I Love Weekends...

Nathan and I had a lovely weekend this past week! We have both been busy busy (nate working 70+ hours a week, my 9-5 job, nate going to a beach campout with the YM, both of us going on buisness trips, working at the temple, family get togethers, friends, me finishing an online class, YW/YM activites during the week, planning lessons, going to the gym, trying not to let our apartment become a disaster, and more!) so it was a nice break to just spend time together just the two of us. I thought I would have endless time to do whatever I wanted after I graduated from college - but boy was I wrong! I think every phase of life is busy for everyone. Because who am kidding? I'm sure life now is nothing compared to when we have 3 little kids running around. But I think having things to do, places to be, and people to love and spend time with is what makes life full and wonderful.

On Friday after work, Nate met me down at the beach in La Jolla by my work. We bought wet suits last week and Nate wants to teach me how to surf! I am excited about it but have never experienced anything like the waves on Friday. They were HUGE. I grew up going to the beach in North Carolina every summer with my cousins - and the Atlantic Ocean does NOT have waves as big as those in the Pacific Ocean. Nate thought it would be good to swim in the waves without surf boards first so I could get used it. When we got to the beach and into our wet suits Nate zen-fully sat me down on the beach and explained that I need to first "understand the ocean" and "learn to feel the rhythm of the ocean as the sets come in". I don't think he realized quite how organic he sounded - but it was a good pep talk. Then we went swimming and boggie boarding for few hours. It was great! I was still slightly terrified but that wore off the longer we swam. That night we went and got Italian food at Tommy's and there was a live jazz band! It was a surprise to us but I guess every Friday night they have the same band come. I loved it!

One Friday night/Saturday morning my sister-in law Angela had a baby girl! Her name is Alice Marie Collins and we are still waiting for pictures of the newest member of the Collins family! On Saturday night Nate and I also went to his neighbor and friend from high school's engagment party. It was fun to meet a bunch of Nate's old friends and get a glimpse into his "high school" self. Little known fact about Nate is his high school superlative was "best personality" (and he also got nominated for "biggest heart" but choose the personality one because he was embarassed) and I have to agree!

There was a party shuttle taking people up to the party!

Why didn't I think of that?


On Sunday we made dinner for Nate's Dad and Grandma. Nate's Dad is living bachelor style while Helen is visiting the Grandkids in Virginia and waiting to visit her newest granddaughter!So he was happy to have company! We made pot roast, salad, and really good brownies! Yum!

I just love weekends! I think thats all there is to it :)