Crane [kreyn]

Time To Say Goodbye

2011-10-25T10:27:00.000-07:00

"Satan has a powerful tool to use against good people. It is distraction. He would have good people fill life with "good things" so there is no room for the essential ones. Have you unconsciously been caught in that trap?....
"Are there so many fascinating, exciting things to do or so many challenges pressing down upon you that it is hard to keep focused on that which is essential? When things of the world crowd in, all too often the wrong things take highest priority. Then it is easy to forget the fundamental purpose of life."
-Richard G. Scott "First Things First"

In an effort to prioritize my life, I have decided to rid myself of some things that tend to be expected socially but end to just be "another thing I have to do to keep up with everyone else and what they are doing"...like this blog for instance. I know a lot of people do their blogs for their "journaling" or just for entertainment and those are things I have told myself is the reason for this blog. Well, I have decided that more important things must take precedence. STARTING NOW! I have decided I need to create habits that help light my spiritual fire and relay those habits to my family via family scripture study, family prayer, personal scripture study and prayer in freetime, and freetime spent with the family creating memories. This means the easiest way for me to do this is to get rid of distractions.

Just know this isn't goodbye forever....it's more like "I'll see you later."

Remind Me Again......

2011-09-29T14:46:00.000-07:00

Why did I pick this major?

Oh that's right,

I love history.....

I was starting to forget that...

Straight To You

2011-08-16T16:00:00.000-07:00

I took myself on a date last weekend. I went to see the most amazing, all powerful, singing god - Josh Groban. To say I love this man is almost a mockery of how much I truly love the musical-ness of him. So I went bymyself to his concert and although my camera was dead I managed to slip in a few pics. Enjoy.

An amazing pianist named Elew opened for him. Seriously YouTube this guy or something. He is crazy talented. Plus, he doesn't use a bench, splits work just fine.

(sigh) What an awesome date.

An Explanation

2011-08-11T20:15:00.000-07:00

Ya so I haven't blogged in a while.
The following are my excuses:

A) Not too much to say.
B) Busy.
C) No pics to post cuz the camera has been broken forever. But we just got a new one. Stay tuned.
D) We haven't had any internet access at home for quite a while. But thats fixed now.

That being said, I will have to come up with an extraordinary post to follow this one. Cross your fingers.

Why I Love Them....

2011-06-16T10:12:00.000-07:00

Anyone who knows me well knows I have a very soft spot for my animals (and really any animal in general)....this is why...

They keep us clean.

And smooth.

They aren't afraid of our "dirty laundry"...

...at all.

They love to snuggle.

But mainly because of photos like this one.

Maddix Turned 2....(so I'm a little late)

2011-05-03T21:20:00.000-07:00

Maddix turned 2 in March! He is so flippin cute its ridiculous. Mom and Dad love him even though he drives us nuts and has a little bit of that "Terrible 2" tude going on.

Mission (Not So) Impossible

2011-02-01T07:00:00.000-08:00

So spur of the moment yesterday I decided enough was enough! It was time. That dang paci had overstayed its welcome.
Last night was brutal. But then again not so bad. Maddix cried and cried and screamed and cried for only about 45 minutes before he finally was too tired to cry anymore. It was kind of a tender, bittersweet moment for me, I guess. When he finally gave up the crying, he just leaned against my shoulder then I whispered to him "Good job buddy! You did it!" Then he lifted his head a little and looked at me and whispered back "Ya" and fell asleep. Next thing I knew I had a tear or two running down my cheek...

I DID IT!
They say the first nights the worst. Lets hope thats true.

Family Pictorials

2010-12-31T15:11:00.001-08:00

We got some family pics taken in the early fall and I just now got copies so I thought i would share...

O Christmas Tree

2010-12-15T12:13:00.000-08:00

There is something about the fake, wax-like outer frosting and creamy goodness in the center that gets me everytime. I LOVE these things!

Thanks Little Debbie!

Duck and Cover

2010-12-15T08:02:00.000-08:00

So I am sitting here at the countertop while Maddix is eating breakfast when all of a sudden....
**SPLAT**

**SPLAT**.....**SPLAT, SPLAT**

.....**SPLAT**....

I am being bombed with soggy Cheerios.
(sigh)
**SPLAT**

The Christmas Spirit

2010-12-09T10:29:00.000-08:00

My Christmas Story....

I was going about my daily tasks around the house and as always I was busy-ing around with my Christmas music blaring in the background. I got to folding some laundry (I may have been belting out songs at near the top of my lungs) and a song came on and I really didn't think to much of it at first but then for some reason my mind started to block out all the background noise (Maddix and Milo) and began to focus on the lyrics of the song. I have to say it almost literally brought me to my knees in pure humility. I stopped what I was doing and just listened for a minute until a wave of emotion completely washed over me and next thing I know I have tears flowing down my face (of course because I had just finished my make-up just before this). As I started to reflect on the words I started to make sense of the emotional overload. I believe I was struck by the Christmas Spirit.
**Side-note** Christmas spirit typically referring to happiness, a spirit of giving, being nice to strangers, etc etc.
The Spirit I am talking about is, or I should say has, a little more to do with a new understanding of the humility that goes with the Lord and his humble birth. Although I have heard the Christmas story many times, I think my mind reached a new level of maturity in understanding or comprehending this. I don't know why it is so different this time but I believe it is something I would love everyone else to experience. It may not come to you in a song or from a story in the Bible but I hope that all can recognize the Christmas Spirit when they feel it. Here are the lyrics of the song that brought me my Christmas Spirit.

O holy night, the stars are brightly shining
It is the night of our dear Savior's birth
Long lay the world in sin and error pining
Til He appeared and the soul felt its worth
A thrill of Hope the weary world rejoices
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn
Fall on your knees, oh hear the angel voices
Oh night divine, oh night when Christ was born

Truly He taught us to love one another
His law is love and His gospel is peace
Chains shall he break for the slave is our brother
And in His name all opression shall cease

Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we
With all our hearts we praise His holy name
Christ is the Lord, forever, ever praise we
Noel, noel, oh night when Christ was born
Noel, noel, oh night, oh night divine

I truly believe it was a very divine night. I hope that we can all remember to praise His holy name and recognize Him in all we have been blessed with.

Evonne North Wahlin 1930-2010

2010-11-18T07:28:00.000-08:00

Evonne North Wahlin 1930 ~ 2010 Our wonderful, happy, lovely and beautiful, caring wife, mother, grandmother and great-grand-mother, returned to her Father in Heaven November 14, 2010 at the age of 80.Evonne was born August 30, 1930 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Linden A. and Zelma Fuller North. She graduated from South High School and attended two years at the University of Utah where she met her husband, Clive, on "Hello Walk". They were married 59 years. She sold Avon for 15 years where she met many wonderful people and to support two of her sons as they served missions for the LDS Church. Later Evonne worked at the Salt Lake Community College Bookstore for 23 years. She loved all those that she worked with and considered them very good friends. She was very artistic and creative, adorning those she loved with the creations she made. Her talents included hand painted porcelain dolls and figurines. She loved to crochet and crocheted a personalized afghan for each of her 20 grandchildren in their favorite colors. She also loved music, it was a big part of her life. She served as a temple worker at the Jordan River Temple for 14 years. Also served faithfully as a music leader in Primary, Mutual, Sunday School, Relief Society, Ward Chorister, Ward Choir Director, Stake Young Women's president, Visiting Teacher and Teacher in the Relief Society. Evonne said her greatest accomplishment was rearing her five children: Mike, Peggy, Brian, Don and David; they always had fun together as a family. She also considered their spouses as her own and greatly loved her 20 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. They were always such a joy to her. One of the things Evonne is most grateful for is her membership and knowledge of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints that has helped guide her throughout her life. We would like to give special thanks to family, friends, neighbors and Hospice for Utah. Funeral services will be held Sat., November 20, 2010, 12:00 noon at the Taylorsville Gardens 2nd Ward, 4253 South Bennion Road (1905 W). Viewings will be held Friday, November 19, 2010, 6-8 p.m. at McDougal Funeral Home, 4330 South Redwood Road and Saturday at the church, 11-11:45 a.m. Interment, Mountain View Memorial Estates.

'Til We Meet Again

2010-11-15T19:21:00.000-08:00

My grandma passed away last night just after midnight. I have all these thoughts in my head about her and what I remember about her yet I cant quite put them into words. She was so amazing and will greatly be missed. I am so grateful to her dedication to her family. She was always there. I think that is what I will remember most. (Besides her always giving me a Cert mint from her purse when I was little.) She always made it such a priority to be to all the important events in my life and I am so blessed to have been able to share those great experiences with her. Even more, she lived a life of what it means to be Christ-like. What an example she was! I hope to mirror a fraction of her faithfulness that was undeniable.

I know that she is comfortable now and in no more pain. I am grateful for the knowledge and understanding I have of God's plan and that I will be able to share more life with her in the eternity to come. Thanks Grandma for being the absolute best! I love you so much!

...'til we meet again...

Thief

2010-10-11T11:52:00.000-07:00

I stole some pics to show you.

Still Here...

2010-10-11T11:36:00.000-07:00

So its been a while...this is what we have been up to-
~My brotha, Jeff, got married...they are now expecting as well...
~My Spaz had her cute lttle baby Tate
~Cam's sister, Emily, got engaged!
~I FINALLY finished LOST Season 6
~CAM GOT A NEW JOB!!! (at the VA hospital)

I would show you pics of these fantastic bullets but my camera is being dumb at the moment.
Stay tuned.

I Spy Something Soggy...

2010-05-21T12:25:00.000-07:00

So I am in the shower today washing my face. When I finish I turn around and step on something...what did I spy with my little eye? My towel. Also taking a shower. Thanks Maddix.

Creative Juices Flowing

2010-04-20T08:57:00.000-07:00

So one day whilst in Maddix's room I got an idea. This is what the idea looks like in real life.

And voila. That about does it for my creative juices for a while.

Happy Happy Birthday!

2010-03-25T11:58:00.000-07:00

Maddix turned 1! He had a Safari birthday party to celebrate it. My mom made the cutest cake for him, he got some fun presents and enjoyed a bath in the sink after eating his cake. Whew. That was a pretty fast year. Enjoy these photos....

I Hate Goodbyes

2010-03-10T14:15:00.000-08:00

But really it's not you...it's me.
No...I take that back...it is you. Everyone told me you were no good for me but I wouldn't listen. Now I must deal with the consequences of our relationship while you freely move on to others without a second thought of what we once shared.
-Sigh-
...your caffeine kisses were so delicious. The headaches you have left me with. No, seriously. The headaches have got to stop. Caffeine withdrawal is no bueno.
All is not lost, however. I may have found myself a lovely new suitor. May I introduce my new friend...

Some Catching Up To Do

2010-02-27T11:18:00.000-08:00

So I thought I should do some catching up.
New Thing #1: Milo-Our New Puppy. He is a Puggle. (Pug/Beagle hybrid)

New Thing #2: Maddix, Just Being Cute. Oh, Did I mention he will be 1 in 4 weeks!!!

So basically that's it. There's really nothing exciting going on here, folks. Sorry for that.

Two Truths and a Lie

2010-01-19T12:52:00.000-08:00

1. I am a terrible blogger.
2. I make the best spanish rice dinner.
3. I am looking forward to today at precisely 3:12 PM.

*Funny Child Moment #1- Watching Maddix look out the patio window and then watching him sneeze and bonk his head on said window. Repeat 3 times.

Here We Go...

2010-01-19T12:37:00.000-08:00

So the other night we were just hanging out and then looked over at Maddix and he was walking toward us! Ya, walking. When did he learn to do that?

Merry Merry Merry Merry Christmas

2009-12-10T19:24:00.000-08:00

Whoever Invented This Drawer Did Not Have Children

2009-11-20T08:29:00.000-08:00

Maddix figured out that he can open the bottom drawer on the stove. This is such a loud new toy!

I'll Be There

2009-11-17T09:59:00.001-08:00

Stinker

2009-11-17T09:47:00.000-08:00

Maddix was a skunk for Halloween! All thanks to my mom's crafty talents!

He Found, She Found

2009-10-29T17:33:00.000-07:00

Maddix has been crawling for about a month now and of course, finding "new" and "curious" objects...sigh...this is what he found...and loves...

Like alcoholics are to alcohol, Aida is to chewing wires. This was her last midnight fix.

Yup, my phone charger. This will be added to the list of other things "be-headed" such as Cam's phone charger, the iPod charger, the laptop cord, the internet modem cord, etc.

Cute Little Tinker Bum

2009-09-29T16:19:00.000-07:00

Maddix is getting soooo big and grown up! He just had his 6 month appointment, he now weighs 15.4 lbs and is 25" long. He is crawling! No joke, he has basically mastered it as of today. His doc says he is about 3 months ahead in mobility skills so he will probably be walking around 9 months. He keeps mom plenty busy and absolutely loves it when dad gets home from work to play. He is so fun and we love him so much. Maddix is the biggest blessing in me and Cam's lives, not to mention his cute smile will melt your heart!

Post Schmost

2009-09-21T20:10:00.000-07:00

Ya, so maybe it has been a while. Well, here are a few items of business that I would like to share.

Business #1: BIGGER BOY FOOD
Maddix has started eating more solids. Here is his first time with carrots. (He loves them.)

Business #2: HIGH CHAIR APPARENTLY = NIGHNIGHT
Wish someone would have told me this sooner. This happens everytime I put him in the high chair.

Business #3: NEW PILLOWS
Life's more simple pleasures.

Business #4: MISSION IMPOSSIBLE
I tried to get one good picture of Aida. The little turd was not cooperating. Mission aborted.

(Notice nighnight time in the background.)

Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha

2009-08-20T15:19:00.000-07:00

Wondering what is so funny? Look at this...

Look closer...

Closer...

Maddix spit up on Cam's face the other night when they were playing. It went in cam's eyes, mouth and everywhere in between. It was so funny, maybe you had to have been there.

The Cutest Thing To Date...

2009-08-08T11:33:00.000-07:00

Splish Splash

2009-08-01T10:42:00.000-07:00

Bathtime Cuteness!

Oh Jeffrey...

2009-07-22T20:23:00.000-07:00

My brother wrecked on his motorcycle almost 2 weeks ago and here is his story.

He shattered his femur.

After 8 hours of surgery, his bone looked like this...

Which looks like this on the outside.

And spent the rest of his 7 day hospital stay looking like this.

Yep, I did.

2009-07-07T20:06:00.001-07:00

I watched the Michael Jackson Memorial today. Hence the music.

Zoofari

2009-07-07T19:25:00.000-07:00

Emily was nice enough to take me and Maddix to the Zoo last Wednesday and it was so much fun! Unfortunately, Maddix fell asleep in his stroller about 5 minutes into it and woke up in time for the 33 mile (I swear it was) uphill VERY scenic walk (and by VERY scenic I mean we saw 3 Macaws) to the exit. But all in all, it was a fun afternoon. Thanks Em!

3 Months Old

2009-06-22T09:03:00.000-07:00

Maddix is 3 months old now! This past weekend he took his first overnight trip to Britt's cabin---thanks Spaz! It was so much fun! Maddix is now 21.5 inches long and about 11 pounds. He loves putting everything in his mouth and he loves to play in the bath. He also loves to socialize and he can't keep still for the life of him, he is always so busy!

Ode To Greeley Estates

2009-06-18T17:56:00.000-07:00

It's been WAY too long since I have had a good slice of Greeley pie. YUM! Salt Lake anytime soon? Hopefully...I will be there.
Some pictures of the last time I saw them...

Maddix's Room

2009-06-08T17:56:00.000-07:00

We finally finished (almost) completely the baby room. I still have a pretty bland wall left...any ideas would be appreciated.

day of memory

2009-06-02T19:47:00.001-07:00

Coming Out Of The Closet

2009-06-02T19:47:00.000-07:00

Ya, So I have a slight new obsession with the SOAP "General Hospital". I am addicted to all the drama with Luke, Claudia, Ethan, Michael, Jason, Carly, etc. etc...Hate all you want, but it's like a tractor beam...sucked me right in!

mad baby is making me crazy

2009-05-27T18:32:00.000-07:00

So it is really sad when Maddix cries. When it is non stop all day it really tests your patience. He's in luck because his mom is a freaken super hero! We found out that baby boy has a bit of acid reflux and that means his tummy hurts laying down, standing up, sitting or whatever. Frustrating because not being a baby expert or pediatric genius we cant diagnose it and start to feel like were bad parents. Thanks to medications we are good parents again. hurrrrrrrrrray for meds

FACT

2009-05-16T21:31:00.000-07:00

Chuck Norris does not dance, he roundhouse-kicks to the beat.

I Missed Yesterday's Pic

2009-05-14T06:58:00.000-07:00

Satisfaction Guaranteed

2009-05-12T19:37:00.000-07:00

This is what I made today! Yum!

The Beginning Of An Era

2009-05-11T16:48:00.000-07:00

I am going to attempt a "Picture A Day" blog. Ya, I know, I laugh at the thought too! We will see how this goes. The pictures will just be of something that I come across in the day. Today's picture...I came across this springtime delight on my couch!

Cutie!

2009-04-16T11:52:00.001-07:00

Maddix is cute in his swing!

Maddix

2009-04-07T09:22:00.001-07:00

Maddix James Crane

2009-03-27T09:18:00.000-07:00

Maddix is here! He was born Monday 3/23/09 at 12:58 PM. He was 6 lbs. and 8 oz. and 19 in. long. He is perfectly healthy and cute! We are so excited and feel so blessed to have him here. It is crazy how instantly you life can change. Instantly I am now responsible for this little guy. Wow! Huge life commitment! We are definetly in for a long journey ahead! Sorry I have no picture right now, I need Cam to help me get it off the camera....ya, ya, so I am a little bit technology retarded.

Donkey Shiz AKA A Plethuera Of Things

2009-03-02T19:47:00.000-08:00

Donkey Shiz. Thanks to Jeff I now have a new favorite saying. (That's the new and improved District Leader Jeff.)

Baby. 3 more weeks MAX until little baby Maddix is here!

Playlist. New songs, new favs.

Babysitting. I babysat Brooklyn and Ryland on Saturday. They are both terrified of my cats so I had to have a little conversation with them about how nice they are. I was talking to Brooke about Jazzy and how she is really old which led to her next question..."Do you have to take her to the D.I.?"

Blooth. Cam had his "blue tooth" taken out today. (One of his front teeth was fake and I called it his blue tooth and eventually, "Blooth") He got some bacteria in his gums which meant they needed to take everything out...long story short, Cam gets 4 new Blooth's (Bleeth?) but it will make his smile look real nice. No more gaps.

Life is good right now. We can't complain about anything.

A Valentine Card

2009-02-13T07:45:00.000-08:00

Like the sound of silence calling,
I hear your voice and suddenly
I'm falling, lost in a dream.
Like the echoes of our souls are meeting,
You say those words and my heart stops beating.
I wonder what it means.
What could it be that comes over me?
At times I can't move.
At times I can hardly breathe.

When you say you love me
The world goes still, so still inside and
When you say you love me
For a moment, there's no one else alive

You're the one I've always thought of.
I don't know how, but I feel sheltered in your love.
You're where I belong.
And when you're with me if I close my eyes,
There are times I swear I feel like I can fly
For a moment in time.
Somewhere between the Heavens and Earth ,
And frozen in time, Oh when you say those words.

And this journey that we're on.
How far we've come and I celebrate every moment.
And when you say you love me,
That's all you have to say.
I'll always feel this way.

When you say you love me
The world goes still, so still inside and
When you say you love me
In that moment,I know why I'm alive.

When you say you love me.
Do you know how I love you?

I love you, Cam. Happy Valentine's Day...

Exciting New Post! Well......

2009-02-03T17:01:00.000-08:00

Ya, Ya, so it's been a while. Well I really don't know what I could tell ya'll that really is blog post worthy. Um...7 more weeks until Maddix is here! Yay! Maybe, if we get a little lucky he will be here before the due date. I guess that is pretty exciting. Don't worry, he is going to be real cute! We can't wait!
Let's see...I am out of interesting things already.
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Each of those dashes represents a minute of me staring blankly at the computer screen. Really?! Like my life is even that lame!
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Ok, I give up. I am going to have to do a little research and/or homework that includes me going on a journey to either
A. find something interesting to post about. OR
B. do something intense that will give me something to post about.

Still Fly

2008-12-26T15:47:00.000-08:00

You know you like this song. Just face it. Your body is doing some kind of awkward, wannabe G-Unit move as we speak.

Leave The Poor Sick Monkeys Alone

2008-12-23T12:02:00.000-08:00

I think it has been too long since we have heard from The Flight of the Conchords. Let's take a minute to Think About It....

LOL-Tis The Season

2008-12-05T15:01:00.001-08:00

Let Me Paint You A Picture...

2008-11-21T08:53:00.000-08:00

3:30 am….Whitney is peacefully sleeping and the cat is nestled on her and purring in a very comforting tone. Next thing you know Whitney is bolting straight up, the cat is flopping around the bed not knowing what is going on, the other cat freaks out because she doesn’t know whats going on and doesn’t know how to act. Meanwhile, I am writhing in complete, treacherous pain! Yep, I had a charlie horse in my calve. I start grimacing and making painful sounds which wakes Cam up so I tell him what is going on and he starts rubbing my back. In all my anguish I yell “It's not my back, it is my calve!” He continues rubbing my back and falls asleep. I am still in complete pain and I look up and both cats are staring at me like I am some sort of circus freak. That’s how my night went.

Steal!

2008-11-14T12:30:00.000-08:00

Stole this from Heather's blog!

Take the Quiz and Share Your Results!

The Results Are In....

2008-11-12T11:47:00.000-08:00

Cute MySpace Layouts

How Do I Feel? In Case You Were Wondering...

2008-11-06T11:39:00.000-08:00

Another one from my new favorite columnist.

I'm not a b*tch, I'm pregnant!
by The Sarcastic Journalist
There were four words that drove me nuts every time I heard them while pregnant: How do you feel?

I know, I know, seems simple enough. Someone wants to know how you are feeling! How nice! Those words, although simple enough, seem loaded during pregnancy.

How do I feel? HOW DO I FEEL? I’m pregnant, my belly is stretching, I have cravings for peanut butter at 3 o’clock in the morning and my husband has affectionately nicknamed me “Pudgy.” How the heck do you think I feel?

The people who asked me this question always did with such concern. They’d place a hand on my shoulder, lean in and utter those four little words, much like I’d expect a doctor to say “It is malignant” to a patient.

My pregnancy hormones usually had a role in the way I answered. I’d have to bite my tongue not to reply something horrible about how I really felt.

How do I feel? I feel like shoving my foot up your butt if you ask me that stupid question just one more time.

Traffic Jam

2008-10-29T08:36:00.000-07:00

Why do people drive so stupid when they see a cop on the road? Because they are idiots thats why. Driving to work this morning I come across a traffic jam. What is the source of this jam? Retarded drivers...driving by a cop (who was driving 10 under the speed limit any way). I was completely boxed in and couldn't pass anyone. Seriously people. Just drive. It is ok to pass a cop, I promise.

Gas Pains Part 2

2008-10-24T11:08:00.000-07:00

Stumbled across this article. I can relate 100%. This is so true. Read on!

It’s bird, it’s a plane, it’s Jackie Chan!
by The Sarcastic Journalist
When it came to pregnancy, I always wanted to know how things were for other people. How much weight were they gaining, what their bellies looked like, when they went into labor. So, of course, I wanted to know when people felt the baby kick.

When I thought of my baby in there, I always imagined a little thing, just walking around on the walls of my uterus. Yes, I know it sounds silly. I get it. But? That’s what I thought. A mall-walking fetus.

Trying to explain to someone what those first few kicks are like is trying to explain a sneeze. You see it in your mind. You can almost feel it, but you can’t put it to words.

A girl I knew had described the feeling as “butterflies in her belly.” I went weeks waiting for the butterfly feeling. It never came. Then I started waiting for big kicks. They didn’t come either.

Even better, it is more like trying to describe a fart, since that is the portion of your body that is all wonky, anyways. Go ahead. Describe one. I’ll wait.

Finally, I caught on and put the television remote on my belly. When it started to bounce, I knew it was the baby. Even though I couldn’t feel my baby, I could see that she was kicking.

The best part about when the baby started to kick meant that we had “Interactive Fetus!” Interactive Fetus was a lot of fun. You could blow on your belly and make her jump. If you pressed enough, she’d start to kick.

And sometimes, if her Daddy stuck his face next to the belly and talked long enough, she’d kick him in the face.

Gas Pains

2008-10-24T10:14:00.000-07:00

I have been having these weird "gas pains" lately. Oh wait, they aren't gas pains...it's my baby! Whoa. That little thing comes alive at about 8:00 (almost) every night. I guess it does kind of feel like butterflies in your stomach but sometimes it tickles me and makes me laugh out loud. It is the neatest thing.

I get to find out the gender November 7th. Mark your calendars. I am so excited to find out that I took that whole day off work to celebrate! I am not really sure what I will do after my appointment that is first thing in the morning but hey, it's a mom thing. I think. Ya, I can totally say that.

Reading Rainbow!

2008-10-06T11:55:00.001-07:00

So, as most of you know, I love to read. Well, I would just like to share some books with you that I have read in the past month. Suggestions for new material would be appreciated. For some reason I have been averaging a book about every 2-3 days so I am running out of material pretty quick. Of course, all the books I start reading belong in a series...then I get sucked into reading the whole series! Well, here are a few that I have particularly enjoyed...
The Goose Girl by Shannon Hale (its a series with the following two)
Enna Burning
River Secrets
Austenland also by Shannon Hale but not part of a series.
The 39 Clues: The maze of Bones-Book 1 in a series of 10, its the only one out so far...its by.... Rick Riordan I believe.

My next tackle is InkDeath...it just came out, it is the 3rd book in the Ink series and I have been waiting for its release FOREVER! Well, really only 3 months. I was also recommended a series (I know, not another series) called The Great and Terrible. I really am my own book club, I love it!

September 15th

2008-09-14T21:21:00.000-07:00

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, CAM! Wow, can you believe that we have already been married for 2 years? Time flies when you are in love and having fun. I would just like everyone to know how much I LOVE being married to Cam. He is my inspiration, example, best friend, and most importantly, my eternal companion. I am so glad that for these past two years I have gone on the roller coaster of life with you sitting right next to me. Let me just flash back to some of the fun we have had together.

We were sealed for time and all eternity in the Salt Lake Temple.

We played Pirates.

You let me hog the bed. You even took this picture for evidence.

You took me to Puerto Rico!!! Caution! Iguana crossing.

You didn't get too mad when I told you I spent $300 on Josh Groban concert tickets.

There is a lot more I could add but here are a few more things w/o pictures...
We bought a condo!
We adopted a kitten!
We are having a baby!
The past 2 years have been the best ever! I love you, Cam. I can't wait for the rest of eternity to continue to have a lot more fun with you right next to me. Love, Whit

Big Baby!

2008-09-08T09:43:00.000-07:00

Here is the first picture of "Baby". Dr. Lloyd says its a "big baby" with a healthy heartbeat. Cam is pretty proud. I think my wish for a 6lb-er just flew out the window. We are still WAY excited!!! In this picture you can see the head, the little hands and the torso, the legs were too stretched out to be in the picture. Baby also sucked on his thumb the whole time. When Dr. Loyd put the ultra-sound tool on my belly baby would get mad and move his arms and then put the thumb right back into its mouth! CUTE!!!!

Swelling, Romance & Terrorism

2008-08-07T12:04:00.000-07:00

Sorry...No pictures with this one. But let me have a little chat with ya'll. Lets just have a little review of the past little while.
If you haven't heard or figured it out yet, I'M PREGNANT! We are really excited. I don't think anyone can have an appreciation for pregnant people until they actually become pregnant.
Symptom review: No Vomit! But an uncontrollable havoc of nausea. It mostly comes at nighttime or when I start to feel hungry. Or when I move too fast. Or if I breathe to hard. Oh ya, and if I try to ignore it.
Nausea.
Tiredness....so much so that all it takes is a slightly longer than regular blink and I am out! Not to mention, exhaustion encourages a little bit of irritation.
Nausea.
Tiredness.
Tiredness.
Nausea.
Um, Breaking Dawn came out. I finished it. I loved it. I don't think this is a spoiler but Edward and Bella put everyone's "love" life to shame. Enough said.
We adopted a kitten from the Humane Society. She was 2 months old when we got her July 7th. She was so sweet...for about 23 minutes. She really likes to bite things, mostly cords. She has exposed the wire on every electrical device we own. Its great. Her name is Aida. Jazz doesn't like her too much but she puts up with her. Aida thinks it is mandatory that she gives me a bath (specifically inside my nose) at about 2:00 am...every night. She's cute. However, she is sweet when she does actually calm down and sits/sleeps on your shoulder (her bed of choice).
Well that is the latest with us. We miss everyone we haven't seen forever. Ciao!

My True Love

2008-07-16T12:48:00.001-07:00

2 weeks and counting down until Breaking Dawn!!!

Home Sweet Condo

2008-06-28T19:22:00.000-07:00

Yep. We are homeowners. Well, I guess its technically condo-owners but who cares really. We still have to pay a mortgage. Wow, I suddenly feel like I am 30 when I use that last sentence. Here are a few pics of the main thing. The pics really don't do justice. We were so blessed to be able to get this new place. It is BEAUTIFUL!!! I love it! Feel free to stop by anytime!!!

I Love Jane Austen

2008-06-18T16:09:00.000-07:00

This is a fun quiz for all you Jane Austen/Pride & Prejudice lovers! It is really fun. I always new I was just like Lizzy!

Take the Quiz here!

Fern Gully

2008-06-03T15:20:00.001-07:00

So I get a phone call today from Emily (my sister-in-law) and she tells me that she is at Wal-Mart and they have the movie that I have been searching for. So she tells me that she will get it for me! HOORAY!!!! Let's just jump back in time to about 1993...Fern Gully! I can't wait to watch it! I haven't seen it since i was about 8! Yes! My life is now complete.

This Will Forever Be My Favorite YouTube Video of All-Time...Charlie Bit Me!

2008-04-17T14:57:00.000-07:00

Hip-Hopopotamus vs. The Rhymenoceros

2008-04-17T14:49:00.000-07:00