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Okay, this is a really random post. Now that I'm unemployed (I'm not bitter) :) I'm super blogging happy. And yes, I will get to more about our anniversary soon. I just found these two pictures of me and larry snoozing with the dog. Just thought they were cute. Just ignore that my hair/make up aren't done, and I look even younger k? ;)

Baby Guinea Pigs

I was just telling Larry that I was really proud of myself for only having two pets, Kodi & Kassi. Well, in a moment of weakness, Larry offered to get me a baby hamster as an anniversary present. Actually he said, "We can either go to dinner at the Roof or you can get a hamster." Hmmm...fancy, delicious, romantic dinner...or a cuddly pet? Well, you know me-I went with the pet. Although I really would like a romantic date like that. We actually went there together before though. So, it was off to the pet store (this is the day before our anniversary. Pet stores really aren't the coolest place to hang our on your anniversary.) Well, the hamsters I kept finding had attitude issues. I guess they weren't handled much. So, we decided to take a look at guinea pigs. Larry told me he had one as a pet before and really liked them. Growing up my sisters had guinea pigs, but I never did. Anyway, to get to the point, we picked out a little four-week-old female. I named her Hershey. We took her home and I was quite happy with my new pet (Except for that dreaded feeling-"oh no, you have a zoo again.") We read up on guinea pigs and realized that they are really social and need a friend. So, the next morning we visited the pet store again (on our actual anniversary. Oi.) and got another female. I named her KitKat. It's still kind of unofficial, but I'm pretty sure. I can't name 'em Hershey and Sally or something-they both need to be candy bars now. Plus, KitKat fit her because part of her ears have been nibbled off. (By her siblings...I'm not that nuts!) And apparently, they don't grow back! Break me off a piece of that Kit Kat Bar! Sigh...well, now I have more pet stuff to blog about. I'm sorry and I hope you'll forgive me. Here's a video of Hershey making cute noises...

One Year Anniversary

I just wanted to say that I am so grateful to be married to Larry. I feel so happy and secure with him. He really is my greatest blessing. Not to sound cheesy...It's true! I'm so glad we are sealed together for all eternity. I love you Larry, more than anything. I'll post about our anniversary when I get the chance tomorrow.

Happy Anniversary!

I want to be the first to say Happy Anniversary to you Megan! I love you. I'm surprised that you have been able to make it through 1 full year with me! Wow, what an accomplishment! It has been so much fun. I have enjoyed being married to my bestfriend. 1 year down, millions more to go! Here's to many more wonderful and exciting years! I love you.

Larry

Muddy Paws

Everyone knows that Kassidy is a bit of a trouble maker. One of her bad habits involves doing 'zoomies' in the backyard. Larry planted new grass so it's been muddy. I left Kassy outside for one minute and this is what I came back to. Let me in! (I don't think so) So of course, I had to give her a bath. My family came over for Easter dinner and I thought it would be nice if Kass didn't smell like a bucket of dead squirrels. Here's a video of her antics during the drying process.

Our Cute House

Here are the pictures I promised. New paint, new carpet, new stuff.
Welcome to the kitchen

And again...

Dining area...yeah, I'm aware that a lightbulb is out

Random pic of hall/living room

Living room, facing the computer (where Larry looks quite comfortable)

Giant strawberries on the TV (I'm a sucker for Larry's puppy dog eyes-why else would we have a flat screen tv?) Oh, but I must say: watching General Conference on that thing is like being there!

Our blue and brown walls...I know, we have a colorful little place

Our comfy room again

I'm hoping this room will become the nursery someday...it's currently a workout room.

The bathroom

That's "bubbles," our fishy in the bathroom

Kodi smiling in the hallway

So there ya go! :)

Adventures in Kansas

Larry and I spent almost two weeks in Kansas for a series of adventures. On Friday we flew to Denver and drove the rest of the way with "the other Balsmeiers." (John, Clara, and their kids: Abbi, Jake, and Isaac) This worked out well until the day we got back to Colorado. (explanation later in this post.)

Because I missed school, I had to do homework while we were gone...nevertheless, it was good to have somewhat of a vacation. It was great catching up with everyone...we don't get to see Larry's family very often.

The first Sunday there we went to the blessing of our newest niece, Kailyn. She was so beautiful in her blessing dress! I stole a picture off J's blog...the other pictures I'll use on here are also stolen from other blogs because I only took video while we were gone. What's up with that?! Actually I took some pics on my phone but I'm not sure how to upload them at the moment. ANYWAY, where was I?

The rest of the week we just hung out. It was fun spending time with the sisters in law and the nieces and nephews that were consistently hyped up on candy ;) I got to listen to Larry tell me 5,359 times that Kansas is a happy place to live. I must admit it's always a possibility, but change scares me!

Oh and there were also strange scenes I witnessed in Kansas, such as John running across hot coals in the fire pit. I had to supervise Larry to keep him from following his poor example.

And then there was Larry stuffing like a hundred marshmallows in his mouth...not so cool hun. (Kinda gross, sorry) Video to come-Unless I change my mind and keep that to myself.

Larry spent much of his time fixing up his mom's car. Turns out, he's a great mechanic! Not that I doubted, but hey, it's good to know that his skills are endless.

On Saturday (March 28), Blake & Jordan were married on a white, snowy day. It was a really nice ceremony performed by President Knapp. (Larry's Bishop growing up-now Stake President). We're so happy to have our army guy, Blake, in the family. He's an awesome brother in law. Jordan & Blake are way cute together.

On Sunday, Larry made his special chicken Marsala dinner. It was great. Then the kids had an Easter egg hunt...I was proud of my Easter egg hiding abilities. The kids were really cute finding them.

Our niece Abbi ate a bunch of candy and got sick...turns out she wouldn't feel well after that point. On Monday we drove back to Colorado. Abbi kept telling us she felt sick. This made me worry of course. Well I was busy blowing my nose the whole way home and could hardly breathe. I came down with a bad cold a couple days before. This proved to be somewhat of a blessing. Abbi spewed partially digested Doritos and strawberry milk everywhere in the back seat (did I do a good job at making that sound disgusting?)

Larry was the closest target. We pulled over as I started to gag. I jumped out of the car hopping around in the snow on one foot. I couldn't find my other shoe. Clara threw the puked on car seat onto the side of the road because there wasn't any room left in the car to put it.

Well, we made it back to their house for the night. Tuesday morning we flew back to Utah. It was good to see my puppies again. :) I'm back in school for the final days of the semester. Turns out I had a ton to catch up on...I've been cramming ever since but I got a ton done.

Oh, and on Wednesday, I had a terrible case of the stomach flu. I wonder why? All better now...Thank you for letting me steal pictures from your blogs.I should post some pictures of me and Larry on our trip...don't think I have any though!