vampire weekend

No, this post has nothing to do the twilight books or movies. Sorry if that is a disappointment to anyone. Rather, I am referring to one of my favorite bands at the moment. After hearing their album Contra, Nik and I have simply adored Vampire Weekend and haven't been able to get enough of their music. For a gift, Nik got us tickets to see them in Salt Lake last Thursday. We were pretty dang excited since we hadn't been to a show since seeing Ingrid Michaelson in October. A very long time ago. I'm sure it was painful going that long without a concert for Nik.

It was an amazing concert. One of my favorites. Nik said it was his favorite one that we have gone to together. All of the music was simply fantastic, even better than on the cd. The lighting was pretty sweet. Here are some different shots highlighting the overall coolness.

We did take a couple pictures of us at the concert and afterwards attempting to show off our sweet band shirts.

cucina italiana

About once a week, Nik and I attempt a new recipe. It's Italian food every time. Nik is pretty much obsessed with anything dealing with Italy due to his mission and has become a 'pasta snob' (although he will admit that he still enjoys good ole Kraft mac n cheese with cheese powder). I am completely fine with this because hey I get to eat amazing pasta all the time. And it means I don't have to choose what to make: a big plus for any indecisive person.

This weekend was pretty dang busy including dress shopping trying a new Greek restaurant in Salt Lake and then seeing Alice in Wonderland but we decided to tackle authentic homemade lasagna anyways. Well perhaps Nik decided that since he ever so kindly let me take a nap while he did all the cooking. It was pretty amazing to wake up to this scene in the kitchen:

Isn't he amazing? I'm so lucky that he wants to marry me.

The lasagna tasted amazing, especially the next day. And I have to admit that lasagna is better with bechemel sauce instead of ricotta cheese. The things you learn when you are marrying a pasta snob :)

You know its good when you remember to take the picture only after everyone has eaten.

I'll have to backtrack sometime and post pictures of past culinary triumphs.