Aunt Erica is the first one to get him to giggle like this. I think he likes her!
I'll post more about Christmas later, but I thought this was too cute to pass up!
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Deep Thoughts by Jack Handy
Carly and I were talking about Deep Thoughts the other day so I thought I would post a few good ones.
DEEP THOUGHTS
by Jack Handy
If you ever drop your keys into a river of molten lava, let'em go,
because, man, they're gone.
If trees could scream, would we be so cavalier about cutting them
down? We might, if they screamed all the time, for no good reason."
To me, it's a good idea to always carry two sacks of something when
you walk around. That way, if anybody says, "Hey, can you give me a
hand?" You can say, "Sorry, got these sacks."
I believe in making the world safe for our children, but not our
children's children, because I don't think children should be having
sex.
If you ever catch on fire, try to avoid seeing yourself in the
mirror, because I bet that's what REALLY throws you into a panic.
Whenever I see an old lady slip and fall on a wet sidewalk, my first
instinct is to laugh. But then I think, what if I was an ant and she
fell on me. Then it wouldn't seem quite so funny.
Probably the earliest fly swatters were nothing more than some sort
of striking surface attached to the end of a long stick.
Maybe in order to understand mankind we have to look at that word
itself. MANKIND. Basically, it's made up of two separate words
"mank" and "ind." What do these words mean? It's a mystery and
that's why so is mankind.
If you go flying back through time and you see somebody else flying
forward into the future, it's probably best to avoid eye contact.
If you ever reach total enlightenment while you're drinking a beer,
I bet it makes beer shoot out your nose.
To me, clowns aren't funny. In fact, they're kinda scary. I've
wondered where this started and I think it goes back to the time I
went to the circus and a clown killed my dad.
If you're a cowboy and you're dragging a guy behind your horse, I
bet it would really make you mad if you looked back and the guy was
reading a magazine.
If you ever fall off the Sears Tower, just go real limp, because maybe you'll look like a dummy and people will try to catch you because, hey, free dummy.
Anytime I see something screech across a room and latch onto someones neck, and the guy screams and tries to get it off, I have to laugh, because what is that thing.
DEEP THOUGHTS
by Jack Handy
If you ever drop your keys into a river of molten lava, let'em go,
because, man, they're gone.
If trees could scream, would we be so cavalier about cutting them
down? We might, if they screamed all the time, for no good reason."
To me, it's a good idea to always carry two sacks of something when
you walk around. That way, if anybody says, "Hey, can you give me a
hand?" You can say, "Sorry, got these sacks."
I believe in making the world safe for our children, but not our
children's children, because I don't think children should be having
sex.
If you ever catch on fire, try to avoid seeing yourself in the
mirror, because I bet that's what REALLY throws you into a panic.
Whenever I see an old lady slip and fall on a wet sidewalk, my first
instinct is to laugh. But then I think, what if I was an ant and she
fell on me. Then it wouldn't seem quite so funny.
Probably the earliest fly swatters were nothing more than some sort
of striking surface attached to the end of a long stick.
Maybe in order to understand mankind we have to look at that word
itself. MANKIND. Basically, it's made up of two separate words
"mank" and "ind." What do these words mean? It's a mystery and
that's why so is mankind.
If you go flying back through time and you see somebody else flying
forward into the future, it's probably best to avoid eye contact.
If you ever reach total enlightenment while you're drinking a beer,
I bet it makes beer shoot out your nose.
To me, clowns aren't funny. In fact, they're kinda scary. I've
wondered where this started and I think it goes back to the time I
went to the circus and a clown killed my dad.
If you're a cowboy and you're dragging a guy behind your horse, I
bet it would really make you mad if you looked back and the guy was
reading a magazine.
If you ever fall off the Sears Tower, just go real limp, because maybe you'll look like a dummy and people will try to catch you because, hey, free dummy.
Anytime I see something screech across a room and latch onto someones neck, and the guy screams and tries to get it off, I have to laugh, because what is that thing.
Friday, December 19, 2008
Grad-ya-may-shun!
I guess at some point I should probably blog about Robbie's most recent achievement: college graduation. He graduated from Utah State University with a Bachelor's of Science in Psychology (it's old and cliche, but what the heck--he's full of psychology bs....!). Anyway, despite the comment in parentheses, I really am so proud of him and his hard work.
He officially completed all his requirements in August, just a few weeks before Dax was born. The few semesters prior to his graduation were intense, to say the least. He was working until 2 or 3 a.m., had 7:30 a.m. commitments, school, and about an hour of down-time (read: homework time) before he'd head back to work. Every day. Poor guy. He really has accomplished quite a bit, and I am so grateful he is my husband!
Robbie's parents and sister braved the storm in order to make it to the commencement ceremony, and afterward, we headed to Maddox Steak House in Brigham for some yummy meat. Mmmm....steak.... :) We are so grateful for the support they show us. We have the BEST family!
Way to go, babe! I'm so proud to be your wife.
Kinda Fun Part 2 - Robbie's Answers
If you want to play, just copy and paste this list on your blog, and highlight which ones you've done.
1. Started your own blog
2. Slept under the stars
3. Played in a band
4. Visited Hawaii
5. Watched a meteor shower
6. Given more than you can afford to charity
7. Been to Disneyland
8. Held a praying mantis
9. Climbed a mountain
10. Sang a solo
11. Bungee jumped
12. Visited Paris
13. Watched a lightning storm at sea
14. Taught yourself an art from scratch
15. Adopted a child
16. Had food poisoning
17. Walked to the top of the Statue of Liberty
18. Grown your own vegetables
19. Seen the Mona Lisa in France
20. Slept on an overnight train
21. Had a pillow fight
22. Hitch hiked
23. Taken a sick day when you're not ill.
24. Been to Vienna
25. Was on Television
26. Gone skinny dipping
27. Run a Marathon
28. Ridden in a gondola in Venice
29. Seen a total eclipse
30. Watched a sunrise or sunset
31. Hit a home run
32. Been on a cruise
33. Seen Niagara Falls in person
34. Visited the birthplace of your ancestors
35. Seen an Amish community
36. Learned a new language
37. Had enough money to be truly satisfied
38. Seen the Leaning Tower of Pisa in person
39. Gone rock climbing
40. Seen Michelangelo's David
41. Sung karaoke
42. Seen Old Faithful geyser erupt
43. Bought a stranger a meal at a restaurant
44. Visited Africa
45. Walked on a beach by moonlight
46. Been transported in an ambulance
47. Had your portrait painted
48. Gone deep sea fishing
49. Seen the Sistine Chapel in person
50. Been to the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris
51. Gone scuba diving or snorkeling
52. Kissed in the rain
53. Played in the mud
54. Gone to a drive-in theater
55. Been in a movie
56. Visited the Great Wall of China
57. Started a business
58. Taken a martial arts class
59. Visited Russia
60. Served at a soup kitchen
61. Sold Girl Scout Cookies
62. Gone whale watching
63. Got flowers for no reason
64. Donated blood, platelets or plasma
65. Gone sky diving
66. Visited a Nazi Concentration Camp
67. Bounced a check
68. Flown in a helicopter
69. Saved a favorite childhood toy
70. Visited the Lincoln Memorial
71. Eaten Caviar
72. Pieced a quilt
73. Stood in Times Square
74. Toured the Everglades
75. Been fired from a job
76. Seen the Changing of the Guards in London
77. Broken a bone
78. Been on a speeding motorcycle
79. Seen the Grand Canyon in person
80. Published a book
81. Visited the Vatican
82. Bought a brand new car
83. Walked in Jerusalem
84. Had your picture in the newspaper
85. Read the entire Bible
86. Visited the White House
87. Killed and prepared an animal for eating
88. Had chickenpox
89. Saved someone's life
90. Sat on a jury
91. Met someone famous
92. Joined a book club
93. Lost a loved one
94. Had a baby
95. Seen the Alamo in person
96. Swam in the Great Salt Lake
97. Been involved in a law suit
98. Owned a cell phone
99. Been stung by a bee
100. Read an entire book in one day
1. Started your own blog
2. Slept under the stars
3. Played in a band
4. Visited Hawaii
5. Watched a meteor shower
6. Given more than you can afford to charity
7. Been to Disneyland
8. Held a praying mantis
9. Climbed a mountain
10. Sang a solo
11. Bungee jumped
12. Visited Paris
13. Watched a lightning storm at sea
14. Taught yourself an art from scratch
15. Adopted a child
16. Had food poisoning
17. Walked to the top of the Statue of Liberty
18. Grown your own vegetables
19. Seen the Mona Lisa in France
20. Slept on an overnight train
21. Had a pillow fight
22. Hitch hiked
23. Taken a sick day when you're not ill.
24. Been to Vienna
25. Was on Television
26. Gone skinny dipping
27. Run a Marathon
28. Ridden in a gondola in Venice
29. Seen a total eclipse
30. Watched a sunrise or sunset
31. Hit a home run
32. Been on a cruise
33. Seen Niagara Falls in person
34. Visited the birthplace of your ancestors
35. Seen an Amish community
36. Learned a new language
37. Had enough money to be truly satisfied
38. Seen the Leaning Tower of Pisa in person
39. Gone rock climbing
40. Seen Michelangelo's David
41. Sung karaoke
42. Seen Old Faithful geyser erupt
43. Bought a stranger a meal at a restaurant
44. Visited Africa
45. Walked on a beach by moonlight
46. Been transported in an ambulance
47. Had your portrait painted
48. Gone deep sea fishing
49. Seen the Sistine Chapel in person
50. Been to the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris
51. Gone scuba diving or snorkeling
52. Kissed in the rain
53. Played in the mud
54. Gone to a drive-in theater
55. Been in a movie
56. Visited the Great Wall of China
57. Started a business
58. Taken a martial arts class
59. Visited Russia
60. Served at a soup kitchen
61. Sold Girl Scout Cookies
62. Gone whale watching
63. Got flowers for no reason
64. Donated blood, platelets or plasma
65. Gone sky diving
66. Visited a Nazi Concentration Camp
67. Bounced a check
68. Flown in a helicopter
69. Saved a favorite childhood toy
70. Visited the Lincoln Memorial
71. Eaten Caviar
72. Pieced a quilt
73. Stood in Times Square
74. Toured the Everglades
75. Been fired from a job
76. Seen the Changing of the Guards in London
77. Broken a bone
78. Been on a speeding motorcycle
79. Seen the Grand Canyon in person
80. Published a book
81. Visited the Vatican
82. Bought a brand new car
83. Walked in Jerusalem
84. Had your picture in the newspaper
85. Read the entire Bible
86. Visited the White House
87. Killed and prepared an animal for eating
88. Had chickenpox
89. Saved someone's life
90. Sat on a jury
91. Met someone famous
92. Joined a book club
93. Lost a loved one
94. Had a baby
95. Seen the Alamo in person
96. Swam in the Great Salt Lake
97. Been involved in a law suit
98. Owned a cell phone
99. Been stung by a bee
100. Read an entire book in one day
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Kinda Fun....
If you want to play, just copy and paste this list on your blog, and highlight which ones you've done. I've done 51!
1. Started your own blog
2. Slept under the stars
3. Played in a band
4. Visited Hawaii
5. Watched a meteor shower
6. Given more than you can afford to charity
7. Been to Disneyland
8. Held a praying mantis
9. Climbed a mountain
10. Sang a solo
11. Bungee jumped
12. Visited Paris
13. Watched a lightning storm at sea
14. Taught yourself an art from scratch
15. Adopted a child
16. Had food poisoning
17. Been to the Statue of Liberty
18. Grown your own vegetables
19. Seen the Mona Lisa in France
20. Slept on an overnight train
21. Had a pillow fight
22. Hitch-hiked
23. Taken a sick day when you're not ill.
24. Been to Vienna
25. Was on Television
26. Gone skinny dipping
27. Run a Marathon
28. Ridden in a gondola in Venice
29. Seen a total eclipse
30. Watched a sunrise or sunset
31. Hit a home run
32. Been on a cruise
33. Seen Niagara Falls in person
34. Visited the birthplace of your ancestors
35. Seen an Amish community
36. Learned a new language
37. Had enough money to be truly satisfied
38. Seen the Leaning Tower of Pisa in person
39. Gone rock climbing
40. Seen Michelangelo's David
41. Sung karaoke
42. Seen Old Faithful geyser erupt
43. Bought a stranger a meal at a restaurant
44. Visited Africa
45. Walked on a beach by moonlight
46. Been transported in an ambulance
47. Had your portrait painted
48. Gone deep sea fishing
49. Seen the Sistine Chapel in person
50. Been to the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris
51. Gone scuba diving or snorkeling
52. Kissed in the rain
53. Played in the mud
54. Gone to a drive-in theater
55. Been in a movie
56. Visited the Great Wall of China
57. Started a business
58. Taken a martial arts class
59. Visited Russia
60. Served at a soup kitchen
61. Sold Girl Scout Cookies
62. Gone whale watching
63. Got flowers for no reason
64. Donated blood, platelets or plasma
65. Gone sky diving
66. Visited a Nazi Concentration Camp
67. Bounced a check
68. Flown in a helicopter
69. Saved a favorite childhood toy
70. Visited the Lincoln Memorial
71. Eaten Caviar
72. Pieced a quilt
73. Stood in Times Square
74. Toured the Everglades
75. Been fired from a job
76. Seen the Changing of the Guards in London
77. Broken a bone
78. Been on a speeding motorcycle
79. Seen the Grand Canyon in person
80. Published a book
81. Visited the Vatican
82. Bought a brand new car
83. Walked in Jerusalem
84. Had your picture in the newspaper
85. Read the entire Bible
86. Visited the White House
87. Killed and prepared an animal for eating
88. Had chickenpox
89. Saved someone's life
90. Sat on a jury
91. Met someone famous
92. Joined a book club
93. Lost a loved one
94. Had a baby
95. Seen the Alamo in person
96. Swam in the Great Salt Lake
97. Been involved in a law suit
98. Owned a cell phone
99. Been stung by a bee
100.Read an entire book in one day
1. Started your own blog
2. Slept under the stars
3. Played in a band
4. Visited Hawaii
5. Watched a meteor shower
6. Given more than you can afford to charity
7. Been to Disneyland
8. Held a praying mantis
9. Climbed a mountain
10. Sang a solo
11. Bungee jumped
12. Visited Paris
13. Watched a lightning storm at sea
14. Taught yourself an art from scratch
15. Adopted a child
16. Had food poisoning
17. Been to the Statue of Liberty
18. Grown your own vegetables
19. Seen the Mona Lisa in France
20. Slept on an overnight train
21. Had a pillow fight
22. Hitch-hiked
23. Taken a sick day when you're not ill.
24. Been to Vienna
25. Was on Television
26. Gone skinny dipping
27. Run a Marathon
28. Ridden in a gondola in Venice
29. Seen a total eclipse
30. Watched a sunrise or sunset
31. Hit a home run
32. Been on a cruise
33. Seen Niagara Falls in person
34. Visited the birthplace of your ancestors
35. Seen an Amish community
36. Learned a new language
37. Had enough money to be truly satisfied
38. Seen the Leaning Tower of Pisa in person
39. Gone rock climbing
40. Seen Michelangelo's David
41. Sung karaoke
42. Seen Old Faithful geyser erupt
43. Bought a stranger a meal at a restaurant
44. Visited Africa
45. Walked on a beach by moonlight
46. Been transported in an ambulance
47. Had your portrait painted
48. Gone deep sea fishing
49. Seen the Sistine Chapel in person
50. Been to the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris
51. Gone scuba diving or snorkeling
52. Kissed in the rain
53. Played in the mud
54. Gone to a drive-in theater
55. Been in a movie
56. Visited the Great Wall of China
57. Started a business
58. Taken a martial arts class
59. Visited Russia
60. Served at a soup kitchen
61. Sold Girl Scout Cookies
62. Gone whale watching
63. Got flowers for no reason
64. Donated blood, platelets or plasma
65. Gone sky diving
66. Visited a Nazi Concentration Camp
67. Bounced a check
68. Flown in a helicopter
69. Saved a favorite childhood toy
70. Visited the Lincoln Memorial
71. Eaten Caviar
72. Pieced a quilt
73. Stood in Times Square
74. Toured the Everglades
75. Been fired from a job
76. Seen the Changing of the Guards in London
77. Broken a bone
78. Been on a speeding motorcycle
79. Seen the Grand Canyon in person
80. Published a book
81. Visited the Vatican
82. Bought a brand new car
83. Walked in Jerusalem
84. Had your picture in the newspaper
85. Read the entire Bible
86. Visited the White House
87. Killed and prepared an animal for eating
88. Had chickenpox
89. Saved someone's life
90. Sat on a jury
91. Met someone famous
92. Joined a book club
93. Lost a loved one
94. Had a baby
95. Seen the Alamo in person
96. Swam in the Great Salt Lake
97. Been involved in a law suit
98. Owned a cell phone
99. Been stung by a bee
100.Read an entire book in one day
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Long Time, Eh?
Warning: many pictures and a long, long post below!
Some of the things that happened in the past few weeks:
We went to Thanksgiving dinner at my parents' cabin. Unfortunately, Robbie had to work the next day, so he headed back up to Logan the next afternoon.
Saturday morning, Robbie met us down at the Sandy Expo Center for the Festival of Trees Set-Up day helping to get the skeleton of the Festival put together. Afterward, we headed down to Temple Square to see the lights. Unfortunately, we only saw them for a few minutes. They turn them off at ten (pictures below).
Sunday was fairly uneventful except for a good time at church, and Monday was Tree Decorating Day at the Expo Center.
Monday night, Dax started crying out of nowhere (very unusual for him), and his voice was extremely hoarse. It stayed that way all night and into the next morning, and included some heightened fussiness, so I took him to the Instacare and had to bail on my promise to Talya to watch her kids (the doctor told me it was croup, but I don't buy it...I think it was just a cold of sorts). I also had to back out on Festival of Trees Opening Night, where I had been supposed to be an auction host. Thankfully, Dax recovered well and is doing great.
I spent pretty much every hour of the next few days down at Festival doing Talya and my mom's bidding. The exception was Wednesday, when I got to see Robbie for a few hours in Kaysville, then came back down to Festival with Robbie's family. It was a lot of fun to hang out with them. I truly married into the right family! The whole week long, Dax was a little champ. He stole everyones' heart and made grande amounts of friends.
Saturday, we took down trees, and Sunday, we helped Talya and Ryan deliver them.
Monday, we had a Christmas dinner at the Lion House with the Simonsen adults, and Tuesday, after a doctor appointment, finally headed back to Logan. Twelve days away from home, and most of that without Robbie. He's so wonderful for putting up with me for so long.
I'm not exactly sure why I love pictures of the two of them sleeping, but I really, really do. Especially when Dax's little bum is sticking up in the air.
I'm not sure if Robbie is brushing Dax's teeth, or if Dax is teething on Robbie's finger. Let's be honest: they are both viable options. Either way, the kid is freaking cute.
He loves his wubbanub. He snuggles with it all the time.
Whenever Robbie changes Dax's diaper, he pulls his (Dax's) pants off, puts them on his head, and says, "Pant head! Pant head!" He also usually forgets to put them back on the child when he's done. Oh, I love my husband!
This is Robbie taking a picture of Christmas lights while he is walking.
I'm not sure why I'm posting this picture.
A sure sign that whatever we are doing is ending soon.
This picture speaks for itself.
This is one of only a couple of pictures we have together since Dax's birth.
Our little caterpillar sleeps very well when he's swaddled. He really does look like a caterpillar this way.
These are some of the pictures I took with my new phone. Thank heavens for the New Every Two plan from Verizon (you're welcome for the plug!). It's nice to have a new one. I think that Robbie is even more jealous than he lets on. Either way, he'll get a new one soon anyway, so I don't think he can be all that angry...
It has been a crazy busy couple of weeks, and I think the picture above sums it all up: we wore the poor guy right out! Even with everything I put him through, he was such a champ. He was SO good all day long (every day), and even still did better than most kids his age at night, though it wasn't quite as restful as he usually is (he's basically slept through the night since he was less than a week old--it's ok to be jealous).
This one below is a classic "Dax-face." I love it. He is so observant and curious. He is always looking around, and often plays a little game I like to call, "look at everything except for the person trying to get your attention." Hopefully it wears off before he hits his teens.
Look how cute my two boys are. I love them! Robbie is completely wrapped around Dax's little finger. He is such a good daddy, and is enamored by his little son. It's been so fun to see Dax's personality start to come through and the way Robbie reacts to the new things he learns every day. I am the luckiest girl in the world!
Some of the things that happened in the past few weeks:
We went to Thanksgiving dinner at my parents' cabin. Unfortunately, Robbie had to work the next day, so he headed back up to Logan the next afternoon.
Saturday morning, Robbie met us down at the Sandy Expo Center for the Festival of Trees Set-Up day helping to get the skeleton of the Festival put together. Afterward, we headed down to Temple Square to see the lights. Unfortunately, we only saw them for a few minutes. They turn them off at ten (pictures below).
Sunday was fairly uneventful except for a good time at church, and Monday was Tree Decorating Day at the Expo Center.
Monday night, Dax started crying out of nowhere (very unusual for him), and his voice was extremely hoarse. It stayed that way all night and into the next morning, and included some heightened fussiness, so I took him to the Instacare and had to bail on my promise to Talya to watch her kids (the doctor told me it was croup, but I don't buy it...I think it was just a cold of sorts). I also had to back out on Festival of Trees Opening Night, where I had been supposed to be an auction host. Thankfully, Dax recovered well and is doing great.
I spent pretty much every hour of the next few days down at Festival doing Talya and my mom's bidding. The exception was Wednesday, when I got to see Robbie for a few hours in Kaysville, then came back down to Festival with Robbie's family. It was a lot of fun to hang out with them. I truly married into the right family! The whole week long, Dax was a little champ. He stole everyones' heart and made grande amounts of friends.
Saturday, we took down trees, and Sunday, we helped Talya and Ryan deliver them.
Monday, we had a Christmas dinner at the Lion House with the Simonsen adults, and Tuesday, after a doctor appointment, finally headed back to Logan. Twelve days away from home, and most of that without Robbie. He's so wonderful for putting up with me for so long.
I'm not exactly sure why I love pictures of the two of them sleeping, but I really, really do. Especially when Dax's little bum is sticking up in the air.
I'm not sure if Robbie is brushing Dax's teeth, or if Dax is teething on Robbie's finger. Let's be honest: they are both viable options. Either way, the kid is freaking cute.
He loves his wubbanub. He snuggles with it all the time.
Whenever Robbie changes Dax's diaper, he pulls his (Dax's) pants off, puts them on his head, and says, "Pant head! Pant head!" He also usually forgets to put them back on the child when he's done. Oh, I love my husband!
This is Robbie taking a picture of Christmas lights while he is walking.
I'm not sure why I'm posting this picture.
A sure sign that whatever we are doing is ending soon.
This picture speaks for itself.
This is one of only a couple of pictures we have together since Dax's birth.
Our little caterpillar sleeps very well when he's swaddled. He really does look like a caterpillar this way.
These are some of the pictures I took with my new phone. Thank heavens for the New Every Two plan from Verizon (you're welcome for the plug!). It's nice to have a new one. I think that Robbie is even more jealous than he lets on. Either way, he'll get a new one soon anyway, so I don't think he can be all that angry...
It has been a crazy busy couple of weeks, and I think the picture above sums it all up: we wore the poor guy right out! Even with everything I put him through, he was such a champ. He was SO good all day long (every day), and even still did better than most kids his age at night, though it wasn't quite as restful as he usually is (he's basically slept through the night since he was less than a week old--it's ok to be jealous).
This one below is a classic "Dax-face." I love it. He is so observant and curious. He is always looking around, and often plays a little game I like to call, "look at everything except for the person trying to get your attention." Hopefully it wears off before he hits his teens.
Look how cute my two boys are. I love them! Robbie is completely wrapped around Dax's little finger. He is such a good daddy, and is enamored by his little son. It's been so fun to see Dax's personality start to come through and the way Robbie reacts to the new things he learns every day. I am the luckiest girl in the world!
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
How to Know
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Monday, November 24, 2008
Christmas is Coming! Christmas is Coming!
Admittedly, I've had the song Must Be Santa stuck in my head far longer and far more times than I'd like to acknowledge in the past few weeks, but the truth is, I'm so excited for the Christmas season! For those of you that know my family, you know that Christmas time=Festival of Trees, and it's almost here!
Festival is an event that raises money for Primary Children's Medical Center in Salt Lake City, to provide medical services to those who are unable to pay for the expensive life-saving treatments for their children. Every tree/gift shop item/treat/wreath/gingerbread house/minute of entertainment/host(ess)ing service/everything else is donated, and every single penny goes to the needy kids at Primary's. Last year, $1.6 million was raised! Truly one of the better charities out there. It makes a fabulous date, way to pass the time, YM/YW activity, you name it. So let's face it: there's really no excuse for you not to go.
Here's the scoop:
December 3-6 (next Wednesday through Saturday)
10am-10pm
Sandy Expo Center
(roughly 9400 South State Street in Sandy)
$4 adults (12 and older) $3 kids (ages 2-11) at the door
I have discount tickets for $3.50 and $2.50 and Zion's bank has them as well
COME!!!
for more info, check out their website: http://www.festivaloftreesutah.com
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
What I Am
I AM
a daughter of God
a wife
a mother
an athlete
a procrastinator
a shopper
I BELIEVE IN
my Savior Jesus Christ
and His Atonement
the power of a dream
the strength of my husband
love
change
I AM GRATEFUL FOR
family
my awesome husband and little boy
repentance
computers
freedom
nailpolish
I AM OVERJOYED BY
Robbie's early nights at work
Dax's smiles and giggles
creating
generosity
greatness
great deals
I AM INSPIRED BY
my husband
the scriptures
music
determination
success
goals and dreams
SOMEDAY I WISH TO
own an island
not have to balance a checkbook
serve a humanitarian mission in Africa
have a stay-at-home husband
fund charitable causes
climb Mount Kilimanjaro
I tag: Robbie, Talya, Erica, Lindsay, Abbie, Janelle, Mom, Jenny, Sara, Hayley, and both Shannons
Monday, November 3, 2008
The Little Monster and a Doctor Appointment
This picture was taken while he was still relatively happy:
Isn't our little man so stinkin' cute? We had so much fun on Halloween! Since Robbie had to work (poor guy), we (Dax and I) went down to celebrate with Talya and family. It was a lot of fun (thanks guys!). We ate pizza shaped like a pumpkin, took some pictures, and went to a party all before we went trick or treating through their neighborhood. Talya and Ryan dressed up like they were in the army, Eric was Luke Skywalker, Tyler was yoda, and Rylee was Princess Leia. They were so cute! Rylee was funny. She would look in her little pumpkin bucket, look up and me, and reach out her bucket for me to drop candy in...it doesn't take long to figure it out, eh?
What a babe!
Dax wasn't happy when I left him alone for too long, as evidenced by the picture below:
Rylee found my sunglasses and put them on for me. I love the cinnamon bun wig! 
On Saturday morning, we went to get Dax dressed to head down to Salt Lake, and this is what Robbie brought me:
The little man's head is growing! We couldn't fit the onesie on him. He just kept looking around at us with the turban-like baseball shirt stuck on his head. It was too cute!
The little man's head is growing! We couldn't fit the onesie on him. He just kept looking around at us with the turban-like baseball shirt stuck on his head. It was too cute!Also, we had our 2 month doctor appointment today. The story in and of itself is memorable. We woke up and had been working on laundry, so we pulled all the extra clothing out of the diaper bags since it needed to be washed as well, leaving no extras to take around. We figured we'd be safe at a 30 minute appointment. Whoops.
As soon as we got there, he was really hungry, so we pulled him out and fed him. He was extra-fussy while burping, but burped without any problems. When the nurse came in, we went to strip him down to be weighed, and I noticed he had completely blown out of the diaper. ALL OVER. We quickly change his diaper and wipe him off and he spits up ALL OVER. We're talking puke and poop on-his-neck-and-in-his-hair "all over". Awesome. Adding to the awesomeness, we remembered that we had no clothes for him to wear. Poor guy was strapped in his carseat in just a diaper.
Also awesome is the fact that the onesie this all occurred in has been the onesie he has been wearing during two of his three most notable blowouts. I had literally JUST BARELY gotten the stains out of it to a point that it was wearable again. I hope it survives. It's may favorite one. Blast!
Moving on...I love, love, LOVE our pediatrician, Dr. Isaacson. He's super-fabulous. Anyway, Daxson's stats are as follows:
23" long (50%)
11 lbs (40%)
15 3/4 head circumference (50%)
The poor guy also got shots today. Two in each leg. Neither Robbie or I had ever heard him cry like that! It was so sad! He's basically been sleeping off the trauma ever since.
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Take That, PETA!
After a busy weekend, Monday morning greeted us with an ugly, toothless grin. We drove back to Logan, not so much looking forward to the messy house that we would shortly meet, and were surprised to find that some extra tenants had moved into our home while we were away. The original clue was a diaper that had been left out in our hurry to be on our way on Saturday morning. At first glance, it looked as though it had been shot. Closer examinations showed this:
Yup. Mice. Sweet.
I called our landlord to tell them about our unintentional sub-letting disagreement we were having with the rodents, and to see if they already had some traps. They didn't, so I decided that when I felt a bit better (I didn't feel very well) I would head to the store to pick up some mouse killer.
My decision to wait was changed quickly when I saw one of the little fellers. I soon realized that the longer I waited, the more chance I had of sleeping with one later that night. Sick.
I bought some traps for both our apartment, and the downstairs apartment, and set them up. Nothing.
Hours of hearing mice run around our kitchen and seeing them scurrying into corners later, I checked the traps. They had eaten every last bit of peanut butter off them without getting caught. Sweet love.
I re-set them and waited some more.
Eventually, I heard a "SNAP!" and some pitiful squeaks accompanied by a bit of scratching. I waited a few minutes, went over and checked out the situation, and saw that the little guy had wedged himself back into a hole to the side of the dishwasher, and only the back of the trap and his little tail were visible. I didn't think he was dead, so I waited a bit. Probably a good thing because about an hour later I heard the same mouse squeal some more. I went and checked again, and it was flipping its little tail around trying to get free.
Yeah, right(!), was I going to dispose of a live rat, so I figured it could wait until sunrise, and went to bed.
Robbie got home a few hours later and checked the traps. They were all empty. THE LITTLE BUGGER HAD GOTTEN FREE! So now, I had a mortally wounded mouse running free in my living area. Awesome. Though, Robbie did say that a chunk of skin/hair did stick to the trap. Thanks for sharing, sweetheart. Love ya.
On his way home, he had stopped by Macey's to get some different traps (and here I was thinking the more expensive ones were better) and set them all up surrounding the hole. By morning two of the three traps were occupied. As of now, we have caught seven (SEVEN!) with at least one more to be caught. Yuck.
As you view the following photos, please note that the disgustingness of the floor is due to the mice stockpiling fibers, etc for their nest, not because we are gross.
Nevermind! Make that EIGHT! Haha, suckas!
(Animals were harmed in the making of this post.)
Friday, October 24, 2008
For My Pregnant Friends
So, I know quite a few pregos here in Logan, and a lot of people have asked us about going natural and the method we used. I got an email today about a Hypnobabies course being taught up here. It's very similar to the method I used and is what my little sister did. She loved it. Anyway, here's all the info I've got.
The class starts November 5 and is taught by a certified Hypnobabies instructor and doula from Layton. There is room for 3 more couples. Contact KimberLeigh Hadfield for more details: (435)764-0141 or email her at khadfield@gmail.com
Also look here.
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Ha Ha! This is FUNNY!
Disclaimer: The point of this post is about the citizens being polled, and not the presidential candidate. I do not mean to make this into a presidential-candidate bashing session, it simply proves my point that ignorant people shouldn't be allowed an opinion. I would have posted this even if the other candidate were the one in question. I truly am grateful for our rights in this country, but wish people would research before they make such important decisions. Maybe they should have people vote on the platforms at the polls instead of marking a name....
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Saturday, October 18, 2008
Is it Bad if I Hate Satan?
Like many of you, I am sick and tired of hearing about the upcoming election. I'm sick of the emails, I'm sick of the discussions, I'm sick of the campaign signs and ads. I can not wait for it to all be over. The thing that makes me more sick, however, are the huge consequences of our upcoming election/vote. There are many issues involved with the elections (not just presidential) that are threatening to create huge shock waves in the material of our society. I hope and pray that we do not take this election lightly.
Thankfully, we have all been given agency, as well as the wonderful freedom of speech and ability to vote. I hope that each of us are prayerfully considering each candidate and proposition and voting in the way we feel will help God's work to move forward more effectively. That's the whole point of this Earth-life, after all. I am grateful for the loving guidance of a Father in Heaven who has given us not only our agency and the Holy Spirit, but the wisdom and understanding of a living prophet of God on this earth.
And then there's this:
It's not as if this means that members of the church hate people that are homosexual. In fact, quite the opposite. There are many people I know and love that have chosen this lifestyle. The point remains: God's word is truth. Just because we may love another person that chooses to live such a lifestyle does not mean we should condone it. It truly makes me sad that there are people who claim to have a testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ that so deeply misunderstand the plan of salvation.
Sometimes it's difficult to remember that it doesn't take much for Satan's work to be successful. I think it goes without saying that doing something simple like voting or spreading the word can help the Lord's work to prevail. Easy enough, yet not nearly enough of us do it. I hope that amongst all my weaknesses, not doing enough will not be listed with them.
Thankfully, we have all been given agency, as well as the wonderful freedom of speech and ability to vote. I hope that each of us are prayerfully considering each candidate and proposition and voting in the way we feel will help God's work to move forward more effectively. That's the whole point of this Earth-life, after all. I am grateful for the loving guidance of a Father in Heaven who has given us not only our agency and the Holy Spirit, but the wisdom and understanding of a living prophet of God on this earth.
And then there's this:
It's not as if this means that members of the church hate people that are homosexual. In fact, quite the opposite. There are many people I know and love that have chosen this lifestyle. The point remains: God's word is truth. Just because we may love another person that chooses to live such a lifestyle does not mean we should condone it. It truly makes me sad that there are people who claim to have a testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ that so deeply misunderstand the plan of salvation.
Sometimes it's difficult to remember that it doesn't take much for Satan's work to be successful. I think it goes without saying that doing something simple like voting or spreading the word can help the Lord's work to prevail. Easy enough, yet not nearly enough of us do it. I hope that amongst all my weaknesses, not doing enough will not be listed with them.
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Freudian Slip?
Robbie: "I knew you nudist."
Dead silence.
Whoops! I think he meant, "I knew you'd notice."
Awkward!
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Monday, October 6, 2008
PaMa, PaPa, and Baby Dax
I was scrolling through some pictures, and unintentionally created a flipbook-esque effect. It was really funny when I got to these pictures of my parents and grandbaby #8. Believe it or not, this was the only time the entire day of his blessing he even made a noise. Enjoy!
Friday, October 3, 2008
My Top Ten List
The all time, Top Ten things I hope my wife realizes:
1.) She is the Highlight of every day of my life.
2.) She is the most Beautiful Woman I’ve ever seen. I hope that I adequately portray this.
3.) She is an amazing mother. She Loves our son and repeatedly does everything in her power to make him happy.
4.) She is strong beyond belief. Even when having an off day, you’ll see her smile shine through the darkness. This is a testament of her will power and the strength of her spirit.
5.) She does everything she possibly can to help me when I have an off day.
6.) She is supportive of my decisions with school/career problems.
7.) She will never stop striving for excellence in EVERYTHING she does. (Hopefully I can convince her to keep trying mini-golf and bowling…maybe one day I’ll ski slaloms at Lake Powell in return.)
8.) She keeps me focused on my goals in life.
9.) She will NEVER brag about herself, even though she easily could.
10.) Last but not least – I feel like I won. I can’t think of anyone I would rather be with forever.
1.) She is the Highlight of every day of my life.
2.) She is the most Beautiful Woman I’ve ever seen. I hope that I adequately portray this.
3.) She is an amazing mother. She Loves our son and repeatedly does everything in her power to make him happy.
4.) She is strong beyond belief. Even when having an off day, you’ll see her smile shine through the darkness. This is a testament of her will power and the strength of her spirit.
5.) She does everything she possibly can to help me when I have an off day.
6.) She is supportive of my decisions with school/career problems.
7.) She will never stop striving for excellence in EVERYTHING she does. (Hopefully I can convince her to keep trying mini-golf and bowling…maybe one day I’ll ski slaloms at Lake Powell in return.)
8.) She keeps me focused on my goals in life.
9.) She will NEVER brag about herself, even though she easily could.
10.) Last but not least – I feel like I won. I can’t think of anyone I would rather be with forever.
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Umm...My Son Just Rolled Over!
I had Dax on his belly laying on our bed. I turned around to change into pjs, turned back around, and he was on his back! He's ONE MONTH OLD!!! Holy canoli!
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Tagged by Danielle!
If every job paid the same, and you had no limitations, what would you do?
Draw
What is your current church calling? What do you like about it? What other callings have you had?
I am currently on the ward enrichment committee, but I have previously been a ward fellowshipper, a missionary, a primary teacher, young women's camp director, ward bulletin-maker, visiting teaching supervisor
What is the name of someone you regularly encounter (outside family) who brightens your day?
Jeni, Tawny, or Julienne...pretty much anyone in our ward, and Rhonda Neal
In twenty years, what do you think you will miss most about your life now?
The supposed simplicity
What's something you appreciate about your spouse?
Everything! He is absolutely wonderful and thoughtful, helpful, handsome, generous, comical, and super-fabulous. There's nothing about him that I don't appreciate.
What's your favorite routine, household chore?
I like the way that vacuuming makes me feel like I've accomplished something. I still don't like to do it, though.
What's a book you return to occasionally (scriptures don't count)?
The History of Love
Favorite guilty pleasure:
Reality TV
Favorite time of day:
Whatever time I get to see Robbie...which is never often enough with 5 12-hour shifts.
Who is a person that performed a small act of service that was actually a really big deal to you?
There are so many, but just little things that people do that lets me know they are thinking of me. I really appreciate those times.
Someone who changed your life:
This may seem weird, but my ex-fiance was the catalyst that made it so my life would be the way I want it now. He was nothing but trouble, but because of that time in my life, I made decisions that led me to Robbie and Dax. I almost feel like I need to thank him for being such a dirtbag.
What is something you do really well?
Robbie says, "cook and play sports." He has also told me I'm a good liar. I'm not sure if that's a good thing...
Monday, September 22, 2008
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Hello, Little Man!
Yes, there are about 900 pictures, but they are SO BLASTED CUTE! We love our little man!
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