The Perfect Date

Last week Wednesday, Justin and I went to the Mesa Temple. Since it was my last day before leaving for San Diego, we made it a date. At the temple they asked us to do sealings, which always makes me love Justin so much more. I think everyone thought we were newlyweds because of the way we looked at each other and smiled and winked and mouthed "I love you" the whole time. The sealer asked how we met and what our ethnicities were and said I have beautiful eyes. After the sealings, we sat in the Celestial Room and snuck in some little kisses. Going to the temple is always romantic!

We spontaneously decided to go to the Visitors' Center afterward and watch the Joseph Smith movie. Of course I cried, even though I've seen it before. Next was lunch at Olive Garden and baby shopping at Burlington Coat Factory. It was the perfect way to spend the day together before being separated for several days (for only the second time in our marriage, and the first time was only for a couple days).

Mommy Day

For Mother's Day, Justin cooked lunch and dinner (no breakfast in bed since we have 8 a.m. church). I didn't ask for anything special; it was just nice not to have to do anything! At church, they gave us a booklet of a talk on motherhood by Elder Packer. Justin showed his deacons how to make origami flowers for their moms. After church, we napped, played Yahtzee, talked about the baby and labor, and watched The Testaments.

Justin got me a funny card: a couple in a Chinese restaurant reading their fortune cookies. The man's says, "You are a lucky man." The woman's says, "You are married to a lucky man." Loved it! haha. He also got me a pie. Recently we were talking about pies, and I mentioned how much I love cherry pie. I wasn't even dropping a hint or anything, but he remembered it and got me a cherry pie from Village Inn. Unfortunately, it was incorrectly labeled and ended up being strawberry rhubarb pie. Fortunately, it was still very yummy! Besides, it's the thought that counts, and it meant a lot that Justin listened to me and remembered something I like.

A Great Day in the Great Outdoors

Yesterday was amazing. We went up to Scottsdale for Justin to attend a work meeting. He dropped me off at a shopping mall before the meeting, where I browsed through a cute (but very expensive!) baby boutique and got a couple ideas for the baby's room. I bought Baby an adorable turtle rattle I fell in love with at first sight. They also had it in an elephant and a pig. For those who know me and wonder why I didn't get the pig, (1) I have more than enough pig stuff already, (2) it was too pink for a boy, and (3) the turtle was cuter.

Next I played rich birthday girl looking for a pearl ring at the jewelry store. As much as I don't like or fit in with the wealthy lifestyle, I really enjoy the high-quality customer service! After trying on some rings, Justin picked me up and we went back to his work for free golf.

The golf course he works at, Gainey Ranch, is quite the ritzy place. And the three 9-hole courses are absolutely gorgeous. First Justin played The Lakes course, then the Dunes course. It was so tranquil and beautiful, and there was so much wildlife, particularly birds and rabbits. I loved being outside in peaceful nature with my husband instead of being cooped up at home alone. It felt so good to be in the sunshine and fresh air, surrounded by my favorite color--green! We had a great time together.

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Last-minute Date Night

Friday evening, Justin and I decided to go out at the last minute instead of staying home doing nothing. We went to the dollar theater and saw Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief. I really liked it and recommend it. I think it should have been PG-13, though, especially taking into consideration that Harry Potter 4 earned that rating and it was less graphic (can you tell my mommy instincts are already taking over?). Afterward we enjoyed delicious Triple Chocolate Meltdowns at Applebee's. As always, it was nice getting out of the house and doing something together.

Fruit Passion

A year and a week ago I wrote this post about strawberries. My view has not changed one bit! I've been eating the most sugary sweet strawberries I've ever had, and I'm looking forward to enjoying more all summer.

Throughout my whole pregnancy I've been craving cool, sweet, juicy fruit--I can't get enough of it! I've always loved fruit, but now I want to eat it all the time and I don't want to eat vegetables anymore (I still like them, just don't desire them). Lately it's been crisp Fuji apples, succulent navel oranges, sweet and sour kiwis, and crunchy red grapes. And I can't wait for watermelon, honeydew, mangoes, and nectarines to be in season shortly.

I'm happy with this craving: it's delicious and healthy! What foods did/do you ladies crave?