Temple Trip

There is a break in between this semester and spring term so I was thinking that we could go to Kona for a needed break and go to the temple (since ours is closed for renovation & I've only been twice). So I talked to Jordan about it this morning and he thought it sounded like a good idea, So at work I got on priceline.com just to see if we could get a nice hotel for really cheap. So I entered $95 for a resort (I thought it was a long shot) But they took it! …So I was all excited. And then AFTER I already booked it I checked the temple schedule and they are closed for maintenance during the time we will be there. We’ve called the hotel, priceline, and my credit card … NO CANCELING OR MOVING THE DATES ALLOWED! So I guess we are Big Island Bound … but our temple trip has turned into a no temple trip for us.

Ugh ... I realize this is all my fault, but I dont think that I am going to do Priceline again.

MTV Cribs: Part 2

So as you know (from this blog entry) we have a very quaint apartment. So we have been trying to do some home improvements on our very limited budget (and we aren't allowed to paint) So... Here is what I have came up with: 

Potterybarn has this cool picture wall posted on their site and there are lots of other picture walls in the blog world ... but I can't afford 15 Potterybarn picture frames So.... Jordan got a TON of wooden picture frames for free from his work. Some frames had glass & mats and some had neither. So I painted them all a bunch of random bright colors (I figured we are in Hawaii so we might has well have a fun, bright home) and we now have our own brighter version of the pb picture wall. 

I also painted some of the frames black and hung them on a separate wall...

Project 2: The library at school gives away its rejected books, every once and awhile ... so Jordan picked up some of the fun, colorful ones and we were able to use them to fill an empty shelf in our entertainment stand. 

If you notice the last book on the right side is actually a bookend! I hacksawed through the book and hot-glued it back together.... It took A LONG time for me to saw through the entire book. 

I also ripped some of the pages out of a couple of the books and modge-podged them on to a mat. 

AND ... I finally did this project I blogged about earlier.

Now our small, white, cinderblock apartment has some color on the walls. More projects are coming! My mother in law sent me some awesome magazines with great ideas in them ... I just got to find the time! If you know of any cool, fun, cheap projects send them my way! 

Personal Library Kit

I am not a big book collector, but for some reason I really like card catalogs (remember this blog entry) and library supplies. But for those of you who are the librarian type and have a problem getting your books back try getting organized with this personal library kit ($24 dollars @ Fredflare.com)

Professional Accounting Society

Super Nerdy, right? Well Jordan and I spent our Friday "date night" at the Professional Accounting Society student night. It was an adventure. There was lots of prizes (we didn't win) and a lot professional accountants who came to talk to accounting students and give them advice about their future career. It was actually depressing .... nearly every person talked about if you want to go into public accounting (which we don't think we do) you have to be willing to work 60 hours a week when you start out, you will make copies and you will get coffee all day , nothing you learn in school will help prepare you. etc. etc. But three good things came out of this night: 

1. Jordan is really motivated to study for his CPA exam and take it before he starts working full time and I am somewhat motivated. 

2. I got a free piggy bank

3. As of February 20, 2009 The Flake Family will never return to Walmart, We have officially boycotted it 

P.S. I know the picture is really fuzzy, but check out Jordan's glasses ... Yes, he wore them all night. 

Valentines Day

Okay I realize that Valentines was a week ago but here is a report of our Celebrations ... The night before valentines we went to dinner and picked up my valentines present (a new sewing machine since mine is in Idaho. Then Valentines morning I had this card/wood slab, lots of candy, and a book for Jordan ... 

Then we went to our ward service project at the farm and pulled weeds and harvested the largest carrots I have EVER seen. 

Then since we are at the farm we stopped by and visited the piglets (Jordan still wants to buy one) 

After the service project we had a BBQ with our ward. It has been fun to get to know the people in our ward. Then we were hoping to get to go to the beach, but it was a little overcast & really windy, so we went to Waimea Falls. Its a small hike/walk to a waterfall. It was a lot of fun. In the two years that I have been here I have driven by many time but never taken the time to do the hike. 

The water was freezing cold and a little merky but we got in anyways ... 

I love my valentine! 

Pay it Forward

So, here's how this game works-the first 3 people to leave a comment on this post will receive, at some point during the year, a handmade gift from me. What it will be and when it will arrive is a total surprise! The catch is that you must participate as well. Before you leave your comment, write up a pay it forward post on your blog to keep the fun going (or be lazy and copy and paste like I did). Then come back, let me know you're going to play and sit back and anticipate the arrival of your gift! Send me an email with your address, to: meagancw@byuh.edu

I can't wait to get my gift from Cortney!

Wedding Pictures ...

Got 'em, finally! See the rest of the wedding pictures Here & Here ...

Thank you Brooke Mack we LOVE them!

FREE Shutterfly Photobook

I just got an email from Shutterfly. They are offering a FREE 20 page 8x8 photobook ... They are usually $29.99! You just pay the shipping & handling! Use Promo Code: PHOTOBOOKS when you check out, the offer ends March 10, 2009
As soon as I get my wedding pics ... I am going to make one!

Called To Serve ...

My sweet roommate and best friend Kaitlyn entered the Missionary Training Center today. She will be serving a 18 month mission for the church in McAllen Texas, speaking Spanish. I am so proud and excited for her! Please keep her in your prayers. If you are a friend of Kait's and want to write her while she is in the MTC, her address is:

Sister Kaitlyn Kellett

Provo Missionary Training Center

McAllen Texas Mission

2005 North 900 East

Provo, UT 84604

Spring Sandals

I can't wait to get these sandals. According to Target.com, they will be arriving in stores in 2 to 6 weeks. If the rainbow colors are too much for you they have brown, gold, and white ones, which are also very cute! I love target. Only 24 days 'til it opens in Hawaii!

Need Tax Help?

Aloha BYU Hawaii Students (or anyone I guess) ... If you need help with taxes (or just don't have the time) let me know. I will do your Federal & Hawaii tax return for just $10! & It will be ready within 24 hours. email me at meagancw@gmail.com 

Valentine Sweets for your Sweetie ...

Twig & Thistle has some awesome recipes for valentines treats and free-downloadable packaging for the treats... Like this apple pie and pie box: 

Or these Heart Shaped Brownies in a Valentine's Day brown paper, printed bag:

Visit the Twig & Thistle blog for step by step recipes and the downloadable graphics and templates! 

More Wedding Pictures!

So, our awesome photographer Brooke Mack has finished our pictures! (she is awesome, go to her for all your photography needs!) 

My dad went and picked up the CD today ... so I haven't seen them all, but he posted a few on photobucket to entertain me until the CD arrives in Hawaii. Thanks Dad! ... Look and he let me have every last dime for the wedding expenses ...  

Group Shot... 

Thanks for the support guys, We love you all. It was freezing cold out there! 

Hawaii Friends & Jessica... 

Our first public appearance as Mr. & Mrs. Jordan Flake: 

And a little downtown boise, rooftop romance ... 

More to Come  .... 

We Are In This Together ...

I saw this print here & thought it was tender ... so I'll share it with you all Buy this "special addition" print (& mat) for $30 here.

Martin + Osa

Maybe I am behind the times, but did you know that American Eagle brand has a more mature, higher-end, sister store called Martin + Osa?

be mine?

Isn't it nice to have a valentine? I am excited to spend valentines day with my sweet husband.

This is us last year on Valentine's day:

My roommate Marni and I made heart shaped rice krispy treats and sneak attacked Jordan in the library at school. I am still searching for the perfect card/gift for this year. I thought I would share what I have found so far, there are lots of cute/creative/funny valentine card options on etsy ...

I wish I had our typewriter in Hawaii and I would make a few of these (found via ohhellofriend):

it probably wouldn't be too hard to make this yourself... or you can buy it for $8 from fred flare:


And last but not least, what valentine wouldn't love an unforgetable magic bean from magicbeanforyou.com:

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JORDAN!

Happy Birthday Jordan! 

.... 24 years ago my sweet husband was born. I am so lucky to have such a kind, loving, fun, adorable, smart, motivated, handsome, (I could go on and on) Husband.  

I am so excited to get to spend his birthday with him! I love you Jordan. I hope you have an Absolutely Wonderful Birthday! 

Punxsutawney Phil

Every year this sweet little beast determines the length of winter... And today Phil saw his shadow, which means six more weeks of winter.
... but why do I care, I'll be at the beach either way! I love Hawaii ... I hope you all enjoy your long winter.