Changing My Name

So, I'll admit. I wasn't the quickest to officially change my last name, but I did change that thing pretty quickly on Social Media, duh.

Because of taxes, FASFA, etc. it took longer than expected. Than, I made it a goal to do it before our year anniversary. Well, I did, I made it! But, that was only officially... like social security. The problem is, that The hours are 8-5 at the DMV, and woop, I'm at work all day. So, I talked myself into making holiday flights in my Zylstra last name, to get a little push... but it wasn't until Friday, that I finally went to the DMV. I took my "lunch break" at the DMV in Draper, and was so excited/proud of myself for finally getting it done.

Well, let me tell you, they won't accept a copied version of your marriage certificate :/

I knew they wouldn't, but that's all I had at the moment (because I have some work cards that say Rogers, and some that have Zylstra, so I carry it with me in case I need it!). I knew that I could at least get my picture taken, and some of the info into the computer. So, I left work early because I had overtime, and had Tanner meet me at the DMV in Orem, and bring our marriage certificate. When we walked in, it was 4:40. They said they had a 30 minute line, and wouldn't be able to let me in. To say we were furious would be an understatement. All of my info was in the system, I left work early, yada yada. They didn't care. And, because I was so sassy, she was mid-sentence apologizing, and I just walked out... oops! I was just so annoyed, because it was just a renewal!! Ugh.

Moral of the story, change your name quicker, and not last minute, and not on a Friday.

The end!

F R I D A Y

A Pumpkin Breakfast

Because I don't have anything else to share, but because I do want to be a good "blogger", I'll share a recipe we used this week! I have never made Baked French Toast, where you let it sit overnight and soak. It was a success, and very yummy! I found this Pumpkin Recipe on Pinterest of course, and thought I'd give it a try. I might even just use the batter for future French Toast! Maybe on Thanksgiving morning or something!?

This is the recipe I used, and loved it!

I about halved it, or a little less, because it was just Tanner and I eating it, and I didn't want a ton of leftovers. It's fun how it gets a crunch on the top! I wish I would've left it bake a little bit longer, because the middle pieces were a tad too soggy for my liking, but it didn't matter, because I only like corner pieces anyways! :)

Speaking of other food, do you like Greek Yogurt? I do. But, I stopped making it every morning because it's a pain to pour granola, and slice fruit...really, it is!

Last time I was at the store, I stumbled upon this Greek yogurt:

I had seen commercials, and thought I should try it. And when they say you can just bend the corner and put the yumminess inside the yogurt, you really can. I loved that berry one. They also have granola in some of the corners! I would give it a try if you like Greek yogurt.

I'm going to end this post now, before I start becoming a "food blogger"...

It's starting...

Yesterday, walking to my car after work, I realized that it is starting. The cold, dreery, days are here! I had to run to my car and take a few deep breaths, turn on my car, and blast the heat.

I don't mean to complain... this is where we live, and I get to go home to my honey, but it's just TOO COLD.(and it's not even the worst of it!!) It's a great place to live, but not longer than a couple years... we are bookin it out of here once we get the chance. :)

But for now, hot chocolate, blankets, and cuddles will be suffice.

Our Halloween

One night on my way home, I was noticing this beautiful sunset. I ran into the house and made Tanner get in the car, and we drove up the Loop by our house to watch the sunset! It was a beautiful sight!

Saturday before Halloween, it was pretty Sophia's birthday party, and we had Tanner's parents and brother Logan in town that weekend. It was lots of fun! I love when people come to visit!

Vamps.

Halloween day, I had to dress up, and run the Trick-Or-Treating, and deliver goodie bags! So I dressed up as Where's Waldo. And, everyone kept joking about the "can't find Waldo" thing, so we took some pictures of me hiding places...

Halloween night we went to Brock and Sarah's house for her yummy mexican soup that she makes. Then we headed to a free donut and cider little shin dig that Madeline's old professor does. Literally, free, for hundreds of peeps! We will definitely be going next year! And the year after that.. get me out of UTAH!

I had to be a serious robber.

Madeline is an artist, and was the cutest deer.

The donut stealer.

Yesterday, Saturday, we got free couches! Our Real Estate agent and her family just built a new house, so they gave us their old couches they had in storage. I wish we could've taped our reactions when they put them in our house! We can actually lay together and watch a movie together!!! They're deep, and so comfy! Right now our family room is like a theater room, and we have 4 couches...we are happy with our new ones!

Then, we watched Sophie as Brock & Sarah went and saw a movie. We painted her nails, and visited good old Cold Stone. We always have a blast with that sweetie!

Today at church we walked out of sacrament meeting, to snow. The kids were excited, but all of the adults were not!!