Kids say the darndest things No. 3 and No. 4

I wish I had posted these or written them down when they happened but I forgot and now I don't remember them exactly but my nieces Kate and Brooke had an Aimee moment with saying the darndest things.

Brooke is on the left with brown hair, Kate is on the right with Blonde.

When they were all over for dinner the Sunday we came home, when we were playing Dominion. Connie had to leave to check on the girls and we kept playing while she was out of the room when she came back it was her turn again and something had happened and she asked, "What in the Sam Hill just happened?" Brooke being the smartie pants that she is responded, "Dad played this, Aunt Aerika played those, Uncle Courtesy Cone (one day the clever girls decided Curtis and Courtesy Cone rhymed he is now Uncle Courtesy Cone) played that one and that one now its your turn and that's what in the Sam Hill just happened!" We all got a good laugh out of that one :)

The next one was said by Kate. Curtis and I were over watching Kate and Allie while Connie took Brooke to a check up. We decided to play Just Dance on the Wii (for anyone who has not played this game DO IT it is a blast!!!). For anyone who doesn't know my husband well... he has no rhythm and cannot dance (I'm not in trouble for posting that he knows it too) so Kate and I had talked him into playing with us which was a big deal. Connie came home and wanted to join us, so all 4 of us, Curtis, Connie, Kate, and I were all dancing together. During one song Kate was beating us all and we don't know how but we pointed out to Kate that she was beating us all she was doing a good job. She promptly responded "I'm whooping your biscuits!" We had to stop for a second so we could laugh. Out of the mouth of a 4 year old :)

Finally Home!!!

So we finally got home at 1 am and had to unload our gifts as shown below. We didn't crawl into bed until about 2 am.

 We were not told that it was daylight savings, luckily our ward doesn't meet until 1 pm otherwise we would have been late to church. We woke up at 5 minutes to 8 thinking we did pretty good since Curtis doesn't sleep in. Thankfully my old Singles Ward Clerk texted a reminder to our ward (since my records weren't transferred yet I got a text too) reminding us not to forget Daylight Savings its an hour later than you think. So in Reality we woke up at 5 minutes to 9 thank you Clerk for being on top of your job.

So we got up and decided to tackle our gifts first thing. It took us forever to get them done. There were so many but we were so grateful to get the things we needed. We decided not to take pictures of every gift since it would take forever so we just took a few. (The ballerina is my favorite long story attached to that).


After we were done we ate breakfast and called around to see which building we met in. Turns out it is the same building Curt's brother Joey and his wife Leslie went to while they lived here too. Small world. We went and got ready for church and headed out the door to meet our new ward and bishop.
Our ward was extremely small that day it was the last day before spring break was over so many people were still gone and weren't there. Just to make the world smaller the speakers that spoke in sacrament meeting; the husband was the brother of someone that dated Curt's sister Connie and their sister was in Joey and Leslie's ward when they were in the ward. SMALL WORLD.
After church we went home to clean the mess we left and make the lasagna Curt's mom gave us to take home for dinner. It was too much for two of us and his sister Connie and her Husband Brad and their girls filled our fridge while we were on our honeymoon so we invited them over to eat with us.

We had a great time with all of them over. We ate dinner, played a game, had funny comments made by the girls. What a night :) We have such a fun time with these girls they are so funny :)

We are so glad to be at our home, starting our lives together, and just being us. Being married is the greatest thing I have ever experinced (so far I'm sure babies will be my next one) and I am so glad this wonderful handsome man of mine chose me as his eternal companion. Also that I listened to the spirit and how it was telling me to get married instead of ignore him and focus on your mission. It was the best desicion I've ever made.

We techinally got a two week honeymoon :) after we came home from our planned out of state honeymoon we came home and I didn't start work for another week and neither did Curt so we got another week to set up our house together and have everything in its place before we had to go back to work. We were so lucky :) and we really enjoyed our uninterrupted time together.

Part 3: The Honeymoon

So we stayed our first night at The Hines Mansion in Provo (as shown is part 2: The Big Day). We got up at 6 am... why? We have no idea! We just woke up and we weren't very happy we were planning on sleeping till like 8 so we could get everything together eat breakfast then get on the road and head to California by 9. So we just talked and tried to go back to sleep but failed. So finally at a little after 7 we got out of bed and made sure we were ready to go and that we had everything packed and out in the truck. We were a little confused as to what time breakfast was supposed to be served because we had 3 different papers says 3 different times. So we went out at about 8:45 ish. We walked into the breakfast nook, only to find a table full of 6 other guests all there and already on the 3rd Course. So we walked in and everyone said Oh... you must be the newlyweds ;) we were so embarrassed and wondering what they were thinking because we're sure it wasn't what they thought. So we ate breakfast then went back to the room brushed out teeth and checked out.


It was a long drive but not as bad as we thought. It took us about 12 ish hours to get there we only stopped 2x for gas other than that we just drove so we could get there. We stayed in the Lawrence Welks Resort in Escondido, California. It was really nice and the pool area was gorgeous. We ate some food then watched Sleepless in Seattle then fell asleep so were tired from the long days' drive.


The next day was Sunday, fast sunday to be exact. So the 3rd day of marriage and we were fasting. Curt said he never thought he'd fast on his honeymoon haha. We found a church close to the resort that started at 11 we thought we can make that. We woke up at 9:30 ish so we were going to go get ready but we just laid in bed till we fell asleep again and woke up at 12 so we tried to find another church. We did find one at 1 so we hurried and got ready but we were still a little late. We missed the partaking of the sacrament which we were sad about, but atleast we could listen to people's testimonies. We just sat out in the foyer. As we listened we soon realized that we could not understand anything that was being said. Curt found a 1 spanish ward but didn't know it was spanish. So we got to listen to spanish testimonies for our first married Sunday, the spirit was strong even though we couldn't understand half of what was being said. We left after the sacrament meeting and went back to the resort. We broke our fast and watched Sleepless in Seattle again because we didn't finish the night before. Then watched Cake Boss on TLC then went to bed.


Monday- We hadn't planned anything to really do besides go shopping for some food we'd need that we didn't bring with us and to get me tennis shoes and socks, since mine appeared to have not made it into my suitcase, and maybe go down to the pool. Well our pool plans got foiled because it decided it wanted to rain instead so we went to the store and got the food then got my shoes and socks. I had to twist Curt's clothes snobby arm to let me just get tennis shoes from Payless, he said I needed better arch support than those shoes gave, I told him I almost always buy shoes from there and they are fine. Finally after much childish fueding and whinning I got my way :) and he now really likes my shoes :P so ha! We went back to the resort ate food, watched T.V., and watched The Ringer (Curt had never seen it and I figured he'd find it funny). Once again though he fell asleep, so another movie unfinished we went to sleep.

Tuesday- We planned this day to go to the Temple and hopefully make it to a beach. We called the temple and they said they had sealings available at 2 and 4. We chose 2 since we woke up at 11 we ate breakfast got our temple clothes together and got the stuff for the beach got in the truck and drove to the San Deigo Temple. IT WAS GORGEOUS!!! I have never been before and I absolutely feel in love with it. We got to do sealings with Ordinance Workers it was awesome :D after it was over this sweet sister told us her secret to 51 1/2 happy years of marriage is to but the other person first. She showed us to the Celestial Room. GORGEOUS!!! We then went and changed then we took pictures on the grounds. The temple took longer than we had planned so we didn't end up making it to the beach. We went back and finished The Ringer which Curtis loves now. Then we decided that was our night to eat out so we went to Applebee's and had dinner then came back to the room and watched some T.V. then went to sleep so we could get up and make it to Sea World in the morning.

Wednesday- We got up and made it to Sea World by just after 10. We hit all the shows first thing, we started with the sea lion show, we  came half way through so we missed most of it but Curt and I had both seen it before so we weren't to sad about it. The dolphin show was next it didn't start for a while so we went to the shark exhibit then we wanted to go see the dolphins but they were all getting ready for the show. We walked around the stadium once and right as we came to the other side where no one really was waiting they opened it so Curt and I got really good seats. There were this cute little girl sitting behind us and when it first started it was a story line not really any dolphins yet. She got so mad and said this isn't a stupid dolphin show this is just a dumb show. Her dad told her to just watch for a minute the dolphins will come. When they did she got so excited and was shouting there are the dolphin there dad I see them I see the dolphins. After the dolphins left for the first time she said oh darn its over. Her brother said SHHHH no its not. She was just a joy through the whole thing it was cute to see her so excited. We decided after the show my sister Aimee and our niece Kate would have loved the show. Then we went to the Pets Rule show. It's so fun to watch the cats, dogs, pigs, ducks, and kangaroo do these cool tricks. After we went and saw Shamu, THOSE MAMMALS ARE HUGE!!! Wow. We wanted to ride Journey to Atalantis but it was closed :( bummer!!! That's my favorite ride. After Shamu we went and looked at the aquarium, then the arctic display, then the pengiuns, then by about this time the park was almost closed so we went home. When we got back we discovered our sunburns OUCH we forget sunscreen completely. We were worn out so we went to bed so we could get up early and go to Disneyland and California Adventures the next day.

Thursday- We found a really awesome deal we got two one day park hopper tickets for 100 bucks :D we had fastpasses on our tickets too, we were pretty excited about that :D So we went and got them just before 9 then went up the street to the park (but first we got sunscreen for our faces so we wouldn't get burned again). We had fastpasses on our tickets too :) We started out on the Indiana Jones ride, Curt favorite, then we went on Pirates of the Carribean, my favorite, Splash Mountain was closed all day :( no fun. Then Curt had never been on the Haunted Mansion ride and I hate haunted houses so since he figured that was the closest we'd get me to a haunted house we went on it. Then we went on the train rollercoaster, then we went to the matterhorn, space mountain, we drove the cars in autopia. We hopped over the California Adventures, for lunch, we had Soup Bowls they were delicious. After so we could let lunch settle before we did moire rides. I showed him this place where you take your disney personality test, he was Woody :) haha I got a picture of him sitting in the beasts throne chair too :) then we went to go on the Toy Story Arcade Ride (which I love) and I whooped his bisket :D We wanted to go on California screamin after but it was temporarily down but they said they would take our fast passes when it was up and running again so we went to the tower of terror next another one Curt hadn't been on IT WAS GREAT I love that ride. After we went and got a second fast pass for California Screamin. We used our first one then waited for a little then went on it again. Only 2x in a row isn't a good idea if you ate lunch not too long ago and your stomach doesn't handle the antigravity feeling very well. Needless to say my hubby is one of those unfortunate souls. We got off the ride and he had to go get cleaned up. We went back to Disneyland and he had a few rides we wanted to ride one more time before we left but because of upset tummy, we just tried Indiana Jones first. He could handle that but nothing more so we got coasters as our souviener and left. We went home and decided to do nothing the last day since Saturday would be ALL DAY in the car. We went to bed.

 Friday- We woke up and we were lazy for most of the morning, then we went down to the hot tub to soak for a little bit. After my sunburn was really bothering me again so we went and got aloe vera to make it feel better. We watched movies, ate food, watched T.V., started packing up stuff to leave, and lounged around , then went to bed.

Saturday- We were up and gone by 7am California Time. We only stopped 2x again for gas and we got to my old work to say hello to my sister since she had to work and wouldn't see us at the house. We went and got Cafe Rio for dinner then went to my parents house to say hello and get the rest of my stuff I left there. We ended up staying a lot longer than planned haha of course :) Then we went to his mom's got stuff there too and again stayed longer than planned. We went out to his dad's to get his areator and again stayed longer than planned. We were hoping to get to our apartment by 10:30, 11 at the latest we didn't get to our apartment till 1 am. Thankfully our church doesn't start till 1. We got to bed at 2 am. 

That's the honeymoon. More to follow in the next post FINALLY HOME!!! 

Finishing the wedding: Part 2: The Big Day

So as we left off on the last post I had a fitful nights rest the night before I got married and woke up at 5:30-6:00ish to begin the day.

I rolled out of bed feeling sluggish, and wanting to have a mind over matteress problem but knowing there was no time for that, and begrudgingly went downstairs to force myself to eat.

I got downstairs and spent time talking with Dodi and Dave my nocturnal Aunt and Uncle while I choked down a muffin and banana. I then proceeded to return to my room to ready myself.

I first had to shave my legs (which should be moot after waxing wouldn't you agree?) so that they didn't feel like the fur coat I'd been growing for a month. Then I woke up my younger sister Alise to come help me fix me hair. She was grumpy but came to help. We had a little...scuffle... we didn't agree and I ended up washing my hair and straightening it when I didn't have time and it wasn't done the way I wanted it to look. Everyone said it looked more me anyway.

My makeup artist friend Marisa Philips then came over to make my face look amazing even though it is a tough job. We got the make up done and flawless in 45 minutes. Then it was into a dress make sure I have everything for the temple and honeymoon ready and we were out the door.

We made it to the temple with plenty of time to spare got all checked in and ready for our family and friends to show up. Then we were sealed for time and all eternity in the Mount Timpanogos Temple at 10:00am by Scott T Lyman. To be totally honest I can't remember a thing the sealer said and neither can Curtis. We remember bits and pieces of things but not a lot of it afterwards everyone kept saying how beautiful it was and everything but we just smiled and nodded we don't remember. 

I went back to the Brides Room to put on my beautiful gown. I was so happy to have my mother with me and able to participate in that. Then I had to wait while they checked to see if Curtis was ready and waiting. He was. They led me out of the Room and into my handsome cowboys arms. He looked stunning in his wranglers, tailed coat, specially made belt buckle, blue bowtie, and boots. He was all mine. 

My guide went to grab my bouquet then we could walk out and greet everyone. We did all of our family photos and then everyone went to go get ready for the Luncheon while Curtis and I took our First Pictures as Husband and Wife. When the pictures were finished we went and got in the truck and headed to the luncheon. 

We got there a little early but everything was ready shortly there after. We had rolls and cinnamon butter, bbq chicken, ribs, and crush and IBC rootbeer with pie to follow. We had place cards with space for people to write on them to give us advice. However, when we came home half of them were thrown away. We had each of the parents talk. My daddy sang our song Butterfly Kisses by: Bob Carlisle, Curtis finished by speaking for us. He cried.

We had a little while to get ready and freshened up before the pictures and reception. We took the family pictures all in the wedding attire and the bridesmaids, groomsman, and flowergirls. Then the reception started. 

Stood in line for and hour and a half about greeting people who came and excitedly being reunited with family and friends. We cut the cake to Beat It by Michael Jackson. I shoved cake all over Curt's face, so he tried it back but I had all the frosting so I won that battle. :) Next I danced with my Daddy to our song Butterfly Kisses, Curt started dancing with his Mom half way through. Then we had our first dance as Husband and Wife to When You Say Nothing At All by Alison Krauss. We tossed the bouquet to All The Single Ladies by Beyonce and did the Garter Toss (I can't remember what song it was to) Curtis was a good boy and retrieved it with his teeth. ;)Which I had asked him to do previously as his first rebelous act to his mother haha. We mingled and talked with our guests, tried to eat but didn't, tried to sit but couldn't, and then tried to leave on time but didn't. We wanted to leave and be gone by 9 but we didn't leave till 9:30 or 10 but that's ok.

We arrived at the Hines Mansion where we spent our first night as husband and wife in the Butch Cassidy themed room to go along with our western themed wedding.

Honeymoon continued in Part 3: The Honeymoon.

Finishing the wedding: Part 1: Endowments

Hello All,


Yes I have my life back and in order so I can finally post again. :) I will finally let all of you know what went on in our last two days :)


So as you can see this is titled Endowments. I recieved my endowments and yes I know I am terrible I don't have any pictures :( My husband and I are not good about taking pictures unless the camara is in our hands at all times. Which of course we didn't that night.


The Endowment session was on March 3rd, 2011 at 6:00pm in the Salt Lake Temple. My first time at the Temple EVER and I did a live session. But it was amazing :D I am so glad I did it that way. It was one of the most amazing experiences of my life. I have never felt as happy as I did that day. (and of course the next ;))


After the endowment was over went straight to the church where our reception would be the next day to set up for the luncheon and reception. It took FOREVER and didn't exactly "go as planned" you could say. We left by 10 or 11 that night.


I had my cousins Keri and Shelbi spend the night with my sister Alise and me. Our last single Mount Rushmore night. We went to bed at about 1ish which wasn' t to bad considering. Everyone was asleep within minutes. Not me though. I laid in bed till like 2:30 almost 3:00 I was so tired that I couldn't sleep. Some teased me about nerves some teased me about excitment but really I was too tired to sleep. I wanted to sleep so bad that my body kept making it out of reach just to torment me I am sure.


Then once I was finally in dreamland I couldn't stay there I had a very fitful sleep and I got up at 5:30-6:00ish to get ready. Then began the wedding day.

12 days of Christmas from my Love

I got a surprise one night. 

I had had a long weekend with Curt in Vegas for NFR with his mom. He came home late on Sunday night. I had a long day at work and I wasn't expecting to see Curt. For family night we were playing Life. Randomly my mom freaked out and pulled me upstairs shut her door and asked where we were with the wedding ...... what? I was so confused I had no idea what she was talking about then I pulled out a couple of answers I could think of and then she said ok just wondering and we went back downstairs. I was walking into the kitchen and around the corner ... there was my handsome man :D he surprised me. Later after he left I went to go to bed and found This on my pillow.

These are marshmallows rolled in caramel then rice krispies :D yum

The next night.

Hershey's Mint Kisses

And so on :)

Ten reasons he loves me

Nine Packs of gum

vanilla tootsies

7 reasons he's thankful for the savior

lucky dice 

sets of earrings

pictures of us

hair clips

flip flops

long sleeve shirt

He is the sweetest ever and I love him dearly :) 65 more days :D

A few engagements :)

On December 4th Curt and I had our engagement pictures taken. DLW Photography took them for us. We had 3 outfit changes. We did a churchy formal one (just for his mom), a casual one where he wore a white sweater shirt and jeans and I had on a white long sleeve shirt with a puffy furry brown vest and furry brown boots over my jeans, and last (which I am convinced is Curts favorite) we took western ones with our wranglers, button-up shirts, boots, and of course his hat. :)

We had them taken up Provo Canyon in the city of Wallsburg. What a beautiful country town. We had such a great two hours with our photographers, they do amazing work and we are so excited to get the rest of our pictures, I posted the 6 that they have done so far. Hopefully we will get the remainder on Saturday :) 

Coral Shot :)

Western by a fence

Dip. That everyone thinks it soo cute well for your information this wasn't set he was TRYING to dump me in the water. :P

Casual. This one is my absolute favorite :D

From the back shot. Look at the smile and that RING wooo.

Formal for his mom.

We have 77 days left until our wedding (but who's counting right?) and we cannot wait we are soooo excited. :) The days finally seem to be going by much quicker with the holidays being near, which helps. To make it seem shorter I tell myself that there is only 11 Sundays left I dunno why but it seems to make it seem closer. ^_^ Strange I know. But whatever works right? :D I think so.