Mike and I canceled our internet and TV last Saturday, so its been interesting for us, but in a way, good for us at the same time. But we haven't had internet recently, so we haven't really been on facebook or anything else lately.
As soon as our 6 month lease is up at the apartments we're living in currently, we are most likely going to be moving in with my parents while Mike goes to school. He would like to start this fall doing the RN associates degree program. He's been looking into general ed classes at Chaffey College that start in August.
I was thinking I might take his arts class with him. I told him that if he took interior design, I'd maybe take it with him. Schooling and the idea of going back to school scares me to death. But, it would be fun if we took some classes together. And he made a deal with me. If I take ASL with him, he'll take interior design with me. Sooo, looks like I might be going back to school, soon, too!
Mike's birthday was two days ago. After I got off work, we met Rafa and Amanda for dinner at the best Chinese food place EVER! Chopsticks House in Ontario. It's absolutely amazing. The orange chicken is crunchy, and the sweet glaze they put on it is like candy. And the Broccoli-Beef is amazing, too. Also, their chow mien...basically everything is amazing there. Everyone should definitely eat there. Afterward, Mike and I stopped by the mall to walk around just a little bit.
Friday, July 31, 2009
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Baby Fever
So! Amanda and Rafa had their baby on Tuesday, July 7th in the afternoon.
Since then, Mike and I have been trying to see them as often as possible so we can hold baby Rafa Logan.
And since then, Amanda has been trying to give us baby fever so that Logan will have some cousins to play with soon. haha
And I think we might have baby fever.
Back to the Honeymoon!
I was looking through some older pictures of our honeymoon and realized I hadn't really posted anything on it! We took so many pictures, too. Mike went camera happy and took pictures of every animal we saw!
We were married on April 18th, Saturday, and left for our honeymoon on Monday morning. We drove about an hour and a half south, to Oceanside to stay in Aunt Carole's condo by the beach. We were there until Saturday morning. It was very nice to have that entire week of no work, and just alone time for the two of us.
During the honeymoon, we went to Seaport Village, Seaworld, the Wild Animal Park, The San Diego Zoo, the Body Works Museum, and the U.S.S. Midway.
We could not take any pictures at the BodyWorks museum, but it was really cool. Some amazing scientist came up with this type of technique, or process, called Plastination. It's where they take real bodies, of people that have passed away, and they preserve them. We had the opportunity to see muscles, and organs, and skin, etc and to see the insides of bodies and how they work
We were married on April 18th, Saturday, and left for our honeymoon on Monday morning. We drove about an hour and a half south, to Oceanside to stay in Aunt Carole's condo by the beach. We were there until Saturday morning. It was very nice to have that entire week of no work, and just alone time for the two of us.
During the honeymoon, we went to Seaport Village, Seaworld, the Wild Animal Park, The San Diego Zoo, the Body Works Museum, and the U.S.S. Midway.
We could not take any pictures at the BodyWorks museum, but it was really cool. Some amazing scientist came up with this type of technique, or process, called Plastination. It's where they take real bodies, of people that have passed away, and they preserve them. We had the opportunity to see muscles, and organs, and skin, etc and to see the insides of bodies and how they work
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
It's the Tuesday, After July 4th
Hello!! Just a quick update of what's been going on. It's kind of been a busy, busy week.
Last Thursday, 7/2, my sisters softball coach had a birthday and so her team and their families went to Shakey's for some pizza. I'd never been there before but their pizza was VERY good!! (but, I'm embarrassed to say, I'm stickler about money and I must say, very expensive, too lol)
Friday was a nice day. I had the day off and Mike only had to do one glass job in a close area, so he wasn't gone for no longer than two hours. I love it when we're both off on a holiday or a Saturday/Sunday. He came home from the job and we went to run errands and stuff.
I ended up getting my hair cut. SHORT. I think it's actually shorter than the last time it was 'short'. lol I don't have any pictures of it, yet, though.
My parents picked us up and we went to meet up with Mike's parents and the Stolls, a family in our ward, to eat at Islands and after, we'd go to the Angel's game.
To be honest, the Angels didn't really play that well, but it was still fun to go to the game and be at the stadium with family and friends. At one point, my mom and I got up to get some sodas and popcorn and it took us a while. We kind of got lost, actually. We ended up popping out at the very top and looked down to find our seats "wayy down there." We were probably gone getting snacks for about 45 minutes. lol After the game, there were some fireworks. The finale was a good one.
Saturday was a good day, too. I had to work at 9:45-4, but was lucky to be able to go to the beginning of the ward's 4th of July party before work. It was a breakfast and pinewood derby at 8 am and so Mike and I were able to go together and see his family there, too. After work, we drove to my parents house to their streets block party. It was an interesting one.
Later in the evening, when it got dark, everyone on their street was lighting fireworks; something my family really was not used to. We had always lived in cities where it was illegal and now that we're in Fontana, it's legal! So, we were all pretty excited to see the fireworks up close. It was really a lot of fun. Mike was used to it though, since he's lived here for most of his life, and was surprised at how excited we were about them lol
Sunday was Mindy's, (Mike's mom's) birthday. Later on after church, we went over to their house for dinner, a movie, and dessert.
In between all of this, Mike and I have realized how much we love smoothies. We have gotten into this smoothie kick. Yesterday, we went to the store and got tons of fresh fruit and etc to make different kinds of smoothies with. Right now, Mike's at work and I'm at home and I'm debating going into the kitchen to make one..... lol But, I know Mike would want to be here for them, so I'll wait.
-Chels
Last Thursday, 7/2, my sisters softball coach had a birthday and so her team and their families went to Shakey's for some pizza. I'd never been there before but their pizza was VERY good!! (but, I'm embarrassed to say, I'm stickler about money and I must say, very expensive, too lol)
Friday was a nice day. I had the day off and Mike only had to do one glass job in a close area, so he wasn't gone for no longer than two hours. I love it when we're both off on a holiday or a Saturday/Sunday. He came home from the job and we went to run errands and stuff.
I ended up getting my hair cut. SHORT. I think it's actually shorter than the last time it was 'short'. lol I don't have any pictures of it, yet, though.
My parents picked us up and we went to meet up with Mike's parents and the Stolls, a family in our ward, to eat at Islands and after, we'd go to the Angel's game.
To be honest, the Angels didn't really play that well, but it was still fun to go to the game and be at the stadium with family and friends. At one point, my mom and I got up to get some sodas and popcorn and it took us a while. We kind of got lost, actually. We ended up popping out at the very top and looked down to find our seats "wayy down there." We were probably gone getting snacks for about 45 minutes. lol After the game, there were some fireworks. The finale was a good one.
Saturday was a good day, too. I had to work at 9:45-4, but was lucky to be able to go to the beginning of the ward's 4th of July party before work. It was a breakfast and pinewood derby at 8 am and so Mike and I were able to go together and see his family there, too. After work, we drove to my parents house to their streets block party. It was an interesting one.
Later in the evening, when it got dark, everyone on their street was lighting fireworks; something my family really was not used to. We had always lived in cities where it was illegal and now that we're in Fontana, it's legal! So, we were all pretty excited to see the fireworks up close. It was really a lot of fun. Mike was used to it though, since he's lived here for most of his life, and was surprised at how excited we were about them lol
Sunday was Mindy's, (Mike's mom's) birthday. Later on after church, we went over to their house for dinner, a movie, and dessert.
In between all of this, Mike and I have realized how much we love smoothies. We have gotten into this smoothie kick. Yesterday, we went to the store and got tons of fresh fruit and etc to make different kinds of smoothies with. Right now, Mike's at work and I'm at home and I'm debating going into the kitchen to make one..... lol But, I know Mike would want to be here for them, so I'll wait.
-Chels
Monday, June 22, 2009
Father's Day was yesterday
So yesterday was Fathers Day and we had the day to think about our Fathers their influence in our lives.
Yesterday morning I woke up a little earlier than him to make Mike breakfast before church, just as he did for me on Mother's day. No, we aren't parents yet, but maybe someday :) I made hashbrowns, waffles, bacon, and eggs. Except, I made entirely wayy too much food for the two of us. lol I guess you could say I got carried away.
We got to the church early, so Mike could get up on the stand, since he was giving a talk about fathers. I think I was more nervous for him to give the talk than he was. I was so nervous, it was almost like I was giving the talk. He really did a great job.
After church, I got set apart for my new calling. I'm now in the activities committee! I'm pretty excited because it's been a while that I've had a calling. Except, now it's a little different because it's in a family ward, not a singles ward. So I'm excited to be able to help in the committee with planning, ideas, etc.
We didn't get the chance to go to my parents house yesterday, but we plan to go over there today. I think it was the first fathers day, where I didn't see my dad at all. It really made me miss him. I thought about the influence he's had in my life and growing up, he really was there for me when I needed him. He is such a smart man and he's always been good with helping me think about situations throroughly to help make my own decisions. And now that I've been married for a couple months now, everytime we go visit my parents, my dad is a in a really good mood and laughs and jokes about all kinds of things. He gives me a huge hug and talks to me about how everythings going. It's always a lot of fun to see him in such a good mood when we go there now.
We went over to Mike's parents house around five for dinner and dessert. We watched some UFC fights and the dodgers/angels game, too. We had this tri tip that was completely amazing. I think they said they got it at Costco, but I'm not entirely sure. It was soooo good. They bought extras too, so they could make paninis with the other meat. I bet they'll be really good.
A couple weeks ago, Mike and I made some panini's with some left over meat from Lucilles. We mixed up some Lucilles bbq sauce and some ranch, to make a sweet sauce to go on the meat. It was soo delicious. We REALLY recommend trying this..lol
Anyway, today we'll be going to my parents house for Fathers day to see my family.
Until then, I have things to do around the apartment. We're still continually trying to get it in order.
-chels
Yesterday morning I woke up a little earlier than him to make Mike breakfast before church, just as he did for me on Mother's day. No, we aren't parents yet, but maybe someday :) I made hashbrowns, waffles, bacon, and eggs. Except, I made entirely wayy too much food for the two of us. lol I guess you could say I got carried away.
We got to the church early, so Mike could get up on the stand, since he was giving a talk about fathers. I think I was more nervous for him to give the talk than he was. I was so nervous, it was almost like I was giving the talk. He really did a great job.
After church, I got set apart for my new calling. I'm now in the activities committee! I'm pretty excited because it's been a while that I've had a calling. Except, now it's a little different because it's in a family ward, not a singles ward. So I'm excited to be able to help in the committee with planning, ideas, etc.
We didn't get the chance to go to my parents house yesterday, but we plan to go over there today. I think it was the first fathers day, where I didn't see my dad at all. It really made me miss him. I thought about the influence he's had in my life and growing up, he really was there for me when I needed him. He is such a smart man and he's always been good with helping me think about situations throroughly to help make my own decisions. And now that I've been married for a couple months now, everytime we go visit my parents, my dad is a in a really good mood and laughs and jokes about all kinds of things. He gives me a huge hug and talks to me about how everythings going. It's always a lot of fun to see him in such a good mood when we go there now.
We went over to Mike's parents house around five for dinner and dessert. We watched some UFC fights and the dodgers/angels game, too. We had this tri tip that was completely amazing. I think they said they got it at Costco, but I'm not entirely sure. It was soooo good. They bought extras too, so they could make paninis with the other meat. I bet they'll be really good.
A couple weeks ago, Mike and I made some panini's with some left over meat from Lucilles. We mixed up some Lucilles bbq sauce and some ranch, to make a sweet sauce to go on the meat. It was soo delicious. We REALLY recommend trying this..lol
Anyway, today we'll be going to my parents house for Fathers day to see my family.
Until then, I have things to do around the apartment. We're still continually trying to get it in order.
-chels
Thursday, June 18, 2009
How We Met, July 2nd, 2008
For those of you who are unsure of how Mike and I met, it all basically started on July 2 of 2008.
My family lived in Murrieta and was about to be moving to Fontana, CA at the beginning of September. I wasn't quite sure I wanted to come with them. I was considering staying in Murrieta, I'd keep my job there, be with the friends I already had, stay in the singles ward I was already in, and move in with some friends down there, instead of moving with my family.
On July 2, I had the idea to go on myspace and look up some LDS single adults in the Fontana area to ask them how they liked the area, the people, etc. Mike was one of few people I contacted. About a week later I got a good reply from him telling me about the area. He told me about the singles ward in Fontana and the people, we we just began messaging back and forth.
We ended up moving our conversation to facebook within a couple of weeks, because facebook had chat and we could talk back and forth; it would just be a lot quicker. And from there, we just started constantly texting back and forth. To get to know eachother better, we did this question thing, where one person at a time asks a question and then the other answers it and asks their own question. Eventually, we got to the point where we had run out of questions. :)
My best friend from high school, Kristina, and my grandma from AZ and her friend Dee, and I all had the opportunity to go to Nauvoo to visit church sites, from July 31-August 6th, 2008. The entire vacation, Mike and I were texting. We hadn't met in person, yet, but planned to for the first time on August 8th, the Friday after I got back, at a Rancho singles dance. Kristina and I were going to drive there and meet up with him and his friends at the dance. We were excited to finally meet in person.
The first time we had spoken over the phone was the phone call to him on Friday, August 8th, to let him know Kristina and I were leaving Murrieta and we'd be there in about an hour. Talk about NERVE-RACKING! I was so nervous to make that first call, since we had never talked over the phone before. Then when we got to the building, I had to get the guts up to walk into the building. Thanks to Kristina, she helped me the get the guts more sooner than later. lol
Anyway, things fell into place pretty quickly, I guess you could say. The next day, I drove to Fontana to watch UFC and to meet his friends and family, also. I had never really been into UFC before, but I didn't care. I was excited to come watch it with him and his family/friends.
So, there you have it. Yes, we met online. lol I promise you though, I didn't go online to FIND someone to date. It wasn't a dating site or anything like that. I just wanted to know about the area, so I could make my decision about staying or going. I know a lot of people probably don't know that story, so I thought it would be good if I posted it.
-Chels
Wedding Day
So, the entire day was so awesome! Everything went smoothly and perfectly. 
There was only one thing that went wrong and luckily, it was small. We didn't let it ruin our day. The tux shop lost an order of one of the groomsmen, Leo. So he got a refund and just wore something he already had. Everything worked out though. Mike wore white, Leo wore black, and Forrest wore gray. 
In my opinion, I think it looked pretty good. :) I think three hours, 6-9, was a good amount of time for the reception. We stayed busy, busy the entire time. Mike and I did not really even try the punch or eat any of the desserts. We were so busy to try any of the food/drink and we did not realize we didn't until a couple weeks after the wedding.
Anyway, things are going pretty well for us. We're still getting the apartment all set up and organized. Church has been going well, too. We're in the same family ward as his parents and sister and her husband and son, so it's been nice having them with us, too.
-Chels
There was only one thing that went wrong and luckily, it was small. We didn't let it ruin our day. The tux shop lost an order of one of the groomsmen, Leo. So he got a refund and just wore something he already had. Everything worked out though. Mike wore white, Leo wore black, and Forrest wore gray. 
In my opinion, I think it looked pretty good. :) I think three hours, 6-9, was a good amount of time for the reception. We stayed busy, busy the entire time. Mike and I did not really even try the punch or eat any of the desserts. We were so busy to try any of the food/drink and we did not realize we didn't until a couple weeks after the wedding.Anyway, things are going pretty well for us. We're still getting the apartment all set up and organized. Church has been going well, too. We're in the same family ward as his parents and sister and her husband and son, so it's been nice having them with us, too.
-Chels
Reception
There are soo many pictures to post!!
The Cake
Us with the Waite side
Mike and his sisters, Rachel and Melissa, and his brother Josh
Us with the Larsen side
Cute Nephew Strider :)
The CakeUs with the Waite side
Mike and his sisters, Rachel and Melissa, and his brother Josh
Us with the Larsen side
Cute Nephew Strider :)
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Family and Friends outside the Temple
Here are some pictures with family and friends outside the temple. They're in no particular order
This is Emily and I, We've been friends since 8th grade
This is a picture of my mom and I. She looks so happy :)
Here's a picture of the wedding party
From Left to Right
Kristina, Nicole, Chelsey, Mike, Forrest, Leo
Grandpa and Grandma Waite :)
The 3 Girls
Nicole, Chelsey, Lexi
Nicole and Chelsey
Lexi and Chelsey
Larsens, except for Andrew.
He had a college baseball game that he was pitching in
but he's in more family pictures later on, during the reception
Grandma and Grandpa Larsen
Kristina and I :)
The Groom and Groomsmen
Leo, Mike, and Forrest
Mike and Leo
Mike and Best man, Forrest
With all the grandparents that were at the temple
Us with Grandma Caroline
Us with Grandma Bone
My side of the family
Everyone in front of the temple
Emily, Me, Kristina, Best Buds since Middle School
Grandparents
And for the Parents.......
This is us with my parents
From Left to Right
Scott, Chelsey, Mike, Michele
This is us with Mike's parents
From Left to Right
Mindy, Chelsey, Mike, Rob
We'll post more
-Chels
This is Emily and I, We've been friends since 8th grade
This is a picture of my mom and I. She looks so happy :)
Here's a picture of the wedding party
From Left to Right
Kristina, Nicole, Chelsey, Mike, Forrest, Leo
Grandpa and Grandma Waite :)
The 3 Girls
Nicole, Chelsey, Lexi
Nicole and Chelsey
Lexi and Chelsey
Larsens, except for Andrew.
He had a college baseball game that he was pitching in
but he's in more family pictures later on, during the reception
Grandma and Grandpa Larsen
Kristina and I :)
The Groom and Groomsmen
Leo, Mike, and Forrest
Mike and Leo
Mike and Best man, Forrest
With all the grandparents that were at the temple
Us with Grandma Caroline
Us with Grandma Bone
My side of the family
Everyone in front of the temple
Emily, Me, Kristina, Best Buds since Middle School
Grandparents
And for the Parents.......
This is us with my parents
From Left to Right
Scott, Chelsey, Mike, Michele
This is us with Mike's parents
From Left to Right
Mindy, Chelsey, Mike, Rob
We'll post more
-Chels
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