One Lucky Girl

How did I get so lucky to be married to this stud muffin for 4 wonderful years today?!

Casey loved taking me to the dunes while we were dating. It is still one of your favorite things to do together.

On our honeymoon.


Thanks for loving me and making me the happiest girl on the earth! Or I should say thanks for putting up with me this long!

She's Back!

We are excited to have Melinda home from her mission from Orlando Florida! We missed her so much while she was away. This was the first time Lane got to meet aunt Minda because he was born three days after she left... so close! Melinda is Casey's sister and is also the one who set us up on our blind date...the rest is history. We are in debt to her forever! We love her so much. Now the whole Goodman gang is back together again. Welcome home!!!

My Faves

I think it is fun and interesting to read peoples posts about their favorite things. I always need help with what's new, hip, cool or useful. So here are some of my obsessions I have going on right now. Maui Melon Mint gum. I like it because it has more mint than fruit flavor so it feels like it is still freshening. It also makes little popping noises in your mouth when you chew...love that!Thank goodness for these yummy cucumber and green tea smelling wipes! My purse smells like Bath and Body Works inside I can smell this in Lanes hair all day long. I know the orginal body wash scent is hard to beat but I just love this!
I think I wear my havaianas everyday. Well actually I stole them out of my sisters closet(sorry Marcie) last summer and never gave them back. I guess I will get my own this summer

You may call me a nerd but I absolutely love this movie. If you like instrumental music then you need to get the soundtrack. I have it in my car right now.

Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ Sauce... heaven in a bottle. We have a year supply stocked in our pantry in case of a crisis.

Here is a yummy recipe if you don't want to use the bottled stuff

Sweet Pork Meat (like Cafe Rio/Costa Vida)

2 lb porkloin roast

1 c brown sugar

1/4 ketchup

1/2 stick butter (melted)

can of coke or Dr. Pepper

-in crock pot cook roast with about 2 -3 c. water on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 6-8 hours

-in mixing bowl combine all other ingredients

-after roast is cooked drain water and shread meat.

-Pour sauce over meat and let sit for about 20 - 30 minutes

-Use meat in tortillas, buns, or however you like!

Easter

We had a great Easter Sunday. I think I like this holiday because you don't have to do much to make it special...and they cancel all church meetings :) We of course went to church then headed over to the Goodmans for dinner and had our annual easter egg hunt. Happy Easter everyone!

Spring Break

This year for spring break we vacationed Arizona style at the dunes. As always it was a blast! We camped with my family, the Shumways, Johnsons and met up with Travis and Sunni and her parents for rides. I think each time we go it just gets more fun!

Birthday Boy!

Casey had his 26th birthday yesterday! To celebrate I surprised him with a weekend get away to Magic Mountain... his favorite! It was the first time leaving Lane overnight ( a big thanks to Stephanie and Travis). We spent all day at Casey's "happiest place on earth" then the next day we drove down to Hollywood for a few hours before our plane left. It was a short but definitely sweet trip!
in front of Graumans Chinese Theater

no I am not in love with Matt Damon, it was just the first one I saw with a familiar name

For his birthday dinner we went to the Melting Pot for the first time with Travis and Sunni. It was an interesting dinner but I would go back for the chocolate fondue in a heart beat!!

Movie Night

Us girls had another fun night down at Harkins! The movie for the month was 27 dresses. I think half of the group has seen the flick 2-3 times now so I guess we can call it a winner with 2 thumbs up! We enjoyed the movie, talking and pigging out on Tara's Trader Joes bag FULL of popcorn and tons of candy!


Brooke and Tiffany showing off their skills...can you tell that we had the whole place to ourselves?!!

Happy Heart Day!

Tonight Lane and I made a Valentines Eve dinner for Casey. I am done with fighting the crowds at restaurants. And why didn't I make it on the actually day you ask? Left overs! Why would I want to cook on Valentines Day... that was a little gift to myself :) Lane eating his valentines candy while watching me cook
On the menu we have: pink mashed potatoes and gravy, roast beast, green beans, heart shaped rolls, creamy strawberry jello and for dessert lemon berry cake with whipped cream!


On Monday night the Goodman clan got together for FHE and had a little cookie decorating party. Goodmans = good times!

I have always loved this holiday but I love it even more now because Casey and I got engaged 4 years ago on this day. I have the best sweetheart ever! I hope everyone gets lots of hugs and kisses from their someone special!

Paradise!

It was a snowboarders paradise up at Sunrise Mountain yesterday! You can't beat 12 inches of fresh powder courtesy of all the great rain we had on Sunday. It had been 3 years since both of us had been, so we figured it was time to dust off the boards and head up. You know it's a good day when you find 20 bucks you had put in your pocket 3 yrs ago. I loved being with Casey all day it was like we were dating again. We have never laughed so hard in our lives. We are definitely not letting 3 years go by again without going!

Uh Oh Spaghetti O's

Lane thinks he can feed himself with a spoon now and will not allow help from anyone!
My bad for not putting a bib on him!

More boring info!

I was tagged again. Here goes round 2!

1. What 2 things do you always have with you? Cell phone and camera
2. What is your favorite tv show? Right now I have to many but I always have the Today Show on in the mornings.
3. What is your middle name? I don't have one
4. What characteristics do you despise in a person? When people aren't themselves
5. What is your favorite item of clothing? You can never have to many undershirts/cami's! I am always wearing one.
6. If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go? I am definitely a beach girl but it would be cool to go somewhere in Asia.
7. What color is your bathroom? Dark brown, tan and light blue. Still needs a little work
8. What did you want to be when you were little? Actually, exactly what I do now. Hair at Tantrum
9. How are you today? Tired, but it was a good day!
10. What is your favorite candy? Take 5 candy bars. Anything with peanut butter and chocolate
11. What is your favorite flower? Hydrangeas, tulips and roses
12. What is your favorite thing to do? EAT!!
13. If you were a crayon, what color would you be? Probably pink or white
14. Who is the last person you spoke to on the phone? Casey
15. Hugs or kisses? Depends on my mood but I like both
16. What is under your bed? ironing board, 2 curtain rods, a 22x16 inch picture frame and a
partridge in a pear tree.
17.What is your favorite smell? coffee beans
18. How many keys are on your key ring? 3 but way too many vip card things
19. What are your top 3 qualities you value in a friend? Honesty, some one who is sincere and you have to have fun together!
20. Who is your favorite friend from high school? I am doing 2- Jenni Willis (Lines) and Jessica Nelson (Driggs) We are still really close!

I tag Leah (since she never did the last one) and Breanna

Movie Night

Some of us girls went to see the chick flick P.S. I Love You last night. Such a good movie! One of my friends, her name will remain anonymous (but we all know who it is :)) started a once a month "get together and go to a late night movie". Anyone who wants to come is invited and bring as many friends as you want! Such a fun way to meet new people! P.S. - Take tissues to this movie!

Happy New Year!

We enjoyed ringing in the new year at the sand dunes! We had a fun mix of families there for the celebration which makes it so much more exciting and fun. We rode lots, played games lots, ate lots, jammed to Soulja Boy"Crank That" lots, and much more! Happy 2008! Lanes favorite spot on the drive up


some of the posy

playing games with the fam

Lane dressed like Randy off of "A Christmas Story"
racing up Patton hill

Merry Christmas!

We had a very fun and eventful Christmas this year! I love Christmas because: I am with family all day, I get to eat my dads biscuits and gravy for breakfast, Christmas music is playing on every radio station, and the movie A Christmas Story is played all day. I can't believe Christmas came and is already almost gone. Thanks to everyone who spoiled us this year!
Thanks to the grandmas, Lane had presents to open!
opening presents from ValarieI think Lane had a little to much fun today
playing with new bath toys from aunt Valarie

Tag, I am it

This is my first tag and I am laughing really hard right now because I am the most boring person in the world! Sorry if you fall asleep while reading this post!

Tag #1
Where did you meet your husband? We were set up on a blind date by his sister Melinda. She is a good match maker!
What was the first thing you said to your husband? Probably "hurry, lets go" I was trying to spare him from the ackward 1st date "meeting the parents" conversation. He wasn't fast enough , my mom is quick.
Where was your first date? The State Fair. We had so much fun even though he was shy and quiet. (if you know Casey you know what I mean) I think that made me like him even more. He even won me a teddy bear!
Where was your first kiss? At my parents house in the office
Did you have a long or short courtship/engagement? I guess normal for Mormons. We dated about 4 months and engaged for 3 months.
Where did he propose? At my parents house. He did a little scavenger hunt. It was on Valentines day and I was still surprised.
Where did you get married? Mesa AZ Temple
How did your reception go? I loved everything about my reception! The mechanical bull was the icing on the cake! Yes you heard me right and no we are not hicks!
How was your honeymoon? Definitely can't complain! We went to Pagosa Springs CO for a week. It is a cute little town. We went to the hot natural springs and on a hot air ballon ride.

Tag #2
four place I have lived...
1. Mesa AZ
2. upstairs at parents house
3. downstairs at parents house
4. BYU Hawaii

four jobs I've had...
1. Stylist at Tantrum Hair Salon
2. Being a mom, but I don't consider that a job

five things Id like to do before I die...
1. Travel anywhere. I don't make it out much
2. This isn't something to do but it would be cool to meet someone famous. I don't care who.
3. Run a marathon. I HATE running but I want to be able to say that I did it. That's probably where I would die.
4. This is simple but I would love to learn how to play the piano well. I took lessons in Jr. high but obviously never got anywhere with it.
5. To do the splits. That is a big task for me, I am just not limber!

four favorite desserts...
1. brownie sundae from Charlestons
2. homemade cinnamon rolls
3. Dr. Pepper. I am not a soda drinker so this is dessert for me
4. blackberry bread pudding from Crackers

four facts about myself...
1. I am not a morning person. I love to sleep in.
2. I am very stubborn, some people know this
3. I love to go to lunch with girlfriends or out to dinner with Casey. I think it is so fun.
4. I cannot sing a tune for the life of me and probably never will

four favorite tv shows...
1. Oprah
2. Regis and Kelly
3. Reba (don't judge me)
4. Real Housewives of Orange County ( I need my cheap kicks!)

Tag #3
6 facts/habits about myself
1. I love going to bed with crisp clean sheets and freshly shaven legs!
2. I am the worst picker, it doesn't matter what. zits, dry lips, eyebrows, Casey's whiskers are my favorite.
3. I hate going to the bathroom. I will hold it for forever just so I don't have to waste time to go. I can hold it through the night even when I was 9 months pregnant.
4. I love summer time and the beach. Someday I will own a beach house!
5. I hate being alone at night. I run from my car to the front door as fast as I can . If Casey is gone over night I will call my little sister to spend the night with me.
6. Fish creep me out.

Wow that took a long time. I think I am supposed to tag someone now. I pick Leah, you like doing these kind of things.