So yesterday, we made a last minute decision and decided to leave this morning instead of tomorrow morning for Minneapolis to fly to Disneyland. We got here this afternoon, and decided to go check out the Mall of America. It was so fun to see. There was every store imaginable in there plus multiple food courts, the huge amusement park in the center, and the underwater aquarium. Oh and don't forget about the movie theater. It was incredible! We had so much fun watching all the different people shopping there. Anyway, hope you enjoy our pics. I need to head to bed now so we can get to the airport at a decent time tomorrow!

Mall of America

Does it ever STOP????

Three out of the past four mornings, we have woken up to wild snow storms. Okay, they haven't been as bad as others, but they seem just awful since I am so ready for spring. I haven't seen grass since before Thanksgiving. Last weekend, the weather was so nice and the roads were wet, which meant the snow was starting to melt, but now, it just keeps snowing. I am going crazy! Phil keeps mentioning staying here in North Dakota after he finishes school, but that just isn't going to happen. These winters are never ending! I guess everyone is starting to feel like that, though (except Ashley enjoying the sunshine in Israel)!

We have more pictures of the ice cave, but I don't know how to work Phil's new camera so you'll have to wait to see how huge it is until next week! Oh, by the way, Happy Leap Day!

Tag

I, like Amie, was tagged twice, actually I was tagged three times, (one of these I was tagged twice) so to all who tagged me, here you go!

10 years ago: I was in 8th grade at American Fork Jr. High. I don't think I was doing anything of interest at the time. Just hanging out with friends!

5 things on my to-do list today: Seeing how it is 10:30 p.m. my to-do list is finished, even if I didn't accomplish everything! Tomorrows includes embellishing my cards for our little G.F. card club, because I decided I didn't like them. Picking up my messy house, go shopping for our upcoming Disneyland trip (a swimsuit for Phil and a leash for Coleman) and then whatever else happens to come along!

5 snacks I enjoy:
1-Chips and Salsa or just a bag of potato chips would do!
2-Cookies/brownies
3-Yogurt
4-Hot Chocolate
5-String Cheese

What would I do if I were suddenly made a billionaire: Tithing would come first. Probably pay off Phil's school loans, purchase a new car. Invest most of it. Buy land in Hibbard, Idaho. Purchase a cabin in the Island Park area, give some to family, and then probably go shopping!

5 places I have lived:
1-American Fork, UT
2-Rexburg, ID
3-Laie, HI
4-Boise, ID
5-Grand Forks, ND

5 jobs I have had:
1-Cleaning Dad's Office
2-Working for Temp Service
3-Telemarketer
4-Manager at Help-U-Mail & Copy
5-Millhollow Frozen Yogurt

5 things you don't know about me:
1-I am left handed
2-I am a huge people-watcher. Phil says he can't go anywhere with me and have a decent conversation because all I do is watch everyone else.
3-I can't stand it when the bed doesn't get made every day
4-One of my life goals is to visit Tahiti
5-I hate excersize (like push-ups, sit-ups, excersize equipment, etc.) I would much rather go ride a bike outside.
So now I tag Amber, Ashley, Heather, Holly & Abby

AND...Husband Tag:

What is his name: Phillip Kyle Roylance
How long have you been married: Almost 3 years
How long did you date: We dated from the mid July 2004 then he proposed on Christmas day of 2004, and we were married April 1, 2005
How old is he: He just turned 28 in December
Who eats more: Phil usually does. Occasionally I can chow down more than him
Who said I love you first: I brought up the subject, but Phil actually said it first
Who is smarter: That would definitely be Phil
Who does the laundry: I was, but then I got pregnant and really tired and Phil took over. It is his way of helping out around the house-so he says!
Who folds the laundry: Phil folds everything except Coleman's clothes and the whites because that is usually the last load to be done and gets left in the dryer unless I fold them!
Who does the dishes: It depends, if Phil makes the meal, I do, but if I cook, Phil usually cleans up!
Who sleeps on the right side of the bed: I do, unless we are sharing like a hotel room with someone, then I have to be on the outside edge (next to the wall or window). If I wake up and someone is facing me and I turn around, and the other person is facing me, I get so causterphobic.
Who pays the bills: It began with Phil, and then I took over the budget, but when it came to the bills, I supposedly wasn't paying them fast enough, so now Phil does again!
Who cooks dinner: I would say I make it 5 out of the 7 days of the week. Phil definitely helps!Who drives when you're together: Always Phil
Who is more stubborn: That is a definite competition in our marriage! It depends on what it is.
Who proposed: Phil did it all!
Who has more friends: I would have to say me.
Who wears the pants in the family: We have argued this point, but I think Phil won.

"All Jane Austen, All the Time"

So it seems as though I have become the greatest Jane Austen fan, all out of coincedence. Of course, I have always loved the books, and the movies (Pride & Prejudice, Emma, Sense & Sensibility, etc.), but a couple of weeks ago Phil and I watched "The Jane Austen Book Club" which I really liked and then this past week, "Becoming Jane" came out and I saw that. Then on Friday, a friend (Thanks Heather!) loaned me a book called, The Lost Memoirs of Jane Austen, by Syria James. Okay, this has got to hit the best-seller list because I couldn't put it down. I loved it. I highly suggest that anyone (Ashley) who loves Pride & Prejudice as much as I do must read it! So there is my plug for Jane Austen!

Onto more important matters, Valentine's was lovely! Here is a snapshot of the Roylance Clan before we opened our valentines from each other!

This is the ice cave. Phil and Coleman can both sit up inside it now (sorry, I didn't get that picture). Now Phil has informed me that he would like to start to make rooms so that the ice cave can turn into an ice house! Fun huh! Actually it scares me, and I won't go inside it, but I'm such a nice mom and let my 18 month old son play in there (with dad of course)!

The cold spell finally broke for a few days and we were able to spend some time outside. Then Sunday came with dreadful winds and the cold spell is back on! Some of the local residents tell us spring is on the way and that we should be seeing green grass in four weeks. (LOL!) I just can't see that happening. So for now, I just have to be excited for spring break when we go to Disneyland! Yay, only 13 days to go!

Happy Valentine's Day!

On Sunday, we made valentine sugar cookies! Coleman was so fun to bake with! (Sometimes) There were a few cookies with finger divits and rips and tares. Oh well, I guess he was just adding his personal touch! Here is to wishing you all a Happy Valentine's Day! Hope it is filled with laughter and love!

Snow Days and Snow Play

Yesterday it snowed another three or four inches. It looks pretty, but I am definitely getting ready for spring! Phil and Coleman decided to go out and make the most of it. Phil attempted at building an "ice cave" out of the pile of snow shoveled off from everyone's driveways. It was funny to watch Coleman play in the snow. Every few seconds it went like this: Standing,

On his face,

On his knees,

And standing again (with Dad's help)!