Newport

A couple weeks ago we went to Newport with my family. It was heavenly to get away from work and enjoy good weather. We loved going to the beach, swimming, six flags (horrifying by the way), delicious restaurants, shopping, golfing, and many other luxuries. Thank you so much Pat and Rolfe for planning this wonderful vacation for all of us! We really had fun on this getaway.

p.s. There are several people that were on the trip that I didn't really get pictures of. (Will? Husbands? Dad?) What happened to all of you when I was snapping these?

Happy Anniversary

Last Friday we celebrated our 1 year anniversary. This first year has consisted of some fighting, adjusting, and learning about each other, but all in all it has been blissful. We've done many fun things together that have made this year very memorable such as: living in Boston, holidays, Grandma Gwen's, apartment hunting, vacations, teaching primary together, budgeting, date nights, trying to decorate our house, school, etc., etc.

As many couples do, Matt and I decided we would switch off planning our anniversary day so we were just responsible for it every other year. Matt volunteered to be in charge this year. He did such a good job and I have no idea how I'm going to top this!!
At 2 o'clock Matt showed up at my work with flowers. I was supposed to work until 2:30 but he had arranged for my sister Maddie to cover the front desk for me so I could leave early. We got in the car and he told me that he had packed our bags and we were spending the weekend in Park City!! I was already very excited about this surprise and didn't think it could get much better...but it did...then Matt told me that we were spending the afternoon shopping so I could get a brand new outfit to wear to our fancy dinner tonight on Main Street. What can I say? The man knows me well. My favorite day would consist of shopping, followed by a delicious dinner. Because Matt and I aren't millionaires, we mostly eat out at mediocre restaurants that don't cost much and NEVER buy clothes. This was a real treat!! We walked around Main Street shopping at all the little boutiques and then went to the outlets where I found an amazing shirt, skirt, and pair of sandals at J Crew. Matt was so fun to shop with and was well invested in finding me an outfit that I loved. After shopping, we enjoyed a FABULOUS dinner at Wahso. I highly recommend it! I felt quite guilty that the anniversary was completely centered around doing things that make me happy, but Matt was so nice to plan a day he knew I would love..and don't worry, I did get him a gift! I made a little calendar filled with our pictures that we can hang somewhere in our apartment.


How cute is Matt!?! You could tell he had taken so much time to plan out the whole day so it would be perfect. I could also tell that he had thought long and hard about what to pack me to make sure I wasn't missing anything I would need in Park City. The only thing he forgot was toothpaste! It was amazing. Every other girly thing I use was in the suitcase. This is the kind of person Matt is. He is always putting me first, taking into consideration every little thing he can do to make me happy. I'm so lucky to be married to such a wonderful man, and I love him very much. I know this is only the beginning of our adventures together...I can't wait to see what awaits us. Happy anniversary Matthew and thanks for such a memorable day!!

Farewell and Happy Father's Day

Last Sunday was Kevin's farewell. His talk was amazing!! We had to say goodbye to him that night because we were leaving for Newport for the week. It was awful and very sad to say goodbye. Matt's family has already received a letter from Kevin and he sounds like he's doing great!
We also wanted to say Happy Father's Day to our wonderful Dads!! Where on Earth would we be without them?? They do so much for us and we love them dearly! Happy Father's Day to all the great dad's we know.

The best day

Today has been a truly magnificent day at the Lloyd residence. Matt got a promotion at work!!! For the first time in about 4 years he won't be doing sales. He has switched over the the account management department. We couldn't be more thrilled for this change. It will be so much less stressful for him and much better for us. Also, I found out at work today that for our 1 year anniversary coming up, MultiLing is giving me a gift card to the restaurant of my choice. What!?! If you know me well you know that I enjoy nothing more then a fancy dinner. Could this all really be happening in one day?? Other things we're looking forward to coming up in the next week....as I earlier mentioned it's our 1 year anniversary next Friday, everyone in Matt's family will be in Utah for Kevin's farewell (he leaves this Wednesday which is sad, but also exciting), we're leaving for California in Sunday for a much needed vacation with the Horsley clan. All in all, life is good. Lots of exciting things going on and it all started with a perfect Friday. :)

Camping

This weekend we went camping. We had dinner with Matt's parents and Grandma and then Matt and I spent the night. It was just the two of us and it was delightful!

We were spread out in a six man tent so we were quite comfortable. Matt even swept the tent out a couple times to make sure it was squeaky clean. He also brought his gun in case any bears came to attack us so I felt very safe. We spent the night telling scary stories (thanks Margaret Bird) and watching Batman. (Please note the bottom right picture above. Could my eyes be any smaller then Matt's?? A little embarrassing)

In the morning we found a field so I could shoot the gun for the first time. Let me tell you...it was definitely my last. I think my shoulder is permanently damaged. I must not be doing it right. It was a perfect, affordable getaway for us!! We will be back several times this summer...