Johnson Resort Fun!

Mark and I went up to Logan last weekend for the BYU vs. Utah State hockey game. It was a total blow out Utah State 12-0. But we still had fun being there with the Neilson's, Luke, Mark's friend Justin and the Brown brothers.
Aaannnddd....we got a lovely dump of snow that night and made good use of it the next morning....

We finished off the day with a lunch with Luke at Logan Burgers. Mmmm good.

 Showing off our jumping skills

Ostensibly Ostebo

What changes when you change your name to Ostebo?

1. You go from the #1 most common name (Johnson) to the #1 least common name
2. You join an elite group of only 30+ Ostebos in the US, mainly located in Minnesota
3. Your ancestry includes Norwegian Vikings
4. You become accustomed to looks of confusion when people attempt to spell your name....Mark's taught me the system "O-s-t-e-b as in boy-o." I don't even give people a chance anymore to spell it on their own

Wearing my man's #2....even though he's my #1

Public Service Announcement

There will be multiple posts coming that are nothing but catch up on our lives.

Here is a preview of what is to come....

Wedding Preparations

Me getting ready for our first dance

Getting ready for bridal pictures

Lane Changers

Remember this?

And have you noticed this?

This was our letter to UDOT


To whom it may concern at UDOT,

My husband and I live in Provo, but my family is from Logan. This means I frequently do 'the up and down' on I-15. Thank you for making construction for three years a pleasant experience. Thank you for keeping lanes open and keeping traffic to a minimum.

Yeah, it definitely tested patience when we did sit in traffic, but overall the project went so smoothly.

Thank you for quickly repairing the pot holes that formed from bad weather this last year, even amidst all the construction.

The finished product is better than we imagined. We feel the need to switch lanes back and forth, just to enjoy all 4-6 lanes.

Our only complaint is that there was no big hooplah when the cones disappeared. We're thinking maybe banners across every bridge in Utah County to celebrate the grand opening? Just a thought.

Thank you again.

The lane changing, smooth sailing,
Mark and Whitney Ostebo

Mawage is what bwings us togetha today

 Needless to say, big changes have taken place since the last time I blogged. I met a man who lived down the street from me, Mark Ostebo, in September 2011. We started dating in April 2012, by beginning of June we were engaged, and we were married October 10, 2012 in the Salt Lake City Mormon Temple. A whirlwind wedding! And we've never been happier. I'm sure details of our engagement will begin to infiltrate this blog. It's amazing how a lot of little events that took place added up to the biggest event of our lives. I'm excited to start blogging about how our lives change even more as we've begun sharing together.

My X-ray Buddies

I have two good friends that are x-ray techs at work. One guy is named Dave, he's in his 50's. The other is Wayne, he's in his late 60's. We like to joke around with each other, keep work entertaining. I usually call down to x-ray and when I hear Wayne's voice I say, "Waaaayyynnnee!" To which he always replies in a tone of fake annoyance "Whhhhhaaaattt?". And then there is Dave, who brings homemade baked goods every weekend to share! 
The other day Dave called the ER and told me to leave my post and sneak down to the x-ray for a 'special treat' him and Wayne had saved for me. Well, work became crazy and I didn't go down. I made bread that night and brought it to work for Wayne and Dave as recompense! To which I receive the 'special treat' from the day before....

I had the best laugh! And just a few of the ER girlies to boot. Kelso, Becca, and Kristin! 

Red Barn Painting

It's funny, after I finish a big craft project, or any project for that matter, I have this refractory period. And I simply have no creative juices. But I've learned not to fret over it. 
The juices always return, and when they do I know it's time to start my next project. 
I've wanted to paint a red barn in a field for a long time, but I just didn't have the creative energy to do it. 
And then, a week ago, the energy returned! 
So I've started doing some super basic sketches and finding pictures I like to create my own barn! 

 This will be the size of the barn

 ...with a few of the doors and windows from this barn

 ...the beginning thumbnails to decide what I like

The wheat field will set the scene for the red barn. And the style will be somewhat like this painting I did a year ago. 


I'm excited!!!!