That One Time We Accidentally Got Engaged

Last June, Casey invited me to his company picnic. I said I didn't attend work parties until there was a ring on my finger. 

Somehow, I still ended up at the picnic.

 Casey's work does an auction with company dollars they earn throughout the year. Then they can bid on different things like t.v.'s, vacation getaways, iPads, everything. Sometimes there is a mystery prize. Apparently, the last mystery prize was a vacation to anywhere in the United States (including Hawaii!) 

The week before the picnic some of Case's co-workers began talking about THE MYSTERY PRIZE. Casey really talked it up to be something good. If you know Casey you know he is stingy with his dollars so he had more saved up than anyone else in the company and he wanted the mystery prize. . . 

So when we got to the picnic Casey's boss pulled me aside and asked if I would help play a little prank on Casey. I was in. :)

Enjoy. 

Things to Note:
1. The guy in the red behind us, totally in on it. He is funny to watch.
2. I kept saying "Are you serious?" . . Casey replied "no". He then followed with "this isn't it"
I said "Are you serious?!?" He said "yes, I'm serious. but NOT like this."
3. Casey and I had already discussed "the M word" hence my agreement to the prank. His "no's" in this video only made me question our impending bliss slightly. I think he likes me. ;)
4. Casey claims to have been so worried that I would think it was really how he planned on proposing. I wanted it more private, which is exactly what he did { here }
5. We really didn't kiss that long. My hair is just blocking our videographer. This was a work party after all. ;)
6. Many of Casey's co-workers still believe this was our actual engagement. We discussed it again at the holiday party.

Silver Scholar Award

As her LAST school year wraps up, Madison has had a few awards and scholarships. Unfortunately, her cheer team was in California the day they presented scholarships in an assembly. The next week, she was able to get her Silver Scholar Award.

I had to go to McKay Dee before heading west. When I got to her school, not even kidding, the only parking was down some random neighborhood street. I took off the heels and started RUNNING. I made it just as they started the M's! 

I'm so insanely proud of the cutest little shadow I know. She rocked that whole public education business and I can't wait to see what she decides to do for the rest of her life. She is going to have so much fun at Weber next year and I have a feeling is going to spend quite a bit of free time at the Holmes pad.

Madison,
We love you mucho. Way to go!
Love, Case and Kal

We should also mention that this beautiful girl got a four year scholarship. That deserves a woot woot!

Crystal Crest Awards

Weber State had their annual Crystal Crest Awards on April 20 and Casey and I got invited. (We sound important now, don't we?)

The Crystal Crest Awards recognize students, professors, and community members who are super awesome and above all normal excellence. :) Casey's little sister Corie was nominated for Talent of the Year.

It was super fun. We were supposed to dress up like we were going to the Oscar's. Case and I take a more casual role on award ceremonies apparently. We had a way good time and Corie even got to meet Kirby Heybourne! (You know from 'The RM') He is the BOMB so you know I was jealous.

It was great to see Corie get recognized for all that she does and of course acclimate Casey to Weber State's campus again so he can go get his Master's.

Administrative Assistants Day

I'm posting way too many "gifts" in a row. I made this yesterday for our office manager at work. She loved it. {She said I should start a second job. 1. No time 2. Who would pay someone else to shop and wrap a present } Anyways, I did have fun so I wanted to remember what I made. It was beach themed and included: a beach bag, big fluffy beach towel, cup and straw, nail polishes, candy, sunscreen, and an iTunes gift card.
...Apparently, I can't wait for summer!

I ♡ our office manager. She makes my daily task list easier each day and she's super fun too. The other day she peeled 25 price stickers off boxes for me. My office stinks like orange death (goo gone) but it was sooo helpful! She's the bomb!

PS- I am not an idiot. Yes, I realize administrative is spelled wrong. I have too fat of fingers for my little phone. Boo. Not going back to fix it. 

Graduate Gifts

At my work, we have 5 managers graduating.( 4 from Weber, 1 from Utah State) I convinced my boss it would be a great idea to not just get them something, but make them something fabulous! Luckily for me, the other directors think I'm the most crafty so I got put in charge. I love making gift baskets. Im kinda bummed I have no pictures of the finished product! This picture is one my friend Ben took before I put the wrap, card and gift card on. (And after he slid it across the room and half of it fell ;) I fixed it before wrapping it. No stress). In the basket is: 3 bags popcorn, 2013 grad cup, ice cream scoop, twizlers, chips, sparkling cider with 2 glasses, 3 large candy boxes, a king size candy bar, and starburst sprinkled through out. Of course, 4 were in purple totes for Weber, and one was blue for USU. On top was also a card and a Chili's gift card!
So proud of all the smarties I work with!
Stay tuned for the sibs grad presents later this week!

Love me a good party

Two weekends ago I had two parties right in a row. (Maybe it was three weekends. . . Whatever). The first one was a baby shower for our friends Al and Kacey. I had so much fun shopping and making this gift. I can't wait to have babies. I love baby shopping. Case loves me practicing buying things for other people's babies. ;) (just so we are clear. No babies for awhile, but shopping makes me want to change my mind)
Then I went to a norwex party. It's microfiber cleaning rags and holy heck my toilets are sparkling. . ..I hate being a grown up- sparkly toilets make me happy. But seriously, love the toilet bowl cleaner. Oh, and the rags are still in the package. Can't do too much cleaning in a day. Then the hubs would expect it!

Did I do Enough Today?

Today was an 11 hour workday.

It's fine. We've all worked them. But after 10.5 I realized that today Case and I have been married three months. I called my favorite Mr. to feel better that he forgot too. I know 3 months isn't a huge milestone, but forgetting made me feel horrible.

It's not like I could come home and rectify the situation either. Case is downstairs working as I type.

It's the perfect storm at the Holmes' house tonight. One of us is always working. I am not complaining. I love my job and I'm so grateful for it, but man I miss that man I call my husband.

Once upon a time, I heard a talk in church. The wife always had a to-do list ten miles long. (Why do we ladies do this to ourselves?) Each day, we only feel accomplished if we complete everything on the list. Instead of this to-do list, it's important to remind ourselves at the end of the day that it's not about everything getting done, but doing enough. Doing enough to be an example of Christ to those around you. Doing enough to make a difference in the world.

So tonight, dear husband, i'll pray that I did enough for you to know how much I love you. And showed you how grateful I am that you are mine for eternity.