Sunday mornings, again, totally rock. They're easily my favorite mornings of the week. Paul and I have such a great time with little Nutmeg. We're definitely the stereotypical new parents...we get a kick out of every funny face, smelly toot and huge grin. Because our little home (I use that word very loosely) doesn't have a sink big enough for her, she showers with either Paul and I. Inevitably, Paul tries to get funny and we'll say, "HI, MOMMY" in a funny voice and I'll look up from brushing my teeth to this picture. No matter how many times he does it, I crack up every time.

It really doesn't get any better than this.

Side note, Paul and I went out with some of my girlfriends and their husbands and we had a great time. Sushi Kee, on Power and Main, is mucho yummy. Our date night was super fun. I certainly appreciate the times that I can be alone with Paul now that we have a cute little ball and chain.

Oh, and just in case you were afraid my life was totally perfect...I cannot seem to stop eating Big Cups (reese's) so my bum is still baby weight. Actually, I guess I can't say it's baby weight. I'll have to say it's Big Cup and salt and vinegar chip weight. That's sick. But true.

Nicole's BIRTHDAY!

So she's one of my dearest friends and cherished sister and I just have to write some thing about Nicole that make her wonderful. No, I'm not going to write it as 19 things about her (because her birthday is today!) but I do want to highlight some of what makes her so great.

- She's always up for a game, regardless of if she loses every time! (like the Birdie Game) or if she rocks everyone everytime she plays (Sensosketch in Cranium)

- She really takes time to treat her children as individuals, to react differently to them, based on what they really need.

- She's one of the most organized mothers I know, always having a stocked diaper bag and never missing a doctor's appt, birthday etc.
- She's a really good cook and is always up for trying new things, even if it's just to appease me and Ryan's fascination with all things food.

- She makes the most delicious sugar cookies, breakfast burritos and spinach artichoke dip.

- She's an athlete in disguise. She runs a bazillion miles a week and makes it a priority. I believe someday she will tackle tennis and be really, really good.
- She's one of the easiest people to get along with, but has opinions and doesn't mind sharing them, which I love.

- She treats my brother so, so well and isn't shy about telling us all what a great guy he is.

- She always makes me feel so welcome in her home, even stocking her fridge with my favorite sodas.

Nicole has blessed our lives from the time that she snagged Ryan. I, personally, will be forever grateful that she knew how much Ryan would need her before he did. And now, how much I need her and hold dear my relationship to her. She's an exceptional example of how to fulfill all the roles of a woman with poise and grace. She's a wife, a mother, sister, daughter and the kind of friend everyone looks for in life. She's much better at formatting these dang posts, but I hope she knows how much I love her and has a very happy birthday!

HELLBOY

Paul and I saw a matinee this afternoon and so I thought I'd write a little review. Actually, I'll just say that it had crazy creatures in it and it was pretty good, but definitely a rental-worthy movie. The more interesting part of the movie was that I got like, 8 phone calls and some texts, which is more than I get in a whole week, so I was pretty stoked and Paul was pretty annoyed. Finally, I went out to check my msgs to make sure I wasn't missing anything important. When I came back into the theatre, the Cine Capri, I walked up to the row that we were sitting in and politely whispered to this couple to please let me by.
The evil troll of a woman gave me this mean glare, so I just started walking by her to get to my seat and the guy STUCK HIS FOOT OUT TO TRIP ME! TWICE! Purposefully! He looked right at me as I stumbled a little and sneered. In a normal voice (which seems really loud in a movie theatre) I asked him what his problem was and, at that point, got Paul's attention. He kind of looked at me from down the row like, What the heck is going on. By this time I was just past the couple and the lady hissed some string of obscenities at me. OH THE RAGE! I had a real urge to turn around and make a big scene. Instead, I wussed out and just sat down. Paul then actually said, "What the heck?" so I told him some fat tool tried to trip me and, based on the look I got back, I'm not sure I was totally believed.
Anyway, the rest of the movie was uneventful. When the movie was finished, Hellboy and his stupid girlfriend left before we even stood up. I think they were afraid of me...
Okay, they for sure were not.

Sunday mornings ROCK!

Good times on Sunday mornings. Presley wakes up, we get to play, she goes down for about an hour, we get dressed and then off to church at 11AM. She looked so cute in her little dress that we had to snap a few.

Anonymous comments now welcome

Since I'm pathetic and want those who come to my blog to comment, I'm enabling anonymous commenting. That means Ryan, Paul (when he's at work checking new posts), Mom, Dad, Lexi...etc can leave comments.

Question. Why does this seem like a step down on the cool, exclusive blogging world?

2 years and loving life

Paul and I celebrated our 2nd anniversary yesterday! Our server at lunch was kind of an idiot and said, "They say the first three years are the hardest." You could pick any random year and say it's the hardest or that it's the best and you'd be right.

I won't get too mushy because I tend to ramble anyway, but I do love Paul more and more each day and appreciate him for all the ways that he completes my life. He is the only man for me.

We had a very chill day. We started by playing with Presley in the morning, then we went to a late lunch at PF Changs where we both inhaled our new favorite obsession, the Northern Style Spare Ribs...YUMMMM! Later that night, we played cards with Dad, Mom, Lexi and Mark Wood. It was really fun. Mark is definitely one of the most sneaky funny people I've ever known.

Presley wasn't too happy that we kept her up all afternoon, and, since I always post pics of her being good, I thought it was fitting to post one where she's being a stinker. Also, Dad and I were going through my blog the other day and I realized there weren't enough pics of the men in our lives, so I'm trying to remedy that sitch-i-ation.

In order to play cards and keep the Precious happy, she went into the sling. Dad noticed that she was looking particularly cute and snapped a pic.

I know it's really cheesery, but I honestly feel like every day just gets better and better. I love my husband, adore my daughter and cherish my family and friends. Now, if it could only cool off...

Tone deaf, but I guess she's got time.

Presley has started reacting to Itsy Bitsy Spider and I thought I'd bore all you folks that have SO much time on your hands that you actually check my blog. You could be catching up on the news...or reading your scriptures...or doing family history...boy, pretty much anything more productive than surfing the blogosphere! But, since you're here, you may as well watch this 25 sec. video. :)