Quick Recap

I always get behind on blogging and then don't blog because I'm so behind I can't catch up! So here goes a quick recap...


We had a really fun weekend in Jacksonville with the Toblers. We borrowed my in-laws house while they were out of town (thanks by the way). We ate at The Landing at this really good place, I think it was called American Cafe or something...way good. We also visited Ponte Vedra and went to the beach there. I can't wait till my husband buys me a house on the beach.







We had the best dessert ever! (Jeff and Amy)

We also went to Utah for a week which was sooo fun! We got to catch up with friends and family and I didn't take a single picture. I stole this one off Annie's blog. It was so good to see her and Kara!

Josh, Kendra, Trevor, Slate, Jennica, and Crazy Dan

While we were out there I was able to set my little brother up at BYU in his dorm. It was a lot of fun, he's having a blast. And I only cried for a little while when we left him. After Utah it was back to work for me and school for Craig.

OH! And some exciting news! I got in to my graduate program at UF. I will be going back to school in January for my masters degree and I'm really excited and scared. I will be getting my Master's of Science in Management. It's comparable to the first year of MBA school, but for those without a business bachelor degree. So that's it in a nutshell. Oh and we just got a new computer! Which makes blogging and keeping up with everyone a lot easier now that we'll have two computers!

And one more picture..... Mia enjoying a relaxing Labor Day.

Blog Correction

Craig has been nagging me since my last post to correct this....His happiest moment was not getting Mia, it was seeing me so happy. He was not happy about Mia, I hope I've made this clear as he is very upset that you may all be thinking he was happy about her.

2 years? Who's Counting...

Monday, August 4, was our 2 year Anniversary!! We couldn't afford gifts, because as Craig told the Ward when he bore his testimony on Sunday my gift was getting my wisdom teeth out. I believe he also pointed out my chipmunk cheeks to everyone from the pulpit. Most of the men afterwards were telling him how sorry they were that he was going to be in so much trouble. It hadn't occurred to me for him to be in trouble....don't all husbands do things like that? Just another day.
To celebrate we went to dinner to Olive Garden (only because we had a gift card..LOL) and afterwards Mia joined us while we watched the Teen Choice Awards. For some reason this is getting really funny/lame as I'm writing. We had cookies for dessert that Craig had made on Sunday when I helped him make his first batch ever. As much cookies as he eats, I told him he had to start helping with the baking.
We decided to each think of our happiest moment in the past year and talk about it later that night. You won't believe this, but we thought of the exact same thing! The day we got Mia. It was such a special day!!!!
Anyways, I can't believe it's been two years. We're not newly weds anymore! The pressure really started coming after we hit one year for an addition to the family, I can't imagine what it will be like now...especially when George and Laura are back in town! But, on a serious note, it's been a great two years. It's amazing how not ready for marriage you are even though you think you're ready. We've learned so much about each other- good and bad. And fortunately the good times always heavily outweigh the bad. I know despite the fact that my husband has played basketball 4 of the 5 past nights that I'm one lucky girl! :) Craig is such a good husband and I try not to take it for granted. I'm always shocked at what other husbands DON'T do and everything Craig does. He's amazing and I hope he knows how much I love and appreciate him. To paraphrase a quote from the movie The Wedding Date, "I'd rather be fighting with you than loving someone else"! Is this even coming across sweet? I'm not very good at that....but anyways, I love you Craig!

Still Kickin'

So, I got my wisdom teeth out. It wasn't as bad as the horror stories I've heard. During the surgery I woke up and I all I remember is seeing Craig...I couldn't figure out how to speak or let him know I could see him so I winked at him- that's always what the dying patient does on TV when he/she can't talk right? Now of course in my mind there was no one else in the room, but in reality the room was full and everyone got a kick out of it as they shot me full of drugs again. When I woke up apparently I informed the Dr's that I would be going to the gym that night and while they were up and about could they please get me some carmex? I can't imagine how people who are always on drugs live and function.
On the way home Craig made a couple of stops and left me in the car...I only vaguely remember this, but I decided to take pictures while I was waiting in the car. Here is the masterpiece.

Goodbye Wisdom Teeth

I just wanted to make a post before the big day tomorrow. At 845 AM I go under the knife. My husband is actually going to be in on the procedure so he's really excited. I hope you all are able to see me smile again and I don't suffer any permanent paralysis of the mouth region. I love you all and hope I'm around to blog again. I have until midnight to eat and drink...so I gotta go!

A few recent milestones in our life together....

Besides completing our big exams we been through some other important milestones recently.

#1

Our Honda reach 100,000 miles and runs like a champ! (Except for the weird noise when you back up and the shaking when it shifts gears)

#2

Mia got too fat to get out from under the couch. We had to lift the couch up!

#3

Craig's White Coat Ceremony!

Of course George and Laura came down for the special day. Look at these proud parents!!

We're so glad Todd and Abby and Tanner could be there! Tanner was so good the whole visit!

The LDS students in Craig's class and wives.These are the real people celebrating here, we get our husbands back!! All of these girls only know what it's like to be married to a student. We can't imagine life after school. Left to right: Jessica Ingalls, Me, Rachel Greenhalgh, Heidi Kim. Jessica is expecting her first baby, isn't she glowing?!

Afterwards we had a party with some friends and family. Thanks so much to everyone who helped! The boys played an exciting new game called Watermelon Football. Did you know a watermelon floats??

Craig and Cassie WHO???

Okay so I know it's been awhile, again. How about I just not make any empty promises this time about blogging?

Craig and I have been very busy this past month or so studying. I've now taken the GRE and hopefully done well enough to get in to Grad School and Craig has finished his first boards!!! Boy, are we glad to be done.

So we began celebrating the afternoon Craig finished....We picked up our friends Todd and Abby and baby Tanner from the airport for a week of fun!

We went to the beach, Alligator Farm, Sea World and shrimping among other things. Here are some highlights!

Todd, who is a builder, helped me design my very first sand castle. Unfortunately, we never finished...
This is about as close to the water as I got, a bit chilly for me!Why not?We tried this pose, but Todd and Abby's facial expressions were so much better.

Craig told us about Alligator Farm and how you get to watch them feed the gators. Well apparently they've become braver since he last went. Not only did they feed the gators, but the fed them from inside!!! Holy Cow. You couldn't pay me enough to get in there. The only weapon they had was a stick.

How would you like to slip into that pond?

Thanks for visiting Todd and Abby and Tanner, we miss you guys already!!