The last month and our Anniversary

This is been such a crazy month!! We were not able to go to Rhode Island this summer because it was just to expensive. But it worked out that my family came out to visit instead. Mom came at the end of June and we had a great time. Mom was here for about a week. She also came with a lady from Russia and her daughter. The unemployment in R.I. is over 10% so she was hoping to find some work out here. She loved Park City and is hoping to move out here eventually. Dad and Bettyann were heading out to Vegas in the beginning of July and decided to drive down here for a night. It was just great to have family around. And we were able to show them the house and test my cooking out on them!!

Then Dad drove us down to the airport and we headed to Vegas. Only we made there it A LOT faster than Dad and Bettyann. Chris and I were going there to celebrate our 1 year anniversary. Can you believe it has already been 1 year!!!

We had a lot of fun. It was a little stressful because we didn't really plan the trip. We went to Vegas because we had a free trip for a few nights and we decided to extend it. So the first few nights we stayed at the Sahara which is on the strip but waaaaayyy on the end. So it was a pretty long walk to anything fun. It was also 112 degrees. So the next few nights we stayed at the Riveria. Which was a lot nicer. But still not very close. On the final night we stayed at the Luxor which was beautiful! We loved it there. We just relaxed and took in the sites. But we both kind of got sick while we were there. Only Chris and I would get sick on vacation! It was just nice to get out of Logan for a while.

When we got home we celebrated our anniversary here. We made a nice dinner and took out our wedding cake top. We had a delicious wedding cake, well it was last year anyway. But I got a white chocolate cake with cheesacake filling and Chris had a chocolate cake with some kind of chocolate filling. I do not like chocolate cake so on the wedding we each ate our own kind. But the top happened to be the chocolate kind. So I was not looking forward to eating it, especially after it sitting in our freezer for a year. When we took it out, it looked pretty good, considering. And it honestly wasn't terrible to eat. We only took 1 bite each but still.

So far it has been a great year. Some very good memories. Expecially starting our marriage off with Mono. If we can get through that we can get through anything! I really do have an amazing husband who continues to impress me each day. I am looking forward to the next 50 years!!

Looking for a good background

So I want to get in on this blog thing. I like the idea of designing the blog and I have been looking for a good background for our blog, but I can only find girly backgrounds. I want to find something a little more manly. If anyone knows of a good site to get background for the blog let me know.

Chris

The Hunt for Red

As you know Chris and I have been looking for summer jobs. I have a great job during the school year, but during the summer I am unemployed. I did get a part time job at Kmart. I went to my first training yesterday, 5 hours of sitting and watching those really fun videos. Who knew you were supposed to TALK to the customers? You learn something new everyday. All joking aside, I really am grateful that I was able to find a job.

Anyway, I thought the Kmart shirts were provided for you. But low and behold, they are not. You need to wear a "Kmart Red" shirt and black pants to work everyday. It can be any time of shirt really as long as it is Kmart red. I thought, I have a few red shirts at home, this will be fine.

When I get home, I find out they are not Kmart red, but maroon or another shade that would not pass at Kmart. We wouldn't want the customers to get confused. So Chris, being the wonderful husband he is, came out to find some shirts with me.

We started at Ross...nothing. Then we hit Shop Co. I actually got a cute red sweater there but other than that one sweater not a single other Kmart red item. I was avoiding going to Kmart to shop since I am going to be there all summer but we decided to go anyway since they are sure have to have Kmart red. But guess what, they didn't!!! We get 20% off if we buy something we can wear to work but there was not anything red at all!! I am not even being picky but there was nothing!!

Lastly, we went to Kohls. This is where Chris came in and helped a ton!! He found a ton of red!! All on Sale!! We found a shirt for $3.60!!! Then we got another one- buy one get one free and he found a pair of black pants for $8! Who knew he would be such a good shopper?

Two and a half hours later we came home with 4 red shirts, actually we bought the same two shirts twice, a sweater, and a pair on pants. Now tonight I get to train on the register!!

I know this wasn't the most fun entry possible but I am trying to get into the habit of writing on here. Thanks for reading!!

Camping Extravganza!

I went camping for the first time a few weeks ago with Chris' family and had a great time! But I am not a camping pro yet. So to help me get used to it, Chris and I camped out in our living room. We set up the tent and air mattress and turned off all the lights. We just used a lantern to get around! It was so much fun!

The next day we went for a drive to find some real camp sites in the canyon. I agreed to go as long as there were bathrooms. We found quite a few! Once I am feeling better we plan on going!

Our summer lives

This summer Chris and I are both taking a break from school. We will both be going back in the fall and Chris will graduate with a bachelors in Psychology and Speech Communication. But don't worry, he will be back in school shortly after that getting his PHD.

The job market is pretty rough everywhere right now and we are both trying to find jobs. He is still working at the group home but he is hoping to find another one. I work at the school during the year, but in the summer, I need a new job. I did get a job at Kmart, which pays a whopping $6.55 and hour! But it is something. I am still looking for something else. Thankfully we have this great CHEAP house!

Our New House!!

Hey everyone! This is our blog. We have not done much with it but we were able to get the video uploaded on here! Check back here occasionally for new posts. Love you all!!
Chris and Miranda

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