Our Life.

Happy Birthday Brian... Almost 3 Months Late

2009-02-02T18:39:00.000-08:00

Last Wednesday, Drew and I went to the Blazers Vs. Bobcats game at the Rosegarden! It was so much fun, and we were able to take Drew's dad with us for his promised birthday game. It was a different experience, becuase we were able to be in a Comcast suite. There were nice padded seats, little binoculars, snacks, drinks, and our own private bathroom! It was very fun, and we won!

Imported Food

2009-01-29T17:19:00.000-08:00

Hey! So, this blog is different from my typical ones, but I saw this politcal cartoon, and I thought I would share it with you all! First of all, I apoligize - this is an outdated version of the food pyramid, but it makes an interesting point.

In the beginning of my Science of Foods class, we were discussing the differences between the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Food Safely Inspection Service (USDA). They are the two governement agencies that inspect the food in the USA. The USDA inspects meat, poultry, and eggs - overall they inspect 20% of the food supply, and get $930 million in funding. The FDA inspects 80% of the food supply that includes produce, processed food, and seafood. They deal with the majority of imported foods (i.e. China, Mexico, Canda, Chilie, etc) They ONLY get $509 million. Do you see the problem? Because of the FDA's lack of funding for such a large entity, they don't have enough manpower to do enough inspections. The FDA inspects only 1% or less of all imported food! For clarification that means less than 1 in 100.

When I heard that from my professor my heart stopped.. that is crazy scary to me. People are starting to realize the severe dangers in this, and lately there was a huge congressional hearing on it. We have been having huge problems with China, and I hope we step up and protect our health! There is a huge push to eat locally.. and I know it is expensive and I won't always be able to do it, but here is another reason to further pursuade us to!

What a stud. :)

2009-01-16T18:15:00.000-08:00

Hey check out this website. I'm so happy that Drew gets to do this! What a blessing. P.S. Drew is Junior standing, not Frosh. :)

Cranium

2009-01-09T18:08:00.000-08:00

The Sunday before school started, our friends Matt and Casey came over for snacks and games! We have been trying to get together since September, and were glad that it finally worked out. We played this game called Cranium.. it is fabulous! Everyone needs to own it.

This is the picture Drew sketched when he had to draw the words "King Kong", I love it!

Tongue ABC's

2009-01-09T17:27:00.000-08:00

Here is a random video of Randi, Amber, and I when we were waiting for the cabin to warm up. We are dorks, but hey, we were freezing and needed to warm up our tongues!

Lake of the Woods

2009-01-09T17:18:00.000-08:00

This year, as part of our Christmas present, my parents arranged to take us up to Uncle Tom's cabin at Lake of the Woods!! It was so much fun. When we got there, about 4 feet of snow lined the white streets. Luckily my dad had rented snow shoes, and after the guys hiked in to start a fire (the power was down), all of the girls followed. It was kinda funny, becuase one of my sisters had to use the bathroom, and she tried to flush it but was unsuccessful. My dad went in a while later to "fix the problem" and found that it was so cold, her pee had frozen in the toilet bowl. haha, we thought that was hilarious. We cooked a premade vegetarian lasagna on the wood stove, and it was delicious. Around 2:00 in the morning the power came on, and started every one of us, as almost every light in the house flickered on. The next day, we hung out and also went cross country skiing. It was so nice to get away, and I definetely hope this becomes a yearly tradition.

Christmas~

2009-01-09T17:07:00.001-08:00

This Christmas was so much fun! We got to go home on Christmas Eve, and were down south for a whole week! We started off Christmas morning at Drew's mom and dad's. Taylor and Jenn were able to come also, and we all opened presents and had a wonderful breakfast. I am so frusterated, becuase I forgot to get my camera out until Taylor, Jenn, Drew, and I were leaving... but I got a great one of the guys. I don't know if you notice, but there was snow! A white Christmas to remember.

After a great morning at my in-laws, we went to my Papa and Jessie's for lunch. The food was also good, and it was really nice to see everyone. In the evening we migrated to my parent's house to do our present opening, and my brother got a new wii game. This is a funny video of my mom ... she gets a little into video games.. haha.

All In all, Christmas was so enjoyable, and it was so appreciated to see our families.

Fundraiser!

2008-12-31T13:25:00.001-08:00

Hey~ So I am in a Student Dietetic Association, and we are putting on a fundraiser. I can put you in a drawing for a great Oregon State Beavers Basket (The basket includes: 2 Beavers Stadium Seats, an OSU fleece blanket, 2 coffee mugs and 1 pound of coffee & a $25 Gift Certificate to Hiton Restauruants) . The student who sells the most tickets gets to go to a conference for free!!! If you would like to purchase a ticket, they are 1 for $1, or 6 tickets for $5.

Snow, Randi, and Split Pea Soup.

2008-12-22T08:28:00.000-08:00

Hey everyone. So, on Saturday night Drew and I attempted to drive up to PDX to pick up my sister and her friend Xav. Everyone was putting on chains - you seriously couldn't see pavement anywhere, but we did ok with Drews 4WD. After several calls of: the airport is closed, the airport is open, her flight is being rerouted, her flight is on schedule, we finally confirmed that she was in fact being rerouted to Sacramento. So, it took us about 2 1/2 hours to get to Wilsonville (which normally takes 1) and then we came home. We loved it though, it was so peaceful, and we could just relax and talk. So, just so everyone knows, Randi is home. Yesterday dad went and picked her and her friend up at the Sacramento airport. Oh, and Randi, I have a bowl of split pea soup for you.. ;-)

Baby its Cold Outside.

2008-12-15T18:58:00.000-08:00

I think that this is the coldest storm I can remember in quite sometime. In Corvallis we have about 2 inches, but it is all turning into ice.. scary. I've been kinda bummed because my weekend off from work pretty much all got canceled. One of my best friends was supossed to stop by on her way back down to Medford, and she can't. And, I was supossed to get together with my dear friend Meghan, Allyson, and their mom Dana and I won't be able to. Bah humbug.. Haha, I'm being a Scrooge. I really do love the snow, but I am praying it will calm down so Drew and I can go get my sister from PDX on Saturday night. I can't wait to see her; she has been in Maui since August. Woohoo!

Rockin Around the Christmas Tree.

2008-12-15T18:51:00.001-08:00

So, lately Drew and I have been super bogged down with studying and finals. BUT last Thursday we successfully finished another term! Now, Christmas is so much more fun. I constantly have a Christmas candle burning, Christmas music playing, and am spending lots of time wrapping presents. I love this season of the year. Remember to always let the joy of Christ shine during this crazy time.

To Feel Like a Princess..

2008-12-15T18:32:00.000-08:00

Yesterday I came home from work, and Drew had cleaned the house and bought me these flowers.. what a man. It is so nice to know you are loved - Drew is so good to me.. :)

Black Bean and Couscous Salad

2008-11-17T17:22:00.000-08:00

I made this recipe for our Couple's Bible Study, and it is VERY easy and good!
Ingredients:
1 c. uncooked couscous
1 1/2 c. chicken broth
3 T. olive (I used grapeseed) oil
2 T. lime juice
1 t. red wine vinegar
1/2 t. cumin
8 green onions chopped (I only used 4)
1 T finely diced cilantro
1 red bell pepper, seeded & chopped (I didn't include)
1 c. frozen corn thawed
2 cans black beans

Directions:
1. Bring chicken broth to boil, stir in couscous. Cover pot and remove from heat. Let it stand for 5 minutes.
2. In large bowl whisk: oil, lime, vinegar, and cumin. Add green onions, pepper, cilantro, corn, beans.
3. Fluff couscous and break the chunks. Add to the bowl with the vegetables and mix well. Season with ground black pepper.

Our House!

2008-11-16T20:37:00.000-08:00

So, I haven't shown anyone pictures of our new house, but here are a few. Drew and I love it, even though it is super small. It is very cozy!

Girl's Weekend!

2008-11-16T20:27:00.000-08:00

Last weekend, my mom, Amber, Aunt Shirley, Aunt Twila, Kristina and I all got together for a girls weekend. I had school on Friday, but they "kidnapped" me from work on Saturday and we went window shopping, had starbucks, and watched movies. We also made this amazing Parmesian Eggplant - way better than the Olive Garden's. We decided it is going to be an annual event, and we also thought it would be neat to replace our family gift exchange with making a basket for a needy family for Christmas. I love family, and I really wish Drew and I were closer to both his and my relatives.

First Comes Love...

2008-11-14T17:53:00.000-08:00

Some people's love stories begin with "love at first sight". Personally, I never wanted that.. it had been my prayer since I was little that God would let me marry my best friend! Well, God answers prayer, and today Drew and I have been married a year and 4 months today! Looking back, I can see God woven in our love story so beautifully it makes me smile every time I think about it. We met the first day of Social Services School at a table during a group project "Onions and Orchids". He was the jock, I was the nerd. I don't know how we managed to go two years without meeting (other than our social status), but we clicked immediately. During those last two years of school, we managed to put aside most romantic feelings and become amazing friends. It wasn't until the Prom of our Senior year that those feelings finally came to the surface. We became a couple on June 6, 2005 - two days before we graduated. College took me to Southern California, while he was in Northern Cali playing football. We dated for a year and 5 months before Drew proposed on November 2, 2006. The summer after my 9th grade year, I volunteered at a church camp in Bandon, OR. Two girls and I had found "Lucky" pennies, and with my penny I wished that God would send me an amazing man for a future husband. I taped it to my Bible, and penned "1 Cor. 13" above it. The morning before Drew proposed, I just happened to be reading 1 Cor. 13. It was a testimony to me of the faithfulness of God. We tied the know at my Papa and Jessie's house on July 14, 2007. It was the wedding of our dreams, and I am so happy that most of our friends and family got to share it with us. That was the wayyyyy shortened story. :)

Life.

2008-11-10T16:15:00.000-08:00

Hey, so I decided that I would create a blog so that our family and friends can keep updated on what is going on. Hopefully, I will keep updated on other's lives also!