Oh my!

I've been doing the practicum portion of my curriculum development class in a pre-k room, and I can't believe the amazing things kids say! Sweet things - like, "I love you Kaleigh! I miss you Kaleigh!" to "I'm ugly." Seriously... a five-year-old girl told me she was ugly the other day, and it nearly broke my heart. I didn't even know what to say - I was totally caught off guard. She is by no means ugly, in fact she is absolutely gorgeous! And she is such a sweetie. It just broke my heart.

I hope this was a one time occurrence and that she doesn't really belive she is ugly...

Much love,
Kaleigh

Spinach, Carmelized Onion & Feta Cheese Quesadilla from Fitness Magazine

So... I thought rather than having an "update" on my life, I would update by sharing my new favorite recipe! It is absolutely delicious, and ever since I made it over a month ago, I have been craving it. I haven't quite reached the point in my life where I am cooking every night... but next time I DO cook, I will be making this yummy quesadilla again! I'm thinking about making sweet potato french fries to go with it next time.
Thanks Fitness Magazine!

Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups thinly sliced onion
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
9 ounces baby spinach
4 8-inch whole-wheat flour tortillas
4 ounces semisoft goat cheese
2 medium tomatoes, thinly sliced
Directions
Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion, sugar and salt; cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is dark golden brown. Remove from pan. Add the spinach and 1 tablespoon water to the skillet; cook 2 minutes, or until spinach is just wilted. Remove from skillet and turn off heat. Spread a quarter of the goat cheese on each tortilla and top with spinach, tomato and onion; fold closed and press lightly. Heat the skillet and place two folded quesadillas in it; cook two minutes per side, or until golden brown and lightly crisp. Repeat.

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Omar and I are leaving for L.A. today with my in-laws-to-be. We're planning to shop and go to Disneyland. It is going to be amazzzzzzing!!! Update with pictures coming soon!

Love,
Kaleigh

Long time no post

So I figured it was time for another update... Life, as usual, is wonderful. Omar and I made a trip up to visit my family in Grand Junction. We had a blast! It was not only Isaiah's second birthday, but it was also Father's Day. They also had their housewarming party the day we arrived. It was so much fun!

I've been working the past five days but get a three day weekend beginning tomorrow, which I'm super excited about. I've been trying to learn to cook and it has been pretty fun! We have hardly gone out to eat at all!

We're planning to have our wedding in Grand Junction at the United Methodist Church, and the reception will be hopefully outside, possibly in my grandma's backyard!

All is good in life!

Love, Kaleigh

Hi there!

So I feel I have been neglecting communication with the outside world the past couple days, and I've def been neglecting blogger since April! Much has happened and much is being planned, and I am enjoy the days as they go by. What is that song by Keith Urban? Days Go By. My theme song!

Ups and downs, ups and downs. I'm at an up right now, and I intend to stay here! I'm getting financially caught up, managed to get 4 A's for finals and 1 B, and am engaged to the most amazing guy ever. I also have the two cutest kittens and a super amazing fam. Woo!

Went to see Kenny Chesney, best first concert ever. It was like a month ago and I still can't stop thinking about it! Saw No Doubt last night, and that was fun! I really enjoyed it! Planning on Dierks Bentley, Brad Paisley, and Toby Keith in the fall.

Sister's wedding in a couple months. Whoa!!

Omar and I are sending our Save The Dates soon. ohhh Exciting! We just need his sister to design them! Wedding planning is pretty much non-existant right now, but we plan to book the church and reception hall (or park) soon. I've tried on several dresses, and one I tried on three times and love it. None have brought tears to my eyes yet, but I'll keep looking! I am still having a rough time imagining my wedding without my Grandpas there physically, but I know they will be smiling down on us, and that brings me great joy.

Love always,
Kaleigh

Crazy life, fun love

I can't believe how long it has been since I have left an entry in here. I have been so busy lately, yet I only work twice a week. Whats up with that? Oh well. It is great! I have had to give more presentations this semester than I have ever had to give in my life. I'm actually a little grateful for that. I still get dizzy standing up in front of the croud, but at least I have done it. I even asked my prof to let me go first last week because I just can't focus on the other presentations when I am fretting about mine.

Engaged life is great! Haven't done too much planning (ok, haven't done ANY planning), but that is why we are enjoying it. We are putting off the planning until Karley's wedding is over. Too little time in the day when we are both going to school full time!I have become a fan of theknot.com, and dreaming about our perfect wedding.

We are planning on a trip to ND this summer. It will be great to see my family and friends. Continuing prayers for the flood victims. They have a long time to go before everything is back to "normal".

Much love,
Kaleigh

Simplicity

I am enjoying the simplicity of life right now. Not just the fact that my kitten, Milo, is cuddled up on the bed next to me, and Cleo is cuddled up in my hamper (Free of dirty clothes, thank goodness!), but the fact that work, volunteering, and school are all just... perfectly in order. "Simple," if you will.

I am feeling inspired. Inspired to get into better shape. Inspired to improve my thought processe (sounds weird. I can't explain it so anyone will understand - it is just something that I understand). Inspired to be the best I can.

I began my volunteer work at the elementary school, and it is just great. I have all this time right now, and I feel I want to volunteer all over the place. I'm seriously considering volunteer work at the humane society, and it may sound crazy and bizarre, but perhaps even the state pen.

I want new experiences. Experiences that don't include alcohol (funny how I still haven't reached the traditional "21" because I still am not a huge fan of drinking. Margarita here and there, but thats it.)

Simplicity is what I need. Simplicity is what is in my soul. Simplicity is what keeps me going.

Simplicity, to me, is love. What's your love?

I Found You!

So I have found my way, once again, back to Blogger. And also, back to Cafe Dominic. Its been fun being back there. I only work weekends, which makes it even better, because I have a lot of time to do my homework!

I am totally loving this semester. It is a little crazy, but fun! I have three night classes a week, which are difficult to keep track of, but its fun.

I really enjoy being engaged to Omar! Its fun to say I'm engaged when a guy asks if I have a boyfriend... two guys did it while I was hanging out with Omar! I just wish we could get married sooner, but unless we did it in a courhouse, that would pretty much be impossible.

I'm exhausted, and today is a dreary day, so it makes things worse!

I'll write soon.

Love, Kaleigh

I have never been so happy in my life. It is incredible what kind of amazing my fiance is. He got me flowers- really beautiful flowers. When I came home from my dad's house, he had a box of my favorite candles! He is the most wonderful!!!

School started and I have a feeling it will be a great semester!

Love,
Kaleigh

Wow

Engagements spurr up a lot of emotions. Enough said.

Oh yeah... and PS, I'm engaged!

It happened on Sunday, January 11th! Surprise!!!

Miss You, Grandpa

It was over a year ago that I lost my grandpa. My "grumpy gramps" as he preferred to be called. If you knew him, you would know he is anything BUT grumpy. He is the kindest, sweetest man and he was so full of life. He was (is) amazing, and I miss him dearly. He was not only the best "step" grandpa (though the lack of biological DNA meant nothing to us), he was a minster. He was the minister I always imagined would marry me off to the love of my life. Now that I am engaged, I find myself thinking about how much I miss him. I know he would be proud of me. He would be proud of how far I've come in life, and he would be proud of the man I've chosen to spend my life with. I just wish he was here to share some of these memories with us. I would give anything for him to get to know Omar. They would love each other.


I know God is taking care of my grumpy gramps, I just wish grumpy gramps was here to give me a hug.

On one other note, I tried on my first couple of wedding dresses today, and it was so much fun. Although the wedding is roughly two years away, planning is already in process and it is great! It is a blast, I just know it will be stressful to be wedding planning AND studying... good thing I will have a LOT of time next year to plan, because these next few semesters are going to be crazy (but fun).

I've thought about several places for the wedding, and am currently thinking about the Loretto Chapel. I am not seriously considering it at this point, just a quick idea that Haley and I had. We'll see hwo it all plays out.

I am watching Bridezillas, and I can't understand why these women are acting like this. I know I've been engaged for less than a week, but all I really care about is that Omar and I are together and married. I know it is going to happen, whether the flowers look absolutely perfect or not, so why should I complain about everything? Some people are so selfish. I think the women on this show are just getting married for the wedding. I used to daydream about my fantasy wedding, and as soon as I fell in love, it wasn't as big of a deal as I thought it would be (the wedding part I mean).

Love,

Kaleigh

Figured it was time for an update

Lots has been going on since I got back from Colorado, and I feel like I haven't had more than ten minutes of downtime since I got home! I've been driving Omar around so that Yvette can borrow his truck. Getting up before 10 AM is so not my thing. Just kidding. My kittens keep me busy, but I feel like a bad mama because I've been feeding them canned cat food for several days. I finally found time to go to pet smart today.

So, my trip was amazing. I spent a lot of time with my baby brother, and it was a blast. I think I decided I don't want kids until I am 27 or older, but it was fun to hang out with him! Omar and his sisters drove 8 hours and dropped me off, then drove themselves 8 hours home. 2 weeks later, Omar picked me up. We had a blast with my family that night though! I look forward to more fun times like that!

I am looking forward to school starting up again. I really need structure in my life! That sounds weird, I bet!

My kitten is still attempting to suck milk out of me. He is almost five months old and I figured he would grow out of this stage by now. . . any advice from any of my cat loving friends? I would be really grateful!

I'll write soon! I've got a killer headache tonight.

Love, Kaleigh

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

I just got home a few days ago, and boy, was it the BEST Christmas EVER!!!!!! I have big news to share with you all, hopefully very soon! So ... I'll write about it soon!

Love, Kaleigh