Sunday, February 14, 2010

It's a Love Thing

Valentine's Day, what a wonderful loving day to celebrate. As a kid this used to be one of my favorite holidays. My mom was always so sweet to celebrate the love she had for her daughters. So whenever we came home from school there was always some cute little gift or surprise. By my mom thinking of us on Valentine's day it has given me the wonderful impression that you do not have to be in love with someone to celebrate. It is for anyone you are thankful to have in your life.

With that said, I feel very lucky and thankful to have Gian in my life. He is a wonderful husband and is always so thoughtful. He planned all of Valentine's Day and it was one of the best date nights we have had. He came home with this amazing arrangement of flowers. I have never seen such a pretty arrangement. He also brought home NINE [that is right you read the number 9] cupcakes from The Cocoa Bean. I once mentioned to him that I wanted to try every flavor, so he brought home one of each from that day!

He also made dinner reservations at a restaurant called Chef's Table. Neither one of us have ever been there, but word on the streets is that it is a must eat here in Utah. It has won several awards. Of course nothing matters until we have voted or given our two cents. But it was as good as its reputation. They have great service as well. I felt all fancy shmancy there.

After dinner we went to Build a Bear. There we made and stuffed Penelope. She is our little owl. I don't know why we named her that - it was the first name that came to mind. But if you press her heart you can feel her pulse, and she says, "OWL always love you." Last Valentine's day I got Jessie this bag that had two really cute owls that had the same saying. I thought it was hilarious and brilliant. Since Penelope was a girl we needed to make it clear to every one, so we stapled a bow to her head (Dear Stuff Animal Activist.... I am sure it didn't hurt!).

It was a great date night. Thank you Gian for always being so thoughtful and considerate! I freaking love your guts!











She says "Owl Always Love You!!!" in my high pitch kid voice.



Friday, February 12, 2010

Cubical of Photography

At our wedding we had a photo booth that would shoot out two strips of the vertical photos. The idea {BRITTANY ERICKSEN} was to have the guests take one of the strips and then paste the other strip to scrapbook paper and then write a message next to their photo. With the pictures they took home they also got a hand made magnet that Gian and I made. Which may I add, turned out amazing!

The best part about this entire thing {for us that is} was we got a CD of all the photos that were taken from that day. So below are some images that I thought had to be shared. And for those of you who follow our blog, I thought you would enjoy seeing yourself on here as well.

It was really nice to go through this CD because there were images that I have never seen before, EVER! Like the ones from Brittany and Ella, Brittany and me, and Brittany and her family. I am not discriminating or anything.... I am just saying... I have never once in my life seen these pictures before!

Take a look at a few of the funniest, cutest, outrageous, and my personal favorite photo shoots....


Sarah & John, who are now officially engaged! YAY... Marriage!


The Royals


Heheheh Matt & Wendy Ollerton


Spencer Ollerton {ring barer}
hahahha love his attitude!




Can you see why I was so upset to see this nearly 6 months
after our wedding? I am so glad you guys understand!
PS Hunty was topless because he gushed out blackberries all over his white dress shirt!


I love Katie & Chris Erickson, and their little family!


Love it. Seth & Abbie Ollerton!


How funny are these little boys? This is Ben Erickson.


Kids, really make this fun! This is Ryan & Corey Ollerton's Family
Does Corey remind you of any actor in a famous LDS film.... I don't know, it has a song like "The circle of our love..." Can I please tell you I thought she was a celebrity as a kid!


Work it girls!


Bethany & Paul Creer


Tiffany & Josh Versey


Beautiful Sarah, Ashley, & Jessie


The Best Bridesmaids Ever and The Bride


Groomsmen, Bridesmaids & The Bride



The Wedding Party
Can you believe how many of us squeezed in here? Truly amazing!


I just realized this... Look at the top left corner, where the curtain is opening. Hhahahahahahahahhahahahahahahhaha Hilarious!


Hahahahahhahahahah
Groomsmen & The Groom


Tina and her mom!


Who taught these kids their skills?


My Maja!


See what I have been missing out on? I just wanted to see the ones
with my sister! Is that too much to ask for? I think NOT!


Ella {flower girl}


This one might be my ultimate favorite! Look at all those funny faces!


Tina & Elyse {bridesmaids}


The Happy Couple?


Towards the end we did color photos... which I wish we had more of!


Whitney & Brad Royal
Seriously... This couldn't be any funnier if you guys tried!!!
Nice mooooooooooves!


My beautiful sister-in-laws Michelle and Natalie. I love them!

Thank you everybody who was a part of the best day of my life! It was so fun to see all of you have a great time and be there to support us! We love all of you very much.

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Takashi

Wow...this blog just got super girly. I was looking at the pics on my camera just now, and I decided I should post something. Two weekends ago, McKinley and I went up to SLC for a quick date. We ate at Takashi and saw Avatar. We love Takashi - hands down the best sushi in Utah. Avatar ended up being an awesome movie. We were kind of skeptical at first, but it ended up being as good as everyone says it was.



I love my wife...for real...




The coolest thing about this soda is the marble that pops down from the cap


Strawberry Fields and sashimi


So I totally forgot to take pictures of the other rolls we got before we ate them...we were starving...they were dang good though...

Cool cool. Peace out for now.

Monday, February 1, 2010

A Fairy Tale Birthday

My darling favortest Niecesicle Isabella Grace Ericksen A.K.A Ella just turned 4 years old. She is growing up right before my eyes. It just chokes me up.

Ella couldn't decide if she wanted Cinderella at her party or Alice in Wonderland. So my sister Brittany thought since Ella loves tea parties she would make a party that followed the same party theme as Alice in Wonderland. It turned out sooooooooo cute. She served juice, bubbly juice, and chocolate milk for the girls to enjoy at their tea party. She also had little finger foods, like fruit and cookies, that Alice found quiet suitable for her Idaho visit.

It was such a girly party and so much fun. Alice did hair, while Ella's Aunt Katie painted nails, and Brittany helped them decorate cookies. All the girls really enjoyed Alice and wanted to sit next to her. They all were so fascinated with Alice in Wonderland...some of the girls left with an English accent.

Look at all the tiny, cute details!

Love the freaking doilies!

Different lanterns were amazing...where do you even find those?

All the little princesses having fun.

Ella wanted Alice to sit next to her, but Alice wanted to sit next to the birthday girl even more.

Ella had a little cake and got to blow out her own candles and everyone sang "Happy Birthday." When Alice asked Ella if she had made a wish Ella replied, "I already got it."

It was a perfect fairy tale!

Opening her birthday presents.


The hair station.

The nail station.



Brit did such a great job with everything. The girls had a great time, and I know that this has created memories for a lifetime. Way to go cute mommy Brittany!
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