Texas-It is nice and warm here. Why do I want to move back to coldness...oh yeah... family...
Home-Nice, warm roof over our head. We are so lucky
Anniversaries- We will be celebrating our 5th in January!
Nieces and nephews-I have the best neices and nephews in the world.
Kids-Little Miss is the best thing that has ever happened to Branch and I.
School-How lucky is Branch that he will be able to support us doing what he loves?
Gospel-We are so lucky to have the restored Gospel in our lives!
Integrity-My beliefs are part of me and I strive to keep them.
Very cheap airplane tickets. We were going to drive home, now we are not!
Individuality-I am lucky I am me, just the way I am!
Newness-Brand new baby, brand new start (soon), brand new year!
Grandparents-How cool are ours and Little Misses! Can't wait to see you!
2-Branch and Little Miss. Awesome.
0-Zero more years of school for Branch after this semester.
0-Zero more years in Texas after this last semester!
8-x3=24 days. That is how long we are going to be with family!
Saturday, November 29, 2008
Monday, November 24, 2008
Dr. appt and a cute video
So, Little Miss had a doctors appointment today. It went really well. She is almost 26 inches tall, weighs in at 16 lbs. and her doctor was really impressed that she is already crawling, standing, and being a monkey. Little Miss just kept showing off her skills. She also got her vaccines today. She did really well with that. She only cried during the shots and then took only a couple of minutes to calm down. Then it was mommas turn. I got a flu shot there. I needed Branch to hold me down. No I did good too.
To all my LDS friend, You need to look at this video I found today on Deseret Book TV. It is hilarious! It will have you singing!
*****To all our friends back home.....We are trying to get a more concrete agenda planned for our trip home, so if you want to see us, you need to let us know and we will do everything in our power to see you! Just let us know!
*****
To all my LDS friend, You need to look at this video I found today on Deseret Book TV. It is hilarious! It will have you singing!
*****To all our friends back home.....We are trying to get a more concrete agenda planned for our trip home, so if you want to see us, you need to let us know and we will do everything in our power to see you! Just let us know!
*****
Thursday, November 20, 2008
JJ-Thanksgiving
What is my best Thanksgiving. Where did I go? What did I do?
I was excited about this question and the more I think about it the more I realize that I have had a lot of great Thanksgivings. I loved the ones we had at my Grandma Loveridges because we would all eat downstairs in her house and the adults would eat on the pool table. I also didn't like it because I always had to eat at the kids table. Then the adult girls stayed downstairs and talked while the boys did boy stuff. The best part was the Sock Sale the girls all went too. I never bought anything I just had fun watching the frantic adults shopping. I also loved the Thanksgiving I have spent at my fathers house. He loves to cook and he is very proud of his food. He loves taking pictures of his creations too.
I have also loved every Thanksgiving I have spent with Branch, except one. That Thanksgiving, I had worked late and Branch was supposed to call me so I could go hang out with him. Mom and Tony were gone and I was alone. He got busy, so finally I called him crying. Then when he picked me up I was still upset, crying and I didn't want to go eat with him and his family because I would be puffy. Then then next morning I didn't feel well but I went to go hang out with his family. His cousins had come up from Spanish Fork so I wanted to see them too. I got progressively worse and by the time the food came I took about two bits of Turkey, some mash potatoes and then went to lay down on the couch. Then when Branch took me home-early- I wanted him to stay and just hang out but we had a rule about not being alone in an empty house, so he wanted to leave. So I spent from about 3pm on by myself, throwing up. Urgh! I was so mad that Thanksgiving was ruined but I actually look back at it as one of my most memorable, not best, but most memorable.
I was excited about this question and the more I think about it the more I realize that I have had a lot of great Thanksgivings. I loved the ones we had at my Grandma Loveridges because we would all eat downstairs in her house and the adults would eat on the pool table. I also didn't like it because I always had to eat at the kids table. Then the adult girls stayed downstairs and talked while the boys did boy stuff. The best part was the Sock Sale the girls all went too. I never bought anything I just had fun watching the frantic adults shopping. I also loved the Thanksgiving I have spent at my fathers house. He loves to cook and he is very proud of his food. He loves taking pictures of his creations too.
I have also loved every Thanksgiving I have spent with Branch, except one. That Thanksgiving, I had worked late and Branch was supposed to call me so I could go hang out with him. Mom and Tony were gone and I was alone. He got busy, so finally I called him crying. Then when he picked me up I was still upset, crying and I didn't want to go eat with him and his family because I would be puffy. Then then next morning I didn't feel well but I went to go hang out with his family. His cousins had come up from Spanish Fork so I wanted to see them too. I got progressively worse and by the time the food came I took about two bits of Turkey, some mash potatoes and then went to lay down on the couch. Then when Branch took me home-early- I wanted him to stay and just hang out but we had a rule about not being alone in an empty house, so he wanted to leave. So I spent from about 3pm on by myself, throwing up. Urgh! I was so mad that Thanksgiving was ruined but I actually look back at it as one of my most memorable, not best, but most memorable.
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
I heart Sam Moon!
I had heard of Sam Moons from my friend from my old job, Nicole. She said she had gotten her purse there. I think anyway. I had seen it as we drove past it a couple of times, each time saying "I want to go there...someday". We'll on Monday my momma called me up and told me about one of her nurses and and how she was wearing this cute necklace and when she asked where she got it the nurse said "In Dallas, at Sam Moon's". So Branch and i decided to go finally.
IT... IS... AWESOME! If I weren't trying to save money there are many necklaces and rings and purses I love. The prices are really good too.
Sam Moon's is off 635 and on Harry Hines. It is more like a strip mall then I thought. The main store is Sam Moon's Trading Company where they literally have a hundred different purses, hundreds of necklaces, thousands of rings. The even have fake hair, other hair products, and some clothing. There is a $30 dollar spending limit, which I thought was annoying. And there is a lot of security. Apparently during its busy time, they only let a certain amount of people in there at a time.
Then they have some other stores, mostly names I don't recognized, but some I did like Anne Klien and I think Nine West. My favorite store was Pinkles. The prices were amazing, a lot of the clothes were modest and I did end up getting myself a new coat. A beautiful Pea Coat. Soft and warm I am so excited to wear it. Of course it has been beautiful outside so I haven't had a chance to wear it. This coat makes me look cute. The great thing is that I probably would have had to pay $80 bucks for it in a department store or gotten a cheap one that wasn't as cute and wasn't as warm. I paid $25 bucks for it. I love it already.
Anyway, to all my Dallas friends, if you need ideas for Christmas gifts that won't break the bank and are REALLY cute check it out at 11826 Harry Hines Blvd or if your not in Dallas go to their website by clicking this link.
IT... IS... AWESOME! If I weren't trying to save money there are many necklaces and rings and purses I love. The prices are really good too.
Sam Moon's is off 635 and on Harry Hines. It is more like a strip mall then I thought. The main store is Sam Moon's Trading Company where they literally have a hundred different purses, hundreds of necklaces, thousands of rings. The even have fake hair, other hair products, and some clothing. There is a $30 dollar spending limit, which I thought was annoying. And there is a lot of security. Apparently during its busy time, they only let a certain amount of people in there at a time.
Then they have some other stores, mostly names I don't recognized, but some I did like Anne Klien and I think Nine West. My favorite store was Pinkles. The prices were amazing, a lot of the clothes were modest and I did end up getting myself a new coat. A beautiful Pea Coat. Soft and warm I am so excited to wear it. Of course it has been beautiful outside so I haven't had a chance to wear it. This coat makes me look cute. The great thing is that I probably would have had to pay $80 bucks for it in a department store or gotten a cheap one that wasn't as cute and wasn't as warm. I paid $25 bucks for it. I love it already.
Anyway, to all my Dallas friends, if you need ideas for Christmas gifts that won't break the bank and are REALLY cute check it out at 11826 Harry Hines Blvd or if your not in Dallas go to their website by clicking this link.
Friday, November 14, 2008
Pumpkin Patch Pictures
I know I know Halloween is over and I am just now posting pictures. So sue me...
SO CUTE!
SO CUTE!
Thursday, November 13, 2008
JJ-Perfect Day
Describe your perfect Day.
My perfect day would start with Little Miss sleeping through the night. When she does get up she is happy and content. Branch would get up for a while and play with her so I could sleep some more. Then I would get up and we would have a good relaxing day. Crepes with strawberry's would be our breakfast. We would go to a matinee movie and Little Miss would be good. Then we would have a nice lunch and dinner (maybe lobster? Crab?). Little Miss would sleep well, and Branch and I would have some time alone with each other. I would go to bed early and dream about my family.
I think that any day spent with my family is the perfect day. I look forward to every second I get to spend with both them. I am pretty luck in the truth is I have a lot of perfect days with Branch and Little Miss. I LOVE this semester because Branch is home with us so much. Hopefully next semester we will have a lot of perfect days though Branch will be a lot busier.
On another note. We were origninally not going to go home for Christmas, then I said that if Maya won the contest we would go out. Sadly Little Miss didn't win the contest and so we wer sa that we weren't going to go home. Well, we crunched the numbers and are going to scrimp and save, but we have decided that WE ARE GOING TO GO HOME ANYWAY! (I can't wait to have some perfect days with family there!) We are just going to be driving instead, and really saving, and mutching off everyone. We are really excited. Well most likely be there for almost a month! Yeah!
My perfect day would start with Little Miss sleeping through the night. When she does get up she is happy and content. Branch would get up for a while and play with her so I could sleep some more. Then I would get up and we would have a good relaxing day. Crepes with strawberry's would be our breakfast. We would go to a matinee movie and Little Miss would be good. Then we would have a nice lunch and dinner (maybe lobster? Crab?). Little Miss would sleep well, and Branch and I would have some time alone with each other. I would go to bed early and dream about my family.
I think that any day spent with my family is the perfect day. I look forward to every second I get to spend with both them. I am pretty luck in the truth is I have a lot of perfect days with Branch and Little Miss. I LOVE this semester because Branch is home with us so much. Hopefully next semester we will have a lot of perfect days though Branch will be a lot busier.
On another note. We were origninally not going to go home for Christmas, then I said that if Maya won the contest we would go out. Sadly Little Miss didn't win the contest and so we wer sa that we weren't going to go home. Well, we crunched the numbers and are going to scrimp and save, but we have decided that WE ARE GOING TO GO HOME ANYWAY! (I can't wait to have some perfect days with family there!) We are just going to be driving instead, and really saving, and mutching off everyone. We are really excited. Well most likely be there for almost a month! Yeah!
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Safety
Just a small announcement.
In the interest of safety I am going to be changing a couple of things about my blog. From now on, my daughter is going by Little Miss. I still haven't thought of what I am going to be calling my hubby (right now I think ButtHead, or for short BH...get it??) I won't be putting any information that could be used against us somehow. I am going to be better about what pictures I put on here. I want to be able to keep this forum open, but I need to protect my daughter. It is just little things, but hopefully it will help keep us safe.
In the interest of safety I am going to be changing a couple of things about my blog. From now on, my daughter is going by Little Miss. I still haven't thought of what I am going to be calling my hubby (right now I think ButtHead, or for short BH...get it??) I won't be putting any information that could be used against us somehow. I am going to be better about what pictures I put on here. I want to be able to keep this forum open, but I need to protect my daughter. It is just little things, but hopefully it will help keep us safe.
Friday, November 7, 2008
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Well, unfortunately Little Miss, while the most kissable baby I have ever known, didn't win.
We are saddened, but we are also humbled by the support we have received from the countless people out there. So many people were voting for Little Miss. We got in contact with a lot of people we knew and they showed support for us.
I will blog a little more about this later.
Again
THANK YOU
to all those who have voted for Little Miss!
WE LOVE YOU!
We are saddened, but we are also humbled by the support we have received from the countless people out there. So many people were voting for Little Miss. We got in contact with a lot of people we knew and they showed support for us.
I will blog a little more about this later.
Again
THANK YOU
to all those who have voted for Little Miss!
WE LOVE YOU!
Thursday, November 6, 2008
JJ-Bucket List
This weeks Journal Jar question is:
What is on my Bucket List?
* Restore a classic car with my husband
*Be an extra in a movie
*Travel to Australia, England, Paris, Hawaii, etc
*Learn a craft not a lot of people do
*Raise a lot money for charity
*Become an Egyptologist, or Forensic Scientist, or Paleontologist, or not...
*Read all of the literary greats, even the hard ones.
*Serve a mission with my hubby
*Convince my hubby to put on our headstone "The shell is here but the nut is gone"
*Complete a marathon, actually a 1/2 marathon.
*Be a good mom
I have a ton more but it is one of those things where I remember it and want to do it but I forget to write it down and now can't remember it but it is still on my list. Anyway.
What is on my Bucket List?
* Restore a classic car with my husband
*Be an extra in a movie
*Travel to Australia, England, Paris, Hawaii, etc
*Learn a craft not a lot of people do
*Raise a lot money for charity
*Become an Egyptologist, or Forensic Scientist, or Paleontologist, or not...
*Read all of the literary greats, even the hard ones.
*Serve a mission with my hubby
*Convince my hubby to put on our headstone "The shell is here but the nut is gone"
*Complete a marathon, actually a 1/2 marathon.
*Be a good mom
I have a ton more but it is one of those things where I remember it and want to do it but I forget to write it down and now can't remember it but it is still on my list. Anyway.
Sunday, November 2, 2008
SHE MOVED ON!
Little Miss made it to the last round! Thank you all for your help and for your votes, we really appreciate it. Please vote for her once each day, and please tell everyone you know to vote for her too. Thanks again!
Click here to vote for Little Miss
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