A Day At Hogle Zoo

It was a gorgeous day, so Craig decided to take me to the zoo. We wanted to see the white alligator (or crocodile, I can't tell the difference) that was being advertised. It was a great day. We saw a lot of cool animals. These were our favorites.

Once we got to the ape exhibit, we wanted to see how we compared.

My fingers aren't nearly long enough...

...and Craig's arms aren't quite long enough. Shoot! Looks like we'll have to stick with the rest of the humans.

Just before we left, we figured we'd really act our age and get some animals painted on our arms. Craig's turtle is so cute. It was a great day!

Downtown Carriage Ride

Craig told me that he had a surprise for me and he wanted me to get dressed up. He told my friends what he had planned, so they helped me pick out my outfit and do my hair. Then he put me in the car and we headed downtown. After we parked, Craig took my hand and we started walking.

I didn't know what he had planned until we stopped next to this sign advertising horse-drawn carriage rides. I was so excited. I've wanted to do this since I was a little girl. I remember seeing couples riding in the carriage and it looked so romantic. Now it was my turn. Craig is so incredible!

Notice the bride in the background of the picture above? Well, we got there just as she showed up with her new husband. We let them take the first carriage so Craig and I just sat there and cuddled until it was our turn.

 The ride started by Temple Square and went all the way to Memory Grove. It was so beautiful and relaxing. It was a touch cold though so Craig held me tight. I really love this man!

Work Really is a Pain

One day towards the end of work, I get a text from Craig saying that his is leaving the hospital now so he will be home a little late. Yeah, I was confused too. I later learned that a large, metal poll fell off the wall at his warehouse and smacked him in the face. There was so much force behind it that it just split his cheek open. The doctor said that it was equivalent to a 180 lbs. man punching him in the face. I guess he was kind of lucky that it missed a nerve cluster by his eye that could have paralyzed that side of his face.

Our friends really got a kick out of saying that I was the one that had punched him. How sad!

Rascal Flatts Concert

These pictures were taken while we screwed around waiting for the Rascal Flatts Concert to start at the Delta Center. He is such a weird boy. I love him to death!

My First Christmas on My Own

 I've never had to worry about decorating for Christmas before since I was living with my parents. They took care of everything. Now that I'm on my own, it's all up to me. I was surprised at how much fun it was. Since I'm only renting a room in Sugarhouse, Craig let me decorate his place. He loves really Christmas trees, so we picked one out and decorated it the best we could.

What do you think? I think we did a pretty good job! We then started a challenge to see who could get the other more gifts. We even picked out our own wrapping paper so it was easier to tell who was winning. The gifts for me are red and the gifts for him are blue. I think I totally won. Christmas morning was great. It was nice to have someone to share it with who was so determined to spoil me. I love you, Craig! Merry Christmas!

Capizzi Christmas Party

Phil and Sharon were kind enough to invite me to their family Christmas party this year. Craig and I were at a party at my mom's parent's home the night before, so we slept over at Phil's and then spent the day helping prep for the party.

Every year, Phil and Sharon have every member of the family write down their gift to Jesus on a small piece of paper and then they read it the next year. When the asked me to join in, I foolishly said that I wouldn't be there next year so why bother. Oops...

Here are some of the pictures that Craig took of the family:

Phil Capizzi

Jill Ozur

Madison Johnson

Emma Ozur

Erika Ozur

Karrie & Kristie Noble

Megan Noble & Steve McFadden

Kelsi

Festival of Trees

I absolutely love going to the Festival of Trees. People are so creative! Well, Craig took me to the Festival of Trees this year. It was so beautiful. I loved them all, but these two were just too cool to leave to memory. I had to get pictures.

Money Tree

 

Disney Tree