Cooking

So I'm starting to get the hang of cooking!

Friday night we had the missionaries over for dinner.  I made chicken and rice and I only had to call my mom for instructions three or so times.  I thought it tasted good but that thought was confirmed when one of the elders said that it was good and that chicken and rice was his favorite.  So I guess I did a pretty good job!

Then, last night we had my parents and siblings over for Dad's birthday.  I marinated some chicken that morning and Sam grilled it after church, mom brought a couple salads.  I also made the cake, and it actually tasted good.  My oven was just a little small for both 9 inch pans to fit in so I guess one must have been a bit slanted so when it came out, one side was a lot thinner than the other.  I had them bring over a table and we set up outside on the patio because our apartment won't seat seven people.  But the weather was good and the company was great.  I think everyone had a good time and plenty of good food.

  

Friday Night

After taking my brother shopping yesturday afternoon, Sam and I went to the church for a chillie and pie backing contest and trunk-or-treat. We had a lot of good food and fun looking at all the kids (and many adults) in their costumes. It was a great activity with prizes, a kids carnival, and lots of food.

Then, we went with a few other couples to a corn maze and haunted house down in Gilroy. The maze was a little to easy to find our way through, but we had fun trying to get lost. The haunted house, though, was not a dissapointment. I'm not a big fan of being scared but I'll try just about anything so, holding Sam's hand, I went along. It was scarry, and a lot longer than we were expecting, and way worth it. As we walked through, there were people dressed up in deadly costumes shouting, screaming, banging things agenst fences, or just following us, creeping us out. Some of the guys we were with had fun adding to the affects. But we made it through to the end with no major harm done, Sam's hand might be a little sore though. We all had a lot of fun. I would recomend it to anyone looking for a little Halloween adventure!

Important People

So here are some pictures of the most important people in my life (notice that there are a few of my husband).

    

 

    

  

My Story

My husband tells me that everyone has  a story.  I'd like to tell you mine.  Sorry if you get bored.  

I was born and raised in San Jose, CA.  My parents did an amazing job of raising five kids; I'm number four.  I have three older brothers and a younger sister.  We're all pretty close though we definitely have our differences.  As we were growing we were taught of the gospel of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and the knowledge it gives us, undoubtably, blesses all of our lives so much.  

While attending my local singles ward, the Washington Square Branch, I met a man named Sam Seeno.  At first I thought he was weird.  He hung out with the same people I did but always stayed in the back and never talked much, but he was always there.  One Saturday night during midterms, Sam was looking for something to do but most everyone was studying for tests.  I had plans to chaperone my sister's youth dance.  When Sam called, looking for something to do, I told him he could join me.  So we spent the night talking and really getting to know each other.  This night eventually led to officially dating.

Being a fan of airplanes,  I go flying any chance I get.  Sam has a family friends who built his own plane and had taken us flying before.  So one afternoon Sam and I drove to the little airport in Livermore to meet Rob to take us flying again.  When Sam brought along a video camera, and Rob had a friend and a bigger plane waiting for us, I should have known what was coming.  So right when we were over the Golden Gate Bridge, Rob aimed the camera at us, Sam pulled out a ring and asked me to marry him!  I was so happy and excited that all I could say was "Yep!"

  

After a three month engagement we were married in the Sacramento Temple July 18, 2008.  Almost two months latter, on September 24, I turned 20.  Now, three months after our wedding, we are just about settled in and getting used to the married life.  

So that's my life so far.  It's been an interesting 20 years but I wouldn't trade a day.  I hope to have a few more good stories in my future so please keep visiting to follow along!