It's A Boy!

Don't worry - it's not a baby...haha. This last weekend Nathan and I have been very busy. We did lots of yard work, grocery shopping, and oh yeah - we got a PUPPY! We went to the shelter just to check things out after a trip to Costco, needless to say we just fell in love with this little guy.

Isn't he just the cutest! We decided to name him Duke. He really is a great little pup. He has lots of energy, likes to play outside and doesn't bark! That's right, I said it, he has not barked one time since he has been here! He couldn't be a better first time animal.

Also, a couple of weeks ago it was Spring Break - Nathan and I traveled all around Washington, Idaho and Utah. It was a lot of driving for one week, but we had a lot of fun. We went to Utah for General Conference with the Doss family from our ward. Since it was Easter we dyed eggs together and had fun playing with the Wii...oh yeah, and we did actually go to a session of conference. It was really great, and it's truly been a testimony builder to us both to feel the Spirit when you are in the same room as the prophet. It was lots of fun and I hope that we can do it again soon!

Thrift Store Finds

Nathan and I are quite fond of visiting the local thrift stores in order to find some new projects and good deals. We went this last Saturday and it was a success! Nathan found a pair of bowling shoes (he looks every time we go) and let me tell you, this guy just lit up like a kid in a candy store.It was an all inclusive deal, he got the shoes, bowling ball and bag for $3.00. Like I said, he was really excited.

I found 3 picture frames that needed a little help, see for yourself...

And I decided that it needed a little revamping, and this is what they are now, and I'm so excited they turned out so great!
And here is a close up...I just love the Cricut and all of its wonderful talents. It's kind of a bad picture, but the other one is better, our walls are yellow - and it just looks so great! Wait, I think I said that already....

Happy Birthday!

Last week we celebrated a birthday - mine to be exact. I turned 22 last Thursday, and it was a fairly fun birthday. I had to go to school, so that was a bummer - but we went to Tucano's for dinner, and it was good but for some reason I didn't feel like I got the best bang for my buck ( even with the free meal with the birthday club). The funniest part though is definitely worth mentioning...the hostess was seating us at our table, and just as we got there and started to sit down, the woman sitting at the table right next to us reached over and took my silverware - it was the most awkward thing, and she played it off pretty well, but man, it was really awkward.

We came home and had "cake," though I don't really like cake very much, so Nathan made me a brownie cake accompanied with ice cream, and it was delicious!

Now this just looks confusing, Nathan did make a whole pan of brownies (that's how you usually do it, right?) anyway, he decided to cut one out and put all 22 candles on and it looked pretty funny.

To Nathan's dismay my gift did not come in time for my birthday, and needless to say I was pretty disappointed to know that my own husband didn't get me so much as a birthday card - but I guess he ordered it online and all is well in the Leavitt house again. So, you are probably wondering what I got, right?.....................


Ladies and gentlemen, may I introduce you to, Sure Cuts a Lot - the perfect accessory to any crafter - it accompanies the Cricut for those of you who haven't heard of it. I have yet to make a cut, but I am so excited! I can't wait to used it! Overall, it was a pretty good birthday.

Time for an update.

Homework seems to be occupying all of my time, and as a result I am lame and don't update the world wide web on my personal life - sounds kind of weird, but that's the world we are in, right? Anyway, since um, let's see...September there has been some exciting things that has happened in the last couple of months worth mentioning. First, in December for Christmas we went home to Lewiston, and spent time with family and Nathan received the best gift for Christmas...

Not glasses, but the ability to see without them! He got LASIK surgery on the 21st - let me just explain to you the miracle that took place. Nathan before surgery could not read the big "E" on the eye chart, I would say that he was blind, with a prescription of 20/500ish. After surgery his vision...dun dun dun 20/20! Just like that, after five minutes, trees have leaves on them and clocks really do have a second hand that moves. He got it as a gift from his parents for Christmas, and we both are truly blessed because of it.

Secondly to mention, as the new year rolled around we both started school again and unfortunately have completely opposite schedules, but so far so good. Just this last week, was Valentine's Day (duh, ashley), and I must say that Nathan did really well. I was a little concerned when he asked where my scrapbook paper cutter and glue were in the house - let's be honest, Nathan and anything crafty usually doesn't equate to anything worth mentioning. But, he pulled out all of the stops...I got home from church and there was a red rose in a vase with a note attached that said "you have found the first prize, there are others throughout the house that are either new or misplaced, each prize equals one 'reward." I found all of these prizes around the house, sort of a scavenger hunt if you will, and once that was finished Nathan laid down note cards on the floor, and I had to choose 13 of them (that's how many prizes I found). On the opposite side of the card were things that read "dinner of your choice," "foot rub anytime," and "servant for the day," just to name a few. It was terribly romantic...mostly because Nathan never really does romantic things like that. I was really surprised and I love it so much. We also made a fabulous dinner together, well, I guess it was more of a breakfast for dinner day.

Ladies and gentlemen, you are looking at a pink waffle with whipped cream and strawberries on top, and yes, it was very delicious! I guess that's all for an update at the moment, I will try and continue to allow some entertainment in the blogging world and update more...but I really shouldn't promise anything.

Arts and Crafts

Well, as you may or may not know, I have recently switched my major to Graphic Design, and as a result, I have been working on many projects so far this semester. So I thought that I would share some of them with you.

This was for my 3D art class. It was called "skeleton and skin" we had to make a frame of some sort and then add a "skin" to it. It's kinda weird, but whatever.


This was also for my 3D class. The assignment was called "transformation." We had to take an everyday object away from its usual use. I used lampshades, spray painted them all black, and made a mobile. This one is my favorite for this class so far.

This is for my Basic Drawing class, we had to choose a cluster of leaves to draw with charcoal. Love it!Lastly, this is my arts and crafts project for the house that I made on Sunday. I know it's way simple, but I just love it. I made it from a Scrabble board and letters (all together now, "duh-Ashley!). If you can't read it, it says "Welcome to the Leavitts." It is hanging on the wall right as you walk into the house. If you don't believe me, then you will just have to come and visit! :)


PS. I married the smartest man ever! He just got a 105% on his Physics test! We celebrated and went to Krispy Kreme last Tuesday. YAY Nathan!

So Long Sweet Summer

Nathan and I just started school this last Monday, meaning our summer is officially over, hence the title of this post. We have quite a work load ahead of us this semester, but it will be fun. We are at a new school and new town, so technically we have no friends...but we have a really great ward and we are also in an institute class, which is also awesome! Here are some pictures showing you all some of our summer adventures...

We painted our bedroom "vintage yellow." Being that I'm still obsessed with my wedding colors, I decided to go with the yellow, and it looks fabulous, if I do say so myself. I spilled a lot paint on the floor, lucky for me it was on the drop cloth.


Nathan also turned 22 this summer, what an old man...I made his birthday cake, we each had one piece - and for some reason we didn't eat anymore. That is discipline. I also forgot to buy candles for the cake, so we just used the only candle that we have. He was pretty excited.

And finally the most entertaining thing yet. We have had countless problems with our sink in the two short months we have been married. In one event we thought it would be a good idea to put the rest of unused not fully cooked pinto beans down the garbage disposal. To our dismay it would not grind up the beans, and so we had to fish them out. After some Drano and a little labor it finally started to drain. To top it all off, a few weeks later the drain stopped working all together. Nathan "googled" it, and next thing I know he has a shovel in the sink. All we had to do was move the blade around, apparently it was just stuck - oh, the things that the internet tells you to do.

Pose for the Camera now...click click click

Pictures of the wedding are coming soon! But if you can't wait to see them, there is an online gallery to look at: www.pictage.com/691321 otherwise, I will have them up soon.