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My Phone

When I got married I had to get rid of my beloved droid. It was too smart and too expensive. Most days after I would grab my phone to check my e-mails or search on my GPS then come to the sad realization that my new lame phone couldn't do those things.

Don't get me wrong back in the day my phone was the bomb-diggity. It had a full size keyboard!

After I had finally gotten use to the lame things about my phone disaster struck. We were out to dinner for Fletchers birthday and I placed my purse on the ground with the phone inside. After dinner I looked at my phone and the front screen was cracked horribly. After that I would give my phone to my Jackson. This continued the cracking even more. Now every time my phone drops the battery will pop out and so will all the buttons on the front. 

I shouldn't complain though... This phone first belonged to Chad, then Colleen, then Kyle, and now me. It has seen many days and I'm sure plenty of interesting texts.

I don't know why but I still don't have the guts to retire my phone. It may be because it has a full size keyboard or it may be because my other options are even lamer. Either way I will keep you posted to the day when we finally say RIP to the precious voyager. We will probably send out invites to the burial services. I'll Keep you posted.

Guest Post: Side by Side Survival Guide

Today I asked Stephanie from Side by Side Survival Guide to tell us about an adventure she has had lately:



I call this an adventure because it's quite a thrill to put clothes on, drive into downtown, and go somewhere i've never been. it's a big deal for us. so, a few weeks ago during Nick's last finals week we just felt like we needed an adventure. Since gelato was number one on our list at the time, we wanted to go somewhere that served gelato that we'd never been before. the decision was made and we ended up at Settebello Pizzeria Napoletana in downtown Salt Lake City. it is an authentic pizzeria "defending the origin of pizza making tradition as it began Napoli over 200 years ago." in other words, it's the real stuff.

even though i was nervous, and it was like everyone was wondering why we walked into this restaurant, it was a quaint little place that i visually enjoyed. we ordered the Insalata  (a salad of mixed Greens, balsamic vinaigrette, cracked pepper and shaved parmigiano-reggiano) for an appetizer,  and the Capricciosa (crushed tomatoes, prosciutto cotto, atichoke hearts, roasted mushrooms, olives, mozzarella, basil, extra virgin olive oil) pizza to share. even though they serve "individual" pizzas, it was big enough to share. and you have to ask them to cut it for you if you want yours in slices because in the Napoli style, pizza is served whole. 

our waiter was a little snot. nick pronounced the pizza "Cap-ree-chee-oh-sa" and the waiter was like, "you mean 'cap-ree-chosa?'" and gave us a look like, "just stop trying, now. you don't know anything." yes, you bum, we aren't Italian so deal with it. and i mentally smacked his unshaven face. whenever we go out to eat i always have to wage an invisible war with whoever is serving us... but that's another story.

anyways, if we don't move to Italy soon I'm going to burst.

the salad was freshy-fresh with the perfect amount of tasty. (silly americans, don't you realize you don't have to douse your salads in fat?) the pizza was unlike anything i've ever tasted before in my life, and that's no joke! it was like my mouth flew on a magic carpet ride over to the Mediterranean. the olives were a bit salty for my taste, so halfway through my half of the pizza I plucked them off and tossed them at nick. (our waiter gave us an unapproving glare to which we replied in our minds "yes we are 5 years old. deal with it.")

and since this was our first time at this type of restaurant we weren't familiar with how you get gelato at the end of your meal. our waiter said we could go over to the gelato shop (connected to the pizzeria.) thinking he would just add it to our bill, we left it on the table and waltzed over (doo do do do do). 

nick asked for some gelato. a conversation commenced and the guy at the counter was like, "you have to have your waiter bring it to you, you can't get it here." 

so we went back over (doo do do) while the whole place stared at us. "what a couple of noobs," they were probably thinking. and our waiter probably thought we'd skipped out on the bill. but he came back to the table before he realized we were gone and we ordered our gelato like nothing had happened. (win) but he got annoyed, sighed and said, "okay, i have to take your bill back then." pff, whatever. JUST BRING ME MY GELATO.

although it was the most expensive gelato we've ever ordered, and super awkward, and our waiter was a prissy minimum-wage know-it-all, it was still good pizza. i recommend it if you're want east coast service and eastern hemisphere dining. 

but that's one more adventure added to our list! 

The War Between Neighbors

When we moved in we were lucky enough to live in apartments FULL of people our age. However, every morning when we left the apartment the parking lot looked like this. Every night when we came home the parking lot looked like this. 

At first we thought it was nothing but then, with the help of Fletcher, we started thinking up a bunch of theories. Here are our favorites:

1. They must all share a car so only really one of them is gone at a time.
2. They all must work all day so they can afford to go out every night.
3. They are all hanging out with their families on the weekend (like Fletcher and I like to do).
4. They are having a party that we weren't invited to.
5. They have all moved their cars and are hiding in the bushes to see our reaction.
6. They are having a party we weren't invited to, in which they moved their car and are hiding in the bushes to see our reaction.
7. They are daily obducted by aliens and too scared to admit it to us because we are the new kids.

After a while it soon became a game, as we would round the corner we would check if the lot was full. If it wasn't we would come up with another dramatic excuse. If it was we would high five each other and say, "SUCKERS!"

Well, it may not be the most mature of reactions but it sure is the fun game.

The New Design

While I have been anxious in anticipation for my blog to get redone Stephanie from Side by Side Survival Guide has been slaving away on my blog design. But it was worth the wait, I couldn't be happier! Take your time and click around! Everything is new and revamped. Click on the links above and the picture on the side. And if you have time just sit and stare at it all day like I have been.

Now that my blog is new and glamorous I am looking for June sponsors. Small ad's are swappable and Large ad's are $1.

I just hope my blog can be as cool as my new design. Talk about PRESSURE. Can't wait for all the fun guest posters and the giveaway coming up! Be excited.

Our Candles

When Fletcher and I got engaged we had the hardest time finding an apartment. We had our heart set on one apartment but every time we called they said they were full. A week before we got married we were told we could move in! The only problem was we couldn't move in until the night before we got married. We moved in the necessities, a mattress, a few pairs of clothes, and called it good.

While on our honeymoon we were supposed to call to turn our power on the day before we got home but had forgotten. That night we came home to a dark, cold house. Luckily we had a box of candles to keep it bright and warm.

After this first night and all we went through with these candles they have become more than candles to us. This may be because Fletcher is somewhat of a pyro... but that is besides the fact.

The other day Fletcher had a bunch of candles set out and one wouldn't light. It all the suddenly turned into this super emotional moment. It was like we were on one of those dramatic emergency hospitals, you know, Grey's Anatomy or ER. 

Me: "Fletcher, why isn't one of them lighting?"

Fletcher: "I don't know, something must be wrong."

Me: "If we don't get this candle going we have failed."

Fletcher: "I'm trying."

Me: "If we can't even keep a candle lit how are we ever going to have a dog?"

Fletcher (looks at me all mocho): "Don't worry, I will get it going."

With a little more work and some hope Fletcher got the candle going. It now sits in our bathroom where we can glance over at it everyday to be reminded and bring a little hope to our day. 

The "Grand Opening"

Since I have renamed my blog, it is the 3 year anniversary, I will soon have a new design, and will HOPEFULLY, FINALLY reach my goal of 500 followers I have decided to have a "Grand Opening" week on the blog!

It will consist of guest posts, as many people that want to button swap, large ad's reducing to $1, giveaways, and so much more!

If you have any advice for me before the "Grand Opening" comes up e-mail me. This can be about the design, what kind of posts are your favorite, if you like guest posts/link-ups, should we call it a "Grand Opening", and what I could get rid of completely. Constructive criticism people, I have feelings. :)

If you want to join in on the fun e-mail me at livingwithfletch@gmail.com! I am getting so excited and can't wait!

Oldy-but-Goodys

I am talking about my oh so glamorous fashion sense here today. Check it out.

You can also check out these oldy-but-goody posts from back in the day.

Ugly Children
Disney Princes
Back by Popular Demand
Are you Married?
A Day in the Life of a Skinny Girl
First Day as a Devil

Excuse the improper use of English in the older posts. If you think I am bad now, trust me I use to be way worse.

Gingers

I don't know if you have ever noticed but I live in a family full of redheads. You know, the gingers. Somehow, even though I am not one of them I feel like I am in their special club. 

I once even dyed my hair red to try to fit in.

But what I didn't realize is it is a lifestyle to be a redhead. Haven't you ever noticed that every girl redhead is cute and every boy redhead is funny?

Exhibit A:

Click here to see a cute redhead's blog on fashion.

Exhibit B:

In California Kyle and I had the following conversation.

Me (telling Scott about the carrot cake placed on the table at dinner): "You have to try this ginger carrot goodness."
Kyle: "What did you say about me?"

I just need to finally accept the fact that no amount of dye will ever make me a real ginger.

The Luncheon

After the wedding we went straight to the luncheon. By this time Fletcher and I are starving. We see the majority of the food laid on the table, buffet style, but some food still isn't ready. We can smell the amazing food his mom has made and decided we can't handle it anymore. We slyly walk by the table, I sneak a roll and we run out into the hall way.

We keep running into people and  thank them for coming until we find stairs and hide for a minute. It was our first chance to be alone, married. We laughed, shared our roll, anad when we realize we have been gone too long we run back.

Everyone is introduced, we eat, both Fletcher and my mom speak, then both my sister Tiffany and Fletcher's sister Tiffany speak.

 

They all did an amazing job and made the luncheon amazing. 

Guest Post: Run with Me

Oh hi there Living With Fletch-ers!! I'm Ashley and I blog over at Run With Me....which is where you can find Nicole today!

Despite having my own blog, for some reason, whenever someone says "you can write about whatever you want" my mind goes BLANK!

I somehow feel like I need to have been to India or Kazakhstan to write a good guest post. Or have fallen in love with a stranger dude at a baseball game. Or have some crazy hidden talent.

So I'm not a world traveler but I've been to Hawaii. I did fall in love once at church camp (does that count?) and I am the only one in my family who can roll her tongue. It's riveting to have that kind of power!

So since I know you are dying to know more, I will fill you in on the NTK (the Need-To-Knows:)

If you can't tell by the title of my blog, I'm a runner. And that, my friends, is where the athleticism ends. Seriously, my dad thanks God every day he never had sons to shame him in the sports world.


I am the most geographically-challenged person ever. Living in Atlanta where every single street is named some form of "Peachtree" is a real special joy some days, I tell you



I drink chocolate milk eeeer single day. Like a newborn babe. I swear if I get osteoporosis, I'm suing my pediatrician. I know most people's guilty pleasure is a glass of wine...yeah, mine is chocolate milk. I take "cheap date" to a whole new level.


hmmm and you probably should know that I love Disney and the beach. Seriously, if sun, ocean and ice cream on a stick shaped in the form of mouse ears, isn't perfection, then I don't know what it is.



So come over and leave your blog link and tell me something about YOU! I swear the greatest thing about blogging is meeting new friends!

Thanks Nicole for having me!

XO, A

Guest Post: Deer Circus

hi lovely living with fletch readers! i was tickled when nicole asked me to guest post while she's outta town. i keep up a little blog called the deer circus & i'd be just delighted to meet you sometime. i wanted to share with you some tips that, i've discovered over the years, can help turn a drab day to a dreamy one.

bridget’s guide to having the perfect day:

1. wake up a tad earlier than you have to. wake up slowly & read a poem.

put on a favorite dress,

...and a really bright color of lipstick.

kiss your husband (or dog, or best friend)& say something like “golly, it’s a lovely day!” (then you get to spend the whole day reveling in the knowledge that you've made someone’s day a bit better). 

find a moment in the day to send a handwritten letter, or a photo note to someone you love.

in the evening, if you’re not too busy, make a healthy dinner. stop working on things, turn off electronics, and bask in the comfort of eating a good meal slowly. 

reward yourself for eating a healthy dinner by going out for milkshakes! (hey, a girl only has so much self control.) 

after all that eating & galavanting about town for treats, you probably have things to work on...but you should shoulder them & build a blanket fort instead. in the fort, you can craft, eat fondue, and snuggle. before you fall asleep, write down three things things that made you very happy today. 

Guest Post: Daydream Frenzy

{ Old Navy top; F21 shorts, belt, & ring; Target wedges }

Hello Living with Fletch readers! I'm Rachel Emma, a life and style blogger coming to you from Austin, Texas! Daydream Frenzy is my personal outlet for all things going on in my life including adventures, experiences, food, and love, but it's main focus is all about style. My blog acts as a motivation for me to get dressed everyday, dare to try new trends, and to start wearing the clothes I hardly ever touch as well as a space to see my style grow along with my blog! Feel free to stop by and chat with me anytime!

For this guest-post, I thought I would share one of my most recent looks since well... that's basically what I do on my own blog! I wore this outfit to a burger bar with some friends the other night, and I wanted to keep it simple with a neutral black but with a colored stripe print for some extra pizzazz. I found these cheap wedges at Target for only $7 last summer! I love to wear them whenever I want to be comfy but still add a little height to my stumpy legs lol. Perfection!

xx

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We are Obsessed with Disneyland

We are Obsessed with Disneyland. And the facts are as follows:

The Paper Chain: The other day I show up at my mom's house and see a paper chain on the wall (we love paper chains in our family). I asked who made it and what it was for. My mom told me to guess. I said, "Jill, and the countdown to Disneyland." She said, "....and?" I look closely at the writing on each link and Coco says, "There is a Disney movie quote everyday until we leave."

The Nightmares: One morning I wake up and tell Fletcher, "I had a nightmare that we went to Disneyland with a bunch of jokers and they didn't know what they were doing. I was sooooo stressy." Fletcher with wide eyes says, "I had a dream your dad called and told us the park would be so busy we could only pick one ride to go on."

The Phone Calls: There is a Disneyland app that allows you to view wait times as long as you are in the park. Fletcher, of course, found a way to let the GPS think you are in one place when you are really in another. Lately I have been receiving many phone calls that go like this:

Me - "Hello?"
Fletch - "The wait line at Space Mountain is only 15 minutes!"
Me - "Wow that is awesome!"
Fletch - "OK talk to you later bye."
Me - "Uhh... OK bye."

Good thing we are heading out to Disenyland tomorrow. But don't get jealous, while I am gone I will have Guest bloggers to entertain you.

Ily Couture: The Bubble Necklace

For along time I have been envying the famous "Bubble Necklace" from J. Crew.  But as we all know it is $150, way out of budget. And it now has been taunting me because it is all over pinterest.

See what I mean? One day at church Megan was wearing a bubble necklace. She lives right below me so I know her financial situation can't be that different then mine. I told her I was so envious and asked if it was a birthday present. She told me it was from H&M but had gotten it over a year ago. She then said, "I heard you can find them online for half price." I began to scorge the internet looking for these half price necklaces when I found the etsy shop Ily Couture. It was like the sky had parted and the sun was shinning for the first time in months!

People the necklace is only $49. I emailed her with my excitement and mentioned I had a blog. Then she had a great idea, FREE SHIPPING FOR ALL MY BLOG READERS! Can I get a what, what? Shipping is the worst wouldn't you all agree? You think something is one price then they add $15 shipping. It is the worst.

So now here is the good stuff. You can purchase the necklace here. All you have to enter is FLETCHSHIP.  You know like Living with FLETCH and free SHIPping.  Now my only decision is what color? You're welcome.

Cino de Mayo

When I was younger Tiffany would always tattle on me for being a copy cat. Now that we are both older I think she finally understands the beauty of it all. For Cinco de Mayo we had a family party, Tiffany and I were in charge, and we pretty much copy catted our way through. It turned out to be pretty fun!

We copied this cute banner from here. I had to remake the circles on word because it said Spring instead of 5 de Mayo.

Copied ombre hair from pinterest. It is official with this Orange ombre my hair has been every color except green. Challenge accepted.

PS. Does everyone like my Mexico jersey? I thought it was totally appropriate.

For dinner we copied the Costa Vida/Cafe Rio salad.

Sweet Pork recipe from here. I leave out the green chilies.

Lime rice recipe from here.

We also had a mango, pineapple, peach salsa my mom bought. If anyone has a recipe for that I would totally be up to coping that too!

Meme

So everyone knows the biggest internet craze the memes. Colleen and I sometimes will even e-mail each other our favorites. But.....

I had no idea. I only like some of the memes, some are just filthy and gross. However, these are my favorite that I find myself laughing out loud to nearly every time. I can just hear their voices in my head.

Sarcastic Willy Wonka.

 Paranoid Keanu.

Baby Godfather.

And my favorite... Success Kid.

The New Me

I have found ever since I have gotten married I have become a great chef, crafter, decorator, organizer, craigslister, and bargainer. People I go to the farmer's market weekly, make every meal from scratch (because it is way cheap), check craigslist more in a week more than I have in my life, and actually watch Live with Kelly. Yes, we bought an antenna, splurged $15. I mean look at these sweet items I bought on craigslist for $40.

WE HAVE KITCHEN CHAIRS! Now that the camping chairs can be actually used for camping I am dying to go.