I KNOW we go to California too much

I can't help it. I had a week off between semesters, meaning that this is probably the only time I can go to California all summer. So why seize the opportunity? All I have to do is worry about getting there and then I'm good. So I headed down on a Saturday. Casey didn't come till Wednesday and we flew back on Sunday night. It was a great trip. Especially for me since I was there for over a week. I went to the Dodger vs. Rockies game with my parents and Chad. Later when Casey met up with me we got together with our friends Mercedes and Aaron and went down to San Diego to go to a Dodgers vs. Padres game. and Dodgers won of course!!! Our week was filled with surfing, biking, golfing and tibetian foot massages. Who could ask for more?

We got to visit Casey's lovely grandma Alma!

and eat donuts at an actual donut shop (they do not exist in Utah)

Casey loves the CRUMB DONUT.

He is dating Rihanna.

I am no longer a COUGAR.

I know this post is over a month delayed. Life just got kinda crazy since then. Anyways, I graduated from BYU! I actually graduated in December but you can't walk until April. And I started nursing school in January so I don't really feel like I graduated for real because I am still not done with school. However, it was great to have my parents come up from California for the ceremony. And I really did enjoy walking; I think that just getting a diploma in the mail is not enough. You have to go through the whole ceremony thing to finally realize that you are done with your degree !! Thanks to all you that came!! Kirklands, Andersons and Holidays!!

a little update...

WE GOT A DOG !!! His name is Charlie Tuttle Kirkland. We got him from our friends/neighbors the Tuttles who are moving to Boise. He is a miniature schnauzer. He is only 8 months old so he still has that puppy spirit to him. Charlie is a great little dog and we love having him in our family!

I turned 22! To celebrate Casey surprised me with a dozen roses when I woke up, we went to starbucks for breakfast and then both headed to work for the day. I was able to go to lunch with my sister and aunt so that was a nice break from work. For dinner we headed up to Park City and when we got home I was surprised with my birthday present: A NEW MATRESSSSS!!! We were in desperate need of one. We had been sleeping on a model home mattress (the cheapest mattress you could possibly buy). I slept like a baby.

The next day we had a little dessert party with some friends. Thanks to all you who helped out and brought the yummmmmy treats ! Overall, it was a great birthday !!!!! Thanks Case!

love this picture.

soooooooo GOOD !

I have made this twice now and it is amazing! Casey's most favorite thing that I have yet to make for dinner. Plus it is super easy. I use parmesan instead of goat cheese.

CHICKEN W/ CREAMY MUSHROOMS.

serves 4

Total Time: 20m

Directions

1. Season 8 thin chicken cutlets (1½ pounds total) withsalt and pepper. In batches, cook in olive oil over medium-high heat until golden; remove.
2. Add 1 pound sliced mushrooms to pan, season withsalt and pepper, and cook until tender. Stir in ½ cupheavy cream, ½ cup goat cheese, and ¼ cup chopped parsley. Serve with the chicken.

my little bro is justin bieber

So we went to D-land on Wednesday and I guess Chad looks like Justin because whenever we would yell "Justin, is that you?" people would turn around and stare and continue staring. Chad got sosoooooo mad. It was hilarious. We did it the whole day. Oh and we actually saw another celebrity while in California Adventure...Kobe Bryant. too bad we didn't get a picture.

a week from now i will be.......

HERE!

eating these ! (why are they so much better at disneyland ?)

later i will make my way here ...

and paddle out... (yes, this is hawaii not california. and hopefully I can be that tan again)

at night I will be going out with these fine folks...

california, I am coming home again !