Summer Fun

So about a week ago I asked Jordan if we could make a list of things we wanted to do this summer and it could be anything... totally brainstorming. We have been super busy and haven't done a lot but we have done

#2 Go to Burley, Idaho- we helped Jordan's sister and her family move into their new house. It was so great to see them!

#7 Plant a Garden- Yes! Our wonderful landlords gave us half of their garden this year! So here it is, well more like dirt right now, but you just wait. The whole plot is ours. The mural was painted by our landlord. But any who the corn is on the right, then snap peas, then carrots and for FHE we planted our tomatoes.The Ellingson's are now gardeners.

Oh boy!... oh MAN!

Graduating. Yes, believe it! So Jordan is amazing and is just finished taking his last undergraduate final at BYU. I am so proud of him. He works so hard to accomplish any task he has in front of him and he DID IT! You are looking at a new and soon to be graduated man with diploma of Bachelor's of Manufacturing Engineering in his hand in August. So proud of him. Time to party on... or at least until September when he starts Grad School (once again following a dream) Amazing? I think so!

The "Ultimate" Update

Usually for Christmas someone in my family gives me a calendar for the next year. This year I didn't get one and so Jordan got me one that has a new recipe for every month. I decided to attempt to make the lemon pull-aparts. Here is what they are supposed to look like and what they did look like. They were actually really really good!

For a ward activity the RS put on a ward date night. Each table worked together to have a theme and then to each bring a food item. Our table was western with corn on the cob and pulled pork sandwiches. We decided we wanted to dress up.
A little smootch behind the hatCowboy up!
Yesterday was Jordan's 25 birthday! Can you believe it? To celebrate he got a free meal at Tucanos so we stuffed ourselves silly!They even gave him a free dessert and luckily I also got to reap the rewards.

There was a really cool fountain we played in after!

Good lookin' couple

Probably the highlight of Jordan's birthday was the Ultimate Frisbee game. Our old singles ward has 2 teams and he plays on one with his cousin and brother. The two teams played each other. It was a blast to watch. He really loves the sport... and he is good at it.Jordan and his old roommate Mike (TOUGH GUYS)The winning team!

Ode to Mom

Happy Mother's Day! I am so grateful for my mom and for all women on the earth. In our married student ward new couples are invited to attend the celestial marriage class for at least 6 months, because of that I have had mother's on my mind a lot. I am so grateful for the role of women and of motherhood. I have learned so much from my mom as I know she learned so much from her mother. As I look forward to someday being a mom (no, not an announcement) I am terrified and am so excited to fulfill this role to nurture and love. This is just a list of many of the things my mom has done for me as I'm sure yours have done for you.

1. Taxi driver
2 #1 fan (for soccer and dance, rain or shine)
3. Best listener
4. Advice Giver
5. Knows when to agree when I had trouble with boys and when to express her frustration as well
6. Patient
7. Cook
8. Referee when little (2 boys and 1 girl, she solved the problem).
9. Loving
10. Supportive and Encouraging
Not only am i grateful for my mom, but for my grandma, who taught my mom so much. I hope that I can also teach my future children the right. Love you mom!

Grateful!

Lately, I have had a lot on my mind. I am so grateful for the life that I live. I consider myself to be the luckiest person. I am married to a wonderful man who cares and loves me so much, even when I don't deserve it. Best of all he makes me laugh and keeps the stress level down! I know that being married and going to school can be rough and has its challenges, but I wouldn't have it any other way. My life is perfect and it is just the way I want it to be. Lastly, I am so grateful for the Savior and for the gospel. I have seen friends stray from the truth, but while singing a song at the beginning of one of my college class (gotta love BYU), the song ended with "those that reject this glad message, shall never such happiness know". It is so true. The gospel has brought nothing but happiness, love, peace, and comfort into our lives. We are GRATEFUL!

A little Ellingson fun!

A little update on us! So for our wedding we got a bosch mixer and then for christmas we were given a wheat grinder. I have been scared out of my mind about attempting to make bread, but I decided I had waited too long and so here is the finished product...So the weather here in provo has been so dysfunctional. One day it decides to be beautiful with birds singing, blue skies, and sunshine. The other days it decides to snow (like crazy). So while at work (Jordan and I work 6-10pm) every night, we noticed it was snowing. So here is a little peek into what we decided to do AFTER work was done.

b-day, v-day, b-ball day

So I realized that I didn't write about any of the super fun happenings of February. So first there was Valentines day. I attempted to make a large cookie and write on it all cutesy, but as you can tell it looks like a 5 year old did it (the pen was runny). Jord spoiled me and made me chocolate chip heart-shaped pancakes in bed with flowers. (I set my alarm 30 min. later hoping to make breakfast for him, but unfortunately he set his earlier and beat me to it).

Sorry about the gross pic. of me

Next, I had my birthday. I can't believe I'm 22! Even though I can't do anything different than when I was 21 I feel so much older. It was a great day! Jordan and I did a habit for humanity project for the "Give a day, Get a day" Disneyland giveaway. We are hoping to go in the summer. Then we went to a pizza, salad buffet and stuffed ourselves until we felt sick. It followed that night with a chocolate pie. It couldn't have been a more perfect day. I was so glad to be able to spend the whole day with Jordan.

We still love rollerblading and this particular day we got all ready and discovered that it was raining, so we bladed around in the little covered part of our "garage". We also still enjoy basketball, even when we don't win (New Mexico vs. BYU).This is us at the basketball game. Jordan stood in line with my old roommate Tiffany to get good spots. They gave them these awesome glasses. It is our "new look".Lastly, everyone is growing up and moving on so we had a get together with all of our old roommates! It is so great to see everyone! We ate chocolate galore and simply laughed, talked, and screamed (you know what girls do!)(from left to right) Heather, Siri, Kat, Tiff, Audrey, Chantelle, Me. Man, we have been through thick and thin and spent a lot of years together... most def. some of the best! So glad I have each of them in my life. Love you all!