Saturdate

Yesterday was a great day!! I haven't had a stress free, care free day in a while!! Sam and I were able to go out on a date, and it was an all day date!!We first went to the Oquirrh Temple and did a session there. Our goal is to someday do a session in all the Utah Temples, and hopefully before we have kids. Or at least get all the far away ones before then. So far all we have made is Bountiful, Salt Lake, Oquirrh, and St. George. As you can see, we have made but a little dent in our goal. But that is ok.

We then went to the aquarium. It was fun, but not worth the money. Still though, we had some adventures. For example,
We found Nemo. Apparently, he tired of ocean life and wanted to live a different life. What ever suits him. Also...
I kissed a frog. Now that was an awkward kiss with Sam watching and all.


For dinner that night we had some Subway coupons so we got our sandwiches to go, and came home and watched Evan Almighty. It was a fantastic day!!

I could really use a coke...

But I can't have one. Why you ask? Because Sam and I had this hair-brained idea to go the whole month of January with out soda. As good of an idea as it is, right now I'm really craving the sweet, bubbly, empty-calorie tastiness of not just coke, but most sodas. Question is, can we make it this month? I do think so. I'm determined to actually. I will do it.






Wish me luck.

Vegas Wedding

My best friend got married this last weekend and i was her Matron of Honor. Her and her husband Justin were sealed in the Las Vegas Temple on January 2, 2010. Sam and I were able to go to the sealing. It was so great!! A temple marriage is so sacred and beautiful. Mel was just glowing and the smile never left her face. She looked so beautiful too!!

Mel and I met at SUU. We both had missionary's out and became close because of that. We both knew how each other felt, and comforted each other. We both married our missionaries, even though some people said we wouldn't. Suckas!! Look at us now!!

Bye Bye 2009

I cannot believe it is already 2010, a new decade. Time just goes by so fast!! 2009 was a great year, and some wonderful things happened. Here are just some of the great things that happened to our little Tappana Family in 2009.

1. We survived our 2 year and 8 month long distance relationship. Two years Sam was in Nashville on his mission, and then when he got home for 8 months I was finishing up at SUU. It was hard, but so worth it in the end.

2. I graduated in May with my Associates from SUU.

3. I got my job back at my old work. SCORE!!

4. On May 9 I was able to go through the Temple for the first time. It was such a wonderful experience to be there with my family and my husband to be. I love the Temple!!

5. On May 16, Sam and I were sealed for Time and ALL Eternity!! Best day of my life. Words cannot describe how wonderful that day was.

6. We had a summer of Fun at Lagoon. It's what fun is.

7. Sam lost his job in July, then in September he was able to find a great job at a hotel. The only draw back was him working weekends, especially Sunday's, but it was a blessing none the less. However, just a few weeks ago he found out he got another job at DMBA! Prayers really are answered!!

8.Sam started school at LDSBC. Its way closer to our place than SLCC so we save a lot of gas!

9. We went on a few trips this summer. We had a romantic honeymoon in St. George, and later in the summer my family was able to go down for a fun relaxing weekend. We also had a fun camping trip in the Spruces with my family. Lastly, in October we were able to go down to Cedar City for Homecoming and we had a fun friend reunion.

10. We had a really great Holiday season this year and made new memories!

I am excited to start 2010. We have made goals individually and as a couple. Working together to accomplish things will be something that will bring us together. I'm excited for the upcoming year.

Happy New Year!!

"Marry" Christmas

What a wonderful Christmas!! It was so much fun being able to spend it with my husband!! We have had other Christmases together, but this one topped them all. It's so wonderful being with someone you love so much on Christmas. Here are some pictures of the day.Us on Christmas eve. We watched Christmas movies, I made batter for coffee cake for Christmas morning, and then we slept with out tree lights on listening to the 100 hours of Christmas on FM 100.

The top picture is of our cute tree with the presents under it, the next is of our stockings all filled up, and the other two are Sam and I opening some of our gifts. Besides the snuggie, I also got really good perfume, a string for my violin so i can pick it up again and a stand for my music, a Kate Nash CD, LOTR Fellowship of the Ring extended version, and a picture of the temple that says "where our family became forever." Sam sure spoiled me this year!! Besides the stuff though, Christmas was just so wonderful. We were together, we visited our family, and of course remembered the true meaning of Christmas, the birth of our Saviour, Jesus Christ.

Christmas was just awesome. I can't wait for many years to come.

Days go by...

Boy oh boy! Time goes by so fast!! A year ago today, December 23, 2008, Sam asked me to be his wife!! I had been expecting it for months before it happened; Halloween, Thanksgiving, pretty much any weekend we were together. The poor guy didn't have even a chance to make it a surprise. He wanted to go to Temple Square that night so once again I thought "oh its tonight!" Well it was, and my heart was beating fast and my palms were sweating as he tried to dig the ring out of his pocket. I said yes and here we are, a year later, happily married forever!! I still can't believe it!! Love you Sam!!

The Donut Shop Cop

Introducing the newest member of our family, the one, the only, Officer Watts, the Donut Shop Cop!! Creepy? Yes. Awesome? Yes, that as well. Sam and I were walking around town today when we walked by this shop, called Zims, that is going out of business. There were creepy displays in the window, so we thought heck, why not take a gander inside. Upon going in the shop, we first noticed an old people musty smell. It was great fun. We found Officer Watts right off. He was only $5 so we decided to buy him. I mean why not right? That is one deal the Tappana's can't pass down. So we grabbed him. As we were looking around the shop we found other treasures. Some stuff outside the door were free even, but they were to creepy to take home, like old naked dolls from the 70's and old naked barbies as well. We also found old wedding planning books from like 1995. Sure wish I had that when i planned mine!! Anyway, it ended up being such a fun afternoon at Zims and we are so happy about our purchase of Officer Watts. Best $5 spent ever!