I heart Leprechauns...

I love St. Patrick's Day. Like a lot.

When we were growing up--and well into our adulthood--the leprechauns would come, leaving trails of gold glitter and green footprints climbing on the windows, bathroom mirror, and TV screen.  Candy would be hidden in groups of 5-one for each child. And all green. Green Starbursts, green Airheads, green suckers, green gum, green everything.

 It was a sad day when I got married and realized I had to leave those leprechauns behind.

No worries, though. 

The leprechauns that visit us aren't quite as cool as the ones from my childhood, but they're figuring it out. 

Holy February Festivities...

In a perfect world, all holidays and birthdays and celebrations would be evenly spread out, as to not overdose on jubilation.

That is not a world we live in when it comes to the month of February.

From the 10th through the 26th we are celebrating.

Happy 1 Year Anniversary

Happy Birthday Jeff

Happy Birthday Jessica

Happy Birthday Zoey

Happy Valentine's Day

Happy Birthday Matt

Happy Birthday Jill

Happy Birthday Emily

To put our anniversary, Valentine's Day, and Matt's birthday all in one week, some may say we're crazy.

I say we're awesome.

Since we just got back from Disneyland, we kept our anniversary low-key and spent it at home eating cake.

I came home from work on Valentine's Day to fine our dinner table in the middle of the room decked out in candles and (recycled) roses and rose petals. ready for a delicious meal.

We had also decided not to do Valentine's Day gifts...of course Matt didnt like that idea and made me look bad by spoiling me with gorgeous jewelry, smell-good perfume, and Milk Duds-my faves.
( I did scatter treats around the apartment for him, but Matt said I coudn't post pictures cuz they're inappropriate)
(Don't give me that look. We're still newlyweds)
(If you're curious, this is where I got the idea)
(PS. Mine were way cuter)

I did make it up to him by showering him with gifts for his Birthday.

Dark Knight Trilogy, the new Barcelona CD, comfy pillow, a GIGANTIC mortar and pestle, and some fancy new shoes.

By the look on his face, I'd say he had a good day.

Happy Birthday Matty.
Couldn't be happier you're finally old like me =)

All in all, February was pretty great.

Can’t wait to do it again next year.

Happiest Place on Earth...

It's not a secret; I love Disneyland.

I can't help it! I know Matt wishes I could, but I just can't. I don't think Matt knew what he was signing up for when he agreed to time and all eternity with me and Disneyland.

When we were dating I convinced him we needed annual passes. We went 4 times in a year.
 Let me say that  again in case you didn't understand. We frolicked in Disneyland FOUR different times.

What?? That's more than some people have been in their whole lives.

We should be content with that, right? Branch out? Try new things? Travel the rest of the world?

You would think, but no. Instead, we go back to Disneyland.
(That's 5 times since we've known each other, in case you're counting)

See pictures below to witness how much we don't care about branching out/trying new things/traveling the reset of the world.

Don’t worry, somehow we were convinced to purchase annual passes again.

So. If you’re looking to take a trip to the West Coast, please take us with you.

Dear Elder Jaynes...

Matt's cute little brother Adam is officially a missionary. It's been so fun watching him prepare for this. He's grown so much just in the last couple months. We're so proud of him, and can't wait to see what he does.

Those lucky Czechs. They're gonna love him.

Good Luck Elder Jaynes!

PS. Studying for their talks together...How cute is that?

Snow Day

Generally, and mostly without exception, I hate the snow. I hate being cold. I hate wet feet. I hate slippery roads.

Snow is not a good look on me.

But.

Sledding in Grandma Rinda's backyard with my favorite little people is kinda hard to not love.

Just look at these faces.

Pretty fabulous.

PS. They’re like the same person. Cute.