Pioneer children sang as they walked and walked

And so do Presley and I! We walk nearly every day and I sing to her until I notice someone in our neighborhood outside and then I sheepishly stop until we're out of earshot. I would love to say that we go on walks to enhance her understanding of the world around her, but it's really just to kill time until her next nap. Umm, yeah. Real good mother.
We usually end up walking to Mom's and when we start up the path to her door, Presley starts banging her hands against the little stroller thing. I'm going to assume it's because she knows where we are and is excited to see Mama and Papa and not because she knows our walk is at least halfway over.



Happy New Year's everyone! We spent New Years Eve with Paul's family and it was really a lot of fun. Ann always throws on a huge spread and we eat until we're sick. Catchphrase was also particularly memorable this year...Ann never fails to give the best one liners!

Also, had a WONDERFUL time at Monica's shower. She was gracious enough to let me host and then we got to go through the temple with her the next day. LOOKING FORWARD TO THE WEDDING THIS WEEK! Love you Monica!

Aubry the Amazing

So, normally, getting a family picture is the perfect setting for tears, tense, "I'm fine, let's just DO this." and general bad attitudes. When Aubry offered to take our family pictures, I was cautiously optimistic because I knew how good she is, but I also knew how raunchy I can be when faced with the prospect of my ugly mug next to others. Imagine my delight and surprise when the picture taking was painless and quick and the results are this good. ALL credit goes to my talented sister. I am very grateful.

The big 5...well, the big 3 at least

Jessica tagged me to do 5 joys, obsessions, surprising facts and fears. It's kind of sad, but I'm actually glad to be tagged because I hardly ever get it. I know, I need more to worry about. I'm not feeling too creative though, so I'm going to wuss out and do 3 of all those. Here goes. Sorry for diluting the order of the tag...

3 joys
1. Of course, Presley. She's my number one buddy. We hang out mostly all day and she's so good 90% of the time. The other 10% she lets me try and be a good mommy, otherwise, I don't think she'd even need me at all!
2. Paul. I know, right? Could I be more sappy and lame not to have something so much spicier to list? But it's true, he's awesome and anyone who knows him, likes him.
3. Having people over to our house. I had no idea how much I missed cooking and having people over until we were able to do it here in the new casa. It feels like home and I LOVE having it full of kids and friends and family.

3 obsessions
1. Sephora. Again, where is my passion for something noble? But, alas, I love slathering gunk on my face and enjoying overpriced powders and bits of creams. Also, hello, samples of great skin care!
2. Fiber One bars. I won't even explain this one. Why am I feeling lamer the more I try to think of these things?
3. Bed Bath and Beyond sheets. Those of you who know, you know what I'm talking about. They have the absolute best sheets.

3 surprising facts
1. I hate washing my hair. This might not be so surprising given the fact that you can all see that my hair is usually greasy.
2. I watch Charm School every Sunday. It's trash tv at its best.
3. My favorite dog is the Chinese Crested (the rat of a dog on How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days). I want one.

3 fears
1. I fear I'll never get my stupid degree. WHY DON'T I HAVE IT?! That's easy, because I was a nitwit. Take care of the bizness when you can; I didn't and I'm terrified I never will.
2. I fear I'll let Paul down. There are so many ways I could fail him. Enough said.
3. Monica's health. I think about her every day and don't think she knows how much I love her and pray that she'll get through okay.

Wow, didn't mean to end on the bummer. I'll try to find a pic that will pick this post back up.

Nothing makes me happier.