The Odasso Family
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Saturday, May 9, 2009
Arnold Palmer aint got NOTHIN on me!
Well Brad and I had an exciting day!
We found out yesterday that our friends Mark and Lauren had to move out of their apartment since it flooded and they ripped out the wall.
Crazy!
Anyway, we helped them move everything from one apartment to another one for a good chunk of the day.
Afterwards, they treated us to some shaved ice's from Snoasis as a thank you.
Freaking delicious!
I was starting to wonder when Snoasis would be open.
Their shaved ice's are super tasty.
Later, after Brad and I had rested for a little bit from all the moving, we drove out to Riot Zone in Rigby to go Mini Golfing!
For Valentines Day, I gave Brad this vase full of little valentines that have different things we could do together written on them, and the last one we picked said it was my choice, so I chose Mini golf!
It was a really nice weather, so today was the day.
Anyway, we got to Riot Zone, got out little clubs and golf balls and hit the course!
Obviously, Brad beat me, but only by 21 points, so I don't feel TOO bad about myself. Haha.
We stopped at KFC on the way home and got some of the new grilled chicken with some biscuits and sides.
Of course now, we're on our laptops and watching TV, and i'm just going crazy.
It's always so hard for me to just stop after going and going all day!
Well, that was our day!
Haha.
Sorry this post was so scanty.
My hands are tired!
:)
Oh, I bought this a couple weeks ago because I just thought it was so cute!
Some people are so crafty.
I wish I had a room full of scrapbook supplies so I could do this stuff for myself.
Here's hoping we win the lottery!
We found out yesterday that our friends Mark and Lauren had to move out of their apartment since it flooded and they ripped out the wall.
Crazy!
Anyway, we helped them move everything from one apartment to another one for a good chunk of the day.
Afterwards, they treated us to some shaved ice's from Snoasis as a thank you.
Freaking delicious!
I was starting to wonder when Snoasis would be open.
Their shaved ice's are super tasty.
Later, after Brad and I had rested for a little bit from all the moving, we drove out to Riot Zone in Rigby to go Mini Golfing!
For Valentines Day, I gave Brad this vase full of little valentines that have different things we could do together written on them, and the last one we picked said it was my choice, so I chose Mini golf!
It was a really nice weather, so today was the day.
Anyway, we got to Riot Zone, got out little clubs and golf balls and hit the course!
Obviously, Brad beat me, but only by 21 points, so I don't feel TOO bad about myself. Haha.
We stopped at KFC on the way home and got some of the new grilled chicken with some biscuits and sides.
Of course now, we're on our laptops and watching TV, and i'm just going crazy.
It's always so hard for me to just stop after going and going all day!
Well, that was our day!
Haha.
Sorry this post was so scanty.
My hands are tired!
:)
Oh, I bought this a couple weeks ago because I just thought it was so cute!
Some people are so crafty.
I wish I had a room full of scrapbook supplies so I could do this stuff for myself.
Here's hoping we win the lottery!
Friday, May 8, 2009
Amazooooooon
How AWESOME is this?!
http://www.amazon.com/wishlist/universal/ref=cm_wl_uwl
I know, doesn't seem like a big deal, but I spend a vast majority of my time meandering through Amazon.com and adding things to my wishlist.
Then, every once in a while, when i'm feeling spendy, i'll randomly buy something from my list.
Anyway, Amazon has implemented this new thing called Universal Wishlist, in which you add a button to your browser toolbar, and when you're on some random online store, you can press the Amazon "Add to Wishlist" button, and it will add the item on the page to your wishlist!
You can type in the price, choose the picture (if there are more than one picture options on the page) and even add notes.
SO fun!
http://www.amazon.com/wishlist/universal/ref=cm_wl_uwl
I know, doesn't seem like a big deal, but I spend a vast majority of my time meandering through Amazon.com and adding things to my wishlist.
Then, every once in a while, when i'm feeling spendy, i'll randomly buy something from my list.
Anyway, Amazon has implemented this new thing called Universal Wishlist, in which you add a button to your browser toolbar, and when you're on some random online store, you can press the Amazon "Add to Wishlist" button, and it will add the item on the page to your wishlist!
You can type in the price, choose the picture (if there are more than one picture options on the page) and even add notes.
SO fun!
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Goin' to the temple and we're...
Brad and I had a pretty good day.
After not falling asleep until after 4 (we just weren't tired!), we didn't get out of bed until 3!
The wind has been SUPER crazy, so I woke up a lot while we were sleeping, which was probably a factor in why we slept so long.
Later in the day, we headed down to the Distribution Center to buy temple bags!
Brad's been using a ratty old backpack, and I finally got my own temple clothes, so we went and bought some matching bags.
Shortly after, we went to the temple to do some sealings.
Apparently our ward was supposed to be there at 5, but everyone was told 6, so we ended up split up into different wards.
Unfortunately, Brad and I weren't able to do too many sealings because the "blacking out, getting dizzy, ears ringing, going pale" thing started to happen again.
Anyway, overall, it was a nice, slow day.
Not that most days aren't nice and slow for us! Haha.
Here's a tip for all those out there that menstruate.
This website is geared more towards young teens, but I LOVE going here for free tampon/pad samples.
I think there's nothing better than free feminine hygiene products.
Anyway, if you follow this link and order the sample, not only to you get tampons and pads, but there was a sweet little surprise I discovered when mine came.
A coupon for an entirely free box of Always Infinity Pads.
And ok, this sounds so commercial like, but that's a 6 dollar value!
Also, i'm not a big pad girl, but if I were to wear them more than tampons, I would definitely buy this kind.
I tested the absorbency with some water, and holy cow!
Anyway, I apologize to any of my male readers. Lol.
And here's the link finally!
After not falling asleep until after 4 (we just weren't tired!), we didn't get out of bed until 3!
The wind has been SUPER crazy, so I woke up a lot while we were sleeping, which was probably a factor in why we slept so long.
Later in the day, we headed down to the Distribution Center to buy temple bags!
Brad's been using a ratty old backpack, and I finally got my own temple clothes, so we went and bought some matching bags.
Shortly after, we went to the temple to do some sealings.
Apparently our ward was supposed to be there at 5, but everyone was told 6, so we ended up split up into different wards.
Unfortunately, Brad and I weren't able to do too many sealings because the "blacking out, getting dizzy, ears ringing, going pale" thing started to happen again.
Anyway, overall, it was a nice, slow day.
Not that most days aren't nice and slow for us! Haha.
Here's a tip for all those out there that menstruate.
This website is geared more towards young teens, but I LOVE going here for free tampon/pad samples.
I think there's nothing better than free feminine hygiene products.
Anyway, if you follow this link and order the sample, not only to you get tampons and pads, but there was a sweet little surprise I discovered when mine came.
A coupon for an entirely free box of Always Infinity Pads.
And ok, this sounds so commercial like, but that's a 6 dollar value!
Also, i'm not a big pad girl, but if I were to wear them more than tampons, I would definitely buy this kind.
I tested the absorbency with some water, and holy cow!
Anyway, I apologize to any of my male readers. Lol.
And here's the link finally!
Banana Bread!
Brad and I both love Banana Bread, and this particular recipe happens to be my favorite (considering I kind of made it. Well, I took a basic recipe and added my own twists anyways).
Granted, i've only made it twice and I tweaked it both times, but it's still the best i've ever tasted!
Kim's Banana Bread
Ingredients:
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup light brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 eggs, beaten
3 mashed bananas
2 cups flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tbsp vanilla extract
(Optional- chocolate chips or nuts. I made this recipe first with 1 cup of chocolate chips and it was super yummy, but I made it again without them and it was just as good)
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees, unless your oven is insane like mine is, in which case we have to lower everything by 100 degrees, but for most of you out there, 350 actually means 350.
Add ingredients in order listed in a large mixing bowl and combine. It's easier if you stir as you go, by the way.
Grease a basic size loaf pan with melted butter or cooking spray, whatever you usually use.
Sprinkle some cinnamon sugar in the bottom and on the sides of the pan.
Pour the batter into the loaf pan and sprinkle the top with some more cinnamon sugar.
Bake for 1 hour, using the toothpick in the center trick to make sure it's fully cooked.
Remove and let cool for about 10 minutes.
A lot of people generally say banana bread tastes better the second day, but I have to say, this stuff tastes good from when it comes out to a few days later!
Also, when I was looking around for recipes and whatnot, I found a lot of people that add sour cream to their banana bread. Apparently it makes it really, really moist, but since Brad and I didn't have any sour cream, I haven't experimented with this yet.
One more thing for any banana bread newbies out there, use bananas that are VERY ripe. Almost black, you know?
:)
P.S. Anyone else up for a strawberry themed party?
Because these all sound DELICIOUS!
Pulled Pork with Strawberry BBQ Sauce
Strawberry Bars
Strawberry Lemonade
Savory Strawberry Salsa
Granted, i've only made it twice and I tweaked it both times, but it's still the best i've ever tasted!
Kim's Banana Bread
Ingredients:
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup light brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 eggs, beaten
3 mashed bananas
2 cups flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tbsp vanilla extract
(Optional- chocolate chips or nuts. I made this recipe first with 1 cup of chocolate chips and it was super yummy, but I made it again without them and it was just as good)
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees, unless your oven is insane like mine is, in which case we have to lower everything by 100 degrees, but for most of you out there, 350 actually means 350.
Add ingredients in order listed in a large mixing bowl and combine. It's easier if you stir as you go, by the way.
Grease a basic size loaf pan with melted butter or cooking spray, whatever you usually use.
Sprinkle some cinnamon sugar in the bottom and on the sides of the pan.
Pour the batter into the loaf pan and sprinkle the top with some more cinnamon sugar.
Bake for 1 hour, using the toothpick in the center trick to make sure it's fully cooked.
Remove and let cool for about 10 minutes.
A lot of people generally say banana bread tastes better the second day, but I have to say, this stuff tastes good from when it comes out to a few days later!
Also, when I was looking around for recipes and whatnot, I found a lot of people that add sour cream to their banana bread. Apparently it makes it really, really moist, but since Brad and I didn't have any sour cream, I haven't experimented with this yet.
One more thing for any banana bread newbies out there, use bananas that are VERY ripe. Almost black, you know?
:)
P.S. Anyone else up for a strawberry themed party?
Because these all sound DELICIOUS!
Pulled Pork with Strawberry BBQ Sauce
Strawberry Bars
Strawberry Lemonade
Savory Strawberry Salsa
Future Hostess
So, I spent a vast majority of the day perusing this blog http://www.hostessblog.com/
There were 191 pages of blogs, and looked at every single one of them.
There are SO many things that I bookmarked, you would not believe.
There is some seriously super cute stuff that this woman posts, so I just want to share some of my more favorite finds:
The author of the blog made these herself. So perfect for a Halloween or Twilight themed party!
This is SO expensive, but how sweet would it be to take a trip to the beach and bust this out of your trunk?! Make some smores, warm up... I just think this is so freaking cool!
These "crinkle cups" are so unique and fun! They're made out of porcelain, so don't be fooled!
I've been in the market for a bag EXACTLY like this one for a very, VERY long time. Unfortunately, I need to find one just like this for less than $65. Ouch.
These are so cute is almost hurts me! Haha. Cute little spring colored tumblers with insects on em. I just want to pour some lemonade in them!
The last item I wanted to post in here wouldn't let me insert a picture for some reason, so here's just a link. Some people are so crafty! I wish I was!
There were 191 pages of blogs, and looked at every single one of them.
There are SO many things that I bookmarked, you would not believe.
There is some seriously super cute stuff that this woman posts, so I just want to share some of my more favorite finds:
The author of the blog made these herself. So perfect for a Halloween or Twilight themed party!
This is SO expensive, but how sweet would it be to take a trip to the beach and bust this out of your trunk?! Make some smores, warm up... I just think this is so freaking cool!
These "crinkle cups" are so unique and fun! They're made out of porcelain, so don't be fooled!
I've been in the market for a bag EXACTLY like this one for a very, VERY long time. Unfortunately, I need to find one just like this for less than $65. Ouch.
These are so cute is almost hurts me! Haha. Cute little spring colored tumblers with insects on em. I just want to pour some lemonade in them!
The last item I wanted to post in here wouldn't let me insert a picture for some reason, so here's just a link. Some people are so crafty! I wish I was!
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Can you hear the people sing?
Brad and I always tend to change our plans.
Such is the case with Flagg Ranch Resort in Moran, Wyoming.
For quite a while now, i've been having a lot of doubts about going.
Would we like it?
How would it conflict with the start of next semester?
Is church really an entire hour away?
No Air Conditioning? Really?
Could Brad and I really enjoy life living in an employee dorm?!
Anyway, a few weeks ago I mentioned my doubts to Brad and since then, we've been trying to make up our minds about whether we should go or not.
We began to think of places we could go otherwise, California, Pennsylvania, New Mexico, stay in Rexburg, etc.
Well, finally last night I had Brad and myself sit down and write out our pro's and con's for moving to Flagg Ranch and moving to New Mexico and living with Brad's dad.
We compared our lists and discovered that the con's were vasty overwhelming the pro's for Flagg Ranch and the the pro's were vasty outweighing the con's for New Mexico.
After emailing his dad and finding out just what the living situation would be, we made the decision.
New Mexico!
We've been applying to some jobs down there online for the past week or so as a precaution, so hopefully we hear back from something soon.
We'll still be leaving on the same day since the new couple will be moving in right after we leave.
Hopefully everything works out, but i'm not too worried.
This actually feels right in comparison to Yellowstone.
In other news, I finally decided to try some super easy homemade caramel that I keep coming across on all the cutesy blogs I read.
Basically you take a can of sweetened condensed milk, boil some water, stick the can in the water, and let it simmer for 2-3 hours in enough water to cover the can by at least an inch.
Then turn the heat off and let the can sit in there for a good 40 minutes.
Take it out, open it up, and enjoy the caramelly goodness!
Brad and I sliced up some apples and dipped them in the caramel as a late night snack.
Yummy!
(Make sure you check on it every half hour or so. The water will be steaming off, so you may have to add more water as time goes on.)
By the way, i've got this SUPER yummy banana bread recipe i'll have to post on here later.
I think it's super yummy anyways.
Lol.
Ok, and in case you weren't watching the CES Fireside on Sunday night, Brad was on TV!
He was in the choir, so if you want to look it up in the LDS archives, that'd be cool!
Speaking of the fireside, which was given by Elder Bednar....
He was in our sacrament meeting on Sunday!
Elder Bednar I mean.
He was sitting up on the stand and spoke to us about marriage (of course. Lol.).
Then everyone went up and shook his hand afterwards.
It was AWESOME!
Two apostles down, 10 to go. (I've already shaken Elder Hale's hand.)
Such is the case with Flagg Ranch Resort in Moran, Wyoming.
For quite a while now, i've been having a lot of doubts about going.
Would we like it?
How would it conflict with the start of next semester?
Is church really an entire hour away?
No Air Conditioning? Really?
Could Brad and I really enjoy life living in an employee dorm?!
Anyway, a few weeks ago I mentioned my doubts to Brad and since then, we've been trying to make up our minds about whether we should go or not.
We began to think of places we could go otherwise, California, Pennsylvania, New Mexico, stay in Rexburg, etc.
Well, finally last night I had Brad and myself sit down and write out our pro's and con's for moving to Flagg Ranch and moving to New Mexico and living with Brad's dad.
We compared our lists and discovered that the con's were vasty overwhelming the pro's for Flagg Ranch and the the pro's were vasty outweighing the con's for New Mexico.
After emailing his dad and finding out just what the living situation would be, we made the decision.
New Mexico!
We've been applying to some jobs down there online for the past week or so as a precaution, so hopefully we hear back from something soon.
We'll still be leaving on the same day since the new couple will be moving in right after we leave.
Hopefully everything works out, but i'm not too worried.
This actually feels right in comparison to Yellowstone.
In other news, I finally decided to try some super easy homemade caramel that I keep coming across on all the cutesy blogs I read.
Basically you take a can of sweetened condensed milk, boil some water, stick the can in the water, and let it simmer for 2-3 hours in enough water to cover the can by at least an inch.
Then turn the heat off and let the can sit in there for a good 40 minutes.
Take it out, open it up, and enjoy the caramelly goodness!
Brad and I sliced up some apples and dipped them in the caramel as a late night snack.
Yummy!
(Make sure you check on it every half hour or so. The water will be steaming off, so you may have to add more water as time goes on.)
By the way, i've got this SUPER yummy banana bread recipe i'll have to post on here later.
I think it's super yummy anyways.
Lol.
Ok, and in case you weren't watching the CES Fireside on Sunday night, Brad was on TV!
He was in the choir, so if you want to look it up in the LDS archives, that'd be cool!
Speaking of the fireside, which was given by Elder Bednar....
He was in our sacrament meeting on Sunday!
Elder Bednar I mean.
He was sitting up on the stand and spoke to us about marriage (of course. Lol.).
Then everyone went up and shook his hand afterwards.
It was AWESOME!
Two apostles down, 10 to go. (I've already shaken Elder Hale's hand.)
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