to get him out of the car but thankfully he was fine.  Dave and I had such a good time we want to go again next year too.  Maybe this will become a yearly thing for us.

Into the Woods-The Echo Theater

Dave and I went to see "Into the Woods" at the Echo Theater this past weekend.  It was our first time seeing a musical at The Echo, usually we go to see their Improv troup.  It was really fun.  My friend Jules and her husband own The Echo Theater and Jules was starring as The Baker's Wife so I wanted to see her.  She was fantastic, easily the best on the stage.  I had never seen "Into the Woods" before, it was not what I was expecting, talk about a sad ending, but I still really enjoyed it.  It definitely got Dave and I talking about what is important in life.  I love when a show that makes you stop and think.

They did a great job on the set.  I loved Rapunzel's tower made of books and all of the trees.

Jules and I after the show.  She did such a great job, I love watching her perform.  I am ready to come back for another show.  They will be doing "And then there were none" next year, which is one of my all time favorite murder mysteries, so I can't wait to see it live.

Work Pool Party

My work threw a summer party for staff and students last week.  We could bring a plus one so of course I brought my handsome man.  Dave likes to come and give my coworkers a hard time.  They all like when he comes because he is so easy to joke with.  It was fun to get to spend time with everyone outside of work.  We had hot dogs and everyone pitched in and brought salads and desserts. We were using the pool at Wolverine Crossing so some of the residents there came and joined our party.  At one point our students and some of the residents were having a dance off.  It was so fun to watch, we have some talented students.  

 

One of our students brought their new puppy.  I was dying.  She was so cute and fluffy I wanted to sneak her in my purse and take her home.  Her legs were so short she could hardly run, it was adorable.  She was so fun to play with.  Maybe someday we will get a puppy... 

Our Anniversay-7 Years Together

 For our Anniversary this year we went on a picnic up Hobble Creek Canyon at Jolley Ranch.  Our Anniversary landed on a Monday this year so we both took the day off from work to spend time together.  It was a perfect day to go to the park, we were the only ones there.  We stopped at Zubs on the way up and shared a sandwich when we got there.  It was so peaceful, the perfect summer day.  Just like our wedding day it was exceptionally hot.  It was fun to reminisce about our wedding day and what we were doing at that exact moment seven years ago.  I am so glad Dave and I found each other, he is my perfect match in every way.  After going on our picnic we had planned to go to the art museum in Springville.  Unfortunately, when we arrived we discovered that the museum is closed on Mondays.  Who would have though?  So instead Dave took me shopping.  Seriously, he is too good to me.  A girl will never say no to going shopping.

 

After spending the afternoon shopping we went out to dinner at Magleby's in Springville.  Dave and I discovered Magleby's a few years ago on a New Years Eve.  They had all you can eat crab legs and prime rib, some of Dave's favorites so we were hooked.  It is now one of our favorite places to go.  And while Dave enjoys the all you can eat crab legs I can't leave with out getting a slice of their delicious chocolate cake covered in raspberries and vanilla bean ice cream.  It is so good. It was fantastic to spend the day together.  So glad I get to spend eternity with this guy!

4th of July 2014

 For the 4th of July this year we celebrated with Dave's family.  We had a BBQ together and almost everyone was able to come.  It was so fun to get together and to laugh and have fun with each other.  We grilled hamburgers and enjoyed seven layer bean dip (a Jensen family tradition for the 4th). 

After enjoying the BBQ we went to Layton City's fireworks.  I have no idea why but I love fighting the crowds and laying out a blanket to watch the fireworks.  It is so fun to have our nieces and nephews around and spend time chatting with family.