periodically i’ll try to make some more frequent updates here since so much has been going on that needs to be recorded! this will stay at the top for a while, so look below this post for new posts.

stay tuned for:

• how we met
• second time we saw each other
• my summer trip back to provo (and bret)
• first unofficial date
• first official date
• dates that we have photos from
• engagement
• wedding
• reception
• honeymoon
• family photos
• and…recipes!!!!!! (see below)

originally from martha stewart, but we made a few modifications. thank you anna for the zucchini!

serves 4 •  total time: 40 minutes

• 1 1/2 lbs. chicken breast halves, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch slices
• 2 T. cornstarch
• salt and pepper
• 4 tsp. vegetable oil
• 1 onion, halved and cut into 1/4-inch slices
• 1 bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch stripes
• 1 medium zucchini, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
• 6 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 c water
• 2 T. rice vinegar
• 2 T. soy sauce
• 1/2 c. basil leaves, larger leaves torn in half
• cooked white rice, for serving (optional)

1. Pat chicken pieces dry with paper towels. In a medium bowl, toss chicken with cornstarch until coated; season generously with salt and pepper.

2. In a large nonstick skillet, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium-high. Cook the chicken, turning once, until browned, but not completely cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes total. Transfer chicken to plate and set aside.

3. Add remaining 2 teaspoons oil, onion, bell pepper, and zucchini to the skillet; cook over medium-high heat, tossing often, until beginning to brown, 3 minutes. Add garlic; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

4. Add 1/4 cup water, vinegar, soy sauce, and chicken to pan; cook, tossing, until chicken is cooked through, about 1 minute. Remove from heat. Stir in basil leaves. Serve immediately, over white rice, if desired.

today is our one-year anniversary of the day we met! so much has changed in this past year…a year ago i would never have thought we’d be were we are now! iloveyousoomaachh!

bret took this image last night from our living room! he is amazing and has set up a system to control a telescope in delta, utah from anywhere and have everything run automatically so he can still get some sleep!

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bret made these last night, and topped them with mango, banana, and sloppy strawberry deliciousness!

serves 4 •  total time: 30 minutes

• 1 T. yeast
• 2 c. lukewarm milk
• 4 eggs, separated
• ½ tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 1 T. sugar
• 2½ c. flour
• ½ c. melted butter

1. Dissolve yeast in milk. Beat egg yolks and vanilla; add to yeast. Add flour, salt, sugar, and butter. Mix well with a hand mixer.

2. In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until stiff and then fold into flour batter. Let rise until doubled.

3. Put a heaping ½ cup of batter into a lightly sprayed waffle iron and spread it out slightly. Bake for 3 minutes. Top with powder sugar, fruit, jam, syrup, whipped cream, etc.