7.17.10

Bridal showers: my friend K is getting married and it was so fun to go to her shower today and to see her. It was also fun to see my friends from the good old Mt. Mahogany ward. It's amazing how one singles ward has had such a profound effect on my life.

Top teeth: the kid's top teeth are coming through. I feel bad for him because they are such slow movers, but it's also fun to see them when they finally poke through. He's getting so big...

Chillin with the man: we were invited to go out tonight but it has been such a long week that we opted to stay in and just be with each other. We really don't get that very much anymore and so if we have a block of time that is longer than 15 minutes we really cherish it.

7.16.10

Fabric: I went and picked up the fabric today. It was just as pretty as I remember it being. I'm so excited to start my projects and am anxiously awaiting it being done! (Too bad I'm the one doing all the work and can't just sit back and watch someone else do it... that's the lazy voice inside my head speaking...)

Pattern sales: I went back to check to see if any patterns were on sale. Guess what?!? There were, so I picked up a couple of cute ones for down the road. Look at me turning all Molly!

Friday nights: it's nice to have that end of the week sigh of relief... it helps you know you've made it.

7.15.10

Adventures: it's nice when you wake up in the morning with nothing planned to have an adventure thrust upon you! Yay for best friends who make us eat yummy waffles and go to adventurous places!

Nieces: I have the best ones in the world.

Fabric: my fabric came in and I get to go get it tomorrow. I can't hardly wait! I almost woke the kid up from sleep just so I could go pick it up. I know! It's insane how excited I am!!

7.14.10

Consistency: I've exercised 3 days in a row now... I know! I'm smokin'!!!

Thai food: it is nice to go out and eat at a yummy restaurant, it's even nicer when it's with a good friend.

Spinning: the kid has started spinning around in a circle... normally with his lips pursed. It cracks me and my husband up because he will do it without any warning. It isn't even to music! So... it leaves me to wonder what is going on in that cute little head.

7.13.10

Mirrors: today as I was out shopping with my mom and my sister the kid went up to one of the mirrors in the store and started kissing himself. It was HILARIOUS!

Superman... No... Batman! I got one of those reversible capes today! The kid doesn't get it yet, but someday he'll love me for it.

Laughter: I think a good laugh is the key to life. When it is hard to laugh, it's then that we need to laugh the most.

7.12.10

Zumba: I started Zumba today. I'm actually really excited and happy I got it. Now lets hope I can keep the momentum... I know... It's only one day!

Dancing Machine: I really, really, REALLY, love watching my kid dance. It's hilariously funny.

SYTYCD: We watched it tonight together. It was last week's show and I was so sad that Alex got hurt. I even teared up a bit. Yes... I am that geek.

7.11.10

Samson: I have to admit. It isn't one of my favorite Bible stories. I mean... who likes to admit that even the strong can fall to the lure of a seductive woman? But today as I was teaching the kids about Samson and Delilah I found myself feeling a bit sorry for the guy's repentance process.

A clean house: I love having my house clean on a peaceful Sunday afternoon.

Pursed lips: the kid will sometimes walk around the house with his lips pursed like he wants to give someone big kisses. It's the funniest little look to me... Sadly when he actually is trying to give kisses he opens his mouth...

7.10.10

Laziness: I admit it, I was lazy this morning! It felt very good... and then the to-do list kicked in.

Canyon food: we went up the canyon tonight a little fun with friends. I have to admit to loving canyon/camping food. There is just something about a dutch oven that makes me happy.

Dirt: It was really fun to watch the kid play in the dirt. He is 100% little boy. He even ate some. Hooray for baths when we get home!

7.9.10

Grocery shopping: I love going with a list and hunting for the best price. I'm not as good as some of my thrifty friends, but I still love finding a deal.

Old friends: you know that old saying that "old friends are the best friends"? Well I agree completely. Only with an old friend can you spend a Friday night after a long week, not say as much as you normally do, and still feel completely comfortable in their presence. Hooray for old friends.

Sleeping babies: as we drove home tonight the kid fell into a deep sleep. It was nice to take him out of the car and have him curl up into me. He's so cute when he's dead to the world.

7.8.10

Libraries: I went to the library today. You'd think that with how much I read I'd be a permanent fixture! Howsomever... I've never been before. I got pamphlets that the librarians had made with suggested books to read. I think I may have taken about 20 of them... so sue me! I like books!

The City of Ember: the book I'm now reading because of the library visit. So far so good.

Good night kisses: my husband came home tonight. Later than I like to be up... but I still got my kiss so I'm happy.

7.7.10

Business trips: I'm a fortunate woman to have a husband who loves his job, and is good at it. He left today for a business trip. I can't say that I enjoy him being gone, but I am grateful for the fact that it helps his career when he steps up to the plate. I married a good man.

Houses: I got to tour the house that my best friend is buying today. It is a very cute house that needs a little bit of work. I'm very excited for her since she and her husband have been looking for a house for a long time now. The best part? I clocked it... 3 minutes door to door!

Pandora: as I sit here in my house, updating my blog and playing on the computer I'm listening to Pandora. What a wonderful station. I sure do love it! Nice and mellow music streaming out and making me quite happy.

7.6.10

Register the car: so on Sunday we were pulled over. I HATE that feeling. It makes my stomach clench up just thinking about it. I had a friend in college that could get herself out of any ticket. Sadly this is not my talent. So when the policeman said that my registration had expired I was so thankful to show him the documentation that proved that I had done all the leg work, but because it was a holiday weekend the state was closed and I couldn't go get my sticker until today. Bless his heart he let me off! Guess what was on the top of my list to do this morning??? Yes, I'm now the proud driver of a registered car!

Lone Star Taqueria: I went and had a yummy lunch with an amazing friend today. I love those days. :)

Benadryl: So at the yummy lunch I had some fish taco (it was good, but I liked the steak quesadilla better... thankfully!). I keep telling myself I'm not allergic to fish, and my body keeps proving me wrong. Hives and a thick throat stinks big time! Benadryl is a gift from a loving Father in Heaven who doesn't like a sad little N.

4.5.10

Breakfast: we went to a family gathering at my in-laws house this morning and it was very yummy and very fun. I love how my sister-in-law and her husband love to take pictures. It's awesome. The two baby cousins got to play together and it's always fun to sit and chat as family. Good times!

Hose: the kid found out today that the garden hose is a much funner toy than his kiddie pool. Go figure... had I known this in the first place why buy the pool? We already had the hose!

Couscous: made dinner tonight and it was a couscous chicken dish... I really liked it... too bad the leftovers aren't as good... le sigh...

7.4.10

Baby Bear: We were able to go down for the blessing of a good friend of ours today. He is such a little sweetie! I'm so grateful to have such amazing friends... and Manda can COOK!

Book Covers: My dad is writing a book about one of my ancestors and I've been able to help him a tiny amount by designing a book cover for it. It's amazing to see the spirit of Elijah come through our family.

Fires: Our neighbors just put in a fire pit. It was fun to go to sleep tonight with the light of their bonfire flickering against our windows.

7.3.10

Good babies: I have myself a good baby. Although I'm not sure he qualifies as a baby anymore... He's such a good kid and such a little lover. I sure do love getting "tisses" from him.

Slip and slides: at our family party today my sister brought a slip and slide. It was fun to watch the little man splash in the water. It was even more fun to see the other kids play with him while he splashed in the water.

Brownies: Birch made the best brownies! Holy hannah! SOOOO good. Too bad I'm going on a diet. (I know... I'm sad about it too, but I want to get pregnant again soon and if I still have the baby weight on when I get preggo I think I'll shoot myself!)

7.2.10

Automobile: Whenever I hear the full word "automobile" I think of the scene from 16 candles... yes... I know... Anyway I went to pick up my car today and was so impressed with the service. The men who run the shop are good men and I felt like they wouldn't try to pull one over on me because I was a woman. They definitely have a loyal customer now.

Over the river and through the woods with Grandma we must drive... I think my mom might be getting sick of the sight of me. But I sure love being with her!

Hikes: my husband went on a hike today with a good friend of his. I like it when he gets out and does something good for himself. It makes him so nice. :)

7.1.10

Fasting: if you are fasting with a purpose, it can be one of the most meaningful experiences of life... otherwise it's just starving.

Fabric: my mom and I went to the fabric store today and it was sooooo much fun. I love design, I love coming up with ideas, I love putting fabrics next to each other and envisioning what it will do to a room or a home. It was so much fun to spend time with my mom and to be able to play with her. It reminded me of my sluff days during high school. I would always sluff to go play with my mom.

Feast: I had to do another word that started with "F" because it sounded like a fun thing to do... Fasting, Fabric, and FEAST! After a long day of fasting we went to dinner and had some yummy BBQ. Not only finger licking good (I got ribs!) but it was also a great way to start off a 4th of July weekend.

6.30.10

Little E: she gets more and more fun to watch. As she plays with my son it amazes me how similar and yet how different they are. I sure do love that little girl!

Pictures of Jesus: I have a picture of Jesus on my wall that is pretty close to where our baby gate is. Whenever I pass the picture with my son in my arms he always dives for it. He will pat the picture and start talking in his baby talk way... It just melts my heart.

Camp meetings: we were able to have a conclusion meeting tonight with all the members of the stake leadership. It was really fun to see all the people that I worked so closely with during girls camp. I feel so blessed to have made such great friendships and to have learned so much from these wonderful people!

6.29.10

Costco: I went and got a lot of yummy fruit today... but now comes the eating it part... large quantities means a LOT of fruit!

House shopping: I'm not planning on moving, but I went to look at a house today. It is really close to my parents and if I'm being totally honest, if you could get the house at the right price it would be awesome. One of my dreams is to live close enough to my mom and dad so that as they age they can stay in their home until the day they die, feeling comfortable and safe.

Laughing: I had a really good laugh with my sister over the house. The lady who lives there priced it at $569,900 and it it probably worth around $300,000 (way over priced... if it was in pristine condition it would be around $420,000 but it needs AT LEAST $100,000 worth of work to it, so doing the math... you get my point.) I love to laugh!

6.28.10

Motivation: I woke up this morning ready to take on the world... I'm not sure where that came from but it sure made for a productive day! LOVE it!

Fried Chicken: not healthy, but so yummy! It was my first real attempt at making fried chicken and I totally recommend the breading be with panko and parm cheese!

Support: my husband is in school right now and he needed time to do homework tonight. It is amazing to me how some nights it's hard, because I need a break from the kid, while other nights it's totally easy. Thank heavens tonight was easy!