Apr 6, 2008
Mar 31, 2008
Photography 101
Paul and I got a new camera last week. I have had a lot of fun learning all of the various functions etc. I still have a lot to learn, but here are some of the pics I took this past weekend around our apartment complex and on our day hike.
Mar 9, 2008
Feb 27, 2008
50 Days To Go. . .
Our computer is broken so I cannot post any of our pictures right now, but I just wanted to celebrate our 50 day mark. I can't believe how quickly the time has passed and how long 50 days still seems. I am not quite ready for the babies arrival yet, but I am getting closer. I'm not sure if I will ever be ready, but I hope to be as prepared as we can be. We are so excited!
Feb 23, 2008
I Love my Husband!
With all of the fuss about the baby I don't think Paul has been getting the attention that he deserves on our blog. Just this Monday night he surprised me with a beautiful bouquet of flowers. He wanted me to have something to remind me how much he loves me while he was away on a business trip, for one night. So sweet!
I am finally doing the fun husband tag that I have seen on every one's blogs.
What is his name? Paul
How long have you been together? We have been together as a couple for 3 years and 3 months. We have known each other for almost 6 years.
How long did you date? We dated for about 6 months before getting engaged. We were officially engaged for about 1 month and 3 weeks!
How old is he? He is 26, turning 27 in April.
Who eats more? Most definitely Paul, unless it is dessert!:)
Who said I love you first? I think Paul "officially" said it first. I implied it before he did, but I didn't want to be the first one to actually say it. (Silly, I know.)
Who is taller? Paul is taller than me by 2.5 inches.
Who is smarter? I think we all know that Paul takes the cake on this one. He is bursting with all sorts of knowledge! However, when it comes to fixing, building, or creating anything I tend to be a step ahead of him.
Who does the laundry? We both do, it just depends on who has the extra time, or who has the most urgent need.
Who does the dishes? We both do. We have a really great rule in our house that whoever cooks doesn't have to do the dishes. I think Paul came up with it to motivate me to cook a little more often. It worked...:)
Who sleeps on the right side of the bed? If you are looking at the bed, I do.
Who pays the bills? Paul brings home most of the bacon and I send it right back out.
Who mows the lawn? We don't have a lawn, but I can usually get Paul to vacuum. I can pretty much guarantee that when we do have a lawn it will be Paul's domain. He has always had an interest in landscape design. He is very excited for the day when he can make that a hobby.
Who cooks dinner? Currently I do most of the cooking. Paul is a natural in the kitchen, but doesn't have the time to cook most nights, unless we plan to eat dinner at 8pm. He enjoys cooking a Sunday meal every so often and always makes me breakfast on Sunday mornings.
Who drives when you are together? Typically Paul, but if we are in Utah I usually end up driving because Paul hates the snow and doesn't know his way around as well. Sometimes I will choose to drive in the LA traffic because Paul's California driving can make me very nervous and car sick!
Who is more stubborn? We can both be stubborn, but I have to say that Paul is more stubborn. I think it comes with being the oldest child.
Who kissed who first? Paul kissed me first, on Valentines day, in the rain, it was so romantic!
Who asked who out first? Paul asked me out first. We have a really funny first date story. In short, he took me snow tubing and as we were going down the hill we saw a HUGE jump in front of us. He bailed and left the tube completely off balance. I hit the jump and the tube flew one way and I flew the other. I landed right on me face and skidded across the icy snow. I was all cut up and had a nice fat lip. Paul felt so bad! He took me home and put some neosporin on my face for me. The next morning I woke up to a "get well" package on my door step with a sweet note. It didn't take me long to figure out that he was a keeper!
Who proposed? Paul proposed. He woke me up early in the morning and drove me to the bottom of Ensign peak. We hiked to the top and watched the sun rise. He packed a yummy little breakfast for us too. After the sun was up he began to tell me all of the reasons that he loved me and then asked me to stand up. He got down on one knee and asked me if I would be his wife. I said, "Yes!"
Who wears the pants in the family? I think we have a very large pair of pants and we each wear a leg. Currently we have a pretty well balanced relationship where we both help out with everything. I am sure we will transition to more traditional roles once I am a stay at home Mom.
I am finally doing the fun husband tag that I have seen on every one's blogs.
What is his name? Paul
How long have you been together? We have been together as a couple for 3 years and 3 months. We have known each other for almost 6 years.
How long did you date? We dated for about 6 months before getting engaged. We were officially engaged for about 1 month and 3 weeks!
How old is he? He is 26, turning 27 in April.
Who eats more? Most definitely Paul, unless it is dessert!:)
Who said I love you first? I think Paul "officially" said it first. I implied it before he did, but I didn't want to be the first one to actually say it. (Silly, I know.)
Who is taller? Paul is taller than me by 2.5 inches.
Who is smarter? I think we all know that Paul takes the cake on this one. He is bursting with all sorts of knowledge! However, when it comes to fixing, building, or creating anything I tend to be a step ahead of him.
Who does the laundry? We both do, it just depends on who has the extra time, or who has the most urgent need.
Who does the dishes? We both do. We have a really great rule in our house that whoever cooks doesn't have to do the dishes. I think Paul came up with it to motivate me to cook a little more often. It worked...:)
Who sleeps on the right side of the bed? If you are looking at the bed, I do.
Who pays the bills? Paul brings home most of the bacon and I send it right back out.
Who mows the lawn? We don't have a lawn, but I can usually get Paul to vacuum. I can pretty much guarantee that when we do have a lawn it will be Paul's domain. He has always had an interest in landscape design. He is very excited for the day when he can make that a hobby.
Who cooks dinner? Currently I do most of the cooking. Paul is a natural in the kitchen, but doesn't have the time to cook most nights, unless we plan to eat dinner at 8pm. He enjoys cooking a Sunday meal every so often and always makes me breakfast on Sunday mornings.
Who drives when you are together? Typically Paul, but if we are in Utah I usually end up driving because Paul hates the snow and doesn't know his way around as well. Sometimes I will choose to drive in the LA traffic because Paul's California driving can make me very nervous and car sick!
Who is more stubborn? We can both be stubborn, but I have to say that Paul is more stubborn. I think it comes with being the oldest child.
Who kissed who first? Paul kissed me first, on Valentines day, in the rain, it was so romantic!
Who asked who out first? Paul asked me out first. We have a really funny first date story. In short, he took me snow tubing and as we were going down the hill we saw a HUGE jump in front of us. He bailed and left the tube completely off balance. I hit the jump and the tube flew one way and I flew the other. I landed right on me face and skidded across the icy snow. I was all cut up and had a nice fat lip. Paul felt so bad! He took me home and put some neosporin on my face for me. The next morning I woke up to a "get well" package on my door step with a sweet note. It didn't take me long to figure out that he was a keeper!
Who proposed? Paul proposed. He woke me up early in the morning and drove me to the bottom of Ensign peak. We hiked to the top and watched the sun rise. He packed a yummy little breakfast for us too. After the sun was up he began to tell me all of the reasons that he loved me and then asked me to stand up. He got down on one knee and asked me if I would be his wife. I said, "Yes!"
Who wears the pants in the family? I think we have a very large pair of pants and we each wear a leg. Currently we have a pretty well balanced relationship where we both help out with everything. I am sure we will transition to more traditional roles once I am a stay at home Mom.
Feb 18, 2008
Jan 27, 2008
President Gordon B. Hinckley
I was shocked when I received word of President Gordon B. Hinckley's passing this evening. We will miss our beloved prophet. I am so grateful for all of the inspiring words that he shared with us and the smiles that he brought to our faces. He truly was an inspired Prophet of God. Although we mourn his passing, my heart is filled with joy when I think of him being reunited with his eternal sweetheart and of course our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
I am overwhelmed with gratitude this evening as I ponder the blessing that it is to be a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. We are so blessed to have the knowledge of the plan of salvation. I know where I came from, why I am here and where I am going, that in and of its self brings me so much peace, confidence and joy in this life. I love my Savior, Jesus Christ. I know that He lives. I know that the Book of Mormon is the word of God. I know that Joseph Smith was a true prophet called of God. I am so grateful that we have the opportunity to study his life in depth over the next two years in Relief Society. Let us not forget how blessed we are as members of the church to have this knowledge. It is the greatest gift that we could ask for. It is a gift that we must always be ready and willing to share.
Jan 25, 2008
A Few Things
1. Some of you have asked about the digital scrapbooking program that I use. It is called "Scrapbook Factory Deluxe 4.0" It is affordable and does the job!
2. My friend Christie gave me a super cute gift at my baby shower in December. Everyone loved it and wanted to know where she got it. Well, she MADE IT! Visit her blog, lemonsqueezy.blogspot.com. She has all sorts of cute things.
3. I posted a new URL list on the right side of my blog entitled "Insight". I am taking a parenting class right now that is filled with great talks and articles from the web. I thought there may be some people out there who might enjoy some of them now and in the future. I haven't had a chance to read all of them yet, but I intend to.
4. Lastly, it is the weekend! Woo hoo! I hope you have a great one!
Jan 15, 2008
Tag, I'm it!
My dear friend Lisa tagged me quite some time ago, but I haven't forgotten, so here it is.
6 things about me:
(I have decided to write things that I have discovered about myself, or have done, since getting married)
1. I LOVE Sushi! Of course I can't eat anything but a California or Eel (it really is good!) roll while I am pregnant.
2. I LOVE to organize things. Now that I have my own home I am kind of anal about where things go and how they are done. Paul is a good sport though.
3. Serving in the Nursery is the hardest calling I have ever had! Seriously, it stresses me out!
4. I currently work at a local High School as an Instructional Assistant in two Special Ed classrooms. Believe it or not, I am currently teaching Economics and I am a math tutor during lunch. I bet you never would have guessed that!:)
5. I LOVE shopping, but only when I find a great deal, otherwise I hate it!
6. Dancing with the Stars is my favorite TV show. In our old apartment we could only watch it in Spanish and I still never missed an episode!
6 things about me:
(I have decided to write things that I have discovered about myself, or have done, since getting married)
1. I LOVE Sushi! Of course I can't eat anything but a California or Eel (it really is good!) roll while I am pregnant.
2. I LOVE to organize things. Now that I have my own home I am kind of anal about where things go and how they are done. Paul is a good sport though.
3. Serving in the Nursery is the hardest calling I have ever had! Seriously, it stresses me out!
4. I currently work at a local High School as an Instructional Assistant in two Special Ed classrooms. Believe it or not, I am currently teaching Economics and I am a math tutor during lunch. I bet you never would have guessed that!:)
5. I LOVE shopping, but only when I find a great deal, otherwise I hate it!
6. Dancing with the Stars is my favorite TV show. In our old apartment we could only watch it in Spanish and I still never missed an episode!
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