4th of July and MORE!

We had a lot of fun Celebrating the 4th of July. First of all we started the celebrations early on the 3rd. We went to Bountiful Fireworks that were on a golf course. We played games and ate until the fireworks started. It was a blast.
Some of us playing games waiting for the fireworks to start.
No not our baby. Just Darren's sisters baby with us. Under the blanket anticipating the fireworks!


On the 4th of July, Darren and I ran a 5k together. A lot of our family came too! I was impressed our little 6 year old nephew Harrison ran the whole thing too! Way to go!
All the gang who ran in Darren's side of the family. My sister ran with me, but she was gone by here.
Who these people are? We have no idea, but all these guys ran the 5k.

and the fun continues with more posts....

The biggest thing that has happened was that Darren's little sister got married. I still can't believe she is married, but we are soo happy for her and we both just adore her new hubby, Jake!

Cute pic of the new married couple just leaving the Temple.


Darren and I at the wedding reception, looking like we are going to prom.


Darren and his cousin, Michael George in their killer shades.
Darren and I at the luncheon.

What have the Tintle's been up to?

I have had the hardest time blogging lately. I don't know why either. Darren and I have done a few fun things. I will get ya updated. First of all Darren and I went with some of his family to the David Archuletta Concert...er I mean the Real Salt Lake Soccer Game. It just happened that Archie was singing a mini concert after. I think the boys had just as much fun as the girls did when Archie sang, because they were squeeling like teeny boppers. Or maybe they were just making fun of us? :)

Another fun thing that I did was have a girls night out with some of my bestest friends from high school. ( I am so lucky that I have such good friends from high school.) We went to Kelly Clarkson concert in Orem. We had such a blast. We acted just like we did in High School, which was hyper. We even got matching Poncho's because it was raining. We thought we were the coolest thing. Cuz we are!

And the winner is...

I'm posting on here because I can't stand to see my big face right when you pull up our blog.

So here's a couple things that Heather and I have been up to lately:

1) American Idol Party- Heather and I decided to host our 2nd annual American Idol finale party (really, it was all Heather's idea). We had everyone over from my side of the family in our little apartment all huddle around our big screen to watch the two-hour finale. Heather made three homemade pizzas, and everyone else brought some goodies to make the party all the better. We had a blast and were happy Kris Allen won.



2) Heather and I have been enjoying financial freedom. WE'RE DEBT FREE! We paid off the last of Heather's student loan earlier in May, and have loved being debt free. However, we're still not done with the Dave Ramsey plan. We're now just getting started (much to Heather's excitement and enthusiasm :-D). Now, all during summer we will be saving up our emergency fund of about six months of expenses for a rainy day. I have to say, I have been sick of hearing "Dave Ramsey" and everything that has to do with him. I'm sick and tired of being sick and tired.



3) Heather started Clomid. For those of you who don't know what this is, it's a fertility drug. She's approaching 30 and we're both really eager to start a family, so we're hoping this drug will do miracles. Truly, we both are grateful for what we have learned this last year... it's been a hard one. However, we wouldn't change it for anything (except a kid :-D), and if anything Heather and I have grown much closer together--if this is even possible. Here's to a pregnant Heather!

4) I'm looking for a new (upward) position in my company. More than likely this will mean we will be moving in the near future. We both feel that we're young and in a position to do something like this to try it out for maybe a couple years. We'll see what life throws at us.

5) We're both itchin' to go somewhere exotic. Any ideas???

He is getting soo Old!

My sweet husband turned 26 years old this past saturday. He is getting old! I know, not as old as me, but close. :) For his birthday I had a couple surprises for him. One of the surprises was a professional massage. He was soo excited. He has never had a massage that good before. Later that night we met his parents and went to Tucano's. We ate good and had good company. We then went home and watched a sports documentary and opened presents. He had a great birthday and I can't wait to celebrate lots more with him.

Us at Tucano's

for Mother's Day, my husband thought I should be celebrated on that day too, so he bought me this book. I LOVE TO BAKE!!!



This is his Peanut Butter Cake that I made from that baking cookbook. He loved it!
All of his birthday presents from me.

Wicked!

So we got hooked up with some tickets to Wicked recently and were able to watch from about row 15! We had a really good view and the show was amazing. We would recommend the show to anyone. Here's some pics:






We went with Darren's parents (thank you for the hook-up) and Darren's sister Tiffany and her husband Phillip. It was a blast guys!

I will miss you....

Today my grandfather passed away. I know he is in a better place in Heaven and reunited with some of his family. Grandpa I will miss you and Love you very much!

Did it really?!

I went to church today. Yes, it was a little rainy, but I didn't expect it to SNOW all over my car when we got out! What is going on!? Where is spring?! I am on winter strike and have decided I am going to wear capri's and summer clothes. A little snow never hurt anyone.....

Blogging Strike!

I have been not into writing in my blog, blah! I am making myself write a quick post. Life has been great for the both of us. January Darren and I have been on Weight Watchers. Darren has lost around 20 and I have lost around 10. We are both proud of ourselves. We also are deciding we want to go on a big trip this year. We want to go to Hawaii or Cancun. We just can't decide which one. Any suggestions??

p.s.
Darren and I joined facebook so if anyone wants to add us go ahead!

p.p.s
GO JAZZ!!

The Bachelor...

I liked Melissa 100 million times more than Molly.

Jason is an idiot and is truly what Melissa called him (the "B" word).

I hope Jason and Molly don't work out.

I hope Melissa finds true love and marries some dude that adores the heck out of her and fights for her.

-Darren

Valentines and Fun!

Last year for Valentines Darren and I were in Cabo. We went Whale watching and had a blast. This year we really wanted to have a low-key and just do something simple. We can't always have amazing Valentines...right? It was a perfect Valentines. We celebrated a day early (we were suppose to go snowmobiling on Valentines with his family, but got postponed till the 16th, because there was a blizzard). He took me to dinner and just cuddled the rest of the night. I love romantic weekends.This is what I woke up to on the 13th, the note saying "Will you be my Valentine?"

Just about to hop on the snowmobiles. I was not about to get cold.
Just finished snowmobiling and being baby hungry I took one of my cute nieces and played with her.

What I love about Darren...

With Valentines Day approaching, I wanted to take the time and share a couple things that I love about my sweetheart....

1. I love the way Darren would do anything I ask of him, or he knows he should do. (like turning off a Jazz or BYU game just to be with ME!)

2. I love the way Darren kisses me every morning before he goes to work.

3. I love the way Darren takes all his responsibilities seriously. ( Husband, Provider, and I know when we start a family, a Father)

4. I love the way Darren lets me win arguments, even though I am wrong a lot of the time. :)

5. I love the way Darren gets so intense when watching a Byu game, but he calms down shortly after it's over so we can have our quality time.

6. I love the way Darren is the most dependable person. In fact, people in church ask him to give Priesthood lessons 15 mins before church even starts, and he never complains. He says yes with a smile.

7. I love the way Darren will surprise me with my fave food, taco bell, or even surprise me with flowers, with no reason at all.

8. I love the way Darren puts me as his first priority always. He worried about me this winter so he bought me a SUV.

9. I love the way Darren is as eager and excited to hopefully become a parent someday.

10. I love the way Darren will help me accomplish anything. Even if that means holding my hand so I finish a race.

11. I love the way Darren gets goofy with me and we can just be goofy for hours.

12. I love the way Darren will always want to do fun things and try and experience new things...with me.

13. I love the way Darren loves Children.
14. I love the way Darren puts his mind to something, determined to do it or get it and he does. Even when he wants so badly to catch the baseball at a Bee's Game.

Lastly, I love the way Darren is one of the best men out there. He tries to be kind to everyone and show respect for everyone. Anyone is lucky to cross his path.

Darren I love you! Happy Valentines Day!

no my blog is still around...

I know some of you might have thought my blog is dead....but it's not! I have such a boring life and nothing to blog about.....oh and also my computer is broken...:) I will update soon....hopefully.

Happy New Year 2009!

I know I am good, posting twice in one day! As I have looked back at 2008, I realize, Darren and I did a lot. So here is my list of stuff in order we did last year.

1. Darren graduated school with his bachelors in Business.

2. Darren got a real job being a manager.

3. We went to Cabo, Mexico. (That was a blast)

4. We moved away from Happy Valley to Ute Country. (wow has that been hard)

5. I got a real job and actually do something I love. I got a job at a kid salon.

6. I got pregnant with twins

7. I miscarried a few months later.

8. We paid off both of our cars!

9. Darren bought me a SUV for the winters.

As I look back at our list I can't believe how much we did this last year. Now I want to write my list for 2009. In no particular order.

Get pregnant. (hope this happens soon and no I am not pregnant yet)

Get out of debt. (almost out of debt, we just have to pay off a little bit more)

Lose all this weight I have gained. ( We both joined weight watchers again)

I want to run a 5k

Buy a house ( We probably wont buy one this year, but hey might as well put it on my list.)

Stick to our budget :)

That's all I can think of right now. I am sure Darren has a few more he would like to add, but for now this is my list. Happy new year everyone and hope you all your goals and resolutions you make you stick with them and accomplish them.

Christmastime!

I haven't been feeling like blogging lately, but I am making myself so I don't forget to talk about Christmas and whats been going on lately.

First of all Christmas went by so fast. This was the first year Darren and I got to spend a lot of time together doing lots of fun events. We got to see the lights TWICE at temple square. Both times were so COLD! (notice the pic above we are so cold we are bundled up and Darren is wearing thermals!) It was still pretty and always good to go there. Christmas Eve we spent with my family and that night we drove to Darrens parents to spend the night and open presents. We decided to go light this year and not get much for each other. I however still got Wicked tickets which I am stoked about. We also decided for dinner on Christmas to go somewhere nice, so we went and ate at Little America with his parents and little sis, Hayley. I was a great Christmas, so sad it's over.

As many of you know I am getting way into cupcakes. I love to make them and I love to eat them. I made a couple different ones for the holidays. First ones are my Ornament cupcakes I gave away as some gifts and second were some Peanut Butter Surprises. What's the surprise? I will just have to make you some to know.

Peanut butter Surprise cupcakes. YUMMY!

Christmas Ornament Cupcakes.

Best Birthday Ever!

Last Saturday, on the 13Th, was my birthday. This was the first year Darren didn't have finals nor was he at work. He decided this year to spoil me rotten. He surprised me all weekend. He first took me the Friday before to see Four Christmas's. It was a pretty funny movie. We both liked it. He then surprised me with a night stay at Little America. The next day on my actual birthday he let me open all my presents. To my BIG surprise he got me what I thought I would only dream of getting, UGG BOOTS! I was definitely surprised. That following night he took me to a fancy restaurant, Ruth's Chris Steakhouse. Wow! What amazing food they have. It's too expensive to go again, but definitely worth every bite. YUM! Needless to say I had a great birthday. The best part about it all was I got to be with my husband all weekend long!

In the lobby of Little America on my birthday.

Funny Story, So at 6:30 am at the Hotel we woke up to hundreds of sirens blaring out our window. We were totally confused what was going on. We looked out our balcony and we saw this. All those lights our hundreds of Police cars with every single siren going off. Why you ask? WE DON'T KNOW! I just told Darren I could of done without the early morning birthday wake up call. :)
My Christmas skirt I got for my birthday.
Darren and I enjoying my delicious dessert at Ruth's Chris.

My Ugg boots. Aren't they adorable?!

Just a few days more....

Until it's my birthday! WAHOO!!!! Darren keeps being secretive and it's bugging me!!!!!! The worst part is I don't know if what he is planning is for my birthday or Christmas. I hope he gets me some UGG boots. ( a girl can dream )

Twilight FUN!

A couple weeks ago my husband and some of his family went to Twilight. I was surprised my husband even wanted to go, but he ended up liking it more then me. I thought the first 20 minutes were totally awkward and cheesey. Luckily, the rest of the movie made of up for it. I heard its even better the second time. So I want to go see it again. Anyone wanna go?


Darren and I waiting for the movie to start. My shirt says, "Cold hands are hot."


My SIL, Hayley, we had fun giggling through it. Her shirt says, "I would of picked Jacob," even though I don't think she would of. Atleast I hope not.

COME ON DOWN!

Heather and I are going to be on the "Price is Right" this Wednesday, November 26!

We sat on either the 3rd or 4th rown in the center section. If you're on the stage looking out, we would be just a couple people to the left from the center.

Tune in!

Before I forget...

GO BYU !!!

ITS FINALLY HERE!!!

In honor of my two favorite things: Cupcakes and Twilight! Hope you enjoy and go watch the movie and make cupcakes! I am going to see the movie tonight with my husband and his family. I can't wait. I will post later about it!