Nathan and Chelsea

New year resolutions

2012-01-26T10:40:00.001-08:00

I have never been one for New Year Resolutions if I want something i work for it. But I figure these are things that I consistently lack at doing so here they are:
1. Exercise 3 times a week for 30 min
This seems so easy but it is so not
2. Journal more... This could also be blogging
3. Read 12 books this year...I know it doesn't seem like a lot but I have been reading the same book for the past 2 months
4. Complain less...I am a wha wha..seriously!
5. Read the Book of Mormon with Primary class... It's been way too long since I read it from start to finish. To keep me on track I am having our primary class read it too.

But first...new year, new tires
...yes I am writing this as I wait for my new tires.

Happy New Year..even if it's late...hey maybe I'm going for Chinese New Year

I have a blog?

2012-01-25T11:29:00.000-08:00

I think I forgot that I had a blog

Since August I have been non stop busy

I was working at

In-n-out

Interning at a resort company and the Orange County Museum of Art

can you say exhausting

so needless to say I neglected my little blog

does anyone even read this?

However I do like rambling into the deep void of the Internet

So what have the Fields been up to you ask?

I have been planning our super exciting trip to England

Here is our life based on my iphone (the only way I take pictures now)

Giant Gingerbread mountain Dec2011

Our kitties love our sink

How cute is this!

More Info on this to Come...

My Dad, Mom, and I went to the Ellen show for her 12 day's of Giveaways
It was AMAZING!

Nathan and some Indian carvings

I gave Husband a hair cut for the first time..he wasn't too happy

We were extras in our friends movie

I discovered Dance Centra and went out and bought Just Dance which is way Hard

Fun times at my best friends wedding last week!

Hopefully I will do better at keeping up to date with this blog

London calling

2011-11-28T23:11:00.001-08:00

We have started planing our trip to England and Ireland. I am super excited. It's going to be hard picking and choosing what to see. but I am excited to explore with Nathan. So far we have booked our hotel in Dublin which was free thanks to my internship.
We still have a lot to do...like renewing my passport in my married name. But I am excited!

A little surprised

2011-11-13T14:14:00.001-08:00

Today Nathan and I asked our Sunday school class of seven year-olds what they wanted for Christmas, their reply:

iPod touch and iPhone

Really?

What happened to Barbies and race cars?

Happy Halloween

2011-10-31T10:07:00.001-07:00

Hope everyone has a spooktacular night. Nathan has a soccer game and I am working so we celebrated over the weekend with 4 Halloween events in 2 days! I was Sherlock Holmes and Nathan was Cameron from Ferris Bueller's day off

Come one come all...

2011-10-30T17:31:00.001-07:00

This Thursday at 1pm, I am giving the public tour at the orange county museum of art. Come if you like conceptual art, come if you don't, just as long as you participate nicely in my tour you are welcome!

Adventures of the babysitter continue...

2011-10-16T18:31:00.000-07:00

Nathan and I are all done babysitting

overall it was pretty fun

and crazy at the same time

would we do it again yes

for more than 4 days no

We find that since being home I am still singing

Hurry, hurry drive the firetruck, ding ding ding ding ding

and Nathan still thinks he hears the baby crying or one of the kids

lessons we have learned:

1. Travel as much as you can before having kids

2. Sleep as much as you can before having kids

3. If you don;t like cleaning wait till you have kids...you are constantly cleaning

4. It takes forever to get ready in the morning with kids

5. Why are strollers so complicated

Welcome to parenthood

2011-10-08T21:39:00.001-07:00

We are almost done with babysitting. The parents come back tomorrow night. Here are a few more lessons in parenthood that we have learned.

#1: the baby is very opinionated. First he wants eggs for breakfast. Then it's top rammen.

#2: even on Saturday the baby will wake up at 6:30am (no sleep for parents)

#3: parents don't eat hot food. You are always getting something for someone.

#4: don't plan on going to the pool if it isn't heated, the kids won't want to stay long.

#5: Don't break the baby's breadstick in half, he wants a whole one and will throw a tantrum throwing the breadstick with sauce on the wall.

Lessons in Motherhood

2011-10-07T08:35:00.001-07:00

Nathan and I are currently babysitting 6 kids. All boys. Let's just say I have been getting some lessons in motherhood.

Lesson 1: don't sweep the floor right before everyone gets home...it is just gonna get dirty... especially after dinner

Lesson 2: child locks are amazing...especially on the fridge

Lesson 3: food and a ball can solve any problem.

Lesson 4: the baby will throw his salad with dressing at his brothers

Lesson 5: parents don't sleep in

I am sure I will learn more lessons by Sunday.

I am back!

2011-09-18T09:05:00.001-07:00

Wow that was a long hiatus from blogging. Let's just say since graduation, my free time has disappeared which is odd because I thought I was gonna have more free time. Boy, was I wrong. I am currently working 6 days a week at In-n-out. Interning at a resort company, and interning at the Orange County Museum of Art in there education program. Lets just say I love Sundays. However in July and August we did manage to squeeze in some trips.

We went to Sacramento for free. (Nathan took a practice version of the state engineering exam he recently passed and gave his feedback. So the state paid for the trip. I wonder why California is bankrupt. While there we saw my friend Emily and her husband. I had not seen her since her wedding 2 years ago. We will have to hang out again soon.

I also got a new toy.

My neighbor hit my parked car.

We saw Hairspray at the Hollywood Bowl.

We walked our cats. More liked dragged them.

We went deep sea fishing in Mexico and didn't catch anything.

And a month after my first accident, I got hit in the same spot.

It has been pretty crazy at our house.

PS: I have no idea how this post looks since I amusing the new blogging app.

Death March!

2011-07-01T10:22:00.000-07:00

At first Nathan was gonna carry all our clothes and sleeping bags and I would carry the food...It was too heavy

I want to be in the water

Last weekend Nathan and I hiked the Grand Canyon

it was more like we participated in a death march

View from the top
it was an intense hike

we left at 10am so it was super hot

and I was carrying a heavy backpack

Don't be fooled by my smile, It was tough
I almost died

we hiked 8 miles down to the village

and while we were paying for our camping fee I threw up

After throwing up
It was probably heat exhaustion or dehydration

A much needed rest on the hike
Nathan's parents reserved a room at the lodge

so while we waited for them to finish the hike

Nathan checked into his parents room at the lodge

and I was able to take a much needed shower

We spent the remainder of the first night playing games

and instead of hiking the additional 2 miles to the camp ground

we all squished and slept in the lodge.

On Friday we headed to the campground and on our way we passed two waterfalls

Waterfall #1

Waterfall #2
They were pretty cool

After making it to the campground, we ate lunch and walked another mile to the waterfall Mooney

Mooney Falls= crazy hike
We had to walk down the side of a cliff to get to the falls

It was kinda scary

After exploring the area at Mooney falls,

The shower

we hiked back up the side of the cliff

and went to a different waterfall

I jumped from this waterfall

At this fall, we can jump off the top

so that's what we did

and it took me about 20 min just to jump

I was scared

Well after 2 days of playing at waterfalls

it was time to go

my poor feet wanted to cry

We started the hike at 3:30pm so it wasn't so hot

but it was still intense

and the mile of switch-backs at the end was a killer

Luckily husband helped me with my bag

Overall, it was a pretty good trip

although I am pretty sore

Cheez-it have never tasted so good! After the hike up

Yes those are my feet!

Birthday celebration

2011-06-28T18:52:00.000-07:00

Last Monday we partied all day for my birthday. It started with me shopping at the irvine spectrum. My sweet husband let me buy a dress from anthro. I also got a pair of shorts from old navey for a buck! Thank you groupon! At 4pm nathan got off work, so we went down the street to Wild Rivers. It was my annual In-N-Out picnic. We went for the all you can eat burgers and chillie dogs. Yeah, you should be jealous. 2 hotdogs, 2 burgers, 2 fudge sticks, and a bunch of fruit later, we were stuffed to the rafters. Being super full, we left the picnic for the happiest place on earth. That's right. We went to Disneyland for my birthday. At Disneyland was my sister and her family. They decided last min to go. Overall it was a great birthday. Well there was some bad news. The mission tortilla factory at California adventure is closed forever! They are turning it into Gherideli (however you spell it) factory. Lame! Besides that, it was a pretty good day.

My mom brought me home some macaroons!

Riding our friends tandem bike

Thank you to my brother for getting me one of my favorite games

Kaylee is a little scared on splash mountain, Can you see her?

Failed at Buzz Light-year. I tried to cheat but it didn't work

2 cutie pies

Enjoying some free yummy food

Nathan trying to eat both

So Full!

Happy fathers day!

2011-06-19T13:26:00.000-07:00

Happy fathers day to the best dad ever!

I am blessed to have such a wonderful dad!

I love you.

Ps: I did this blog post from my new iPhone

Mud Sluggers!

2011-06-17T15:53:00.000-07:00

On June 11th

Nathan and I participated in the San Bernardino Mud Run

It was intense

and I was not prepared

BUT

overall we had fun

Not sure what to expect

Look at how clean and pretty we are

What Happened?

Close up of our muddy goodness

We were hosed off at the end (the water was freezing!)

What a cute husband and wife we are

Post-Grad Adventures!

2011-06-15T09:57:00.000-07:00

Nathan and I went to Mama Testa

I had the winning catfish tacos

They were delectable

On June 1st my little sister graduated from HS

Right after graduation, I took care of her for a few days while my parents were in Europe

and before my Aunt arrived

For Kaylee's birthday

we decided to go to Disneyland

It was a long day!

We woke up at 6am

left at 6:30

got to Nathan's work and waited till 1 for him to finish

While waiting we went out for breakfast

Erik and Jay met us at Disneyland!

Kaylee was a little scared on Tower of Terror

On the New Little Mermaid ride

Erik got the #2 highest, Nathan #3 and I am #5

After riding the new Star Tours twice (yup that's right)

and many other rides

Kaylee was pooped!

So were we

But it was a fun day!

Graduation

2011-06-14T22:45:00.000-07:00

Almost a month later

I am finally posting pictures of graduation

It feels weird to be graduated

and honestly I think I liked being a student

Being a student was dependable there was always another semester

or more classes to take

However now that I am graduated

I have to find a job

interviews, send out resumes, internship applications, letters of introduction

oh joy

can I be a student again?

Overall, graduation was good

funny story: while we were lined up waiting for the ceremony to start,

a snake was slithering down the hill straight for my section

maybe a bad omen?

luckily someone called one of the workers over

The ceremony was nice, but boring and hot

Here are pictures from my graduation party and the commencement

School's Out

2011-05-18T20:51:00.000-07:00

Well we got no choice
All the girls and boys
Makin all that noise
'Cause they found new toys
Well we can't salute ya
Can't find a flag
If that don't suit ya
That's a drag
School's out for summer
School's out forever
School's been blown to pieces
No more pencils
No more books
No more teacher's dirty looks
Well we got no class
And we got no principles
And we got no innocence
We can't even think of a word that rhymes
School's out for summer
School's out forever
School's been blown to pieces
No more pencils
No more books
No more teacher's dirty looks
Out for summer
Out till fall
We might not go back at all
School's out forever
School's out for summer
School's out with fever
School's out completely

I am DONE!!!

I finished my last final today!

And for a graduation present,

Nathan bought me a massage!

Now it is time for the real world

A life without school? Weird.

T-minus

2011-05-18T15:05:00.000-07:00

only 3 more hours until I am done with my undergraduate carrer!

I am so excited!

I just have to get through my last final...

English 20th century poets, get ready to get your butt kicked!

3 essays in 2 hours...I am gonna dominate

(I hope)

Me during finals week
image via here

Party!!!

2011-05-14T16:49:00.000-07:00

In honor of me graduating

we are having a party at the beach

next Sat, May 21st

11am-5pm

Oceanside Pier Beach

We will be south of the pier at one of the fire pits

From I-5 exit Mission Ave

Go West

There is tons of parking

More info on the beach here (its pier view south)

Happy Mothers Day

2011-05-08T14:34:00.000-07:00

Happy Mothers Day

to all the mothers in the world

and especially my mother

I am so greateful to have

a kind

loving

outgoing mother

who strives to give me the best opportunities

I love you mom!

A new love

2011-04-19T19:29:00.000-07:00

I have always loved british period pieces

And Downton Abbey is no exception

I just finnished the first season

(Yes I should have been doing homework instead)

But I am hooked

I love the clothes that the girls wear

I am looking forward to the next season

It is on instant on Netflix

I suggest checking it out

We bug our siblings

2011-04-17T21:13:00.000-07:00

Before Nathan's Birthday party

We stopped at Bakers

and bugged Nathans brother Austin

I enjoyed embarrassing him by taking pictures of him working

Also I only have 5 more weeks of school!

Husbands Birthday Bash

2011-04-16T18:09:00.000-07:00

For Nathan's Birthday last week

We went to his parents house

I made a cake

and he played Halo with his friends

while the boys played Halo I went and got sushi with the wives

On Saturday the day after his party

Nathan and my dad shot clay traps

Nathan did pretty well

and my dad only missed too

I also discovered Hobo's

the most amazing vintage store in Redlands

I showed off my cool new clothes

After the shooting range we went to lunch at Macaroni Grill

And Nathan got his xbox!

He is pretty excited

Overall it was a good weekend with family and friends

Happy 28th Birthday Nathan!

Today I saved 3 lives...sorta

2011-04-11T18:47:00.000-07:00

Today I gave blood at school

I haven't given blood in a long time

The last time was when I was at Cal Poly

So I was excited to finally have the time to give

and I was excited I passed the iron test

half the time I do try to give blood, I don't pass the iron test

So I gave blood and saved 3 lives

Here are a few facts about Blood and giving it:

4.5 million Americans will a need blood transfusion each year
43,000 pints: amount of donated blood used each day in the U.S. and Canada
Someone needs blood every two seconds
Only 37 percent of the U.S. population is eligible to donate blood – less than 10 percent do annually
One pint of blood can save up to three lives
A patient could be forced to pass up a lifesaving organ, if compatible blood is not available to support the transplant
46.5 gallons: amount of blood you could donate if you begin at age 17 and donate every 56 days until you reach 79 years old
10 pints: amount of blood in the body of an average adult
One unit of whole blood is roughly the equivalent of one pint
Blood makes up about 7 percent of your body's weight
A newborn baby has about one cup of blood in his body

28 Years

2011-04-08T08:45:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday to my amazing husband!

You are the best thing to have happened to me.

I love you!