Appreciate the little things. Like singing in the car.

Today I am a little bored and a little lonely and missing Utah a little. One little thing I really miss a lot is driving my car with music blasting, singing at the top of my lungs. You just can't do that while listening to an iPod on the subway.

Well, you could. In fact, some people do. But it is generally frowned upon.

When I got to a stoplight I would always pretend I hadn't just been belting my lungs out to Rascal Flatts. Then when it turned green I'd continue on like I was in my own personal music video. Like if the car is in motion, suddenly I become invisible? I wonder how many people got a good laugh watching me singing in my car.

We are finally selling the Corolla. I am a little sad. I loved that car. One of my favorite features was the custom stereo and speakers Klane installed for me (with love). It has an iPod cord in the glove compartment so you can control your iPod through the stereo. Perfect for personal jam-sessions on my way to work. ;)



With the help of my parents I got the car all clean and fixed up and ready for sale. I took some product shots while I was in Utah. And Klane wrote an awesome KSL ad. It made me laugh:

0-60? Yes.

With most Corollas in this model year being posted with nearly double the mileage, at under 71,000 she's just getting warmed up... But if it gets too warm you can hit the a/c.

This 5 seater can go from A to B while you're controlling your iPod/iPhone from it's Alpine/Pioneer custom stereo system. Its brand new battery has less than 4 miles on it. I've tracked the gas mileage for the last 3 years at an average of over 30 mpg. It's taken a move to NYC to pry my wife's fingers from the steering wheel.

Finding flaws in this economical marvel isn't easy — a defunct rear defroster says, "I always look ahead," and a mini-compartment with a loose door on the center console gives instant access to coupon books and your Cafe Rio punch card.

Other than that, a flawless title, well kept interior, clean mechanical record and a model year pre-dating the Toyota quality control melt-down lets you drive this beauty away worry-free.

Yep, my husband works at an advertising agency. Oh man, I love that guy. Maybe he should've been a copy-writer.

Utah Highlights

Being at this house. Waking up to mom's whole wheat banana pancakes.


Morning runs with mom; breathtaking mountain views.


Preparations for the shower, hanging out with the girls being creative and chatting






Oh and watching Brandon pipe frosting. That part was awesome.



BYU Volleyball Game - beating #1 Pepperdine


Jazz Game with Dad, Mom and Brandon





Catching up with family (WHY didn't I take more pictures of people?)



Lunch with the girls at the office (no pictures...)

Shopping and just hanging out with mom


It was such a perfect trip. I was able to see all the people I wanted to see and do everything on my list. It was really great. I loved every moment spent with family and attempted to get my fill of niece/nephew hugs (could I ever really get enough?).

This was the first trip to Utah since we moved that I haven't cried when I went home to New York. This time I was excited to go back! Coming home to Klane was really wonderful. He really missed me, and I think the effects of malnutrition and lack of sleep were really starting to set in. He needs a wife. ;) I missed him too. Things just aren't the same without him by my side. He met me at the airport with flowers. I loved the gorgeous view of the city skyline on our bus ride across the Triboro Bridge. It's good to be back!

Angie's must-have Utah County food

Cafe Rio. At first I wasn't that excited to go since I've had it a million times, but when I tasted it I remembered how truly amazing it is. I'd forgotten how good it is. Long live the sweet pork salad with cilantro ranch! And those homemade tortillas? And the salmon tacos? It's all so yummy.

The Chocolate dessert cafe. Cupcakes were okay (we thought the cupcakes we made for the shower were better), but the shop was adorable. A very fun place to sit and chat with girlfriends over cupcakes. And they have much more than just chocolate.






Spread the word: Farr's has officially replaced Hello Yogurt as my new favorite self-serve yogurt place. (Dear Sara: Go there. Immediately.) More flavors, more toppings, more YUM!


Lunch at Pizza Factory in Lindon with my mom and mom-in-law. Nothing better than discussing womanhood over a tower of those fantastic breadtwists. Ahhh, the breadtwists.


Lunch with the girls from work at Smoking Apple BBQ in Lindon. Possibly Lindon's best-kept secret. That place rocks. And even though they've raised their prices, they're still way inexpensive.

Kneaders. Twice. Once with Mike and Sar, once with mom on the way out of town. How could I forget this place? It is really truly amazing. Their wide variety of breads are all so good, their sweets are decadent, and their sandwiches and soups are delicious. I love that place. Favorites include Classic Turkey on Focaccia (love that Kneaders sauce) and the creamy Artichoke Portobello soup. I am salivating.


Sushi at Shoga in Orem. Yyyyyyum.

News from Utah

I've been in Utah for just one day and it's already been such fun! I receIved a warm welcome, complete with a beautiful bouquet of flowers from dad waiting in my room!



It started snowing as soon as we arrived at my parents house, and kept on for 24 hours. Now THIS is snow! I love it.






Michelle came up and together we started working on decorations for the baby shower. Have you ever heard of a diaper cake? I hadn't, and I was a little skeptical when my mom told me we were going to make one. But man it turned out awesome! I'm converted. Here's a sneak peek. This shower is going to be SO CUTE!!! I can't wait to take pictures of it.




I had to take a few cute pictures of my dad shoveling snow this morning. I love my dad. He's so cute.

Utah Highlights

You may never realize how much you love something until you leave it. Living somewhere so different from Utah has made me appreciate where I'm from, and realize all the things I love about it. While in Utah we squeezed in as much as we could, trying to get our fill of the things we miss about living there. Here are some cell phone pictures of what we love in Utah and fun things we did there.

The beautiful mountains and wide open spaces.


Cafe Rio, of course


Regular snow storms and tons of snow! Snow that actually sticks around, builds up and gets deep!

This picture is from a drive in the canyon, and it reminded me of another thing I miss: driving in cars! Taking whatever route you want to your destination, leaving and arriving whenever you want.

Hello Yogurt (we made a trip during a blizzard). I have a history with Hello Yogurt. Sara and I have a history with Hello Yogurt, which the boys get pulled into. And Dave and Kaylene came along for the ride too. :)



The babies. All the nieces and nephews. All the family.


A trip to the Oquirrh Mountain Temple with the family. So great to be there together.



The Pie pizzeria after the temple. Haven't had pizza like this in NYC! It's a different style and it was delicious. (The root beer was so good. Ahh... root beer.)






JCW's for burgers, fries and fry sauce. YUM. Thank you, Utah, for fry sauce. And those char-broiled burgers really are one of a kind. We haven't found a similar burger place in the city. (Klane also made sure to visit Apollo Burger while in Utah.)



Macey's soft serve with Mike and Sara, and then hanging out at their place. Just like the good old days!

Our visit to Utah was so great. It was so wonderful to spend time with our family. It was almost like we never left! We love and miss all of you, and can't wait till our next visit! In the meantime, here's our open invitation for everyone to come visit us and see our second home, here in NYC.