~A lil' about Randy~

Ok...so I was tagged and incredibly bored at work so here you go :)

1. Where did you meet your husband?
RC Willey...where dreams really do come true! :) I spent the first couple of months at work fighting with everyone who told me that we were perfect for each other...It irritated me that people were telling me who I should date. :) But...I can't fight the RC Willey curse (there's like 5 or so couples that met and got married just in our store)

2. How long did you date before you got married?
A very long time. I was really indecisive and kept breaking up with him, but it just didn't stick...he's just too cute to stay away. We dated on/off for about a year and a half, then got back together in June and were married the next April.

3. How long have you been married?
9 months and a few days... :)

4. What does he do to surprise you?
Every once in a while he'll leave work early and go home and clean the kitchen. I love it when I don't have to do that.

5. What is your favorite physical feature of his?
Can I really choose? I really like his eyes and his smile (when it's not cheesy).

6.What is your favorite quality?
He has this stress free way of life. He doesn't worry about much because he doesn't think life is for worrying, he thinks it's for having fun. He's such a kid and always knows how to have a good time.

7. Does he have a nickname for you?
Lauwa (the way a little kid says it when they can't pronounce their "R"s)

8. What is his favorite food?
Anything you put in front of him really...ha! He really likes pork chops though.

9. What is his favorite sport?
Football

10. When and where did you first kiss?
Our first official date? We had free passes to Lagoon and doubled with my brother and his friend. After we came back to my apartment and watched the Phantom of the Opera. After that he decided that I put the moves on him so he'd take it to the next level. :)

11. What is your favorite thing to do as a couple?
Pretty much everything. We really like to watch movies and cuddle on the couch. I'm not sure if that's his favorite but it's probably mine.

12. Do you have children?
Nope...Randy thinks that kids get him sick, which isn't entirely untrue. Every time for the last 3 months he's been around his nieces he's gotten the flu. :( One day we will, but I'm not mature enough yet. :)

13. Does he have any hidden talents?
He's super good at being obnoxious in stores by singing at the top of his lungs (off key mind you) :) But he's really good at getting me to talk. I was never really one to say what I was thinking to anyone, especially if I thought it might hurt their feelings or I was hurt by something, but I can tell him anything.

14. How old is he?
30...he's an old man, but he still acts (and looks) like he's 20 so I guess that makes up for it.

15. Who said I love you first?
This is always an argument. He says that I did, but in reality, he said it like 6 months before I did. I wasn't ready for it so he only said it once. When I decided that I was going to marry him, I knew that I had to be the one to say it.

16. What is his favorite music?
Anything that's not country :)

17. What do you admire most about him?
His strength, not in a physical sense, but he's so good at not letting things get him down. He's also really spiritual. He never does anything for anybody else, but will do it for himself. He's one of the most genuine people I know. He's also very trusting of people and tries to see the good in everyone. He will always go out on a limb to make sure that his friends are taken care of. He's also very sweet and makes sure that I get the things I want. He tends to put me before himself and I hope he thinks the same about me.

18. What is his favorite color?
Uh...honestly, I don't know. He's never really said. He looks the best in Green and Blue though.

19. Will he read this?
Probably not...he thinks that blogging and facebook are a waste of time (he'd rather be playing video games).

20. People I tag...
Stephanie, Mindy, Amanda,

~Why I love Utah in the Winter~

Can I just say how much I love Utah in the winter? It is absolutely beautiful. So the other morning, Randy was being lazy and didn't want to get up with the dog to take him outside. This meant that at 7AM I had to get up and dare the cold morning air. However, I'm SO glad that it was me who had to. It was a crisp morning, like usual in December. The snow was fresh but the skies were clear and the sun was begining to rise. It was the most beautiful sunrise I've ever seen. It helps that Randy and I live on a bench overlooking the valley and all the pretty mountains covered in snow. As soon as I walked outside, I knew this was a photograph moment. I ran inside as quickly as I could and grabbed my camera and starting snapping shots. As time went on, the sky got brighter and more beautiful. And this is just some of the photos I took...Needless to say, This is why I love Utah! All in all, I couldn't be mad at Randy for not getting up with the dog when I got to witness something as beautiful as this morning was. I couldn't even be frustrated that I couldn't get back to sleep. It was a great morning! I love this last photo because you can still see the city lights in the valley. I love where we live!