Pad Thai easy and yummy recipe

So I tried this recipe and it was super yummy.
I had to double the sauce and i wish i used a little less lime juice. Next time I hope to add some veggies and more peanuts. Anyways you should try it out.
Super easy and delicious and it doesn't use all those crazy ingredient.

http://browniesfordinner.com/2010/05/11/easy-pad-thai/

the girl in this post said it is similar to what she had in Thailand!

Easter = Eggs

Easter is such an exciting time of year. Spring is finally here, kids are all dressed up, and jelly beans are cheap ;)
The Sunday before Easter (which Sean and I completely believed was the real Easter) we participated with the majority of Sean's family in singing Consider the Lilies in his parents ward. It is such a beautiful song and it was amazing to sing with such a talented family. It felt as if it was an actual singing group....who knows, we could be the next Von Trap family! (Ironic that we watched the Sound of Music that day as well)

The rest of that day was spent with the family in celebrating Easter with an egg hunt for the kiddies and a ham dinner (the source for much of our confusion about the real Easter day).

Now real Easter was a more relaxed day at our apartment. We had gotten a call the night before asking if we could substitute for the sunbeams class in primary which of course we accepted.
Kids are fun. Really fun. I wish I could remember all of the funny things they said since I was trying so hard not to laugh through half of the class. When asking what Easter was about half the class announced it was "EGGS!". It took some convincing that the reason we have Easter because of Christ and not because of the Easter Bunny but by the end of the class they all knew the word "Resurrection" and the dance we used to teach them about it. One of the little girls named Railee liked my lipstick and throughout the class kept coming up to me and saying "red lips, i want red lips".

After church Sean and I enjoyed a long, well deserved nap that is somewhat embarrassing to say how long it was (4 hours), made a quick dinner, and decided to have me drive Sean's scooter to grandmas house. It was exciting and every time I used the blinker, made a turn, or used the breaks I squealed in delight that I was actually driving the thing!

To end the day we shared a wonderful two hours watching new episodes of Dr Who on a somewhat illegal but not website.
It was a perfect ending to a nice day.

Anyways I was able to spend some good time with my own Easter Bunny who seemed to know it was his day jumping around happily everywhere and making sure he got plenty of cuddles!
(this is not my bunny, this is a liar)

Happy Easter everyone!

Date With Lincoln

Last week Sean and I took my grandma Omi on a date! we had stopped by a few days before and she was so happy to see us that it meant a lot that we take the time to spend with her. Anyways... so Sean Picked her up as I made dinner, which we ate before heading to the dollar theater (big spenders here) to watch Lincoln. I was worried about it because I have a few small issues with History/ the civil war and I was worried I would get bored but I did want to see it because it got such great reviews and Sean and I have been on an Abraham Lincoln kick (we listened to the book on cd Abraham Lincoln vampire hunter which was completely awesome and surprisingly informative. No Joke!).

Well it turns out the movie is absolutely fantastic. Everything is just amazing in the movie and I recommend it to everyone! The script was great, acting spot on, and sets beautiful. I really enjoyed getting to know more about the events and people that led to the passing of the emancipation proclamation. In this movie, history is no longer history but a story that everyone can feel connected with. Brilliant.This movie will be on my shelf someday soon I can promise you that.

I seriously suggest that everyone watches this movie.

Music Mood

There is a whole lot of good music out there (and bad but I dont concern myself with that)and I hope to capture as much of it as i can. Right now there are a few albums that I am wanting so I thought I would post what I am looking at now....
The Civil Wars
 Boy (a German group i LOVE)
 Of Monsters and Men
Ingrid Michaelson- Parachute
Regina Spektor- What we saw from the cheap seats
Taylor Swift- Red
Vanessa Carlton- Rabbits on the Run
 Zaz (amazing French singer)
 Adele
We Bought A Zoo soundtrack
 Matt Costa
Joshua Radin

 now this is just a short list now but I guess this is just the mood I am in. I can just see myself listening to these while its raining outside (which it is) or while eating a nice quite dinner. It just sounds nice to me.

 In Turkey we used to listen to music while we ate and I miss that. We really enjoyed our time eating, chatting, and listening to good music. One of my favorite memories in when I was in Guatemala and we were on our way from another adventure in the jungle, driving back on dirt roads in the pouring rain. It was still warm but the rain completely drenched everything with waves that poured down the windshield. While driving through the wet jungle I was listening to Enya and I truly felt enriched by everything around me. It was beautiful chaos. Anyways I believe in the power of music and today is a day for my pandora civil wars channel. Sweet and blissful. Take Care!

A Perfect Sunday Afternoon

A couple weeks ago I was having a hard time with church, school ,and a major lack of sleep. All this led to a minor breakdown which was not super pretty. This is why Sean is such a hero! He takes care of me even when I am a major mess. Anyways... even though we were both super stressed, he had us pack up the french frys we were making, a blanket, a few balls and we took off to a destination he had in mind.
 Once I finally guessed where we were going things were looking up. The sun was shinning, I had the window rolled down, we were listening to Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter, and we were on our way to discovery park. As soon as we arrived we spent the next half hour or so exploring the park and having a good time.
I suggested that we call some people and see if they want to meet us there for a relaxing afternoon. Sean, the amazing man that he is, had already contacted a bunch of people and his sister Kristin and her family as well as Seans BFF Chris were on their way! People! We were going to see people! It was very exciting considering we had been stuck inside to ourselves doing HW all week.

Sean and I set up a little pic-nic eating our french frys and blowing bubbles until everyone got there. We got to play at the playground with Kristins two adorable girls and then play a little soccer/ volleyball while some played with chalk.

It was a wonderful, relaxing, friendly Sunday afternoon.

After the park Sean and I were invited to go to his sister Melissa's house who couldn't come to the park. We went and ate spaghetti with her four cute girls and then played with them for the next couple hours. I love those girls so it was a great time.

Anyways, what Sean and I learned is that family and friends are important, relationships are important, and if you take time for those, then things will fall into place. Even though Sean and I were stressed and worried, we took time to enjoy our day, enjoy each other, and enjoy time with our family and friends.

Nothing like a little Mickey

 This week has been beautiful with some must missed sunshine but a plethora of papers is keeping me busy and indoors like a sad hermit. As I said here in the title of this blog, there is nothing like a little Mickey Mouse to brighten up my day.
 Sean just showed me this fine little short that has really made my day a sunny one. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fhjTlW10cUg

As i have said, papers have my life right now so I am missing posting a bit. I hope I will be on track again soon. If I remember I will post about my favorite Sunday ever! Till then...Enjoy...and Take care!

To my love...Happy Valentines Day

Sean this is for you: . Here are a few of the things I love most about you....

1. You always have the best impressions that make me laugh "This one had a yellow bow tie!!!!"
2. If I want french Fry's  you get them for me.
3. You love my cooking and especially my Asian cooking which I was worried about.
4. You love eggs in your noodles now and every time I ask if you want noodles you ask if it will have an egg in it.
5. I don't know how you do it but you can make the most horrible situation bearable with just a hug and a kiss.
6. I love your mad face! It just happens to be so stinking cute!
7. I love that you love puppies so much.
8. You let me use you as a footstool.
9. You love your family....and they are awesome!
10. You are the most friendly person: you say hi to everyone and most of the time you remember their name.
11. Along with the last one, you are able to make everyone feel comfortable and welcome.
12. I love you butt.
13. I love that on our second date we took "engagement" pictures and it was totally cool. 
14. I love that you always try to make my dreams, goals, and wants come true. (It also helps that we share a lot them)
15. You are incredibly patient and can put up with my "crazy" moments.
16. I love when something simple happens and you completely loose control laughing.
17. You correct me, or I can ask for help on a stupid question I would feel lame asking anyone else and you make it ok.
18. You love Bugsy and You know how happy he makes me.
19. I love how when we go shopping you end up getting more clothes than me.
20. You let me step on the crunchy snow.
21. I love how you dont think I am the weirdest person on earth.
22. I love that we can watch movies together, and not just one kind but all sorts of movies in different genres and types.
23. I love that you are related to the Chudleigh family and that I am now related to them too!
24. I love how much you love music: the Killers, Ok Go, and TMBG
25. I love how you get along with all my friends and co-workers.
26. I love that you dont get mad at me when I buy things online.
27. I love that you dont get mad when i invite my dad to hang out with us cuz he is lonely.
28. I love your crooked smile and dimples
29. I love when you let me smash my face against yours and give leg hugs 
30. You are the most sweet and awesome Hubby ever! There is so much i love about you! I love that I love you so much!!! 

Honeymoon

I guess I will finally post a few photos from our honeymoon. Its only been 5 1/2 months since Sean and I got married.....I still need to change my name too.

Its a Parrot!!!!!

we loved the street art

SHopping!

Super nice guy we met who is the engineer for this battleship

so pretty

This was in Florida

flipper dreams come true!

All You need is LOVE!

Waiting for Guffman (1996)

If you love Princess Bride there is a good change you will like this movie. It was written, produced and directed by the six fingered man! (Christopher Guest) It is a very fun movie about the small Missouri town of Blaine who are putting on a play about the history of the town. The quirky play director named Corkey (Guest)is a dreamer whose only credentials is that he actually has been in New York. The cast of the play if full of great characters played by great actors (Eugene Levy, and Catherine O'Hara just to name a few). The only one with real talent in the show (even though they all think they are something special) is the trumpet/drum player in the orchestra. Yes that's right, he plays both, at the same time! My favorite part of the play is the alien song. Its good. so check out this fun obscure movie Waiting for Guffman. Noting also it is rated R for some language(about 4) and one of the characters talks about his penis reduction surgery.

Late Night

Today was quite nice. Sean and I woke up slowly and got to enjoy our morning. I have really been a fan of these last couple of Saturday mornings. Last week Sean brought me breakfast and then we spent several hours eating and watching Pushing Daisies the TV show. Great morning. Today before Sean had to leave and in between getting school work done We watched an Aaron family classic, Waiting for Guffman. After Sean left I had a night of cleaning, writing my paper, movies, and bunny. Bunny has been super funny tonight. Very much a cuddle bug. Also when I decided to try on my wedding dress again for the first time since the wedding (its normal right??), lets just say he was not a fan of the fluffy, rustling, in his way wedding dress. So now i am sitting on my big new couch (new as in Seans Aunt was moving and didnt want to take it across country), and browsing the internets to keep me awake while I wait for Sean in my Turkish Parka. I think its time for bed. Take care!

Ohayo (Good Morning)

This is a Japanese Film directed by Yasujirô Ozu. (1959) Sean and I borrowed this movie from his brother Steve and watched it the other night with our bunny. This is a fantastic movie and if you are anything like me (i only learn about a years worth of a language and somehow never learn more) this is a great movie to pick up the random Japanese you know. It was a fun film about families, gossip, growing up, keeping up with the Jones and so much more! The main theme about the movie is about two young boys who go on a silence strike to get their parents to buy a TV so that they can watch Sumo wrestling. A very fun and witty film. One of our very favorite things about this movie was the younger brother, who despite his love for his parents wanted to follow and please his brother. Almost every thing that boy does or says will make you crack up. Great Film. i highly recommend it! 4 stars on the Ana Aaron rating!

Mahogany Sessions

THis is my new obsession I am telling you. I am even choosing to listen over watching Netflix at work! (Big deal people, I love my Psych) Really now this is good good stuff. Lately I have been disappointed in my music knowledge of the day. SOmewhere between Turkey and getting married I have gotten completely out of touch with music. This is my redemption from the good ol source youtube. THe mahogany sessions has a ton of great artists that may not be so well known playing acoustic versions of their songs. Great stuff. Its like I struck gold, musical gold. SO here it is, one of my favorite new songs.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KI13Pe6IvDc

Its Been A While....

Other than a song by Stained, it really has been a while since I have posted. I am redesigning what I want to do with my blog and hopefully I will be committed enough to actually do it! THis means I have to learn the language to the blog! If anyone has tips ro ideas please let me know! I am lost. It is quite sad actually but hey, you have to start somewhere right?? I want to talk about life, film, music, crafts, psychology, and other fun things. (hoping its not too boring!) Take care!