Day 6: A photo of an animal you'd love to keep as a pet

This is a baby polar bear. Adorable, right?? I looked at the post for "day 6" and happened upon this photo, and I immediately knew it was the animal I would love for a pet. Until I found out it was a fake! I was so bummed. Apparently it is a stuffed animal. It's still an adorable image, though.

I have always loved panda bears, actually. Adorable when they're little and then big and cuddly when they get older, right?? Just a big pillow:) Maybe they do get a little too large to keep, but the idea sounds great.

Also, Matt and I came across this video a while ago. I'm sure many of you have already seen it, but we almost died laughing. Watch it a few times, it gets funnier every time.

Day 5: A photo of yourself 2 years ago

Two years ago would be 2009, but since it's *barely* 2011, I chose this photo from 2008. This is Matthew and I in front of the WWII memorial in Washington D.C.

Day 4: Your favorite photo of your best friend

What a dreamboat! I sure do love him!!

Day 3: Your idea of the perfect first date.

Ok. So the "day 2" post wasn't too exciting. Maybe this one will be *slightly* more interesting.

Since I don't do "first dates" anymore (just the married kind) I'll elaborate on a perfect date with Matt.

Maybe the dinner and a movie idea sounds like a cop-out, but I really love doing that with Matt. Since we hardly get to see each other I guess I just love spending time with him no matter what we do.

But to make it more specific... The perfect date would of course be in the summer. I would love for us to get dressed up really fancy(so I could wear a dress and he could wear a suite... with a bow tie;) and go somewhere nice for dinner. Preferably a restaurant neither of us had been to, but knew was delicious from friend recommendations.

And then I'd like to come home and get into super cosy clothes and watch a rented movie together.

OR

I'd love to get a blanket, lay down in the backyard, watch the stars, talk and then fall asleep outside.

...mmmm. That sounds nice.

Day 2: A photo of something you ate today

I forgot to take a photo of something I ate, so here are the contents of my lunch before it was my lunch:) Not too exciting, but I do love peanut butter and jelly.

Also, I think today's challenge was a little lame...

See you all tomorrow!

Day 1: A photo of yourself and a description of how your day was...

Today was a pretty good day. Matt and I spoke in church on a talk given by Elder Scott in October's general conference called "The Transforming Power of Faith and Character." Matt did a really great job and I thought mine went well (always your own worst critic). Both of our parents came and it was really great to have them there; when speaking in a new ward, friendly faces are always welcome. (p.s. Elder Scott's talk is a really great one and I highly recommend it to give one a little uplift).

One thing that was positive about speaking was that a bunch of people came up to us after and I felt a little more at home in the ward. After sacrament it was business as usual -- Sunday School and Relief Society, which were both pretty good.

After church Matt and I always do our calling, which is visiting the home-bound members in the ward. It has been a really rewarding calling and we have both loved getting to know the older members. The priests we go with are pretty rad too. Really sweet boys.

Next we went to my parent's for dinner, which was delicious. Sunday dinners are the best because whether we are at the Sligting's or the Mays' we always know we'll be eating something super delicious (and way better than anything I could make!) My mom made a yummy poppy seed cake tonight. So moist! (Sorry, Natalie!)

And to end the night we came home to find delicious cookies Matt's mom Marie left for us on our doorstep. So very thoughtful -- which is always like Marie:)

Happy Sunday!

A little challenge...

I must admit that I have been losing steam with my blog so I decided I would try this 30 day challenge to spice things up. I'll start tomorrow...

Day 1 - A photo of yourself and a description of how your day was.
Day 2 – A photo of something you ate today.
Day 3 – Your idea of the perfect first date.
Day 4 – Your favorite photograph of your best friend.
Day 5 – A photo of yourself two years ago.
Day 6 – A photo of an animal you’d love to keep as a pet.
Day 7 – Your dream wedding.
Day 8 – A song to match your mood.
Day 9 – A photo of the item you last purchased.
Day 10 – A photo of your favorite place to eat.
Day 11 – What’s in your makeup bag?
Day 12 – A photograph of the town you live in.
Day 13 – Your favorite musician and why?
Day 14 – A TV show you’re currently addicted to.
Day 15 – Something you don’t leave the house without.
Day 16 – Your celebrity crush.
Day 17 – A photo of you and your family.
Day 18 – Something you crave a lot.

Day 19 – Another picture of yourself.
Day 20 – The meaning behind your blog name.
Day 21 – A photo of something that makes you happy.
Day 22 – Another report of your day and a photo of something you did.

Day 23 – 15 facts about you.
Day 24 – A photo of something that means a lot to you.
Day 25 – What’s in your purse?
Day 26 – A photo of somewhere you’ve been to.
Day 27 – A picture of you last year and now and how have you changed since then?
Day 28 – Your favorite movie.
Day 29 – Something you could never get tired of doing.
Day 30 – A photograph of yourself today & three good things that have happened in the past