Christmas Eve

This past Christmas Josh and I decided to spend Christmas Eve with my family and Christmas day with his family. So we went down early to help my mom get dinner ready. Growing up my family has had the tradition to have a crab leg dinner every Christmas Eve. So since the in-laws weren't too keen on that idea, we also had BBQ ribs, which Josh cooked up. The night was very entertaining with the kids running around. And of course they had to help to rest of us open all the presents. My mom bought the kids a grill/kitchen set, which ended up being the hit of the night. Josh and I surprised my mom with a bowl that I bought in Poland. And I surprised Josh with antique skis. He has always been the one with all the surprises up his sleeve. So I was excited to pull this one off. After presents we had dessert. Belgium chocolate fondue that we brought back from Switzerland! I had a nice spread of desserts to dip including my friends famous Belgium brownies and Josh's grandma's carmel's. Although the whole the night was a blast, I would have to say that watching the kids stare out the window for a half hour trying to find Santa and his reindeer was my favorite part. They are just so darn cute.

 

A Night Out On The Town

Every year Josh's parents plan a night out with the family to do a nice dinner and a play of some sort. So this year we went to the Christmas Carol at Hale theate. Then they took all of us to Market Street Grill for a steak/crab leg dinner. It's always fun getting together with the Frampton family. I never seem to laugh as much as when I'm with Josh's family. Thanks Sam and Meridee for a 5 star night.

Birthday Celebration

Can I just say spoiled!?! I seriously had the best Birthday this year. It started with Josh making me breakfast in bed. He made waffles with stawberries and whip cream, bacon, hashbrowns and fresh fruit, then topped off with a bouquet of flowers. For lunch he took me to Olive Garden and then off we went for a shopping spree. After finding some fun new clothes, we drove down and met up with my family at good ol' Redrobin. Josh's family then took me out the next night to my all time favorite restaraunt Asian Star. Thanks again for all the phonecalls and gifts everyone. It made the big 26 a little easier for me.

Arizona Wedding

So, when I first got to the states, I flew down to Arizona. My best friend from high school was married in the Mesa temple at the end of November, which means I had to fly in earlier than Josh to make this wonderful occasion. I didn't have my camera, seeing as I broke the only one we had. So thanks to Kristi's cousin, you are able to see how beautiful she really looked. She was truly the perfect bride. She ended up having two receptions. One in Arizona and one in Utah. I hadn't seen Kristi in over a year. So it was great to spend a little time together. Welcome to married life Ben and Kristi. You're going to love it.

Our "Fairy Tale" Day

So I know I haven't posted anything for a while, but I've been in the states for over a month. So I will be doing some major catch up. Well, just before I went home, Josh and I celebrated our Anniversary in Germany. We thought what would be better to celebrate this occasion than to visit the original Cinderella's (Neuschwanstein) castle. We parked the car at the bottom of the hill, then rode a horse and carriage up to the castle. There was a massive guilded brass throne room with a beautiful tiled floor of 18 million individually chiseled tiles and brilliant gold painting . King Ludwig's chamber was a major highlight with its bedroom arrayed with all sorts of elaborate wooden furniture. The bedroom also had a hidden locked door to a private toilet, one of the first in Europe that featured running water. The ballroom on the fifth floor was also a highlight, with its incredible display of artwork. As King Ludwig was a big fan of Wagner's operas, scenes from the operas were posted on murals throughout the building, especially in the bedroom. The tour concluded with a walk past the kitchen facilities, which would have made any restauranteur proud. By the way, photography was not permitted inside the castle, and this was very strictly enforced. We were only able to take photos of the outside. We then went to a quaint little restaurant on the way home. And the Creme Brulee was absolutely divine. I ended up ordering two because it was so cheap.

Going on 3 Years!!

It's crazy to think we have now been married for 3 years. When I think back to our wedding day, it seems like it was yesterday. I didn't think it was possible, but I love Josh more each day. He has been the perfect husband. And has always gone out of his way to make me happy. We were married in Bountiful temple, which is Josh's favorite. Then had our reception at Thanksgiving point. The day couldn't have gone better. I love reminiscing with my hubby about this beautiful day. It makes me feel like a newly wed all over again. Well, I was recently tagged. So I decided to change it a bit. So here are some facts about us during our years together. Happy anniversary Babe. I love you!!

Husband...

• What is his name? Joshua Samuel Frampton
  
• How long have you been together? We've been married for 3 years, but have known eachother for 8. We were pretty much best friends for the first 4 years, then fell for eachother and started dating when I was living in Arizona. We flew back and forth every other week until I moved back up to Salt Lake.
  
• Who eats more? Josh eats more in a single meal time. But the total days worth of food consumption goes to me.
  
• Who said "I love you" first? Josh said it first. We were at the airport waiting for my flight back to AZ. Josh wanted to tell me he loved me, but was nervous about it. But funny thing was that I was thinking the same thing. I didn't want to be the first to say those powerful words. At that point I even prepared myself to say it if he didn't though.
  
• Who's taller? Josh. Which is great for me bacause I can always wear my tall shoes
  
• Who sings better? Although Josh has a great voice, we both think I have the the better of both voices because of all the lessons I had growing up.


• Who is smarter? Josh is smarter in my mind.
  
• Who does the laundry? Both. However, Josh knows how much I hate to go down in our 1918 basement. So he is cute to help me out whenever I'm scared to go down.(Mostly at night)
  
• Who does the dishes? I do. Anyone who knows Josh knows it's the one thing Josh despises most.
  
• Who pays the bills? Josh does. For those of you who don't know, they don't have checks here in Switzerland, which makes it difficult for me to pays bills. I'm just not that computer savvy.
  
• Who cooks dinner? I cook during the week. Then Josh usually whips up something from the grill on the weekends.
  
• Who is more stubborn? We both like things our way
  
• Who is the first to admit when they're wrong? Josh. I'm working on it though
  
• Who kissed who first? It was mutual
  
• Who proposed? Josh did. We had already planned to get married. So it wasn't much of a surprise to me. But it was definitely a special night. Josh took me up to a steak house in Scottsdale. Then we walked to this beautiful hotel that had tons of palm trees filled with lights. And there was a bridge that was connected to both ends of the hotel. In the middle bridge there we stood overlooking all of Scottsdale and an enormous fountain. And with that view and that moment Josh knelt down on one knee and proposed. I still get butterflies thinking about it.
  
• Who is more sensitive? I am. I think it just comes with being a girl though.
  
• Who has more siblings? Josh. He has 6 kids in his family, which I love.
  

Crusin' On My Cruiser

After years of wanting a beach cruiser, I finally bought one. And what's better than to ride it along the lake in Switzerland. I've had it for a couple months now, but haven't really been able to ride it all that much. Zurich didn't have much of a summer. It rained for 2 months straight. So even though we're into cold fall weather now. I have really enjoyed taking the cruiser out more these past few weeks. I don't have a bike helmet, so I have been riding on the sidewalk. (which is a big No No in Switzerland). By the time I get home from bike rides, I will have had at least one Swissy yelling at me (in German) to get back onto the road. I just flash a big grin their way. And usually get one in return. Britt and Rach, I wish you were here to go cruising with me! You did after all inspire me to get one in the first place.