In Between.

Heres to catch up in between christmas and now. For New Years we were able to go down to Southern Cali to Stevens house and spend it with all of his family. We absolutely LOVED it! As the days went by, we didn't want to leave! It was beautiful weather, and so much fun spending time with all of our adorable nieces and nephews. I got quite a few videos on my phone, they were so entertaining and we love them all to pieces! We just wish we could see them more often :/
Heres a little snip of the fun we had with these kiddos!

We visited with Grandpa Don, who unfortunately has Alzheimers :/...but hes still just as hilarious as ever and loves every woman that comes to visit him.

We <3 you Grandpa Don!
I love my in-laws, and am so lucky to have them apart of my life now! It's always a party with the Crosbys!
Lil' Noah James is getting so big!
The twins have always loved Steven and he happens to be the jungle gym whenever they are around ;)
I can't wait until these kids get older, I've got so many fun videos to show their girlfriends and boyfriends ;) heheh.
So for New Years Eve, we were going to have a party with some games watching the infamous ball drop on tv...but due to other events that occurred earlier in the week, everyone was exhausted and wanted a low key night home. So Dan, Sonia, Steven and I went to see the new Sherlock Holmes movie and kissed each other at midnight :)
Since we've been back from our mini vaca...It was back to the daily grind. work school work work work. haha Well things have changed up a bit! Steven is now doing ROTC through the U...Guess we are gonna be a Ute fan! don't worry we dont hate on BYU ;) He also got an awesome scholarship through ROTC and is going to be contracting officially any day now! Which is a HUGE relief and weight off our shoulders! Also Steven just got a part-time job at Whole Foods! and one of the best things is we get a 20% discount there! hello new grocery store! haha. He's working in the bakery and he just informed me he baked so many blueberry muffins today...yumm! As for his schooling, hes still at SLCC, just finishing up this last semester and hopefully transferring to the U next semester. He just barely changed his major to Spanish...why you may ask? well one both of our families speak spanish and it would be very beneficial, and two he's actually looking to go into the FBI for his career! We are very excited and understand at the same time it is a very rigorous and hard process, but we know it will be great if things fall into place.
As far as my schedule? For awhile now I've been basically working 3 jobs..shhya..killer! So as you may or may not know, I've been working part time at Macy's at the Clinique counter. Also I assist at Taylor D' Shaw salon part time. Just recently, December, I started booth renting at the salon doing hair part time as well! So pretty much its 3 part time jobs. working about 50-60 hrs a week. I thought I could be superwoman and handle it...but it wore on me real quick! I just wasnt happy. I absolutely LOVE my salon and the people I work with! So that was out of the question to leave this place. So alot of my stress I realize was from Macy's. I love my co-workers and the education i received working at clinique, but retail is all about numbers, numbers, numbers! and since i was there at odd hrs, it wasn't making any money..so this is actually my last week. Its bittersweet. But I will admit I am SO happy and thrilled. I've basically been living at the salon lately...and it really doesnt bother me as much as I thought. yes i have days where I know I can be doing things at home, but I am determined to build my clientele and the only way to do that is to put in what I want to receive. So If your in Utah, and you need your hair done...Let me know! I'm always up for anything :)
So there ya have it. things are moving...slowly but surely!now that I'll have more time, I hope to be able to update this thing more. Also I'm determined to get my butt into shape! I'm gonna be ready for bikini season!...err...tankini season? haha
well thats all for tonight folks.
Stay classy!
much love<3

Lovers Day

Well for this Valentines day, the Crosbys were working hard all day long. I worked at the salon, and didnt leave until 7:30...and Steven started his first day at Whole Foods,..well orientation. (yes he got a job! will explain in another post) Nowadays Valentines day makes you feel like you have to go buy expensive gifts and treats and all that jazz...well this year, we made a pact, that since my birthday is 3 wks from valentines, that we wouldnt go all out like we have previously. Also with funds being tight we didnt really have an option. hah. But I am perfectly fine with that! I dont think you need to go out to super expensive restaurants, buy diamonds (although that would be nice) or nice things like that every year on Valentines Day. I'm the simple cheesy cute kinda girl that loves the little things that are homemade and fun. That being said. In the morning Steven got up early, as usual to get ready for school, and I was awakened by the smell of breakfast. Although I was confused as to why he hadnt waken me up because I knew he had to leave...he comes upstairs and has such a disappointed look on his face and I asked him what was wrong. He says well..I was trying to make you breakfast..heart-shaped pancakes..but we didnt have a heart cookie cutter (which we do, he just didnt find this out until i told him ;) ) So his clever thinking, he made a heart out of foil and put the pancake batter in the middle..making his own cookie cutter...well....apparently the foil wouldnt come off the pancake when it was cooked hahah..therefore no breakfast for me.

It was the thought that counts though right?! haha
When I got home Steven had already made reservations at a restaurant downtown. Its a cute little Greek restaurant called Aristos. We had been here once before for New Years with his parents and sister. I forgot how delicious this place was! The hummus is to die for!

I told Steven I wouldnt mind coming here just for the appetizer :)

After our bellies were full of delicious greek food (which I have to say am surprised that I actually love this kind of food ) . We head home for Stevens next surprise... BTW I wasnt allowed to go in the front room/kitchen when I got home from work. So I was really curious what this man had planned! Well my darling husband moved our kitchen table (which is a beast to move!) into the living room and set the TV on top, and put up our 2 man tent in the dining area facing the tv. It was set up with our new sleeping bags (thanks mom and dad!) and tons of blankets and pillows. He then proceeds to tell me that we were going to have S'mores for dessert...I was so confused. how was that gonna work? haha he whips out a bag of double stuffed oreos! He said, "well its crunchy like the graham cracker, has the chocolate, and the middle is like the marshmallow!" (Mind you he had a huge grin on his face like a 5 yr old) I couldn't help but laugh and appreciate all the thought that he put into coming up with this. haha. I have such a creative husband.
So here we are after dinner,
We were getting everything set up to watch a movie that went along with our s'mores and camp-out..which was an old love comedy movie called Say Anything. In the meantime our furry little child decided he needed to join in the festivities..so he thought he was going to..
haha I cant resist this face!
So I run and change into some pjs and come back down to find this...
hahaha..my night was over. lol jk. but Benji is such a baby and looovess Steven.

I felt obligated to do at least SOMETHING for Steven, since he's always doing things for me...So I got on my creative side as well and made this candy message for him which he absolutely loved!
(downside to this...we have all this candy in our house now! ughh)

All in all it was a great Valentines Day and I couldnt think of anyone better to spend it with than my wonderful, thoughtful, creative, and loving husband :)