ah....that did not post right....the preview does not match the post! That makes me a teeny bit frustrated! I need some help so if anyone one could help me that would be great!! Also does anyone know how to get rid of mold and if mold or mildew can cause sinus problems?

Pictures....of our anniversary one and one-half months ago

Here is my handsome Ben posing for the camera on our anniversary. He looks so good in his suit! Mom Curtis gave him Travis's old suits and it is amazing how handsome Ben looks in a suit! I have not seen him in a suit before and I love it!




Here is me in my old prom dress from high school. I was amazed that I still fit in it!! It is my favorite prom dress and I didn't even do my hair and any make up. I wanted to look all beautiful but ah well...Ben said I looked just fine. It was fun nonetheless. We had spinach artichoke dip...which is our favorite appetizer. Thinking of it makes me want some right now!!

This is our dinner....hope you can see how yummy it was! :)

The other funny story....

I wrote in the last post that I had another funny story. My sister, Katie asked me what the other funny story was and I could not remember. Now I remember but I know a few of you have already heard this one.

One morning...early morning...I'm sleeping peacefully in my warm comfy bed and dreaming a wonderful dream. All of a sudden, I feel the blanket and the sheets slip off me and I open my eyes to Ben standing with all the blankets piled on him and he is walking out of the bedroom. I was so confused why Ben would do such a thing and so I decide to get up and find out what he is up to. When I walk out in the hall...I see the pile of blankets on the floor. I could not figure out what the pile was, at first I thought it was Ben lying on the floor since I'm blind without my glasses and it was still dark. I go a little down the hall following the trail of blankets and sheets ended up at the door of the bathroom. While I'm looking for Ben's head, Ben pops out of the bathroom scaring me half to death. I asked Ben what he was doing. He did not say a word but tried to push me into the bathroom. I told him I did not need to use the bathroom and left him standing there. I went back to bed and decided I would sleep without the blankets since I was so tired. After a minute, Ben gets back in bed with the blankets...only this time, the sheets were on top and the blanket was on the bottom with the ties poking me. I didn't care how they were on as long as I was warm. The next morning, I asked Ben what in the world he was thinking and why he did all this. Apparently, he remembered doing it but he doesn't know why. I hope this was entertaining for you all as it was for me!!

We defintely need a spare key!

I haven't gotten the chance to be on the computer lately. Ben has been such a computer hog and making me use the slow laptop while he plays his all time favorite game World of Warcraft. A word to the wise...any of you who have husbands...don't let them touch that game!! You will instantly become a widow! :)

The past few weeks have been very stressful for me. I don't know about Ben. He seems to be doing all right. I have not been able to talk to him much which makes me sad but I'm trying harder to ask him how his day goes each day. However, I do have a funny story to share...at least I think it is funny.

Ben and I are members of Anytime Fitness. We have not been going for about a month and we decided to start trying to go every day. We tried to start on Tuesday, 2 weeks ago (I think it was). We woke up at about 6:30 and I was still exhausted. Ben pushes me back into bed...I told him I wanted to go work out but he kept insisting I go back to bed (which was good because I'm trying to beat this ole sinus infection). Ben went out to start the car and let it warm up. He came back in the house and did a few things. 10 minutes later, he grabs his shoes, locks the door and heads out. There was still frost on the windows so Ben opens the back door to get the scraper...however, the back door did not open all the way. The car decided that someone was trying to break in and locked all the doors. Poor BEN! He was locked out of his car and apartment with his deaf wife sleeping oblivious to all noise around her! The sad thing was that morning was the coldest morning...I can't remember how cold it was but I know it was way below zero plus the wind was blowing. All this is happening while I'm asleep. Ben knocked on our neighbor's door and asked if he could use her phone book. She let him stay in the apt...(I also felt bad because he felt uncomfortable since her husband wasn't home and I'm sorry to say...their apartment doesn't smell so pleasant as well). Ben called the locksmith and paid 40 dollars to get the keys out of the car. Ben comes in the house and wakes me up. I felt so bad...I wished that I had been awake. Poor guy!!

This is not the end of the story either!! Thursday morning, Ben has to go to clinicals at the hospital at 7. I had to work at 10...but I wanted to be there early since I had to make up time I missed on Monday due to hives...that's another story I do not want to tell. Anyway...I got all ready to go to work and grabbed my lunch. I put my coat on, grabbed my purse, water bottle, and lunch and headed out the door. I locked the door and shut it. The minute I shut the door...I realized that I left the keys inside!! I was at loss....then I thought it was funny! I didn't know why but it sure was funny because it happened to Ben the other way around. Now it happened to me! I sat down on the stairs wondering what to do and how to get to work. I didn't want to walk even though it is only 1/2 mile away because it was cold. I texted everyone I could think of. I texted the ladies at work and my friend who lives close by. No one answered me...I was starting to think this wasn't funny anymore. However, one of the ladies at work responded and said that she could pick me up while at the same time my friend who lives practically next door said she could take me. So I had to hurry and text the other lady and tell her not to come get me. I ended up being to work at 10 which was a relief! I was on time but I had to stay later...oh well! I learned that I need to be patient and Heavenly Father will help me. I am so blessed to be able to text people! The wonders of technology!

Some of you may know...Ben and I have a history of locking ourselves out. Ben especially when I'm asleep. This wasn't the first time for him to lock himself out. I always tell him that's what he gets for marrying a deaf woman! We have decided that we are getting a spare key and trading spare keys with our downstairs neighbors. They are the only neighbors we trust in this part of the apartments. We are glad to have such great neighbors as them!

Well...I better go get ready for bed or I will be in trouble with Ben when he gets home and finds that I am not all ready for bed like he hopes I will. I do have another funny story that I wish to share but that will have to wait for next time and I still need to post pictures! Again....computer time is restricted for this woman! I am so glad to read all your blogs and love to know what is going on in your lives.

Problem solved!!

I thought I would give the update. I went to the doctor last week on Wednesday. He said I probably never got over my sinus infection and bronchitis. So...he gave me antibiotics and some cough syrup. I had not been sleeping very well since I was coughing so hard during the night. Wednesday night I took some and I was able to finally get a good night's rest. I felt so great the next day! It feels wonderful to be on the road to recovery and not be so tired all the time!

I am planning to work on posting some pictures tonight so hopefully I can figure this out! Thanks for all the sweet comments...I really do have wonderful family and friends!!

Hello everyone....I decided it was time to put up a new post. Ben has now started school...he seems to be doing okay. I can't really tell since he does not really share much about school. Ben's brothers both had their babies in the past few months. Jason and Liz had their little boy at the end of November and Josh and Lindsie had their little girl about two weeks ago. They are both very cute and adorable babies! Makes me wonder what Ben and my babies would look like. We'll see someday huh? No babies on the way...sorry!

I have been continuously sick the past few months. We are trying to figure out why. At first I had sinus infection and a throat infection. Then the week of Christmas I had bronchitis. Now...when i thought I was all better I am sick again! I have an appointment tomorrow so hopefully we can find out what is wrong and kick those germs out of my body!

Ben is only working at Wal-Mart on Saturdays. He seems to like having extra time...but I hope he uses that time wisely. I have faith that he will. I look forward to the day when it's my turn to stop working and start working at home! I am working and working...still haven't gotten my application in yet. I am waiting to hear from the stake president to have our eccelestial interview. I have finished the bishop part. I still have to get the transcripts from ISU...something for me to do tomorrow!

A few members in my ward have mentioned a desire to learn sign language...this got me thinking...hmm..maybe I should start a class. However, if I do start a class I don't know where to start! I have been teaching the Young Womens the theme in sign language and I really enjoy teaching them. I still feel strange and mean when I try to correct their signs. I don't want to intimidate any of them. They are supposed to sign the theme in sacrament meeting next Sunday...I look forward to seeing how that goes. I'm sure they all will do well...they learned amazingly fast! I love our ward and am glad we are here to stay for at least another year.

I better get to bed so I can get better faster! I love to read all your posts! Thank you all for entertaining a lonely girl who is all home alone while her husband goes out and plays. Have a lovely day and week!

Let the New Year in!

It has been a while since I last posted. Life has been hectic since then. Ben and I just got a new computer and so I can't post any pictures...sorry..they are not on there yet. I have not had time since Ben loves the computer too much...I try to remind him I am the one who worked for it :). Our holidays were all right. It wasn't the best I've ever had. However, our anniversary was last monday and we had a great night. We don't really have a lot of money to spend and we didn't want to go out anywhere since the weather was stinky. I proposed we dress up and have ourselves a fancy dinner at home. Ben's parents were sweet to give us steak and a broiler pan to broil our steaks on. My parents gave us potatoes and beans. So basically the whole meal was provided by our parents. We didn't realize that until we sat down and ate. We do have pictures but I will have to post them together. I wanted to dance but Ben thought I was crazy so we didn't....I was disappointed but I've moved on! :) New Years was all right...I had to work 9 to 5 and Ben worked 5 to 10. I didn't care...New Year's has not always had an appeal for me...just a new year to make goals I guess.....I personally think we shouldn't just make goals at the beginning of the year but constantly make new goals once we acheive our old goals...hope that makes sense.

Ben starts school on January 12th. I don't know if I look forward to it or not. This semester is supposed to be hard. However, I am proud of him for pursuing this and for not giving up no matter if he can hear or not.

I have decided to go back to school and am in the process of applying to the BYU Online General Studies program. I hope all goes well especially with paying for it. We hope to get some grants and scholarships this year.

I can't think of anything else to write so I'll end this post. Hope the holidays were wonderful for everyone who reads this post!!