You May Not Know...

Being the avid *cough* blogger that I am, I realized that I haven't shared much information about our lived since, shall we say May? So to make up for lost time, here are some tidbits of the Summer and beginning of Fall that slipped through the blogging cracks.

You May Not Know...


We both graduated from USU on May 8, 2010. Garrett = BS Interdisciplinary Studies. Sarah= Journalism & Communications and Health & Wellness
We moved it Rupert, Idaho. Garrett is working at A+ Solutions Counseling Agency and for the Minidoka School District. He works with kids who have behavioral problems. I started out working for Impact Athletic, teaching fitness classes, however, I recently switched over to the Best Western Burley Inn, working as a personal assistant (more hours, better pay).
We got a puppy, who is not so much a puppy anymore. She's a black lab and we named her Aggie.

Memorial Day camping trip to Bear Lake with the Condie clan. We brought Abbey (my sis) along. We went to Minitonka Cave (we were the first guests of the season) and played Minute to Win It. Of course Garrett and I brought home the victory.My sidekick sister, Emily, got married to Joshua Armstrong. She wore my Grandma's wedding dress. It was beautiful.
After the wedding, Emily and Josh had an open house in Cali (where he is from). Disneyland couldn't be missed.
The Fourth of July in Rupert is a BIG deal. Seriously - just ask Sam Nef Spendlove. She knows what I'm talking about. Anyway, my family came up. My dad and I ran in the Rupert 4th of July 5k, the family went to the parade and boating. It was a great time. We also got to celebrate my Dad's birthday while he was here. THE BIG 4-9!

On the 24th of July there is a race in Oakley, Idaho (population 1000) called the Goose Creek Run-off. It's a 10k. Garrett, his mom (Debra), and I all joined in and complete the 10k. At the end they had a drawing for a Nordic Track X7i Treadmill (you've seen it - it's the one with Jillian Michaels on the commercials). Anyway, they drew out my name and I won the treadmill. It goes up to a 40% incline, has wi-fi and all. I still can't believe it. What a perfect gift! It now sits proudly in our master bedroom.

(This is a BIG picture because winning the treadmill was a BIG deal)

The first part of August we found out we were expecting a baby sometime in April. We were so excited, however, it wasn't meant to be. About 8 weeks later I had a miscarriage. It was a blow, but we're doing ok. We still get sad, but know that there is a plan and all we can do is move forward. We've kept it pretty quiet and don't really need any sad feelings or condolences; that is not why I am writing about it. We have accepted what has happened and are looking forward to the day that we can get pregnant again! And we are excited for our sister-in-law Anna and my sister Emily to have their babies in March and May.

Since we thought a baby was on the way, we needed to get a reliable car. Goodbye Oldsmobile and welcome Nissan Pathfinder. Notice the Aggie Blue Color?


Please notice the air that all 5'3 of me got? Impressive, I know.

Lastly, the annual Labor Day camping trip to Bear Lake with the Condie Clan was a great time. Garrett and I rocked Minute to Win It yet again, but Jennifer and Jeremy gave us run for our money this time around. We went to the beach and ate double our body weight. We tried to hike it off at Bloomington lake. Why does camping food have to be so good?

Well, there you have it. A full report of our summer in October...you'd think I'd get the hint that I've got to keep up on the blog. We'll see. You may not have known, but now you do!

Have you tried?

If not, you're missing out. These two beauties together make magic in your mouth. I have discovered that the best ratio is 2 peanuts to one candy corn, but that's just me talking. Try it. Love it. Thank me.

2 Years = 2 Few

On Sunday, the G-man and I will celebrate our 2 year anniversary. This blows my mind. It doesn't feel like 2 years, however, at the same time it seems I have been married my whole life. 2 years down and an eternity to go. I can't wait.



I love you Garrett...3 times.

Miracles DO Happen

Yes, that is me. Yes, I got up on a wakeboard. No, hell did not freeze over, but it almost did.

That being said, my little sister came and stayed with Garrett and I for a week. While she was here we went boating. I had to try and imprese her (since I Garrett and I are far past the stage of impressing each other). I have tried waterskiing all my life and never got up. However, second try on the wakeboard I was out of the water. I am sorry inflatable tube, but you are taking a back seat from now on because I, Sarah Condie, am now a wakeboarder!

Here are some pictures of Garrett and Abbey - aka the Pros.





And in case you didn't believe me the first time, check this final picture out!

The Price Was Not Right For Us

For our honeymoon (almost 2 years ago), Garrett and I went on a cruise. On our way, we stopped at THE PRICE IS RIGHT. We were sure we'd hear them say "COME ON DOWN", especially with our fabulous shirts. Alas, it was not mean to be, but it was a fun experience. Watch and see if you can pick us out. We had the best seats in the house, probably because we got in line at 2 a.m. Enjoy.

Life

My Grandma. Carol Swenson.

This weekend will be the last time I get to see her.

She is sick.

Dad told me I got my voice from her.
There are parts of her in me that I'm sad I won't long remember.

Even though we love her here, it's time to let her go.

Grandpa is waiting for her...

Our Love Song

The title of our blog is "Backwoods Boy & a Fairy Tale Princess." How did this blog title come about you may ask? Have you ever heard the song Livin' our Love Song? Of course you have because it is oober cute. Anyway, one day, back when Garrett and I started dating, he told me I had to listen to this song. He said that when he heard it he thought it fit us perfectly because it talked about a boy and a girl that were like us - backwoods boy and fairytale princess. Garrett is a backwoods boy because he is from Rupert, ID. I was playing Belle in Beauty and the Beast at the time, thus the fairytale princess. From then on, this song became our song. The music video doesn't really do the song justice and Jason Carroll looks like a creeper, but listen to the lyrics because they make me cry every time I do. Enjoy.