We love our Wii

So for Valentine's Day, Nathan, got us a Nintendo Wii! This system is so refreshing from the old system styles because you actually get up and move around to play the games. The remotes are so sensitive and the movements are almost right on. It's a fun system to have especially on a rainy day like today.
It was cloudy most of the day today but it was perfect walking weather for Toots and I in the morning. In the afternoon it started raining and so I started playing bowling on the Wii. I only bowl a 136 though so I guess I won't be joining a team like Reid.
This year, Nathan has beat me once again at being the true romancer. We had a nice little dinner with candles and played the Wii. We really enjoyed playing the sports games it came with and soon we will find out what else it can do! Hope everyone else had a nice Valentine's Day and to my friends and Family I love you all!

*~Our 1year Anniversary~* 1/28/2008

Our day started with Breakfast at Coco's. It was good, better than Denny's.
Then it was off to the shooting range, Nathan's choice. It was weird I'm not really a fan of guns, but I shot one anyway, a 9mm. Nathan had a blast and so he was fun to watch. He shot 2 guns a 45mm and a PS90, the one in his hand.
His target looked like Osama bin Laden, he has it up on our wall, for now.
After the shooting range we stoped off for a few groceries. Once we got home we got cleaned up for dinner. This is Punkin', Just sitting in the shower after I just got out.

Our delicous dinner was at The Melting Pot, in Scottsdale. We chose the Cheddar Cheese Fondue which was mixed and melted right in front of us. It came with 3 differt breads, apple slices, and mixed vegi's, it was hard to quit eating but we still had a lot ahead of us. Our salads came next. I had the House Salad which had the greatest sweet and tangy dressing. Nathan had the Spinach Mushroom Salad which he really enjoyed. Our Entree for Two was fabulous! We chose their Pacific Rim which had teriyaki-marinated sirloin, white shrimp,marinated pork tenderloin, breast of duck,breast of chicken and potstickers. I loved this one because I ate everything but the sirloin! All this meat is brought to the table raw with a few fresh vegi's on the side. Your cheese is taken away and you choose the cooking style for you meats. We chose the Mojo Style which was caribbean-seasoned bouillon with fresh garlic and citrus added right in front of us. Got to love how fresh everything is. Everything has to cook for about 1 1/2-2 minutes and then you had to choose which of the 8 or so sauces they brought out to dip it all in. So many choices, all so delicious, but they do save the best for last.
For dessert we chose their Smores Fondue which was once again mixed in front us but then lit on fire! Nice touch. (Dad, they have one called Flaming Turtle, yum huh?) As you can see we had lots of choices of Dippers too. This Resturant is worth every penny, though if it was cheaper or we were rich, we'd be there everyday.

Phx Zoo

So Thursday Nathan and I went to the Phoenix Zoo. We were there most of the day and enjoyed wandering around it, though a couple of the animals didn't look too thrilled to be there. These are just a few of my favorite pics.

It's been a while

Sorry I haven't blogged lately but the budget went tight over the holidays so we've just been hanging out at home and taking Tootsie out for a lot of walks. The weather has been nice here lately, mid 60-70's, so it's perfect walking weather. At night we relax on our wonderful comfy couches and watch the new movies Nathan got me on the new dvd player that we have thanks to Reid, Melissa, and Nathan's grandma (Thanks everyone!). I'm so spoiled. :D For Christmas from Nathan I got 2 of my new favorite movies I recommend them to everyone!

It's Christmas!!

Christmas eve we went out to Surprise, AZ and spent the afternoon with Nathan's family at his Grandmothers house. She was very sweet and reminded me of my Grandma Tenney so much. Christmas day we spent Nathan's parents' house but I didn't get any pics there because I wasn't feeling so swell x-mas morning.
As you can see me and Nathan made out like bandits this Christmas! This isn't even all we got :) We got some great new glasses, clothes and lots of other goodies. (I even got my own bottle of Cracker Barrel syrup with pancake mix!)
So anyone that knows me knows I have an oddsized collection. This GIANT rice crispy treat is a great addition given to me by Nathan. We decided that Tootsie would be a good size comparison, the cats just got curious :)
Even though we got the cats new toys for Christmas, I think they liked our boxes even more!
Well so I know we had a good Christmas and I hope everyone else did too and I hope everyone has a HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!!

Holiday Happenings

I had made Thumbprint cookies, Peanut butter fudge, fudgy oatmeal drop cookies, and double chocolate brownies (with nuts) but they dissapeared quickly. I thought I got a picture but I guess not. So I have started again but with new cookies. So far only candy cane cookies and sugar cookies but i'll have more by Christmas.
So after making all these cookies and having them all disapear so quickly I was worried where they were all going. We thought our troubles were over when Tootsie found Cookie Monster... and yet the cookies still keep dissapearing. I hope I can keep up with the demand of family and co-workers.


It has been cold and even wet at times here. It's down in the 60's now! Brrr, but Grandma's cocoa and a few of mom's dessert recipes have been keeping us warm. :)
Tootsie loves her yard and her freedom of roaming the whole house.
Our Kitties love the new place too and have been extra cuddly since it has gotten cooler out. I hope everyone is having a great holiday season. Reid and Melissa, enjoy Arkansas, I hope all your travels are safe and smooth and you guy have a wonderful Christmas. Mom and Dad, I hope you are enjoying your new place and your winter snow.

A smooth move

So I want to Start off by saying Happy Holidays! We are almost completely settled into our new place. Wednesday we went and got a real Douglas Fir tree from the Home Depot just around the corner from us. So far Tootsie is the only thing under the tree and the only thing that could have made this cuter is if she had her santa hat on.

This is our living room which now looks like a real living room thanks to my Parents. They gave us these super comfortable couches as early Christmas presents. We got them on Monday. We got most of the moving done on Saturday. I did a little on my own Friday but not much because it was pouring rain :( It rained off and on Saturday while we moved but not as bad. It went quick and easy thanks to Nathan's dad with his truck and Nathan's little brother and sister.
This is kind of blurry but I got the Salt & Pepper Shakers up and the stockings are hung. We got the cute little dining table from Nathan's grandparents and as you see we've cluttered it with Christmas.

Our Landlord painted the kitchen, though we need to fix it. It is a perfect sized kithen for us, and we love cooking in it but soon I have to get started on my Christmas cookies! Hope everyone is having a good holiday season. Hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas. Hope to see you soon Mom & Dad. Hope the weather gets better up in Seattle, Wa for My Brother and his wife. Oh and give me ideas for Christmas presents please!