We had a wonderful Christmas this year! We had a lot of fun activities planned leading up to the big day, and had a great time with all the people we love.
Our families were very generous ... and we bought a vacuum with what they gave us (amongst other presents!). It's fantastic ... I never knew a floor could be so clean without actually cleaning the carpet!
Our favorite presents from each other this year ... Jeff got everything golf related including a new driver (I had help picking it out :)!), and an I-Pod stereo for his office. And Jeff shocked me when he surprised me with a beautiful diamond band. I LOVE presents that sparkle like this one! His excuse was that he wanted to make it a very memorable year for me since next year we'll both be focused on buying toys for the little guy. What a sweetheart!
Christmas ended a very wonderful and eventful 2009 ... we're excited for what we know 2010 is going to bring to our family!
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Temple Square
Five years ago Jeff asked me out ... and took me to see the Christmas lights on Temple Square. Apparently it was a pretty good date seeing how things turned out :)! And each year he takes me back ... just the two of us to enjoy the beautiful Christmas lights. I love it!! Each year I am taken aback by the beauty and reminded of the real reason why we celebrate this time of year.
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Fabulous Florida
Destination: Sanibel Island
Last week we went to Florida ... and had so much fun! We stayed in a beautiful resort, spent hours in the sunshine (85ish all week!) and as much time at the beach as possible.
Here are a few of our favorite things and then I'll let the pictures show the rest.
*Tandem biking - it was our first attempt ... and very fun!
*The beach ... need I say more?
*Shelling on the beach - their beaches are crazy, they are literally COVERED in shells. It actually hurt to walk around on them in a lot of places. I haven't seen anything like it.
*Our dolphin cruise - they were everywhere!
*The everglades - we saw an alligator sunning himself. Jeff was really hoping for some action, but he was pretty content just chilling in the water.
*Great restaurants with really fun names like The Island Cow and Matzaluna
*Just being there together!
Enjoy the pictures!
Last week we went to Florida ... and had so much fun! We stayed in a beautiful resort, spent hours in the sunshine (85ish all week!) and as much time at the beach as possible.
Here are a few of our favorite things and then I'll let the pictures show the rest.
*Tandem biking - it was our first attempt ... and very fun!
*The beach ... need I say more?
*Shelling on the beach - their beaches are crazy, they are literally COVERED in shells. It actually hurt to walk around on them in a lot of places. I haven't seen anything like it.
*Our dolphin cruise - they were everywhere!
*The everglades - we saw an alligator sunning himself. Jeff was really hoping for some action, but he was pretty content just chilling in the water.
*Great restaurants with really fun names like The Island Cow and Matzaluna
*Just being there together!
Enjoy the pictures!
Sunday, December 6, 2009
We're off!
After the first "real" snowstorm of the winter we are heading off to Florida! I'm not going to lie ... I have been really wanting the snow. Who wants anything but a beautiful white Christmas? However, 80 degree weather for a week? Here we come!
So baby magazines call this a "babymoon" ... the last big trip you take before the little one makes a grand appearance. Who comes up with this stuff? I don't know, but I'm willing to go with it!
So bon voyage for a few days!
So baby magazines call this a "babymoon" ... the last big trip you take before the little one makes a grand appearance. Who comes up with this stuff? I don't know, but I'm willing to go with it!
So bon voyage for a few days!
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Packing
Jeff and I are headed to Florida next week (YAY!) so I decided to get ambitious and start packing now, since most of the clothes I am packing are for warm weather and we don't need them right now. Wow. The things you don't think of when you book a warm-weather vacation when you can still fit into your summer clothes :)! Luckily I have a couple of skirts with stretchy waists ... otherwise I am really not sure what I would be wearing! Let's just say I had a private try-on session in the comfort of my own home when Jeff was safely at church meetings tonight ... it really was quite comical. Sadly there were a couple pair of capris I was certain would be fine with the belly-band. WRONG :)! Back to the skirt idea!
Oh well ... I'll just keep my fingers crossed that by next summer I will be back in them all ... and for now enjoy the round belly and getting to eat what I want without people wondering if there is something wrong with me!
Oh well ... I'll just keep my fingers crossed that by next summer I will be back in them all ... and for now enjoy the round belly and getting to eat what I want without people wondering if there is something wrong with me!
Saturday, November 28, 2009
The Gas Station Phenomenon
We just made our quick trip to St. George for Thanksgiving Day. It was so much fun! Everyone had a good time and ate lots ... and all have a lot to be thankful for! I always enjoy seeing everyone.
Since I didn't take any pictures, my post actually comes from our drive home. We stopped at a gas station to use the bathroom. And as I was walking back to it, I looked around.
Wow. The things they sell at these places ...
I really want to meet the person who stops for a bathroom break and some M&Ms and says to themselves, "Well, look-y here! I think I'm gonna need one of those fake leather jackets with an eagle embroidered on it ... and BONUS I can get Mom some crystal for Christmas while I am at it!" Strange ...
There was a plethora of other junk too ... it all just made me laugh :)!
Since I didn't take any pictures, my post actually comes from our drive home. We stopped at a gas station to use the bathroom. And as I was walking back to it, I looked around.
Wow. The things they sell at these places ...
I really want to meet the person who stops for a bathroom break and some M&Ms and says to themselves, "Well, look-y here! I think I'm gonna need one of those fake leather jackets with an eagle embroidered on it ... and BONUS I can get Mom some crystal for Christmas while I am at it!" Strange ...
There was a plethora of other junk too ... it all just made me laugh :)!
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
I am Thankful
I have been feeling a bit overwhelmed lately with traveling, the upcoming holidays, thinking about everything we need to do before before March, etc. (I'm a planner ... so I stress about things months in advance). Then I stepped back and realized that this is NOVEMBER. The month of GRATITUDE. And I am being selfish and stressed and not taking advantage of the opportunity to express my gratitude! So just like last year ... I am going to be thankful for something different each day of the month ... so you're going to get a catch up on gratitude for the first half of the month!!
1. Jeff. If you know him you know this doesn't need an explanation. He is just incredible ... I don't think there are words to describe the things he does for me and the person he has helped me to become. And I'm so incredibly lucky to have him in my life.
2. My new little man. He's going to be wonderful, I just know it ... I'm excited to meet him.
3. My family. They always encouraged me to be my best, taught me to save for a rainy day ... and are already volunteering to help with the little man on the way :)!
4. The gospel. The ability to know the truth is almost unimaginable for some people. But to have the gospel, and have had the opportunity to be grounded in that truth is irreplaceable.
5. Friends. We are very lucky ... we have friends who are always there for us and who truly care about us.
6. My job. It's hard. I don't think that is a surprise to most people ... but I'm incredibly lucky to have one, especially one that is rewarding.
7. The girls I work with. They are so supportive ... and fun. And they do thoughtful things like bring in cupcakes to celebrate finding out I'm having a boy.
8. My calling. I get to work with the YW. They are funny, sweet and challenging at times ... but I love it and them ... and the ladies I work with.
9. Ellie. She's the original baby around our house and capitalizes on it in any way possible. She's a great snuggler and thinks she is quite the watch-dog.
10. Sunshine. Nothing makes me happier than feeling it soak into me. I step outside during the day just to enjoy it ... and it makes me really excited to go to FL soon.
11. Traveling. We live in an incredible world. I love that I have had an opportunity to see some pretty amazing places.
12. Great clothes. I'm a sucker for cute clothes ... as you can imagine the maternity piece has been a whole new world for me. But I LOVE cute clothes.
13. Chocolate. It's been a real life saver for the past 5 months or so ... or the last 27 years :)
14. The Temple. I love that we have the opportunity to attend the temple regularly and the blessings that come from it. It's one of my favorite places to be.
15. Christmas decorations. I can't tell you how excited I am to decorate for Christmas!!! And the lights! I LOVE Christmas lights!
16. Books. Reading is one of the most relaxing things in the world to me. I love getting lost in a good books.
17. Nature. I love being outside. It's so relaxing and makes the rest of the world melt away.
18. My education. I'm a big believer that it is important, and I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to get a great one.
19. Sleep. I don't think I have ever been so grateful for sleep :)! And since I am predicting a shortage come March-ish ... I am stocking up now!
20. Savings. I was taught early to save, and I'm grateful for the security it makes me feel.
21. Mom. Sometimes we get to go out just the two of us ... it's the best time ever! We chat (okay, gossip) and laugh ... and always SHOP!
22. Our town. We moved around a lot, so I got very used to home being wherever we lived. And right now it is Spanish Fork. I love it! It's quaint and small ... and I feel like we belong to a community.
23. Kicks. I never thought I would be so excited and relieved to feel myself get kicked from the inside out ... but I wait for it everyday (let's just say he doesn't have a "normal" schedule for that kind of thing)
24. Priesthood Blessings. I was fortunate enough to grow up with them, and lucky enough to have access to them anytime I need one now. What a comfort and blessing!
25. Service. I'm grateful to receive it ... and to give it (and to teach about it today!)!
26. Thanksgiving Day. A whole day to celebrate all of our many blessings!
27. Foot rubs. Jeff gives great ones ... and there is nothing like a good one after a hard day shopping :)!
28. Coupons. I LOVE a great deal ... especially on Christmas gifts. Sure makes the budget go farther!!
29. A fun Thanksgiving Day with the in-laws. Always fun to get everyone together!
30. Peace. There isn't much of it these days, but to get to feel it is priceless.
1. Jeff. If you know him you know this doesn't need an explanation. He is just incredible ... I don't think there are words to describe the things he does for me and the person he has helped me to become. And I'm so incredibly lucky to have him in my life.
2. My new little man. He's going to be wonderful, I just know it ... I'm excited to meet him.
3. My family. They always encouraged me to be my best, taught me to save for a rainy day ... and are already volunteering to help with the little man on the way :)!
4. The gospel. The ability to know the truth is almost unimaginable for some people. But to have the gospel, and have had the opportunity to be grounded in that truth is irreplaceable.
5. Friends. We are very lucky ... we have friends who are always there for us and who truly care about us.
6. My job. It's hard. I don't think that is a surprise to most people ... but I'm incredibly lucky to have one, especially one that is rewarding.
7. The girls I work with. They are so supportive ... and fun. And they do thoughtful things like bring in cupcakes to celebrate finding out I'm having a boy.
8. My calling. I get to work with the YW. They are funny, sweet and challenging at times ... but I love it and them ... and the ladies I work with.
9. Ellie. She's the original baby around our house and capitalizes on it in any way possible. She's a great snuggler and thinks she is quite the watch-dog.
10. Sunshine. Nothing makes me happier than feeling it soak into me. I step outside during the day just to enjoy it ... and it makes me really excited to go to FL soon.
11. Traveling. We live in an incredible world. I love that I have had an opportunity to see some pretty amazing places.
12. Great clothes. I'm a sucker for cute clothes ... as you can imagine the maternity piece has been a whole new world for me. But I LOVE cute clothes.
13. Chocolate. It's been a real life saver for the past 5 months or so ... or the last 27 years :)
14. The Temple. I love that we have the opportunity to attend the temple regularly and the blessings that come from it. It's one of my favorite places to be.
15. Christmas decorations. I can't tell you how excited I am to decorate for Christmas!!! And the lights! I LOVE Christmas lights!
16. Books. Reading is one of the most relaxing things in the world to me. I love getting lost in a good books.
17. Nature. I love being outside. It's so relaxing and makes the rest of the world melt away.
18. My education. I'm a big believer that it is important, and I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to get a great one.
19. Sleep. I don't think I have ever been so grateful for sleep :)! And since I am predicting a shortage come March-ish ... I am stocking up now!
20. Savings. I was taught early to save, and I'm grateful for the security it makes me feel.
21. Mom. Sometimes we get to go out just the two of us ... it's the best time ever! We chat (okay, gossip) and laugh ... and always SHOP!
22. Our town. We moved around a lot, so I got very used to home being wherever we lived. And right now it is Spanish Fork. I love it! It's quaint and small ... and I feel like we belong to a community.
23. Kicks. I never thought I would be so excited and relieved to feel myself get kicked from the inside out ... but I wait for it everyday (let's just say he doesn't have a "normal" schedule for that kind of thing)
24. Priesthood Blessings. I was fortunate enough to grow up with them, and lucky enough to have access to them anytime I need one now. What a comfort and blessing!
25. Service. I'm grateful to receive it ... and to give it (and to teach about it today!)!
26. Thanksgiving Day. A whole day to celebrate all of our many blessings!
27. Foot rubs. Jeff gives great ones ... and there is nothing like a good one after a hard day shopping :)!
28. Coupons. I LOVE a great deal ... especially on Christmas gifts. Sure makes the budget go farther!!
29. A fun Thanksgiving Day with the in-laws. Always fun to get everyone together!
30. Peace. There isn't much of it these days, but to get to feel it is priceless.
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