A really good day.

So, you know when you stress about the big stuff? And by big stuff, I mean the stuff you have absolutly no control over. I mean, theres no reason to stress over it, but you can't help it. And you wonder why sometimes life doesn't seem exactly fair. And then someone says something, or you read something that makes you remember you are being ridiculous, and maybe you should enjoy the small things in life, and not worry about the big things that you can't control.

After reading one of my favorite blogs this morning I decided its going to be a day of no stress, and enjoying the small stuff. I was inspired to make a list of 10 things that make me happy...and also include Chase's top 10.

Jamie's 10

1. frozen purple grapes

2. This song. It makes me happy, and reminds me of summer.

3. when the nice lady at Target today told me I could go infront of her (even though I had a full cart) since I had a crying child who wasn't going to last much longer.

4. laughing really hard when Jamison described the conversation he had with the owner of the Chinese restaurant.

5. body pillows

6. 80 degree weather

7. carmel filled chocolates

8. Chase's chubby thighs

9. The Office

10. The gorgeous purple flowers blooming in my front porch pot..which I didn't plant and I'm not sure how they got there.

Chase's 10

1. Jumping on the tramp

2. catching lady bugs.


3. eating blue popcicles



4. drawing with sidewalk chalk
5. reading books

6. observing ants and worms

7. fixing my hair

8. watching Toy Story

9. jumping in puddles

10. puckering her lips in the mirror.

I wonder...what would be on your list?

Birthday weekend 2009.

Yes folks. I am now 27 yrs old. Insane isn't it? Not really.
We went to St. George for the weekend to celebrate, and just kindof get away. I have now realized (for the 10th time) that its not really considered a "get away" when you have a very feisty 2 yr old with you (we wonder how we will do this with 2 crazy kids instead of just 1??). I mean, when I say "get away" don't you have visions of sun, fun, and relaxation? We had the sun and fun part, but there was no relaxation. Now that I think about it, I need a massage.
The weather was so perfect the first day we were there. We had to swim. Chase hated it at first, then she loved it. We had to tell her she could be like the little mermaid if she got in the pool. That seemed to do the trick. Silly girl. Every year it takes her a good long while to warm up to swimming.

And what a smokin hot Dad she has.

Blowing bubbles with Grandpa.

And can I just say that St. George has the BEST parks EVER. At this particular park there was a wading pool/stream/water fall/fountain the kids can play in. It was so fun! Chase loved it! But of course Jamison and I weren't thinking clearly and didn't bring any sort of swim apparel..so she was sopping wet in her clothes..having the time of her life. I love this picture. Who new water could bring such pure joy?

Why wear your flip flops the normal way, when you can wear them like this?

Whilst Chase was playing at another one of St. George's awesome parks (why doesn't Salt Lake have cool parks like these?) She fell and hit her nose and lip pretty hard resulting in a nose bleed. In case you are wondering, that is my Mom's hand in the picture, and she is handing me a maxi pad to help absorb the amount of blood from the nose bleed. Yes, I to was thinking "what the hell?". You can see it in my face.

observing a ladybug on a leaf.

The End.

I am exhausted. Now I just need 3 days of sleep to make up for this 3 day vacation.

Someones been reading my blog....

And that someone is my husband. He has also been listening to the hints I've been dropping, and has been observing as I stalk camras online. I got an early birthday suprise last night in the form of a freaking awesome (does anyone say that anymore?) camra. He found an amazing deal for a Canon on ksl, one which he couldn't pass up. I would also like to thank those who talked Jamison into getting this for me, and helped him understand for the camra, he couldn't pass it up. With all that said, it also has to be said I know absolutly nothing about photography. I took a class in 10th grade in which the teacher was more concerned with convincing us all "the force" actually existed and she could harness this power with her hands, then teaching us anything about photography...which even if she did teach us anything, I probably wouldn't have listened. All I cared about in highschool was music and boys. Because of this I have pretty much memorized the manuel that came with the camra. The sad part is Chase woke up this morning very sick, so while she slept I snuck outside to snap a few shots....of flowers. Boring I know. Just give me a few months. Then I will be amazing you all with my mad skills.

Wicked

Today I had the pleasure of seeing Wicked. It was so so so good. I have seen quit a few plays (its kindof the thing my Mom and I do together),and I would have to say that this is in the top three, along with Miss Saigon, and Aida. I am hoping to see Lion King next year. So, if you haven't already seen Wicked, and you get the chance to go sometime, I definatly recommend it.
During intermission I was such a rebel and snapped a picture of the stage/scary dragon (at the expense of getting a dirty look from the usher).

Also, I can't end this post without mentioning that Jamison and I were able to go to the sealing of his Dad and Step-mom in the new Draper Temple this morning. It was kindof a special day for them since it was also their 16 yr wedding anniversary, and they got to celebrate it by being sealed for time and all eternity. We are very very happy for them.

Just killing time on the Draper Temple grounds.

To summarize: Wicked was awesome, getting sealed for time and all eternity is awesome.
The End.

Suggestions please (and one of my own).

So, for the past 6 (or so) months I have been debating taking a photography class. I know eventually I will do it, but there always seems to be something wrong with the timing. Anyways, I obviously can not be using my dinky Nikon coolpix camra trying to learn the basics of photography, so I need suggestions on a good camra I could get (but isn't insanely expensive). Most of the suggestions I have recieved have been good, but would involve me spending around $800 to $1000 dollars. Don't want to spend that much. I just need suggestions. Suggestions on learning, and what would be best to learn with. And wondering if anyone wants to get a nice camra off there hands for a cheap price??? (I just have to throw that in there.)

Also, if you are in the market to read a REALLY good book, the kind that hooks you from the get go, and you can't put it down for 4 days straight, then I suggest reading The Forgotten Garden by Kate Morton. I loved it.

Easter

The past few years, come Easter weekend, we leave town. This year we stayed in town. On Saturday our neighbor (who has a ginormous back yard, like the size of a football field), had their annual Easter egg hunt. Below is Chase walking to the hunt, Easter basket at the ready.

This particular swing is her favorite one. Nothing at the park could even compare.

When can I start collecting those eggs?

Do not try to control me when there are eggs full of candy involved! Let me at them!

Collecting eggs galore. She was in heaven.

Later that night we colored Easter eggs. Chase is a very aggresive Easter egg colorer.

Easter morning, looking cute in her Easter dress.

Posing in her dress. (Ignore Jamison in the background. Who knows what he is doing.)

Looking cute minus Dad doing wierd pose in background

I love that smile. It melts my heart everytime.


And to end the evening I ate a large portion of this cake my mother in law gave us. Its really good.

5am? no problem.

So it is really early and I am wide awake. I must say that sometimes I don't like being an adult dealing with adult problems (and I must also add that I am so tired I just spelled the word "some" like "sum", and then realized I needed to change it). I am one of those people that can't turn my mind off, even when my body is exhausted, and then when I get stressed it gets worse. So, needless to say it took me a good 3 hours to fall asleep tonight, and now I am awake, and exhausted but can't get back to sleep. ...because I am stressed. Jamison says I stress to much. He is right. But I don't know how to stop. I went to the dentist about a week ago and was told that from grinding my teeth so much when I sleep, I now need to wear a little mouth guard. He said my back molars are so grinded down, they look like a 60 yr olds teeth. But thats what I do. Even while I sleep I manifest my stress by grinding my teeth. Yikes. At least I can laugh about it. Right now I am finding it extremely funny (once again, probably because I am so tired).

This picture of Chase has nothing to do with any of the above. I just like it. I walked in the living room the other day and she had made herself a little bed to watch tv in. I thought it was cute.

I think I will go give her a kiss on the cheek while she sleeps.

P.S. I am realizing I use this blog as a forum to complain far to often. Next few posts will be full of positivity.

Warning

I am about to vent. I might offend someone. I don't care.

Lets say you are married, and you have a child or 2. Lets say your marriage sucks. Not just you fight with your spouse a lot, but lets say your spouse is having an affair, or beating you, or gambling all your money away. Lets say he does things in front of your children that will have lasting negative effects on them. I happen to know a few people who are going through these very things. You want to know the funniest part? They REFUSE to leave there husbands. And I'm not even telling you the worst parts. The most horrible of the horrible things there husbands have done. Look, if you want to ruin your own life, whatever, but when there are children involved, children you are responsible for, then get your ass in gear and do what needs to be done. I look at my little girl, and I would do anything for her. If she was in danger I would take on the world to protect her, and I know Jamison would also. Kids remember things. Kids remember how things make them feel. So, I ask, how can anyone in there right mind put there children through hell, when as a parent, you have the power to make it stop!! I hate excuses. There are no excuses when it comes to your kids. I don't care if you don't have a job, get one. I don't care if you don't want to move in with your parents. Do it anyway. Nothing bad will come from making the right decision. I can 100% promise you that. Period.

And, to end on a lighter note, Chase rocks.

31

Although Jamison doesn't turn 31 until Monday, we decided to celebrate tonight. The only thing he really wanted to do was go to rodizio....so bam, we went to rodizio. I don't think I have ever been this full. Some highlights of the night were : discussions on naming our son Sean Connery. Apparently I am the only person who doesn't think thats the coolest name in the world.

Also, Jamison saying "I'd rather go 40 days without sitting down, then go 40 days without meat." My husband rocks. And it blows my mind thats hes 31. I remember when my mom was 31...I was 11, and 31 seemed so old. Now I realize it isn't that old. I think Jamison will always be young at heart, no matter how old he gets. Right now we are starting to watch Quantum of Solace, and Jamison just informed me that hes been wanting to see it since it came out, then he said "does that intimidate you?" Its random phrases like that that make me laugh and love to hang out with him.

So, HAPPY BIRTHDAY you sexy man you!

p.s. We missed everyone that couldn't make it to the dinner! Wish you were all there.

Cabo 2010.

On Hold

Today we woke up to another serious snow storm. I am beyond sick of the snow. I don't remember ever having such an extreme dislike of the snow before. I guess that means I have out grown my time in Utah and we need to move to Hawaii (hint hint Jamison). We were going to go look for Chase some new shoes today because the ones I bought her 3 months ago are already to small. Yes folks, my 2 yr old is now in a childrens size 9. She is insanely tall with very long feet. Her doctors exact words the last time he saw her were "I have 4 yr old patients her same size"...... Anyways, thats beside the point. The point is, I now have no desire to go out in this snow storm, but I am tired of being in my house. And on top of all of this crappy snow is the fact that I just found out that my favorite childrens clothing boutique, Tiara, has closed. Another one of my favorite childrens clothing stores, Oneity, closed a few months back. Damn this economy.

But, I will have you know I just discovered that J Crew has an online childrens clothing store called Crew Cuts with some insanely cute clothes for girls (havent looked at the boys yet). I'm not a huge fan of J Crew clothing for adults, but I am in love with the childrens clothing and accessories. I especially love these headbands, and this retro romper.