Monday, January 3, 2011
MY FIRST CAKE!!!
here is my first attempt at decorating a cake. It's a red velvet cake with butter cream icing covered in fondant. I think it turned out pretty cute! now i just hope it tastes good...
Saturday, January 1, 2011
new experience
So today Travis and I decided to give Bikram Yoga a try. I thought January 1st was a great day to try a healthy option. Neither of us have ever done regular yoga but when i heard about bikram yoga it just sounded too appealing to pass up.
Unlike regular yoga Bikram yoga is performed in a hot room (about 104 degrees F) and i have to say it was really incredible. During the process there were times when it was overwhelmingly hot but it felt so incredible to be stretching out and working your body in such a warm environment. Even travis admitted that he felt more flexible than he ever has in the heat. I definitely think we will try to keep going at least once a week.
Although i have to admit i have NEVER sweated like i did today. It was actually a little distracting to have so much sweat pouring out of your body from every pore, but when it was over it was really cleansing.
Unlike regular yoga Bikram yoga is performed in a hot room (about 104 degrees F) and i have to say it was really incredible. During the process there were times when it was overwhelmingly hot but it felt so incredible to be stretching out and working your body in such a warm environment. Even travis admitted that he felt more flexible than he ever has in the heat. I definitely think we will try to keep going at least once a week.
Although i have to admit i have NEVER sweated like i did today. It was actually a little distracting to have so much sweat pouring out of your body from every pore, but when it was over it was really cleansing.
The Holidays...
Sorry i don't have any pictures but here is a quick outline of how we have spent our holiday time.
Christmas eve we had the day off from the studio so we hung out during the day, made a few goodies and then that evening we went over to hang out at Diana's. I have to say even though we weren't with our families it was really nice to be able to spend time with our "east coast" family. We had a great time with lots of yummy appetizers and treats, darts, and a giant puzzle everyone worked on together. All in all we had a really great time with everyone.
On Christmas we woke up, opened our presents, called our families and then went to Diana's again for Christmas dinner. Dinner was absolutely delicious! we had prime rib, homemade mashed potatoes and lots of other delicious side dishes. We also finished the puzzle and played some rock band. We love spending time with everyone and are so grateful for the wonderful friends we have been able to make since we've moved here.
As for presents our main gift to ourselves was a new TV, blueray player, TV stand and netflix subscription. However, travis also suprised me with some great cake decorating stuff and we are so excited to start experimenting with decorating cakes. And i suprised him with a set of his own darts (since we moved here everyone has dart boards at their homes and he LOVES playing whenever we go over). WE also received some great gifts from our friends and some of our students from the studio which we appreciated and loved. From Travis' parents we received a maglite flashlight (tradition his dad gives every year) and also some money toward our entertainment set up. From my parents we received new pajamas (which was so nice, who doesn't love new pajamas?) and also some money for our entertainment set up. Overall, it was a very wonderful Christmas.
The week between Christmas and New Years we didn't do anything special, just the usual at the studio every day. However, we did experience our first east coast blizzard. It was CRAZY! we were trapped at our house for 48 hours. We wished we had been trapped with friends, but it was really fun to actually have a snow day. We even had the day off from work. REALLY FUN!! who says snow days are for kids!
new years eve we did a show at a ballroom studio down on the jersey shore (about 1.5 hours away from where we live). it was really fun and the crowd was really great and really supportive. Then we left and drove back to Gary's to party the rest of the night with all of our friends. Unfortunately we were a little late leaving the shore and we had to spend 12:00 in the car, but at least we were together. Overall, it was a really nice night.
We wish we could have spent the holidays with our family and we miss and love them, but for our first Holiday away we had a really great time!
Christmas eve we had the day off from the studio so we hung out during the day, made a few goodies and then that evening we went over to hang out at Diana's. I have to say even though we weren't with our families it was really nice to be able to spend time with our "east coast" family. We had a great time with lots of yummy appetizers and treats, darts, and a giant puzzle everyone worked on together. All in all we had a really great time with everyone.
On Christmas we woke up, opened our presents, called our families and then went to Diana's again for Christmas dinner. Dinner was absolutely delicious! we had prime rib, homemade mashed potatoes and lots of other delicious side dishes. We also finished the puzzle and played some rock band. We love spending time with everyone and are so grateful for the wonderful friends we have been able to make since we've moved here.
As for presents our main gift to ourselves was a new TV, blueray player, TV stand and netflix subscription. However, travis also suprised me with some great cake decorating stuff and we are so excited to start experimenting with decorating cakes. And i suprised him with a set of his own darts (since we moved here everyone has dart boards at their homes and he LOVES playing whenever we go over). WE also received some great gifts from our friends and some of our students from the studio which we appreciated and loved. From Travis' parents we received a maglite flashlight (tradition his dad gives every year) and also some money toward our entertainment set up. From my parents we received new pajamas (which was so nice, who doesn't love new pajamas?) and also some money for our entertainment set up. Overall, it was a very wonderful Christmas.
The week between Christmas and New Years we didn't do anything special, just the usual at the studio every day. However, we did experience our first east coast blizzard. It was CRAZY! we were trapped at our house for 48 hours. We wished we had been trapped with friends, but it was really fun to actually have a snow day. We even had the day off from work. REALLY FUN!! who says snow days are for kids!
new years eve we did a show at a ballroom studio down on the jersey shore (about 1.5 hours away from where we live). it was really fun and the crowd was really great and really supportive. Then we left and drove back to Gary's to party the rest of the night with all of our friends. Unfortunately we were a little late leaving the shore and we had to spend 12:00 in the car, but at least we were together. Overall, it was a really nice night.
We wish we could have spent the holidays with our family and we miss and love them, but for our first Holiday away we had a really great time!
Thursday, November 25, 2010
Thanksgiving
So today was our first thanksgiving away from both of our families. I have to admit it was a little weird not spending it with family and it didn't exactly feel like thanksgiving, but i am thankful for the many wonderful people we have come to know here.
This morning we woke up bright and early and made 2 pumpkin rolls and a yummy sweet potatoe mixture. Then we headed to Diana's home for an early dinner. It was such a wonderful and DELICIOUS dinner! we were joined by shayna, lisa, azamat, maciej, gary, anya, katusha, lennie, avi and roger. We had a great day and had alot of fun spending time with everyone.
Now... time to get ready to go shopping!
This morning we woke up bright and early and made 2 pumpkin rolls and a yummy sweet potatoe mixture. Then we headed to Diana's home for an early dinner. It was such a wonderful and DELICIOUS dinner! we were joined by shayna, lisa, azamat, maciej, gary, anya, katusha, lennie, avi and roger. We had a great day and had alot of fun spending time with everyone.
Now... time to get ready to go shopping!
Sunday, November 7, 2010
It Happened...
So i've known this would probably happen sometime, but i didn't expect it to happen so soon, or right outside our own door. But it did.
The other night travis and i were on our way out and right when we closed the door i heard a noise to my left and what did i see? a Possum! a real live possum. It was pretty disgusting looking. luckily they are harmless and it just scurried off, but it was still pretty disturbing to see it right outside our door.
The other night travis and i were on our way out and right when we closed the door i heard a noise to my left and what did i see? a Possum! a real live possum. It was pretty disgusting looking. luckily they are harmless and it just scurried off, but it was still pretty disturbing to see it right outside our door.
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Halloween Weekend
This weekend has been really fun. It started with a halloween party at the studio, which was SO much fun. It was great to see everyone in their costumes. We were batman and catwoman. I think our costumes turned out great, especially since they were SO cheap, my mom made travis' costume and mailed it to us and my costume just came out of my closet. After the party we went bowling with a bunch of friends from the studio and we had a blast. It was great to just relax and have a good time with friends.
Saturday travis and i had fun making cupcakes for our ward party that night. I think they turned out pretty cute. everyone seemed to really like them, but the best part was spending the day making them together.
Today is my Dad's birthday so we had fun calling him and wishing him a happy birthday. Its hard to not be there to help celebrate, but at least we are happy with things here, so that makes it easier to be away from family.
Saturday travis and i had fun making cupcakes for our ward party that night. I think they turned out pretty cute. everyone seemed to really like them, but the best part was spending the day making them together.
Today is my Dad's birthday so we had fun calling him and wishing him a happy birthday. Its hard to not be there to help celebrate, but at least we are happy with things here, so that makes it easier to be away from family.
life...
we are really happy with everything since we've moved. we absolutely LOVE working at the studio, everyone has been so nice and welcoming to us AND we get to practice every day!!
Also, our new ward is great. they've been so friendly, which is helpful. overall We feel so blessed, things really couldn't be better. We are so lucky to have such great jobs and for both of us to be working during this time when it can be so hard for new graduates to find jobs. But as of right now we are happy as can be.
We live about 25 minutes from Manhattan, so if anyone would like to come visit we would LOVE to see friends.
Also, our new ward is great. they've been so friendly, which is helpful. overall We feel so blessed, things really couldn't be better. We are so lucky to have such great jobs and for both of us to be working during this time when it can be so hard for new graduates to find jobs. But as of right now we are happy as can be.
We live about 25 minutes from Manhattan, so if anyone would like to come visit we would LOVE to see friends.
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