How can one person be so lucky!

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

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...

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

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!

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!!!

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

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!