Scott and Kenzie

Our Summer Activities with the Sperry's!

2011-10-02T13:50:00.000-07:00

We have been so happy to have my brother Brett his awesome wife Lauren and their two adorable little kids Brick and Lexa back here in Utah! We have done a ton of this this summer with them and my parents...here are quite a few photos of everything from shooting, Brick's 2nd Birthday Party, Camping, Scuba Diving and Park City!

(Lots of pictures...fair warning!)

Our Summer So Far

2011-07-31T18:16:00.001-07:00

This is what we have been doing all summer! We have made quite a few trips down to St. George to spend some time with my awesome parents and time at the lake.

Cant wait to try and go a couple more times until it gets too cold! Thanks mom and dad for everything! We had a blast!

Happy Birthday Scotty!

2011-06-22T16:48:00.000-07:00

This week is Scott's birthday, and as I am sitting here browsing the internet I came across a friends blog post about choosing moments that matter. It is a Mormon Message that you can see here

As I was thinking about the moments that matter most to me, all of them included my husband. I know that I brag about him all too often on this blog, but I am going to do it again!

There are so many things about Scott that I love. I love that he always gives me a kiss when I walk through the door. I love that he calls during the day just to say hi and check to see how my day is going. I love that when I am mad, he tries to make me laugh, I love that even though he knows he will dry one of my shirts on accident, he still does the laundry. I love that he likes to go to the grocery store with me. I love that he snuggles with me in the morning.

But more than anything, I love that he loves me and will love me no matter what happens. In the last 2 years that we have lived here in Provo we have been dealt our fair share of struggles, and however hard they have been or are, no matter what...I know that he is there for me, for us 110%. When I have my breakdown moments where I wonder why us, why cant something go our way...he always reminds me...at least one thing went your way...you got me!

I dont think I will ever be grateful enough for being able to be his wife! I truly feel like I am the luckiest girl on earth. So here's to you Scott and your birthday! I am so glad that 25 years ago (almost :) ) you came to earth! I love you to the moon and back and then some! Happy Birthday!

Grandpa's Funeral

2011-06-08T20:25:00.000-07:00

So as I mentioned in my last post, my Grandpa Bob passed away on May 29, 2011. This was my last living grandparent so it was a sad sweet moment knowing that he was no longer bound by his old elderly body.

They funeral was very nice and had a very sweet spirit about it. The service itself was all abou Grandpas hard work ethic and his love for his family. It was very nice to see the Lovells and Childs that we have not see for many years.

Because Grandpa Bob was served in the military he had a traditional military burial. It was again a very sweet moment.

I am so grateful for loving grandparents, all of them! I am so grateful for all the lessons that Grandpa Bob taught me. One, that mr. goodbars are not found by tickling my side and two, I do not like the taste of beer! I am grateful for all that he did for our family and for raising a great woman that turned out to be the greatest mother ever! We will miss you grandpa!

Memorial Day Weekend

2011-06-08T20:01:00.000-07:00

I know this is a little late, but we had a great memorial day weekend down in good ol' St. George. It was so fun just hanging out with my parents! We drove down Friday night and then bright and early Saturday we took dad's new toy out for some fun!

Thats right...my parents have a wave runner! It was awesome! I wish I would have brought my camera to get some good pictures, but I am sure there will be plenty of time in the near future! But there were many a good stories that came out of them! Apparently I lean to the left when I drive and my mom leans to the right...so we were good together but Scott was a little annoyed when I was driving with him! :) Also flags dont float...or at least the one that my parents have! Scott had to do some awesome swan dives to save it, but all in all it was a lot of fun!

Sunday was very relaxing, we just went to church... Side note...I love my parents ward, they are so welcoming all the time. very grateful for that! We got to play lots and lots of games, some select people got mad :) and all in all was a good time!

Monday was a little bittersweet. We got a call late sunday night that Grandpa, my mom's dad, had past away. So we helped planned some of the funeral...or should I say watch my parents help plan the funeral. But we still found time to go to 25 Main for breakfast and had some delicious omelets and play a little pickle ball. Here are some photos of the guys, cause lets be honest my mom and I kinda lost interest and we are not too good with our eye hand coordination!

It was a fabulous weekend spent with family! Cant wait to go again :)

Changes are a .... already came!

2011-05-02T21:22:00.000-07:00

Changes are coming to the Butler life. Well coming is not the right word, more like came. It has been a crazy couple of weeks, but good ones.

Most importantly, I got a PROMOTION! I am the new Assistant Controller for Property Solutions. Not a whole lot of changes in what exactly I do, just a few new things...things I have done before, just not at PSI. For those of you who know my story of work the past year, this has been a huge blessing! It came right at the time that we needed it, yeah...the Lord definitely knows what what we need!

Secondly we have switched wards! The church recently decided to reduce the amount of married student wards here in Provo. Because we live "so far" from BYU we are no longer in any boundaries for a married student ward and have been moved to a traditional family ward. Scott and I were so excited about this and about the new opportunities this presented to us! We went to our new ward on Sunday and it was AMAZING! Dont get me wrong...we loved our married student ward, but this ward was just so different, and exactly what we need for our life right now. It was so fun to see the deacons pass the sacrament, to talk to the old ladies in Relief Society, etc. We felt so so so welcome and cant wait to get to know the members of our NEW ward a little better! :)

Other things that are happening, Scott's younger brother is getting married on Thursday in the Manti Temple so that will be a crazy but exciting day. And then next week my brother and sister in law, Brett and Lauren are moving to Salt Lake!!! We are so excited to have them closer to us and to get to know Brick and Lexi better! I seriously cant not wait!!!

Scott is still in school, but he just has Spring/Summer and then Fall and then he is done! We are so excited for that day to come! But until then he is just putting his nose to the grindstone!

We already have lots of plans for fun this summer! Trips to St. George to see Mom and Dad, Car Shows, Camping, Parade of Homes etc etc etc! Fun times are for sure to come!

Just a little hobby...

2011-03-29T20:03:00.000-07:00

So I have recently picked up the hobby of taking pictures. I am not claiming to be a world renown photographer or anything extreme like that, but it is something that I like to do and have a good time doing it.

I have been able to do a couple of fun "photo shoots" so here are a couple of my favorite pictures...just cause I can! :)

I was able to take my nieces easter pictures (yes I know that it is early...but we were in town together!)

Here are some of my favorites!

I was also able to do a fun "photo shoot" with our good friends the Young's at the Provo Castle. It was super cold, and we had a hard time getting some smiles out of the little one...but there are some real good ones!

Again just some of my favorites!

I hope that I get to keep taking pictures! And I hope that I keep getting better! Well see what the future brings!

A little late...

2011-03-13T21:21:00.001-07:00

I know that it is a little late, but last Tuesday Scott and I celebrated our 3 year wedding anniversary. It is crazy to think that it was only three years ago that I married my best friend.

So to celebrate we decided to go up to Logan and go to Anniversary Inn. I didn't think that it would be that much of a difference since it was still just going to be us, but it was super relaxing to just be there and not really worry about anything and just enjoy spending time together.

We left Saturday afternoon and took our time to get up to Logan. Once we got there we went to see Beastly, which I really liked, and that Scott was 1 of 2 guys there (Thanks for indulging me honey :)) After we went to a FABULOUS Italian restaurant. It was a little house that they turned into a fabulous restaurant. I wish we would have taken a picture...but we were too enamored with the food :)

We got breakfast in bed the next morning, slept in, and then just went back home...but not without taking some pictures of all the cool things from our room!

It was really nice to get away with Scott and spend some time talking about life and just spending some quality time together! I love you Scott and cant wait for another million years I get to spend with you!

Labor Day Weekend

2010-09-08T12:20:00.000-07:00

So for Labor Day weekend we went down to St. George to see my parents and Kelly and her family came up from Phoenix to spend the weekend as well! I was so excited to see my family again! I just wish that Brett, Lauren, Brick and Mikey could all be there!

I went down early to spend some time with my mom considering I dont have anything else to do...and I took the shuttle down. It wasnt too bad except having to be at the pickup by 7:30am! But it was nice just to spend some time with my parents just me.

Brent and Kelly and the girls came on Friday afternoon and of course we had to do some shopping! Here are the girls saying hello to Annie when they got there!

That night we went to Pizza Factory (a must when Brent comes to Utah...he misses his alfredo tomato and ham pizza! yum!) Scott came down later that night and we all just talked and hung out.

Brent left early Saturday morning up to Provo to go to the first BYU game with his parents and we headed up to Kolob Resevoir. It is much higher so it is not as hot as St. George! It was only 79 degrees up there and it was lovely!

My dad brought his "boat" as the girls called it and Scott was an awesome Uncle and took Hailey and Natalie out on the lake.

Here are some more pictures of our adventure!

On Sunday we all woke up early and went to church. The girls were so excited that they got to be "visitors" because everyone sang the welcome song to them. Brent got home and we had a really good Lasagna that my mom made. It was a white lasagna with chicken sausage, spinich and mushrooms.

After dinner we decided to go for a walk and then ride some bikes. Hailey (my oldest niece) has a bike that Grandpa bought her and Grandpa wanted to see if she remembers how to ride the bike. And of course she did. Kel and Brent also brought Nattie bike to try and get her to ride as well.

Kelly even got on my dad's bike and too it for a ride!

That night we just played some games with the adults, had some nice discussions about politics...and just enjoyed one another.

Monday morning we went out to breakfast at Cracker Barrell that was delicious and then Brent and Kelly and the girls had to head home. We were sad to say goodbye, but hopefully will see them again soon! Scott, me and my parents tried to get my dad an iTouch, but Costco was closed...so instead we just went back home and relaxed. Then for lunch we went to one of our favorite restaurants, Panda Garden. Then we headed home.

We loved the weekend that we got to spend with our family and cant wait until we can spend more time with them! Thanks mom and dad for hosting and Kelly and Brent for coming! We love you guys! And cant wait to have the rest of our family out here as well hopefully some time in the near future!

My Dream Job

2010-08-25T16:43:00.000-07:00

So some of you have heard, I was let go from my job yesterday. It was not something that I even remotely saw coming. Just a couple of weeks ago my boss gave me a small bonus and told me that I was doing a great job, so as you can imagine I was floored when I walked into work and was told that they were letting me go. Anyway...whats done is done and there is nothing that I can do about it. However there are some things that I have learned from this, and that is what my dream job is...to be a mother.

When Scott and I first started dating I didn't want to have kids...I wanted to have a career. Scott kept trying to convince me that it was going to be great having kids and I just didn't want that. Slowly job after job I have realized that being a mother is the only thing that I want to do. For those mothers out there who are thinking that I have no idea of how hard it is to be a mom, I do. I see my own mom, my sister, and friends. I understand that it is not going to be the easiest job, and that there are going to be days where you want to pull your hair out, but at the end of the day you have a gift of a human life that loves you. When they hurt themselves, they want their mom, when they are experience something new, they want to tell their mom. How great would that be? To know that you could never be "let go" from being a mom (unless you really are messed up and do something that is super bad) It may not help pay the bills, but what a blessing it is to be a mom.

So until the Lord's timing and our timing are the same and we are blessed with children, I guess I am back on the hunt for a job. I guess we will see what the Lord has in store for us this time! But if any of you know of any jobs that are available in Utah County or in Salt Lake...our course I would appreciate a shout out!

Bless UDOT...

2010-07-15T16:51:00.000-07:00

One of the many things that we loved about our apartment when we first moved in was how convienent it was to I-15. And that it was on the west side of town where it was also not nearly as busy. Well that was before we knew there was going to be some serious construction!

This is what we listened to last night as we were going to bed...and this morning when we woke up!

How lucky are we...

4th of July Weekend

2010-07-08T16:26:00.000-07:00

So we had quite a fun 4th of July weekend! On Friday night we went out by Utah Lake with our friends the Youngs and the Whettens to shoot some guns and have a BBQ. Since we don't have a truck/SUV we had to park down at the bottom of the hill and have Russ take all of us and all of our stuff up in his truck. It took a couple of trips but we finally all got to the top!

Day light was burning real fast, so we decided to shoot first and then eat.

Brad and Russ getting the truck all unloaded

Me shooting Scotts 9mm. I love the look on Russ and Brads face! They thought that I was going to drop the gun! I dont do guns...

Buffy just watching everyone shooting, Shelly taking care of Chloe in the car and Russ

Scott watching Brad use Russ's assault rifle

I love Chloe in the picture! At least Shelly was taking care of her daughters ears!

Russ and Buffy Whetten

We did a bring your own meat BBQ and used our newer grill to cook it on! We absolutley love our grill! It is super portable and just like a real grill that you would have in your backyard!

Scott and I tried Brats for the first time ever that night! And they were delicious! If fact we liked them so much we bought more to have this weekend!

Then on Saturday we just did chores...I cleaned the house, as well as the Thursday night before, and finally got our apartment deep cleaned! We then had some friends over to watch Percy Jackson and the Olympians, The Lightening Thief!

Sunday was normal, church and then just hanging out at home...

Then on Monday we went to Cracker Barrell for breakfast and it was of course DELICIOUS! Then we went on a lovely drive up the Mt. Nebo Loop that starts at the mouth of Payson Canyon and comes out up Nephi Canyon. It was lovely to spend all day with Scott with no TV, school, work, or anything else to distract us!

Then it was back to work! Not only did I like celebrating the birth of this amazing country we live, but also a nice day off work and time to spend with each other!

Plans

2010-06-15T08:36:00.001-07:00

So for those of you who know me, and know Scott, we are planners. We plan everything and anything that we do! We plan what we are going to do for the week, we plan what we are going to eat, we plan months in advance how exactly a party we are throwing is going to go down to the time we do what.

Not only do we plan the little things, but we are even bigger planners about the big things. I cant tell you how many times I planned for the day that Scott got home from his mission! Almost every day I planned what I was going to wear, what I was going to say, where we were going to be etc. etc. etc. Our wedding was planned even before a ring was bought, our move to Provo was planned before anything ever happened etc.

However, I have found that no matter how hard we plan and how good we think our plan is, the Lord has different plans in store and he never lets us know what they are. However whenever the Lords plan come through it is always for the better.

The only downside is the not knowing what the Lords plan is right now. We try and do what we think is the best, but our plans always seem to be a bad idea, and then once the Lord plays his hand, we are always off for the better. I just hate the waiting time from when our plan falls through and the Lord plans starts. I guess this is the way that the Lord is teaching us patience and you would think that we would have it by now, but I guess we don't. We still need another lesson.

My Brother is a Doctor!!!

2010-05-19T17:01:00.000-07:00

This last weekend my mom, dad and sister and I all went up to Salem, OR to see my brother graduate from law school. It was a super fun weekend! It was just too bad that Scott was not able to be there with us!

We flew up early Friday morning, Kelly from Phoenix, my parents from Las Vegas and me from Salt Lake. We all had to get up really early, but it wasn't too bad! We flew into Portland and then rented a car and drove down to Salem which is about an hour south of Portland. It was so pretty! It even smelled good! Once we got to Salem, we checked into the hotel and Mike and my dad went to play tennis while mom, kelly and I went shopping!

One of the greatest things about Oregon is that there is NO SALES TAX!!! It was awesome!!!

That night we went to a restaurant called Chirstos that was the best pizza and italian food that I have ever had in my entire life!!! I am a huge advocate of eating at local joints when you go on vacation because you are bound to find good eats!

The next morning we got up and went to the coast. I never had been to the Oregon coast, and again it was beautiful!!! We stopped at more outlets, I know shocker...the Sperry women like to shop?

We then went on to Depoe Bay and went to a little place called the Sea Hag. I am not a big fan of seafood, but I am warming up to it! We had the best clam chowder, and as you can see we polished it off in about 15 seconds!!!

We also had some halibut fish and chips that were to die for, a crab and shrimp salad, and this thing that is a special at the Sea Hag that was an english muffin with shrimp and crab in a white sauce...it was again, delicious!!!

I was then dared by everyone to go into the water and if I could last then they would pay me $20.00, but I didn't make it. The sand was super course and hurt my feet. Here is a little video of me freaking out!

That night we went to a barbeque celebrating Mike and all of his roommates. They had delicious burgers, and desserts, and fresh crab meat again! It was quite enjoyable spending some time with Mike, Kelly, and my parents.

The next morning we went to church which was wonderful to go to a place that is the same everywhere we go! Then we went to graduation. It was very interesting. The main speaker was not the best I have ever heard, and the chairs were small, but I am glad that we got to be there to scream Mike's name when he walked on the stage!

We just spent the rest of the time hanging out with Mike and talking about life. I really miss Mike, we were super close growing up and he means alot to me...it is safe to say that I love him!

I can wait for a time when all of us can get together again, family really does mean the world to me! So for all of you family reading this...know that Scott and I love you all!!!!

Las Vegas

2010-03-28T17:04:00.000-07:00

I know that this is a little late coming but about a month ago, Scott and I went to Las Vegas for a free trip to the Four Seasons curtious of US Bank.

It was so much fun! We flew out of Salt Lake and it was awesome! Scott got to sit next to the window which of course he loved!!! We were picked up at the airport and transported by limo van to the Four Seasons Hotel. Yes you heard me right the FOUR SEASONS!!!

For those of you who dont know, the Four Seasons is one of the nicest if not the nicest chain of hotels. The Four Seasons Las Vegas is the top 4 floors of the Mandalay Bay. It has its own enterance and everything, but is also attached to the Mandalay Bay.

Us looking out the 35th floor!

Once we got there, checked in and then went up to our room. It was super nice!!! There was a bellman that brought our luggage up and everything! The bathroom was all marble, the bed was super comfortable and the view wasnt too bad either!

So that night we decided that we were going to go to the Carnival Buffet at Rio. For those of you who know Vegas the distance from Manadaly Bay to the Rio is quite a walk. So we googled it and it was about 3 miles or 1 hour walk. We thought that it wouldnt be that bad, but it was the longest walk ever!!! And the real kicker is that we had to cross I-15!!! Thankfully we made it there safe and sound although we did have a few blisters.

Dinner was okay, it was a buffet. They had so much food it was crazy! But all in all we had a good time. We didnt however walk back. We took a cab, which was super expensive! But it saved our feet.

The next morning we decided to take the shuttle down to Primm Nevada that has some AWESOME outlets. We use to go there all the time when I lived in St. George because of the awesome shopping. And of course we found some great deals including a new pair of Lucky Jeans for Scott, some clothes from Gap for me, and some perfume.

Us on the bus to the outlets

Once we got back we went to the M&M store and the Coca Cola store. The M&M store was pretty cool, but just that a store. The Coca Cola store was cool, and Scott was able to get the Coke made from real cane sugar. We also did what they call "Tastes Around The World" What this is are 16 different sodas from around the world that you get to taste. Some of them were really good, but some of them were super nasty!!!

Me at the the M&M Store

Us trying the 16 flavors around the world at the Coke Store

That night we had a cocktail party around the four seasons pool. It was the first cocktail party for both Scott and I and it was definatly interesting. When we first walked in they offered us Green Beer, due to the fact that it was St. Patricks Day, and also had some Irish inspired hord'urves. Since Scott and I dont drink...we had alot of Diet Cokes and Shirley Temples.

Us at the Cocktail Party

The next morning we Scott had some training to go to and then we decided to take the monorail to the North part of the Strip. WOW is all I have to say...it was kinda sorta white trashville. We went to Sahara to go on a roller coaster and for Scott to do a Nascar like simulation. He of course totally beat everyone and took 1st place, cause he is amazing like that!

Us on the Roller Coaster at the Sahara

After we went to the Imperial Palace to go and see Vegas's largest car show. It was pretty sweet. It was inside the hotel on the 4th floor and was just tons and tons of cars! One of the coolest ones was Dean Martins Rolls Royce that seriously only had like 10K miles.

This car was awesome!

Us dressed up at the Banquet Dinner

That night we went to the awards banquet. Oh, I forgot to even say why we got this free trip. So Scott was in the top 5% of all the bankers for USBank and thus we got the free trip. So the awards banquet dinner was, of course also at the Four Seasons. The food was awesome!!!

Our Dinner at the Four Seasons!

Scott got to walk up to the stage and get his award and all in all it was a great night! After we just went back to our room and got ready to leave the next morning.

The next morning we had to wake up fairly early to catch the bus to get to the airport. All in all it was a really fun trip! Thanks to USBank for taking us!

Loves

Anniversary Trip

2010-03-21T11:11:00.000-07:00

So our anniversary was super fun! We went to Brian Regan up in Salt Lake at Abravinal Hall. We drove up to Salt Lake and checked into our hotel which was AMAZING! Scott got us a killer good deal at the Grand America Hotel.

This is one of the best gifts that Scott got me, an Edible Arrangements. Here is a little photo of our delicious feast!!!

The chocolate peanut butter bananas were absolutly TO DIE FOR!!! I couldnt help but eat and eat and eat some more. Seriously any special occasion that you may have coming up! You have got to try it!

We also went to the Red Iguana in downtown Salt Lake for dinner. It was good Mexican food, but the tables were seriously like right next to each other. I felt like I was eating with the people next to me. And the salsa was really SPICY!

We then went and saw Brian Regan, and all I have to say is that he is hilarious! I think that I laughed the whole time! It was great!

After we went back to the hotel and slept in the next morning and went to one of our favorite Bagel shop for breakfast, Rich's Bagels.

We drove back home to Provo, packed our bags, and drove down to St George to see my family! I will talk about that in my next blog post...

The Butlers

2010-03-08T08:16:00.001-08:00

In honor of Scott and mines 2 year anniversary I decided to do something a little fun. I had seen this on other blogs, and thought it was a cute idea, so here it is...

100 Things About Scott and Kenzie

We have been married for 2 years TODAY!
We have been together for 5 years, 3 Months, and 15 Days.
We first meet in 7th Grade. He was in the smart people class with all of my friends, but not me.
We hated each other in 7th grade.
Scott made fun of my hair in 7th grade, and if you saw my hair in 7th grade you would understand why.
I shut Scott down like 6 or 7 times before I would agree to go on a date with him
Scott was late, ran a red light and took me for a walk on the busiest road in St. George for our first date.
Scott’s best friends in high school were my best friends growing up.
Scott and I wrote for the whole two years he was on his mission.
“Our” song is “To Make You Feel My Love” any version…
I had our wedding basically planned by the time he got home from his mission.
Scott is truly like a lost son to my dad. They have so much in common, it is sometime scary!
I would go and hang out with Scott's family while he was on his mission.
Scott is colorblind
I am almost blind…okay not really, but I have really bad eyesight…while Scott has better than 20/10 vision.
Both Scott and I have a hard time sleeping without each other.
Scott and I already have our children’s names picked out, and our dog’s names picked out.
We both love watching anything on HGTV.
Scott loves to come up with crazy chocolate dessert recipes.
Scott has this weird obsession with anything Adidas.
We both are, as our family calls it, “Car Snobs”
We both love Mexican food and Chinese food.
We both cant wait to be parents, when the timing is right for us.
We are both planners.
Scott loves playing video games, it relieves stress
Both of us love Modern Family
Scott recently gained an obsession with electronics.
Both of us want to move somewhere new and exciting, preferably where the church is small.
Scott and I cant wait to be able to serve a mission together
Scott told me when we first meet that he hated music, come to find out he hated my music. Not all music.
We have a list of places we want to visit sometime in our lives. A very long list
Scott is the second oldest and I am the youngest and as such we had a very different childhood.
Scott likes to sing to me in his vibrato voice. It is cute, but kind of annoying.
We are anal about getting our car washed.
Scott drives a 1990 Civic and absolutely loves it and wants to keep it forever.
Scott is a much better sewer than me. When I have problems, I go to him.
Scott usually drives because if something happens, he wants to be blamed not me.
We both hate scary movies.
When Scott first kissed me, I had just told him that I needed to throw up!
Our first 2 month of marriage, I had to have 2 root canals and 2 crowns done. Scott was not very happy about that bill.
One of my favorite memories of our first couple of months of marriage was dancing in the kitchen in the dark, while Scott was singing to me.
I love black people music! Scott cant stand it
Scott and I had our first camping trip in Yellowstone where we forgot toothbrushes and toothpaste, we also had a disintegrating tent so when we woke up in the morning we had black pieces of tarp all over us. We put the tent in the trash right then and there.
When Scott negotiated our first car purchase, Scott was called a cheapskate about 4 or 5 times in that conversation by the dealer.
Scott loves to read, he feels that it stimulates his brain so he won’t get Alzheimer’s when he gets old.
Because Scott’s mom was adopted, everyone blames her for everything that’s wrong with them.
I lip-sync to everything, particularly in the shower.
The first time I meet Scott’s family he had just had his wisdom teeth out and was kind of loopy. That lead to a really interesting meeting.
The first time that Scott meet my family he came over for dinner and games. Scott forgot that he was suppose to come over and ate right before he came, but still ate a full meal as to not offend my mother!
That same night, my mother called Scott a pig for having too many wilds while playing rummy.
During our first year of marriage, we spend almost every Sunday with my parents to do our laundry, eat dinner and play games. Good times!!!
Scott loves our nieces! He took a week off of work to go and babysit the girls while their parents were in Hawaii and my mom was at work!
Our favorite restaurant hands down in Panda Garden in St. George. AMAZING!
I got my wisdom teeth out the day after Scott left for his mission, thus I had a built in excuse to lay on the couch and skulk
Scott and I were engaged on a secluded beach in Hawaii on Christmas Eve.
Scott's parents planned the trip to Hawaii before Scott got home, including buying me a ticket. That is what you call FAITH!!!
Scott is a born salesman.
Scott loves the Coca Cola that you get in Mexico because it is made from real cane sugar!
Scott's mom is an AMAZING story teller, our kids will love that!
Scott had one of the best Christmases last year when he got an remote control helicopter.
I told Scott before we had even started dating that I would kiss him before he went on his mission.
I had a boyfriend although high school. Scott dated A LOT of girls, but none steadily.
I moved the day of my senior prom. I thought my date was going to have to pick me up at a hotel, but a family friend was kind enough to let us stay at their house.
My parents moved to St. George the day after my high school graduation, I followed three months later.
Those three months were some of the hardest. I learned a lot about being an adult.
I am NOT a morning person, Scott however can wake up and be so alert that he could shot an intruder right between the eyes if needed. (PS Don’t even try it…it wont turn out pretty)
Scott's Dad and my mom were in high school at the same time.
Scott's aunt was married to my dads business partners wife’s brother for a while.
Scott's grandpa was my mothers principal in elementary school, and she was terrified of him. How that is possible…I still done know…he is the sweetest man ever!!!
The above three show how small the world truly is! (Not to mention #8!)
When Scott and I got married I had 2 living grandparents, Scott had all 4. Since the we both have lost one grandmother.
Grandma Butlers funeral was one of three times I have ever seen Scott cry.
I will cry at a commercial for OnStar…I know I get it from my father!
When Scott was called to the bishopric, I was in Phoenix visiting my sister. The Stake Presidency member called and issued the calling while I was standing in the pillow isle at a TJMaxx.
Since I was in Phoenix I missed the sustaining vote, what kind of a wife am I?
We have meet some of our best friends while here in Provo.
I am convinced that my parents moved to Mesa, so that they would then move to St. George which is where both my brother and myself meet our future spouses.
I introduced my brother to his now wife. Both of them were visiting their sisters single ward, I asked if he thought she was cute, he said yes and that was the end of that!
My family is all over the united states. I have a brother in Salem, OR in law school. Another brother and his wife and son in Philadelphia, PA going to dental school. A sister brother in law, and three nieces in Phoenix AZ and my parents live in St. George UT.
Scotts family are all here in Salt Lake except his brothers serving missions in Costa Rica and San Diego.
When Catie, Scott’s sister found out that we were dating she fell off the bed laughing.
Before Scott went on his mission I went to Lake Powell with his family and passed the test. That was how the butlers saw if the person they were dating were going to work out with the family.
The thought of not working scares me and makes me think, what am I going to do all day?
I love having family pictures up. If you were to ever come into our house, you would immediately understand
If I could have one job it would be to do photography, Scott would be retired.
Scott and I are always talking about what kind of cars we want to eventually own someday.
Scott wants a big garage in our dream house, I want a big kitchen/family room.
Both Scott and I took piano lessons growing up, but neither of us play very well. Because of this all of our kids will take piano lessons, and cannot stop until they can play every song in the hymn book including transitions.
We are probably going to be the meanest parents in the world, but we do that because we care.
Scott has the pretties blue eyes, but mine are just a ugly brown. Hopefully our kids will get Scott's not mine
Dentists love us, I have horrible teeth due to genetics and Scott has missing teeth.
Our kids are screwed when it comes to what we are going to be passing down to them!
When Scott and I go shopping for furniture, without fail we pick the most expensive item in the store.
Scott and I always share a drink when we go out to eat; we probably shouldn’t so we just make sure the waiter isn’t watching when we take a drink!
We are planning on always taking some kind of a trip, even if it is just one night, for our anniversary. It makes it that much more special!
We love to play games. We regularly have game night with our friends!
We never make our bed.
Not only do we celebrate out wedding anniversary, but we also celebrate the day we started dating. My choice, not his.
The Old Spaghetti Factory is “our” restaurant. It was our first date after he got home, and where we went every time we went up to Salt Lake when we were first dating.
Most of all, I love Scott and Scott loves me. Always have Always will.

I know this is kinda long, but hopefully fun for some people to read, and eventually fun for our posterity! But in all seriousness, I am so happy to be married to my best friend and to be "stuck" with him forever. I couldn't ask for a better man, husband, and friend! Scott, I love you forever for always no matter what!!! Loves

What to do...

2010-03-05T17:16:00.000-08:00

So does anyone else find yourself going through the list of things that you need to do, and trying to figure out what to do? What do you have to do, what should you do, what shouldn't you do, what is it that you really want to do?

Well that was me today. As my work day was coming to an end, I thought to myself...okay I have 2 hours until Scott gets home from work, what to do? Here is the list that I made in my head

1. workout

2. clean the kitchen

3. pick up the house

4. Beautify myself for our night out

5. update the blog

6. take a nap

Now if you notice the top ones are things that I really should do, and have to do eventually.

Working out...I have been trying really hard recently to go to the gym. I can totally feel the difference since I have started, and I had kinda been a slacker this week and really needed to go!

Cleaning the kitchen... About three nights ago we had chef salads and as I was cutting the tomatoes I sliced my finger, nothing bad, but I have had to wear a band aid on my pointer finger. Thus I didn't want to get it wet, thus I hadn't done the dishes since. I know I should not be admitting this to the world, but lets face it...I am not perfect and you all have been know to do it as well! Right???

Picking up the house...I really hope that others have the same problem where you pick up the house and then about 4 hours later it is messy again! It drives me bonkers!!! So of course I needed to pick up!

Beautify Myself for our night out...Date Night is something that is really fun for me. I feel all loved when I get to go out, so naturally I want to look my best.

Update the blog...I am such a slacker when it comes to our blog. My excuse is that I don't have any kids to blog about, but then I see others that don't have any kids either and they are still blogging! They just don't have very many pictures up...so that excuse is really not an kind of an excuse!

Take a nap...Who in the world doesn't love to sleep, especially on a Friday afternoon after a long work week!

So what did I do???

I cleaned my kitchen, picked up, took a 30 minute nap, and am now updating the blog while listening to my new purchase on iTunes...GLEE!!!

Really when it came down to what I needed to do...I knew the second I walked into my house...it stunk...yes, the dishes were trying to tell me...DO ME!!! I STINK!!!

Then I was on a cleaning kick so why not pick up right? Well after I had picked up the front room I sat down, and accidentally top a short nap...oops!

So hopefully next week I will be able to get to the gym more, and that my dishes will be done every night, and my house will stay picked up...although now that I am thinking of all that is going on next week, see previous post, well have to see about that!

Scott is going to be home soon, so I better at least put on some makeup for our night out!!!

Loves~

How can one person be so lucky!

2010-02-21T21:36:00.000-08:00

Hello all! I know I know I am so bad with this whole blogging thing, but I dont have a whole lot to say, and most of what I do have to say is just me complaining, or just too much information that I maybe shouldn't share with the whole world But for what it is worth, here is a little update on Scott and myself.

So January was kind of a dud for us. We did get some good news though about Scotts work. We decided that working full time and going to school full time was not the best idea we ever had, but at the time, that is what we had to do. So when we got back from vacation to Phoenix, Scott put in his two weeks notice. To make a really long back and forth story short, Scott's district manager went out of her way to basically get Scott a job at the traditional branch here in Provo. The benefit of this is that he will be able to cut his hours back significantly. So he got the job, and his hours went from 38 hours a week to about 20-25 hours a week. It is also nice because he wont have to work til 7 every night, and he doesnt have to work on Saturdays anymore!

As long as I am talking about Scott and his work, I also have some other good news! Scott was an ANNUAL STAR OF EXCELLENCE!!! I know that most of you have no idea what that is, so I will explain. Scott was in the top 5% of all the US Bank Bankers nationwide for 2009!!! I know I know, my husband is amazing! But because of his awesomness, USBank is taking him and myself on a trip to VEGAS! We are going March 16 through the 19th. Yes, we will have a couple of meetings we have to attend, but the majority of time will be for us to spend walking down the strip...I know, not the best thing...but it will be fun to spend the time together. They are FLYING us down, which Scott is SOOOOOO excited about!, and we are staying at the Four Seasons! It should be so much fun!!!

Other than that, the only other fun thing that is on our plate is our 2 year anniversary coming up on March 8th! We are going to Brian Regan in Salt Lake and staying the night at the Grand America Hotel! Just something fun to celebrate our anniversary! I will for sure post some pictures when that does happen.

Well, that is all from the pretty boring Butlers!

Loves!

Goodbye 2009, Hello 2010

2010-01-09T14:01:00.000-08:00

So 2010 is officially here, and I am SUPER excited for it! 2009 was a big year for us Butlers! Scott got accepted to BYU, Scott graduated with his Associates. we moved to Provo, I started an awesome job!, Scott made it through his first semester at BYU, and lots of other small things! 2010 will not be as big as 2009, but I am hoping to make lots of changes for the better. Here is a small list of them...

1. Lose weight...I never knew how much weight one person could gain in 2 years of marriage! Both Scott and I am using this new year to make this change, Scott is only doing it because he is such a GREAT husband that is SUPER supportive, but it is chalenging to do, but I also know that it is totally worth it!

2. Go to the temple more regularly. The past couple of months have been crazy ones for us, and we have had a difficult time getting to the temple. But last night we went and I remember why I love it! I cant believe that it was only two years ago that I went through for the first time. That was one of the best decisions that I ever made!

3. Get to work on time... For those of you who know me, you know that I am not a morning person in the least bit! But I am truly honestly going to try and be there at 7:30 every morning. Not only will that be the best for work, but it will also be nice when I can get off at 3:30 and get some things done at home!

4. Start and Finish making my quilt. So for Christmas, my parents got me my very own sewing machine! Something that I always wanted and sewing is something that I always wanted to learn how to do! So I am chalenging myself to making a king size quilt...we will see how it goes!

5. Be better at housework, cooking healthy meals, and being a better wife. I know that there are many woman who want this, but I truly do! I want my husband to be able to brag about all of the things that his WONDERFUL wife does for him!

Those are the main things that I want to try and do this new year, and I hope to truly succeed all of them! I am so grateful for everything that I have to start out this new year. I am grateful for a wonderful HUSBAND! A great FAMILY, a wonderful JOB, a nice APARTMENT, awesome FRIENDS, and a great WARD! I truly feel so blessed!!!

Happy New Beginnings to you all!!!

My thoughts...

2009-12-19T09:51:00.001-08:00

So, I am sure that many of you already have heard of this blog, nieniedialoges .blogspot.com, but I have been so amazed by it! NieNie was recently featured in an article in the Arizona Republic. As I was reading it I was so inspired! Also as I was reading it I had some thoughts on being a mother.

No I am not pregnant, and just to answer the question, it is not going to be for a while. I hope that this is not too much information, but it is just not the right time for Scott and I. Both of us want to be parents, but if I know one thing about my life. The Lord's timing and my wants are never in sync. But another thing that I know are the things that I wait for mean so much more to me when they actually come. For example, when I first meet Scott I wanted to marry him right then and there. But the Lord needed him to go out on a mission and teach the people of Brazil. I also needed to have my own spiritual growth and when Scott did get home, the love that we had was so much more intense and we were so much more ready to take the marriage step. When we were moving up here to Provo, I wanted, and tried very hard mind you, to get a job starting in February but it was not until May and a huge leap of faith on our part that the Lord blessed me with my AMAZING job.

I know that the same thing will apply with having children. I want to be a mother so bad, I want to have that responsibility, I want to fell that connection with my own son or daughter. Even though it is not the right time for us to have kids, I know that when the time does come that Scott and I get to be parents, it will mean that much more to us. It will truly be an amazing gift that we will cherish. I know all of you out there are saying that it is not the easiest thing being parents, but can anyone honestly tell me that they wouldn't trade having a child for anything!

I am so grateful though for everything that I have been blessed with. I am so grateful for an amazing husband, who loves me unconditionally and only wants what is best for me and is willing to sacrifice so that I am happy! I am grateful for all of my family. I am grateful for wonderful inlaws that are more like my own family than "inlaws". I am grateful for my job and for all of the blessings that I get from it. I am grateful for the gospel of Jesus Christ and the peace and comfort I get from that knowledge. But mostly I am grateful for a Heavenly father who loves me, and knows what is best for me and for a Savior that has felt what I have felt and is there for me no matter what.

I hope that this post wasn't too much rambling from me. I don't know how many people will read this, but I do know that I feel better saying it.

New Family Pictures

2009-12-08T21:09:00.000-08:00

My whole family was here for Thanksgiving and we got new family pictures taken. I will post more once I have shared them with the rest of the family...but for right now one of my favorites is the new main picture for my blog! Also the photographer was awesome! Here is a link to her blog and there are more pictures of us on her blog. Check it out! And stay tune for more pictures!

Bugged...and Thanksgiving!

2009-11-30T21:24:00.000-08:00

So I have to say that I am so bugged right now...for the past week and a half I have had a horrible stomach ache off and on. It all started two weeks ago...I went to bed not feeling very well and then in the middle of the night I woke up and was super sick! I visited the bathroom...if you know what I mean...I was so lightheaded I had the chills and everything. I didnt go to work the following day and started to feel lots better. I thought that is was just a 24 hour thing. Scott then got it on Saturday and he was even sicker than I was. He stayed home one day from work and then felt alot better. Then the Wednesday before Thanksgiving I again went home from work early because I was so sick to my stomach. I thought that I was going to die! I finally started to feel better later that night, and I was at least able to eat some Thanksgiving dinner. The rest of the weekend, I felt pretty good, but then today...It hit me all over again! It honestly feels like my stomach is contrating back and forth...it is not like nausea, or anything but it is just pain! I wish I knew what was wrong and what I could do to fix it. So if anyone knows what might be causing it...or better yet, what I can do to fix it...let me know!

Other than that...this past weekend was super fun! Thursday was spent with the Butlers. Dinner was FABULOUS! And it was so fun to hang out with all of the sibs...Then on Friday all of my family were together for the first time for a year and a half! I got to meet my new nephew who is adorable! And just spend lots of time with them all! We finally got our family pictures taken and as soon as I get them back I will post some of them! We also were able to go out to dinner at Old Spaghetti Factory which is a classic for our family! We also justs spent a ton of time together!

It was a little crazy with 7 adults and a baby in our apartment! But we had a good time! Hope everyone else had a good time the past weekend and got to spend lots of time with their families and friends!

For Sale!!!

2009-10-29T21:20:00.001-07:00

Hello all! So I have some news...we are selling our Toyota Corolla.

It is a Toyota Corolla S so it is the sports package and it has every option you would want except for a sunroof. It is an awesome car! 45K miles, cruise control, CD player, Automatic door locks and windows, spoiler, body kit that makes it look sportier, and almost brand new tires. Top of the line Michelin Tires that still have a warranty for at least 70K more miles. Warranty can be tranferred to new owner at any Discount Tire. We are asking $13,500 or best offer.

This really is an awesome, fun, comfortable, and clean car. We have taken really good care of it with regular maintenance done. I am sure you are asking then, why are you selling? Well we want to cut out a car payment since Scott will be cutting back working to focus on school.

If any of you know of anyone that is looking for a car, here is the link to KSL.com
http://www.ksl.com/index.php?sid=733005&nid=443&tab=myads/view&ad=1708413

They can call Scott @435-632-9392 or email me @kenziebutler@gmail.com

Thanks!

Three Little Tidbits

2009-10-12T20:42:00.000-07:00

So not much is going on in our lives right now. Scott is super super busy with school and work and I am trying to stay busy with work and trying to keep the house clean, the dinner made and the dishes done. I am hoping that I am succeeding somewhat however if you were to walk into my house tonight you might smell the White Chicken Chili that I made for dinner, you will find the dishes in the dishwasher and the dishwasher running...but you will have to walk through the disaster that is my front room to see the clean kitchen! Oh well... at least I won two out of three tonight!

So I am sure you are wondering what little tidbits I will be saying here in my small little blog so here it goes...

1st tidbit...Red Lobster's Endless Shrimp!
This past weekend, Scott and I decided to splurge a little on our eating out budget and go to Red Lobster for their endless shrimp. Now for those of you who know me, know that I am not a seafood fan, but I am a huge fan of seeing the endless smiles of a happy husband! I honestly have never seen him so happy and giddy at not only the food, but also the service, which was absolutely outstanding! My chicken was more on the dry side, but the biscuits could not be beat! Definitely worth the 45 minute wait!!!

2nd little tidbit...I am going on VACA!!! to visit my sister in Phoenix!!!
Yeah that is right... the best part is the fact that I get to fly!!! However I always get so nervous to fly...you would think because of the fact that it is a huge 1 ton plane in the air right? No, it is the security check point! I hate the fact that a) I have to take off my shoes! That is just annoying right? b) The people look at me like I am a criminal...but they are just like me...they have no special training right? or do they??? and c) I can't take all of my hair products in my carry on! I know I know this is a little dramatic of me, but when it takes you 10 years to finally defeat your hair, products are like air and water!!! 100% needed in all situations! But oh well...I do get to go on an airplane, see my sister at the end for lots of shopping, pedicures, movies, and of course some good girl talk!!!

3rd little tidbit...I love being able to actually watch all of the TV series that are on right now.
This is the first time in who knows how long that I have actually paid attention to all of the new shows. I was always too busy with school and work and friends. Now that I don't have school, work is not that time consuming particularly at night, and I don't need to keep the same social status that I did before I got married...(just a way of life...no complaints here...) I have plenty of time for The Office, Modern Family, Psych, Monk, The Good Wife, Smallville, and of course my favorite...The Next Iron Chef!
I am sure that it also helps that I now that TiVo...the greatest thing ever known to man!!! So that I can watch them whenever I want...although I usually watch them as they are recording...and hate when I get to the Live TV icon!

So that is the life of us here in Provo. Hope that all those that might be reading this enjoy it. I know that I am little, okay a lot random, but hey when this is your social scenario...it is okay to be a little random!

I am so in LOVE with my HUSBAND!!!

2009-09-12T15:58:00.000-07:00

So I have to say that I have the best husband ever! This week has been a really interesting week and one that has been really good for us. To make a long story short, someone I am fairly close to told me that he and his wife were having marital problems. It was a painful thing for him to tell me and it was the biggest blessing for me to hear. It amazes me what you take for granted until you see someone lose that one thing.
I honestly could not be any happier with my husband. He is such an amazing caring and loving husband. And I wanted to make sure that he knew that so that is what I did. I told him how much I loved him that I knew I was far from perfect but I was going to try my hardest to make him as happy and he makes me.

Then out of the blue later that day Scott didnt have to work and when I got home, he said to me get ready to go out. I asked where we were going and he said it was a surprise. He punched an address into our GPS and off we went to a destination that I didnt know...
I realize as we got closer that there was a movie theater and I realized that Scott was taking me to see a movie...when I asked him what movie...he wouldn't tell me but then I realized that he was taking me to see The Time Traveler's Wife. It was such a good movie. I did cry alot, but it was really good. It even almost got Scott to cry.

Then we went out to dinner at Macronni Grill and had a really good time. It was an awesome night. One that hasnt happened like that for a while. And it was all a surprise from Scott!!!

I just want everyone to know (well just those that read my blog!) to know that I love Scott more than anything in the world and I am so happy that I get to spend the rest of eternity with him by my side...love you babe!!!

Our random night last night...

2009-08-25T20:40:00.000-07:00

So this is so random and crazy that I have to blog about it. So last night Scott and I were sitting in our family room watching TV when all of the sudden we hear this crash that came from outside.

Now before I can finish the story, I have nightmares about being in a crash and it happening right outside my apartment! And when I heard the crash I was like there you have it! I knew eventually it was going to happen! Just glad that it wasnt me!

So we walk outside and Scott walks across the street and sees that there is a man on the street with a bunch of people all around him. There are two cars that are in the gas station parking lot across the street and a minivan that has pulled of the side of the road. We see that our neighbor is out so we go to him and ask what happened. He tells us that this saturn hit a kid on a motorcycle and then a Honda rearended the Saturn.

Okay now here is where the story gets weird. In talking to our neighbor a little bit more he tells us that the driver of the Saturn that hit the motorcycle just took off. He was talking to him and saying that he didnt see the motorcycle and the next thing he takes off, not in his car, but on foot into the residential neighborhood leaving his car behind!

So first of all, not a good idea. But it gets better! The Honda that hit the Saturn starts driving off!!! I was like...what kind of people are these people! There is a man in the street that could be dying and they take off because they dont want a ticket and their insurance to go up! Or they both have drugs and or alcohol and dont want to get busted!!!

I do have to commend the fire department and the paramedics because the did get to the scene in less than 2 minutes. I dont know what ever happened with it all, because it didnt make the news....but we saw the motorcyclist feet move so at least we know that he was not paralyzed...

How random was that?

p.s. I will soon post another blog with our weekend adventures to Timpanogos Cave!

Our Adventures

2009-07-29T20:40:00.000-07:00

So over the past couple of weeks Scott and I have had some super fun things to do. Both of us had birthdays and we also got to spend quite a bit of time with Scott's family. So here are some random pictures of all of our outings...

Here is just a quick pic in the car on the way up to the big SLC!

Here is Scott, Ann & Brenon at our 4th of July celebration!

I had the wonderful opportunity to go see Brenon (Scott's brother) go through the Draper Temple as he is preparing to serve a mission to the San Diego Spanish speaking mission. Scott had to work, but it was an awesome experience! I love going to the temple...:)

These are the beautiful flowers that Scott had delivered to my work on my birthday! They were so pretty once they started to bloom, and they smelled wonderful...I have the best husband by the way... :)

Here is my birthday present!!!! We finally actually have bedding! I know for those of you who have been in my house, this does not look like anything else that I may have chosen, but I thought that I would be daring in the bedroom!!! It looks awesome against all of our white furniture and it is super cute as well!

Well that is about all the is going on with us. We are just waiting for Scott to start school and are starting to get super excited for the holidays to come around so that we can see all of our family again!

Blog to you soon!

Question

2009-07-12T19:23:00.000-07:00

If anyone knows how to post multiple pictures with comments for each? I am having some serious problems!!! So if anyone has any ideas for help...that would be great!!! Hopefully when if I figure this out, then I can make some posts!

Thanks!

Update on the Butlers

2009-06-03T20:14:00.001-07:00

First of all it has been way too long since I last posted!!! There have been so many things happen, that fair warning this might be a really long post so please bear with me!

First of all, for those who don't know, I got a job! Not only did I get a job...I got a kick butt awesome job! I really cant even describe how blessed we were! The story is such an amazing one, that I am going to tell you all here on the blog...

So as many of you know... we moved up here to Provo without me having a job etc...we did move up with the hopes of a couple of jobs we were hoping to work out. We moved up on Saturday May 2 and by Tuesday both of the jobs that we were hoping to work fell through. I was starting to get really discouraged, so having no internet at my house Thursday I went to the Provo Library and had 90 minutes to apply for as many jobs as I could. When I was looking I found the posing for a job that I applied for a week before and the email came back with a bad email address. I was super excited that I found it again and applied to the right email address.

I also applied for about 20 other jobs, basically anything that I could find that I might be remotely qualified for, and just left the library hoping a praying for anything!!! Friday morning I woke up to a phone call from the owner of Rockwell Window Wells, which was the email that came back bad and I reapplied for. He asked if I could come to meet him in an hour. I of course said YES and hurry and got ready and went to the interview. Meanwhile I also had another interview up in Salt Lake later that day.

I went to the interview with a prayer in my heart that I will impress them and make them know how great I really can be! So I talked to Vaughn the owner and the interview went great! He showed me around the production floor and I meet some of the production guys and really liked them. I also then meet the plant manager and again it went really well. To make a long story short (I know, I know!) I told him that I had an appointment that I needed to get to, he then asked if it was a job interview and I said yes and he said that that was no good.

I left and about 30-45 minutes later Vaughn called me back and offered my the job! So here is the lowdown about the it is in PROVO! about 10 minutes from our apartment. I am doing exactly what I always wanted to do which is an Accountant/Office Manager. But I am also shipping manager, marketing, HR, anything office etc...and the best part is that I feel that I am getting paid what I am worth! I really can not believe this blessing!

So I was hired on a Friday and I started the following Monday. When talking to Vaughn a little bit more about the job, he said that he interviewed 10 people before me and just couldn't make a decision, but when he interviewed me, he just felt right about it. Again, I feel so incredibly blessed by this. I really do! Heavenly father really has directed us in what we are suppose to be doing!

So other than that...Scott and I have just been getting use to the PROVO area! If anyone knows anything really fun to do please let me know. But all I have to say is that we love our apartment we love living in Provo and we are really excited for Scott to start school...

Well this post is long enough...I will try an add some more pictures of some of our adventures here in the next couple of days.

Random Thoughts

2009-04-29T14:31:00.000-07:00

Here are 10 random thoughts that are rustling around in my head...

1. Tomorrow is my last day at work...should I be happy or sad...What I am going to do if I cant find another job. This I think is the thing that I keep thinking of the most. I know that I am freaking out for no reason and that I need to accept the Lord's timing on everything, but with Scott starting school soon and not being able to work full time, how are things going to work out. I know they will, but in my little mind...it is a tough one to figure out!

2. I really want to find a daybed for our second bedroom. I am not even moved in and I am trying to buy new furniture! I really think that a daybed with a trundle would work the best for the size of the room. That way if just one person was coming to stay they can just sleep on the bed but if two people come then there will be the trundle that is tucked away...or we could just make all of our guests sleep on an air mattress... is that rude of us?

3. I really want to find more blogs of friends to read! I love seeing what everyone is up to and what is new in their life! I would really like to find people from high school. I really don't think that I took full advantage to some of the great friendships that I had in high school and now I wish that I would have!

4. I have the best husband ever. Sure there are things about him that may drive me a little nutto, but he really is the best match for me. He is so much more outgoing, adventurous, and smarter than me that I am always striving to be more like him. I know that this marriage was what the Lord had planned for me. And I couldn't be any more grateful for a wonderful husband.

5. I am really excited to move away from home. But am sad, scared, sad and did I say sad? I know that there comes a point in every persons life that they have to leave their parents side and take on the world by themselves, or if your lucky with your spouse. I have lived with my parents for almost 23 years with only 1 of those years not living in the same house as them! I am sad because my mom is my best friend! We can talk about anything and everything and she is my reasoning board. She tells me when I am being dumb, rude, or just plain stupid! But she is also there to tell me what she thinks is best for me. Even with all of that, I am excited to be just me and Scott. No relying on my friendship with my parents and not making other friends. We will be alone and it is going to force us to learn to rely on each other!

6. I really want to be a mother. I have noticed that in everything in my life, I usually end up waiting for what I want. I wanted to marry Scott after 3 months and it took 3 years and 3 months. I wanted to find a job in March...I am still looking for a job. I want to be a mother and it will still be years until we will be in the right position (for us and according to us) to have children. But the one thing that I have noticed, yes I have to wait...but it is in the waiting that I learn the best lessons, and grow the most!

7. I need to be more determined with going to the temple. I know that I don't go near as much as I should and I need to get better! I love the peace I feel when I am in the temple and the things that I learn there! I still can remember the fear that I had the day I went through, and then the joy that I felt when I was sitting in the celestrial room. Wow is all I have to say!

8. I am not hungry...that is something that has not happened in a long time! (I told you some of these were going to be random!)

9. I really want to have a romantic date with my husband that is filled with lots of holding hands, cuddling, and just feeling the love between us. We have both been so crazy busy recently that that is all I want. I just want to be able to relax and know that our love will conquer anything and everything that lies ahead of us!

10. I really appreciate all of the people in my life! I truly feel so loved! I know that I need to love myself, believe in myself, and trust myself as much as others do. I just don't know what is the best way to do all of that! I just keep working on it one day at a time!

Sorry for the randomness of this post, but I feel better getting it all off my mind!!!

OUR NEW APARTMENT!!!

2009-04-24T09:38:00.000-07:00

So yesterday I went up north for a job interview and to look for an apartment for us to move into! I saw 5 apartments, and finally found the right one for us! We are super excited because not only is it 900 square feet! But is has an extra bedroom, a dishwasher, washer dryer hookups and it is on the lower level!!!

I will have more pictures to come. I will try and do the whole before and after thing...I always wanted to be able to do that with my very own place!!!

HURRAY!!!

2009-04-20T15:37:00.000-07:00

So good news from the Butlers! Scott got a job! He is transferring up to US Bank in Provo and will be starting on the 4th of May! I am so proud of him for being SO FREAKING AMAZING! I am still looking for a job but at least this will get me up there and hopefully meet some people that may know of a open position! But never the less, just as everyone has been telling me...it will all work out in the end!
CONGRATS SCOTT!!! I LOVE YOU TONZ!!!

2009-04-14T13:04:00.000-07:00

So I guess it is time for a new post. There are alot of changes going on in our lives right now but as I like to say...all of our balls are up in the air right now, and we are waiting to see where they all are going to land.
We have moved out of our apartment and are living with my parents until we know exactly what is going to happen. We are soooo appreciative to my parents for everything they do for us! Hopefully someday we will be able to make it up to them! But Mom and Dad if you are reading this, Thank you so much for everything! You will never know what this means to both Scott and I, we love you!
I am still looking for a job. I am also still waiting to hear back from a couple of places. The thing is that there are plenty of jobs for me to apply for, but the problem is that there are 100 other people applying for the same jobs. So I guess we are just going to have keep praying and doing what we are suppose to do, and when the timing is right...I will find a job.
In other news, Scott had an interview for a universal teller position still at US Bank up in Draper that he should be able to get so, he will at least have a job and can keep food on the table! If he does get the job, we will most likely be moving up there at the beginning of May. The nice thing about that is that it will get me up north so that if a job interview comes up I don't have to drive 4 hours to it.
We did get a new car. We got a Honda Accord that we love! I will try and post some pictures here in a little bit...but it is so nice to be able to have 2 cars now instead of just the one...
That is what is going on with us...I will try and keep this up to date as possible! And let you know what is happening, and when it all happens!

100 Things

2009-04-06T14:43:00.001-07:00

I thought that this might be kinda fun!

100 things about me!

1. Last beverage→Diet Coke!!!
2. Last phone call→ mother
3. Last text message→ Carrie Walker
4. Last song you listened to→ Rain by Madonna
5. Last time you cried→ Friday night...and it was balling...not just crying! Got to love those kind~

HAVE YOU EVER:
6. Dated someone twice → No, that is stupid! You never should have let them go to start with if they were that great!
7. Been cheated on? → No
8. Kissed someone & regretted it? → Maybe one person...
9. Lost someone special?→ Yes
10. Been depressed?→ yes
11. Been drunk? – Never have, never will

LIST THREE FAVORITE COLORS:
12. Red
13. Black
14. Purple

THIS YEAR HAVE YOU:
15. Made new friends→ Yes:)
16. Fallen out of love → No, I am more in love than I have ever been!!!
17. Laughed until you cried → definately!!!
18. Met someone who changed you→ Not really
19. Found out who your true friends were→ Yes
20. Found out someone was talking about you- ha yeah
21. Kissed anyone on your friend's list→ yup, but just one :)

TRUTH
23. How many kids do you want to have → 4
24. Do you have any pets → no, but I want a puppy
25. Do you want to change your name→Nope already did!
26. What did you do for your last birthday→Got ready to drive to AZ the next morning @ 5 AM!!!, Dinner etc...
27. What time did you wake up today? 7:30 AM
28. What were you doing at midnight last night→ Watching Tough Love on VH1
29. Name something you CANNOT wait for → To be a MOTHER!!!!
30. Last time you saw your father→ last night
31. What is one thing you wish you could change about your life → Find a job and an apartment in Utah County!!! :D
32. What are you listening to right now →Nirvana
33. Have you ever talked to a person named Tom → yes my moms cousin Tom.
34. What's getting on your nerves right now? → Some of the people that I work with.
36. What's your full name → Mackenzie Sperry Butler
37. Relationship Status → Married to the best man EVER!!!!!!!
38. Zodiac sign → depends, on some I am Cancer and others I am a Leo, most of the time I am a Leo
39. Male or female→ Female
40. Primary School→ Ridgecrest Elementary
42. High school → Mountain View High School
43. Hair color → Dark red/brown with highlights
44. Long or short → short
45. Height → 5' 8''
46. Do you have a crush on someone? →Yes, my husband!!!!
47. What do you like about yourself? My personality
48. Piercings →one in each ear
49. Tattoos → Not technically
50. Righty or lefty → Righty

FIRSTS :
51. First surgery → When I was 3 I shoved a marker lid through my soft pallet, but I dont really remember that...recently I had my deviated septum fixed...
52. First piercing → Ears
53. First tattoo → DisneyWorld, and it was a henna that wore off after two weeks
54. First best friend → Scott & my mom
55. First sport you joined → Does dance count?
56. First pet - Annie!!!
57. First vacation- That I can remember Pocatello or Colorado Springs...they are about the same time in my memory
58. First concert - Joe Nichols...that is an interesting story!!!
59. First crush- Taylor...
60. First alcoholic drink→ I tasted beer from my grandpa when I was like 4 but it was so nasty that I spit it back out all over him!!!! :)
RIGHT NOW:
61. Eating → Nothing,,,weird i know.
62. Drink → water
63. I'm about to → Go downstairs
64. Listening to → Lionel Richie...my IPOD is on shuffle...
65. Waiting for → a job!
66. Want kids? → 100% absolutely!!!!
67. Want to get married? I already am :)
68. Careers in mind? → Accountant...which is what I am right now.

WHICH IS BETTER
69. Lips or eyes → Lips
70. Hugs or kisses → BOTH
71. Shorter or taller → Taller!!
72. Older or Younger → Older
73. Romantic or spontaneous → Romantic
74. Nice stomach or nice arms → preferably both
75. Tattoos or piercings? No
76. Sensitive or loud → Sensitive
77. Hook-up or relationship → Relationship
78. Trouble maker or hesitant→ Enjoyable but mature.

HAVE YOU EVER :
79. Kissed a stranger → No, kisses are too precious to give to strangers!
80. Drank hard liquor → Never
81. Lost glasses/contacts →All the time!
82. Cried yourself to sleep- Yes :(
82. Danced in the rain? yes!! Kissing is even better
83. Broken someone's heart → Yep
84. Had your own heart broken → yes.
85. Been arrested →Nope, knock on wood!!!
86. Turned someone down-- Yes
87. Cried when someone died → Yes...
88. Liked a friend more then just a friend → Yes

DO YOU BELIEVE IN:
89. Yourself → Yes :)
90. Miracles → Yes, I am hoping for one!!!
91. Love at first sight → I think that initially it was, but it got cloudy before it was clear again!
92. Heaven → Yes :)
93. Santa Claus → Yes :)
94. Kissing on the first date → nope.
95. Angels → Yes :)

ANSWER TRUTHFULLY:
96. Is there one person you want to be with right now? yes, Scotty
97. Had more than one boyfriend/girlfriend at one time? → NEVER!!!
98. Do you believe it’s possible to remain faithful forever?→ I dont believe it is possible, but it is the only option!!!!!!!
99. What's the one thing you cannot live without?→ Scott, My Parents, My Sister, Annie
100. One thing that most people don’t know about you → I was a miracle baby!!!

I tag - Kelly, Lauren, Stefanee, Amanda, Aubree & April

Here is what you do now...copy my answers and then create your own new note taking my answers out and putting yours in! Make sure to tag be back so I can see your answers!!!

Update on the Butlers

2009-03-25T11:46:00.000-07:00

So I thought that it was about time to do a little updating here on the blog! It has been way too long!
First of all we have some EXCITING news! Scott has been accepted to BYU and will be starting in the fall. We are super excited for this, and really anxious for him to be able to start and better yet finish!!! He is going to be able to graduate in 18 months instead of the 2 years normally and then we are hoping to go to either ASU or BYU for his MBA.
So with that being said...this means that we are now moving up to Utah County! Currently I am looking for a job up there, I have had several interviews, and am just waiting to hear back. However, if any one knows of any company looking for a new accountant, office manager, bookkeeper etc., please let me know!!!
We also sold my Honda Accord, and hopefully will be buying a new car this weekend to replace it! We have been sharing a car the past month, while we have been looking, and I have to give props to those other couples out there that share a car!!! It is tough work. Especially when you both work and one of you goes to school!!!
We have also put in our 30 days notice for our apartment, and have started boxing everything up. It is nice because I have been able to go through alot of things and "purge" what I dont need or haven't touched the last year we have been there. I am excited to move into a bigger apartment, if and when we find jobs and move up to Utah County, but for right now all of our stuff will be in boxes in my parents house.
All in all life is a little stressful right now. The only thing that I know right now is that Scott and I are doing everything that the Lord has asked of us, and we are leaving the rest up to him. It is hard, but it has been my experience that when the Lord asks things of you that really are a challenge to you, when you have done all that you can, he will bless you with what you need, and most of the time even more!!! I am sorry to get all churchy on you, but I am so grateful for the gospel and the principles that it teaches me.
That is all for right now. I will hopefully be able to do some more posting of our anniversary trip to Six Flags...so stay tuned!!!

2008-11-29T22:32:00.000-08:00

So it seems like everyone is posting what their baby is going to look like...so here is ours. I think personally that he is for sure one of the cuter ones out there! But I may be a little biased! Thanks Lauren for showing me the website for this...it was great fun!

Four Wheeling with the Haroldsons!!!

2008-11-02T12:18:00.000-08:00

Ben was awesome at unloading these thins on his high truck!!! This is what boys are for!

Ah...dont we look so excited! Actually I was a little nervous because Scott had never driven a four wheeler before...yikes!

The whole clan after we stopped for dinner...it looks like I was driving, but that would be a no...there were way too many steep rocky roads! I like flat and smooth!

Scott wanted to climb to the top and I wouldn't let him...But he at least got to touch it...oh and that hanging thing is Ben...

We love the Haroldsons...They were super fun to go out with!!!

Doesn't Scott look like he is having so much fun!!!!

Yes, my shirt was so dirty we had to write "hi" in it!!!

Scott's face was pretty bad too!!!

We think that this was the van down by the river that Chris Farley was talking about...it is now Ben & Elishas new home...jk :)

Okay this was me really driving! It was so much fun!!!

While we were riding we realized that it was Scott's one year anniversary from being home off his mission...what a fun way to celebrate it!!! We loved every minute of this weekend and hope to be able to do it again...Thanks Ben & Elisha!!!

THRILLER!!!

2008-10-28T19:54:00.000-07:00

This last weekend Mom, Dad, Scott and I went to Tuachan and saw Thriller put on by Odessey Dance Theater.

We had so much fun that night...although Scott and I got very cold...when the sun goes down in the canyon it can get down right cold!!!

We were really excited that Mom and Dad were able to go with us. We all had a good time with some good laughs too!

Here is the whole gang...Dad for some reason has a weird look on his face...but still it was awesome sitting on the front row being so up close to the dancers you can see the sweat on their foreheads.

They also had a bunch of people dressed up all halloweenee and trying to scare everybody. This particular guy was crazy...he could bend his back so far it was crazy! But for some reason he decided to invade my personal space and this was the picture that I got of him with him basically sitting on my lap...

Another girl was walking by and we asked if she would take a picture with Mom and Dad...she went to sit on Dad's lap and he just picked her up and placed her high up his lap...that is why Mom has the look on her face that she does...The actor has the look like...what is this guy doing???
All in all it was an awesome night and we were really glad that we were able to go. We are hoping that we can go see it again next year!

Life

2008-10-01T20:08:00.001-07:00

So just for fun as I am sitting here while Scott is at school I thought that I would put up a post and let everyone know what was happening with us!

First of all, can I just say how weird it is not to be in school! I did it for so many years that I really am having some issues not thinking that I have some kind of homework to do or some test that I need to be studying for! But it is fabulous. I do however have alot of extra time on my hands and so I thought that I would get a second job, I decided to see if I could get hired back on at Seagull Book for some Christmas help.

It should be good to have some extra money and something to do two nights of the week. I am excited but also kind of scared because I am going back to something that is totally different than what I am doing right now. I am in an office all day and now I will be out on the floor and helping customers with buying christmas gifts, nothing like accounting!!!

Scott is doing good as well. He is an awesome teller, the best ever actually and those are not my words...they are actually the words of his boss. He has gotten at least 4 gift cards for doing such a good job! I am so proud of him...and all I have to say is...yeah he is my husband!!

2008-08-24T19:58:00.001-07:00

Here are some pictures of our recent trip to Jackson Hole Wy and Yellowstone. We spent one night in Yellowstone and the rest at our family's condo in Jackson. We had a ton of fun we went whitewater rafting, hiked a mountain, went to the rodeo, and of course went shopping. It was a great Honeymoon after the fact...it was fun to get well rested and spend some good time together!

First Post Ever!

2008-08-07T21:59:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone! We hope that you are all safe and sound while reading this blog. We (basically Kenzie:)) wanted to start this blog so that we could share everything that we are doing. Right now we are just livingi in St. George and Scott is going to school. I am working at TruAudio as an accountant. Scott is not only going to school, but he is also working as US Bank and loving every minute of it. We have been married for 5 months now, and could not be happier! We have spent the past few weeks going on vacation pretty much all over the west. We have been to Salt Lake twice to see Scott's family, Phoenix to see my family and Jackson Hole, WY to see ourselves! Well that is about all that I have to say for this post. I will be sure to post some pictures and videos of all of our adventures this summer! Talk to you all soon!

~Scott & Kenz~