Moving!!!

Back in November we got a call from the manager of Temple View Apartments about a possibility of getting a two-bedroom apartment. We had been put on a waiting list last summer and had forgotten about it. There was one person ahead of us but they wanted us to think about it in case the other couple didn't want it. Well in the week or two we were waiting to hear back we got really excited and wanted to move. Then we got the news that the other couple took it. So we were moved up to the first spot on the waiting list.

When we called the manager in February to see if anything was going to become available in April they said that no one was planning on moving out but that they had just started to build a new building and that it should be done in the begging of May. We were getting really tired of our manager we have now about not fixing things and the crappy internet we have been waiting to get upgraded since September and were really excited at the thought of getting out of here. Then they called us and told us that the apartments were not going to be done until June or July :(

On last Friday we got an extension for our lease and decided not to sign it and return it right away because we thought that since our manager is slow then we would be slow at giving it back! Today we got an e-mail from the manager at Temple View that said that they have an apartment available for us to move into. We responded saying that we wanted it. Then we read an e-mail from them that said they sent that other e-mail to the other people on the waiting list and that the first people to respond would get it. Anthon then called the manager up and we got it!!! We will be moving on the 22nd and can't wait!!! We are so excited to have cheaper rent, way better internet, be closer to the school, and have a new apartment (new appliances and carpet)!!!

♥ Ben and Allie's Wedding ♥

The night before Ben and Allie got married our family had dinner with Allie's family! We went to Goodwood Barbecue Co. The food was good.

My family and Allie's family

Our dessert we shared - A brownie sundae!

 Here are some pictures from their wedding day and reception!

Me with my cousin Kerra while I was getting ready

Ben and Allie! They are married now!

Ben didn't know our Grandma flew out! It was a surprise!

Ashton and Katie came to the reception! It was fun to see them!

Their first dance

The day after the wedding we took my grandma to Temple Square. She really enjoyed seeing everything even though she is not a member!

Outside the conference center...it was closed for tours

 Anthon and I had a lot of fun on our 4 day weekend! I am glad I was able to see a lot of my family and spend time with them. It was sad when it came to an end.

Sweet and Sour Chicken

Last night we had our neighbors over for dinner. We made sweet and sour chicken. It was really yummy so I thought I would share the recipe. Anthon got this recipe from a Chinese lady on his mission. He has been wanting to make it for a while so we finally did!

Chicken Batter

Ingredients
2 lbs boneless chicken breast (about 4 small or 3 large), cut into 1 inch pieces
3 TBS flour
3 TBS cornstarch
1 tsp salt
1 tsp baking powder
2 eggs, beaten
1 TBS water
Oil for deep frying (about 1-1/2 inches deep or more)

Directions
Heat oil over medium high heat.
Mix together the flour, cornstarch, salt and baking powder.
Add beaten eggs and water to make a batter.
Add cut up chicken to batter. Mix well.
Fry chicken pieces in several batches careful not to crowd the fryer (add chicken to the oil one piece at a time so they don't stick together).
Fry the chicken until lightly golden (about 6 to 7 minutes per batch).
Drain on paper towel and transfer to serving platter.

Sweet and Sour Sauce

Ingredients
1 can of pineapple chunks in its own juice
1/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup brown sugar
3 TBS vinegar
dash of soy sauce (about 1/2 teaspoon)
1 heaping TBS cornstarch mixed with about 1 TBS water

Directions
Drain pineapple chunk and place all the juice into a small sauce pan.
Add the remaining ingredients except cornstarch and water.
Stir cornstarch and water. Add to boiling sauce while stirring constantly with a fork or a whisk until thickened and bubbly.
Serve pineapple chunks on the side.

Jan-Present

So far this year we haven't really done anything. We mostly go to work and school. When we are at home we are usually doing homework or taking a break to watch an episode of whatever we are watching on DVD at the time. I can't wait for spring to come so that we can get outside and do something fun!

Christmas

For Christmas we went to Arizona! We had a lot of fun hanging out with Anthon's family! I can't wait to go back again!