First Timer

I had my first photo shoot Saturday. I loved it! And this girl was the perfect model to start with. Here are just a few of the shots we got.

Our Sunday Drive

So as promised Michael drove up to Day Break with me to check it out.

He actually did like it. Like it. Not Love it. This was the conversation we had about the pros and cons, okay only cons.

Mike: But what about the HOA.

me: What about it.

Mike: Well what if I want to put up a fence?

me: We can do that, they allow wood or vinyl fencing.

Mike: What if I want to put up a chain link fence?

me: staring.

Mike: And what if I want to take my car apart in the drive way and leave it for a couple weeks until I have time to fix it.

me: really staring.

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Mike: The Home Owners Association wouldn't allow that.

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me: Oh, well now I know what we are looking for Babe. I'll keep an eye out for a neighborhood like that.

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...And I have been laughing about it ever since. Good to know what my husbands dream home looks like.

My Bliss

I fell in love this week. I didn't mean to. It just happened.

Day Break

Ahhh. It was love at first sight. That hasn't happened since I met Michael or Kate.

Day Break, Utah. It's beautiful. One of the largest planned communities in the country, Day Break features over 1,056 acres of open space. That's over 1,000 acres dedicated to parks! It boasts off tennis courts, swimming pools, a community lake, play grounds, community gardens, a skate park, a dog park, and 22 miles of walking, jogging, and bike trails. The 67 acre lake allows kayaking, sailing, and fishing. If you were to live there, you couldn't walk more than a block or two without seeing another park. There is even an Elementary school built right in the community that all kids can walk to. Attached to the school is the the Community Center which features an indoor track, cardio and weight equipment and has range for classes such as yoga. So you can walk your kids to school and head right off to yoga class. Or your kids and head straight there after school for dance or martial arts programs. Ahh bliss.

The homes there are all gorgeous. They look nothing like your typical suburban homes. They feature unique color schemes and are designed to look like cottages from an older more established neighborhood.

On the outskirts of town a row of small shops are being built called SoDa Row. The shops will include a Mexican restaurant, Zions bank, a hair salon, a sports center for children where dance cheer martial arts will be taught along with a preschool program, a dry cleaner, a sushi bar, a children's boutique, a flower shop, and a local market.

As much as I can describe this dream of mine I will never do it justice. You have to see it for yourself. But I will post some pictures.

As for me, I'm dragging my wonderful husband up there on Sunday for a family drive. Maybe he'll fall in love too. I'd be fine with that.

Oh yeah, Oquirrh Temple is across the street. I think I just got everything I asked for.

I can't believe it, we are going to have a boy in April! We are so excited! And just a little stressed that we have absolutely nothing but pink attire, toys, and accessories. Colton might just be wearing dresses for the first year of his life. =)

Hilariously, Not Funny

If your around Michael long enough you'll bet to hear him use the word "Woman", jokingly when he asks me for something.
Apparently my little brother has caught on to his brother in-laws humor.

Jonny's teacher brought juice to his class on Sunday during church. When Jon needed a refill he yelled;

"Bring me more juice Woman!"

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Yep, Jon chose a great role model. Good job Babe! HAHAHAHA!

101 Reasons Why I Love You

1. I love that you stock up on Famous Amos cookies like it is the end of the world (but only the ones with pecans).
2. I love that you call me from work just to say I love you and see how I am doing.
3. I love the way we get addicted to a television series and can’t wait to watch it together at night.
4. I love how you smile when you know we are going to be late for something.
5. I love how much you love your boots and wranglers.
6. I love your passion, enthusiasm and zest for life.
7. I love the way I feel completely sure about everything in life when you’re with me.
8. I love that you gave our daughter your eyes and brows, so even while you are at work I can see your expressions on her face.
9. I love in that moment while we don’t agree, when I say “don’t touch me!” You hold me in a death grip until we agree again.
10. I love how you sing to the radio in the car, on the boat, in the shower, and everywhere. I love your voice.
11. I love that you compromise with me in the silliest ways (like not eating tater tots).
12. I love that you can sit forever on Sundays doing nothing but watching the world pass by with me right next to you, and enjoy it.
13. I love the way we can finish each other’s sentences.
14. I love lying in bed with you and talking about everything and nothing till 3 a.m.
15. I love the way you truly believe you can accomplish anything. And you can, I’ve seen you do it.
16. I love the way you love your family, and how much family means to you.
17. I love how you sing lullabies to Kate at night, and how much she loves to hear you sing.
18. I love the way you talk about our future, and how everything will be perfect.
19. I love the way you talk about our life together, and how everything is perfect already.
20. I love that you don’t have to say much, and I know you love me.
21. I love the way you say the country completes your life, I feel the same way.
22. I love the way you can’t wait to get out of bed in the mornings. I even love that you lie to me about the time so I will get up too (“It’s already 9 o’clock!” Yeah right!).
23. I love that you have no doubt about the truth of the gospel and our savior Jesus Christ.
24. I love the way you think I am beautiful with or without makeup.
25. I love that you let me complain about the stupidest things, and listen until I have nothing left to say. Then you make it all better.
26. I love the way you love to cuddle when you are not feeling well.
27. I love the way you are so indecisive when it comes to picking a restaurant.
28. I love to see you saddle up a horse.
29. I love that you protect our family.
30. I love your sense of humor.
31. I love the way you can’t keep a straight face.
32. I love the way you call me “woman” when you are teasing me.
33. I love the way you liven up a room just by being in it.
34. I love the annoying fact that you are right 90+% of the time.
35. I love the way you would give anyone the shirt off your back.
36. I love that you always open the car door for me.
37. I love that you are a risk taker.
38. I love that you are a dreamer.
39. I love how good you look in just a pair of jeans.
40. I love your laugh.
41. I love how incredibly talented you are at wakeboarding, snowboarding, and surfing.
42. I love how you push your limits.
43. I love how you constantly push me to push my limits.
44. I love your confidence.
45. I love how devoted you are to the things that matter most to you.
46. I love how you can always make me smile and laugh, even when I don’t want to.
47. I love all the incredible amazing things that happen to us while we are together.
48. I love how the whole world disappears and it’s just us in the moment.
49. I love the fact that you completely refuse to ever fully grow up.
50. I love that we are so spontaneous.
51. I love the way we can know exactly what each other are thinking just by looking at our expressions.
52. I love that you are always the optimist in every situation.
53. I love that you are so mechanically inclined, and can fix basically everything.
54. I love how you look first thing in the morning.
55. I love that you go out of your way to do things for people with no expectations of getting anything in return.
56. I love how patient you are, even when I push things to the limit.
57. I love that you are a dog lover.
58. I love that you sit on the computer for hours on end trying to find the best deal out there, only to discover you found the best deal in the first 5 minutes.
59. I love how you love playing with our daughter.
60. I love your intelligence.
61. I love that when we found out we were expecting number 2 you were excited.
62. I love that you show off when you know you‘re good at something.
63. I love the fact that I know without a doubt that you will be one of the most successful men in the world, because no one deserves it more than you.
64. I love that you love old muscle cars.
65. I love that you always strive to be better.
66. I love that your kiss makes me forget everything.
67. I love how you can make anyone feel special.
68. I love that you always make me feel like the best is yet to come. Even when I don’t think it can get any better.
69. I love that you are an amazing Father.
70. I love how you want to change the world.
71. I love how you don’t need a plan to know things will always work out.
72. I love the way you never forget to kiss me goodbye.
73. I love that you only love college football games.
74. I love that you refuse to quit anything, until you have accomplished your goal.
75. I love how giving you are.
76. I love that that you can be competitive with me, but also keep things light and fun so I don’t go overboard.
77. I love that it still drives me crazy when another women give you the “look”.
78. I love that you never notice all the frequent times it happens.
79. I love that you are my personal GPS, and can find any address.
80. I love that you give me anything I ask for and much more.
81. I love the way I continue to get butterflies when you ask me on a date.
82. I love that you are an amazing guitar player, and how hot you look while you play.
83. I love how completely forgiving your heart is.
84. I love how you smile, but ignore my sometimes funny clumsy mistakes in public.
85. I love that you are an incredible writer and speaker.
86. I love how you look in a suit and tie.
87. I love that you gave me an absolute fairytale ending.
88. I love the way you dress.
89. I love that you support our family.
90. I love your addiction to fruit in the summers.
91. I love your incredibley beautiful eyes.
92. I love that you are my absolute ideal, and perfect image of perfection.
93. I love the way you can tell any story, and captivate everyone who is listening.
94. I love how incredibly optimistic you are all the time.
95. I love how you inspire me, and how you can inspire anyone.
96. I love that I can completely trust you with anything.
97. I love your perfect smile.
98. I love how you are good at everything you try.
99. I love that you are truly my one and only soul mate, that we were made only for each other.
100. I love every little detail that makes you who you are. The best person, friend, father and husband anyone could ask for.
101. I love the fact that this list was so easy to write and yet so hard, because I can think of at least a billion more reasons why I love you and I had to limit it to just 101. Happy Birthday Michael, I love you!

Sick Days

Don't you just hate being sick? Okay okay, we all really enjoyed it when we were in elementary school, or rather enjoyed the lack of being in school, while our moms bought us soda and made chicken noodle soup.
But as an adult, so not fun! Michael, Kate and I have all been sick the last couple of days. And the familiar roles are all reversed. You are one administering medicine, taking out trash bags of straight tissue, making chicken noodle soup, and staying up through all hours of the night with a baby who is as miserable as you are. You are also buying loads of cough drops, Theraflu herbal teas, Vick's vapor rub, baby Tylenol, boxes of tissue, (thank you to mi amor for buying) Jamba Juice, and eventually a humidifier (not completely necessary now, but I am very sure we will get our money out of it in years to come).
Even though we aren't getting a kick out of skipping school, there are some very good benefits of being sick as an adult. For example, your husband stays home and cuddles with you more than usual, so does your baby (and anyone who knows Kate knows that doesn't happen often). The living room is temporarily transformed into your bedroom, your baby's room, the t.v. room, the kitchen, your medicine cabinet and basically every other room in your house. Which not only makes life simpler, but better, since everyone is in the same place the entire day. Dishes slip, and that's okay. Red Box your once BF becomes your BFF as rentals spill over the floor. Sleeping in is must, and time really doesn't seem to matter.
So I'll take being sick, for a few more days of bonding with my family. As often as it happens, it doesn't happen enough.