Just Sayin'

I have the cutest dog in the world... Just sayin'.

Cuddlin' up in our pillows...

Sleepin' like a human...

SHE'S GOT THE LIFE!!

Happy Birthday Ed!

September 3rd was Eddie's 26th birthday and I can't believe I've been celebrating his birthdays with him since he was 18! Everyone knows Eddie and I love to cook, but most importantly we LOVE to cook Italian food... duh! Eddie's favorite dish is lasagna so I decided to make him lasagna from scratch and have a romantic home cooked dinner. I make my sauce from scratch; which takes about 6 hours so I got up early and started my sauce...

The Outcome:

Lasagna Directions:

1 Package of Lasagna Noodles

1/2 lb. Ground Sausage (sweet or hot)

1/2 lb. Ground Beef

3 Jars of Sauce (I use my own sauce so I use more)

1 lb. Ricotta Cheese

2 Eggs

Salt and Pepper

Shredded Mozzarella (fresh not bagged)

Shredded Parmesan (fresh not bagged)

Cook Lasagna noodles as directed on box, strain, run under cold water, then place them flat on wax paper. Mix sausage and beef in pan to brown. Mix Ricotta cheese with 2 eggs, 3 tbsp Parmesan cheese and salt and pepper (set aside). Heat sauce.

When everything is ready use a 9x13 baking dish. Start by putting the layers in the pan (you will usually get three layers). Put sauce on the bottom then continue with noodles, Ricotta cheese mixture, sprinkle Mozzarella and Parmesan cheese, then sprinkle meat. Continue with each layer - finish with noodles and sauce on top and sprinkle top with Mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Cover with foil and bake in a 350 degree oven for 40-45 minutes. Let sit for 20 minutes.

**Recipe is a modified version of my mother-in-laws recipe.

Needless to say, the Lasagna was delish and we had an awesome dinner! There's nothing like cooking a meal for your hubby from scratch!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ED!! :)

I'm a Rebel!

I am officially a UNLV graduate and I must say... 

it feels awesome! 

I am very, very proud of my degree for several reasons: I am the first in my family to get a college degree, I moved across the country to get my college degree, I worked full time  while maintaining good grades, and I planned a wedding during a good portion of it! After graduating, I became very appreciative of those people with degrees because I finally realized all of the hard work that went in to it. To hold a degree you must be a very hard worker and have TONS of determination. I am so proud to be a part of this group! 

California Dreamin'

It's official...

I want to must live in California.

We went to Newport Beach, California a few weeks ago for a wedding and were only reminded of why we love California so much. What's not to love about it?

Molly came in from Ohio for Bethany's wedding so Eddie, Kasie, Molly and I drove to California early Friday morning and spent the day walking around on the beach and having fun.

Ed found a starfish, so we all took pictures with him.

Kasie - Molly - Me

On Saturday we went to Bethany and Tony's wedding on a yacht in the Newport Harbor - I like to say the word yacht because it makes me sound fancy. :) Their wedding was beautiful and we had so much fun! Congrats to them both!

The Beautiful Bride

Ed and I on the yacht.

Me and The Bridesmaids

On Sunday the four of us went to Huntington Beach to shop and enjoy our last day at the beach. There were so many surfers out in the water that you couldn't help but want to dive in!

Molly and I were on the shoreline picking up sea shells and got hit by a big wave - we got soaked! I felt like a little kid searching for shells... it was a blast!

HB Pier

Ed and I fell in love with Huntington Beach and did not want to leave. Ever since I got back to Vegas I've been looking for jobs and apartments in HB. Hopefully Ed and I could move to HB soon so that we can start learning how to surf. Ed will having to take swimming lessons first, of course! :)

California Dreamin'...

Two Months

Today Eddie and I have been married for two months!

Marriage is an amazing thing because each and everyday I appreciate and love Eddie more and more. Right now I am so stressed because I work from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., go to school from 2:40 p.m. to 4:10 p.m., then go to Real Estate school from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.... Needless to say, by the time I get home I'M EXHAUSTED! Eddie has been so supportive and really helping me stay sane. I really don't know what I'd do without him in my life. He's the best.

Love ya, babe! :)

Tenny Boots

This Fourth of July was full of FUN and SUN!

Eddie and I went to Kasie's grandpa's house to hang out by the pool with some pretty amazing people. We brought ice cream cones filled with funfetti cake mix, topped with frosting... soo yummy! We also ate cheeseburgers, hot dogs and corn on the cob. I'd say it was a pretty good day!

We like to goof around.

We decided it would be fun to put a rope across the pool and try to jump over it. Accident-prone Eddie decided to do a belly flop over the rope and his whole side immediately welted up... so typical, Ed!

Then, I ran into the rope...

I made it over after a few trys!

We played volleyball and it went a little something like this...

girls rule, boys cheat!

CHEATERS

Then we went and saw fireworks!

[BEST show I've ever seen]

Ed and I at the firework show.

Kasie and I at the firework show.

BEST PART OF THE DAY:

Kasie's Grandpa is HILARIOUS...

Here's what Kasie's grandpa said as we drove past the Senior Auquatic Center in Henderson...

The old ladies would be lined up in their tenny boots watching us old men play ball.

They'd say, "That old man let me play with his balls!"

Then I'd say, "Do you have any money in the bank?"

She'd say no...

Then I'd say... "Then its back to knittin'!"

What a funny man!