Mi casa es su casa

About 1500 miles and 20 hours later, we made it to Omaha! We took a slight detour (only 5 hours out of the way) to go camp for a night in Jackson Hole, visit my lil sis Alethea, and of course raft the Snake, thanks Walter! It was George's first time to go rafting, and the river delivered with high water (18+ cfs that morning). The lunch counter rapid was by far the best run of the day. And I was happy because George stayed in the boat this river trip :)

Our car was PACKED and our memory foam made it look like we were mooning other cars the whole way. We did have it set up so the front passenger seat could lean back, that was nice.

And now YOU have a place in Omaha! And so do we...welcome to our humble abode. It is SO nice to finally have our own place. It's so calm and peaceful with just the two of us. We have settled in nicely and are grateful to be back in the normal routine of life. June was a busy month and all the activities wore us out! We were really blessed once we got here because most apartments we looked at were unfurnished and wanted a 12 month contract, BUT thanks to http://www.craigslist.com/ we were able to take over a guy's apartment for the remaining 3 months of his contract AND he left a couch, bed, pots & pans, etc. etc. Pretty much everything we needed. It's a simple one bedroom apartment. Oh yes, prob the most important part of all of this is that we have a pool, yay! Since it's so hot and humid here we jump in at least once a day to cool off. Come on by for a dip sometime!

View from our balcony

Our first visitors - Christine (sister-in-law) Nieces: Chelsea, Dominique, & Alexis; Nephew: Isaac

We didn't have a table yet so we had them spread their beach towels out for a picnic-style dinner. They're a fun bunch!

Our bedroom...my favorite part (besides George:) is the quilt that the Torgersen's made us for our wedding.

Bathroom came already decorated with a fish theme, we liked it so we left it.

Our ugly green couch...it now has a cover, well a quilt really, but it's comfy and that is all that matters!

It's great to have my own kitchen, I've never had one before and I've been enjoying this opportunity to cook. Lucky me I have a vita-mix (2 hp blender), kitchen aid, and George Foreman grill...the perks of getting married :)

Can you believe our apartment comes with a real wood-burning fireplace? We thought that was really random, but fun, especially if we're here when it gets cold.

We miss you all and love visitors, no reservations necessary :)

Happy Birthday Daddy Dear!

One year older and wiser too... My dad, although large in stature, is the most gentle and kind man I know. It's always worth it to listen to what he has to say. I love when he reads from his journal about his life experiences. He's travelled the world, climbed the tallest mountain in North America, and has been a great father. The rumor is true...I have the most wonderful dad in the whole world! I wish I was in Cali to celebrate with him, but I just want him to know how much I love him and that he's in my thoughts especially today :) I love you dad!

Sigh...

Kaden - obviously a baker by trade

Sadie - stop the cuteness!

How can I leave them in Cedar? Auntie's orders: no growing or being cute til I come home!

Sara & Sadie - too cute, stop it.

Super Woman Sara - mowing the lawn while holding TWO :)

Another One?!

I'm spoiled! In 3 weeks of marriage I now have 3 wedding rings :) George decided I should own a wedding band just like his, so he got me a black tungsten band. I love it and will be able to wear it when we go on adventures like rock-climbing and biking without worrying about my diamond ring. When I bought George's ring the lady at the jewelry shop brought out this metal file and started scraping on the tungsten just to show us it wouldn't leave a scratch! Thanks George - you're the best husband a girl could ask for, and not just because you buy me rings :)

My 3rd ring - black tungsten band

Matching wedding bands - George size 12.5 & Liz size 6

My first pawn shop ring :)

Happy Canada Day!

I married a Canadian - and he's proud of it, big surprise :) I'm glad though, because we get even more holidays in our home....like boxing day (huh?) and I'm sure some other good ones. Anyway I asked George how they celebrate Canada Day and he said they have BBQ's at the park and watch fireworks...sounds familiar doesn't it. But it's a big birthday party so what more can you expect? I made his favorite dessert, nanaimo bars. Eventhough this was my first time making them and wasn't sure how they were even supposed to be, they turned out quite delicious. Here is the nanaimo bar recipe that I used if you're ever feeling Canadian. Disclaimer for this recipe...still not sure if it is THE best recipe, the bottom crust didn't turn out like we wanted. So if you find a better recipe let us know. And Happy Canada Day to you all!! (July 1st)