Life is Good

A Million, Billion Things to Be Thankful For...

1)good health
2)the gospel of Jesus Christ
3)strong hands
4)computers
5)the Internet
6)friends
7)a wonderful husband
8)a precious baby
9)nail polish
10)comfy bedding
11)an overcast day
12) washer & dryer
13)BM's swing that he naps in
14)airplanes
15)ice cream
16)edema me
17)long walks
18)new, crisp jeans
19)quality drooling naps
20) heart to heart talks
21)smiles
22)friendly people
23)kind cashiers
24)courteous drivers
25)baby's curious hands
26)baby's kissable cheeks
27)jewelry
28)green grass
29)swimming pools, especially at night
30) pens that glide along the page
31)good books
32)yoga pants
33)sports bras
34)tweezers
35)visiting teachers
36)home teachers
37)bicycles
38)flowers
39)good health!
40)paychecks
41)blogs
42)pictures
43)laughter
44)mountains
45)rivers
46)lakes
47)ocean
48)soft sheets
49)Bath and Body lip gloss
50)proactiv
51)pedicures
52)restful nights
53)watching a storm from afar
54)almonds
55)oatmeal chocolate chips (especially when HeRoos makes them)
56)homemade bread
57)homemade jam
58)homemade ice cream
59)homemade anything!
60)supportive parents
61)kind in-laws
62)the best sister-in-law ever
63)personal letters in the mails
64)surprise discounts when at the register
65)coupons
66)clean cars
67)windows
68)comfortable & cute shoes (i don't own any but I know they're out there)
69)parks
70)

to be continued....

How about you????

False Representation

When HeRoos and I were dating he told me that he wasn't a big sport's fan. This was refreshing news (some of my previous boyfriends and guy friends were big into sports).

Then something happened... last season HeRoos started watching football. Not just casually watching it when it was on but looking forward to it. "What???! I thought you didn't like football?" His response, "I didn't. Now I do. There is something about getting married and having the sudden urge to watch football" I thought only women had the right to change their minds.

I was informed today that there are only 21 weeks left. At least now I can take an extra long Sunday nap without any interruptions. I'm sure BM & HeRoos will have plenty of time for male bonding and when I get the 'sudden urge' to see men in tights, maybe I'll join them.

Replanting our Roots

It seems that since HeRoos and I met, our lives have been full of adventure and change. Well, we're embarking on another. Our home is for sale. We've been dragging our feet about it for quite a while now. We love the house. I think it has such a happy and open feeling. Our neighbors all around us are nice. They helped lay sod, delivered freshly baked bread & garden fresh vegetables, and have invited us over for a fiesta. We also enjoy having the park right across the street. It's so relaxing to sit on the porch and watch people fly kites or sled down the hill.

You're probably wondering why... We both have family that live further north (Layton, Syracuse, & Roy) and we would really like to live closer to them. HeRoos and I are also excited to buy a home together. HeRoos had the house built long before we met and this straight guy did a fabulous job picking out colors and not skimping out when it came the "extras." He also invested a lot of his own sweat and time into our home(granite tile counter tops, sprinklers, drip line, sod, landscaping, bathroom, etc). He never seems to amaze me with his brains and perfectionism. We've created some wonderful memories in this home but we're ready to plant our roots somewhere else. Send your positive vibes this way as we try to sell our home and relocate.

Confession

OK, my friends. I am usually a woman of my word BUT I have failed. Remember when I promised to work out five days a week? Well, I've been a slacker this week. I am recommitting myself and will start again bright and early tomorrow morning.

If you want to hear my long list of excuses, continue reading... My knee has been giving me some problems so I thought some water aerobics would be a good solution. HeRoos and I met at the rec center on his way home from work to swap the baby. I excitedly headed in with my flip flops, swimsuit under my clothes & and towel in hand. A sign on the door read that the pool is under construction for a month. So much for updating their website. Grrr So, I asked the young guy at the counter what I could do to get a work out with flip flops. His response, "Nothing." 'Thanks pal.' I arrived home a little frustrated so HeRoos and I decided to wash the car. I guess my bathing suit got a little wet after all. There are a couple days that I've been in my tennis shoes ready to sweat and my little guy decides he's hungry. I feed him, then I feel completely drained and opt not to work out. Excuses excuses excuses.

And for a downer (not related to this topic at all but my chance to get feelings sorted out as I type)...I've been a little caught up in all the sadness that seems to be going on in the world. Life is so unpredictable. One of my sorority sisters was killed in a plane crash, along with nine other people. She left behind a little girl. Then I started thinking about our neighbor who died from a motorcycle accident, leaving behind a wife and six young children. Then I read about a couple (who I don't personally know) who were severely burned in an airplane crash who have children. And a young mother battling cancer. There is just so much sadness. I feel sad for the families who have been left behind and those who are watching their loved ones suffer. I truly believe that the people who have passed on are in a far better place but my heart aches for those who are left behind to cope with the huge hole in their hearts. I often use my blog as a place to share happy events but I guess there are times that it's ok to share the not so happy things. I used to write in my journal regularly. I have a whole trunk full of diaries and journals. Writing my thoughts down on paper was the best form of therapy and brainstorming. Since I started blogging, I justified it as my journal entries but I'm afraid that is another area I need to stop slacking in. I know that with all the sadness in the world, there is just as much happiness. Sometimes it's just easy to get caught up in the storm and miss the rainbow.

Car Seat

As I was driving in a modern roundabout today, I looked in my rear view mirror at the baby mirror and BM's car seat was tipped on it's side. Yikes! His silence scared me even more so I quickly pulled over and put my hazard lights on. Fortunately, BM was just fine and probably even enjoyed the crazy ride but it left me a little frazzled. I went to the nearest fire station and two firemen were nice enough to help this first time mom. They gave me some great tips and now I have peace of mind knowing that my little guy is strapped in correctly.

Cowgirl Wanna Be

It was the annual Box Elder County Fair. I was amazed at how delicious the food was and how reasonable the prices were. There is something a little strange about admiring livestock and then eating a big, juicy hamburger, fried chicken or pork sandwich.


I just tried to tune out the smells as I chomped down on my burger.


Then we kicked our boots around on the dance floor. BM enjoyed the tunes as he was snuggled between us. HeRoos dropped the camera just as we were trying to record my mom and dad really tearing up the dance floor.

My cousin and her husband also rocked their baby to sleep while she sloshed around in Destiny's tummy.

BM and his mom REALLY want a floppy eared bunny. There was a sign that said they can be trained to use a litter box. How cool is that! HeRoos and I can't find middle ground with cats and dogs but I'm working on him for a bunny! Probably my most very favorite part of the evening was riding the bull! I've always wanted to try- I'm a wanna be cowgirl. It was a riot!

Page Turner

Wouldn't you know the day that I haven't showered by 4 o'clock, a neighbor stops by. Fortunately, she's great and won't pass judgement. I keep thinking, 'Just one more chapter and I'll work out & shower.' That was hours ago. I'm reading Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer and it's fabulous. I had a prediction about something and wanted to know right away if I was correct. (Heather, I tried getting your number from HeRoos but he wouldn't give it to me) So I called my little cousin in Idaho and she wouldn't give any information either. I had no choice but to keep reading...and reading. Those of you who have read it, we need to talk when I'm done. I only have 573 more pages to go! :)