When I first started this blog, I had no intentions of actually writing. I don't really think I have anything to say that anyone wants to read--and if I did, I could never get it out in the witty way I wanted. My intention was always to use this blog to share my creations and maybe even sell a few. So, with that said, things will be changing here...I hope for the better! The changes may not come fast--I do work a lot and have a family--but change is a-comin'!
By the way...if you know anyone in need of custom invitations, announcements or scrapbook pages, send them my way!
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Saturday, March 7, 2009
Averie tells all
Liesel tagged me on this, but I've been meaning to do it on FB for a long time...so I guess there's no time like the present!
1. What is something Mom always says to you?
No!
2. What makes Mom happy?
When I clean up fast.
3. What makes Mom sad?
That I don't listen.
4. How does Mom make you laugh?
By making funny jokes.
5. What was Mom like as a child?
Get ice cream with her. (???)
6. How old is your mom?
30!
7. How tall is your mom?
This tall. (Holds hand up) Taller than me.
8. What is your mommy's favorite thing to do?
Do stuff on the Cuttlebug with me.
9. What does your mom do when you're not around?
Go to work.
10. If your mom becomes famous, what will it be for?
I don't know!
11. What is your mom really good at?
Being happy. (Awww!)
12. What is your mom not very good at?
Not helping me.
13. What does your mom do for her job?
Do stuff on the Cricut. (OK, weird, but she's right today)
14. What is your mom's favorite food?
Ice cream.
15. What makes you proud of your mom?
Make me go to the Dollar Store with you. (We've done this one time ever, but OK)
16. If your mom were a cartoon character, which one would she be?
Velma. (Ooh, mean!)
17. What do you and your mom do together?
Go to Disneyland. (Maybe someday!)
18. How are you and your mom the same?
Because we like the same things.
19. How are you and your mom different?
Because you have an earring and I don't have an earring.
20. How do you know your mom loves you?
Because I love you. (Awwww *sniff*)
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Maybe she watches too much TV...and I should put down the bowl of ice cream
"Mommy, you should eat those cookies because you're kinda chubby."
Yes, my sweet, beautiful daughter said this to me after we saw the same commercial for the cookie diet three times while watching Qubo. If only it were that easy, dear.
Yes, my sweet, beautiful daughter said this to me after we saw the same commercial for the cookie diet three times while watching Qubo. If only it were that easy, dear.
Monday, February 9, 2009
My Baby
OK, so I'm stealing this from another blog (thanks, Melanie!) but it seemed appropriate as my baby (sniff, sniff) is turning FIVE this month!1. WAS YOUR PREGNANCY PLANNED?
Kinda...we were trying, but then decided to wait because we were living on a tiny Portuguese island and I didn't want to give birth there...but it was already too late to wait!
2. WERE YOU MARRIED AT THE TIME?
Yes, I was.
3. WHAT WERE YOUR REACTIONS?
I was in total disbelief. I never dreamed it would happen that fast. Then I was ecstatic and called my parents late that night (pretty much as soon as I knew my mom would be home from work, because of the time difference).
5.HOW OLD WERE YOU? I was 24 when I got pregnant, 25 when she was born.
6. HOW DID YOU FIND OUT YOU WERE PREGNANT?
I took a home pregnancy test. The second line was so faint, I didn't know if it was really there. But a blood test at the doctor the next day confirmed it.
7. WHO DID YOU TELL FIRST?
Josh...I had to have him verify that there was actually a second line on the test.
8. DID YOU WANNA FIND OUT THE SEX?
Yes. I'm a planner, and I had to know what to buy!
9. DUE DATE?
February 29th...yes, Leap Day.
10. DID YOU HAVE MORNING SICKNESS?
Nope. I was soooooo lucky.
11. WHAT DID YOU CRAVE?
Different things at different points, but mostly I remember a stretch where I ate BLT's once or twice a day for at least two weeks. LOL
12. WHAT IRRITATED YOU?
I don't remember being irritated, really. But I probably have a selective memory.
13. WHAT WAS THE SEX OF YOUR FIRST CHILD?
She's a girl. :)
14. DID YOU WISH YOU HAD THE OPPOSITE SEX OF WHAT YOU WERE GETTING?
Nope, I always dreamed of having a little girl.
15. HOW MANY POUNDS DID YOU GAIN THROUGHOUT THE PREGNANT?
Between 40 and 50...I'm not entirely sure because we had moved and didn't have our scale yet, and I'm sure I gained at least 5 pounds before I even saw the doctor.
16. DID YOU HAVE A BABY SHOWER?
I had two, actually. One thrown by family and one thrown by friends.
17. WAS IT A SURPRISE OR DID YOU KNOW?
I knew about both of them.
18. DID YOU HAVE ANY COMPLICATIONS DURING THE PREGNANCY?
Not until the last trimester. I had PUPPS for a month or so, which was extremely annoying (it's a skin rash type thing, look it up. LOL) I also had pregnancy-induced hypertension right at the end and was induced five days before my due date because of it. Then I had to have a C-section because I have a small pelvis.
19. WHERE DID YOU GIVE BIRTH?
Utah Valley Regional Medical Center, Provo, UT
20. HOW MANY HOURS WERE YOU IN LABOR?
From the time they started the pitocin till they made me try to push was 4 hours...pitocin to birth was 6 hours.
21. WHO DROVE YOU TO THE HOSPITAL?
My mommy.
22. WHO WATCHED YOU GIVE BIRTH?
All the usual doctors and nurses and such, plus my mommy.
23. WAS IT NATURAL OR C-SECTION?
C-section, but not by choice, as mentioned above.
24. DID YOU TAKE ANY MEDICATION TO EASE THE PAIN?
I asked for an epidural at the same time they started the pitocin, so even before I really had any contractions to speak of...I am a total wimp. But I'd heard pitocin contractions are killer, so I wanted to be prepared!
25. HOW MUCH DID YOUR CHILD WEIGH?
Six pounds, four ounces. She was so tiny I was afraid to touch her at first!
26. WHEN WAS YOUR CHILD ACTUALLY BORN?
February 25, 2004
27. WHAT DID YOU NAME HIM/HER?
Averie Ellison. I loved the name Ellison, but her dad wouldn't let me have it as a first name. And Averie was one of only two names we could agree on for a first name...but lucky for us, it totally fits her!
2. WERE YOU MARRIED AT THE TIME?
Yes, I was.
3. WHAT WERE YOUR REACTIONS?
I was in total disbelief. I never dreamed it would happen that fast. Then I was ecstatic and called my parents late that night (pretty much as soon as I knew my mom would be home from work, because of the time difference).
5.HOW OLD WERE YOU? I was 24 when I got pregnant, 25 when she was born.
6. HOW DID YOU FIND OUT YOU WERE PREGNANT?
I took a home pregnancy test. The second line was so faint, I didn't know if it was really there. But a blood test at the doctor the next day confirmed it.
7. WHO DID YOU TELL FIRST?
Josh...I had to have him verify that there was actually a second line on the test.
8. DID YOU WANNA FIND OUT THE SEX?
Yes. I'm a planner, and I had to know what to buy!
9. DUE DATE?
February 29th...yes, Leap Day.
10. DID YOU HAVE MORNING SICKNESS?
Nope. I was soooooo lucky.
11. WHAT DID YOU CRAVE?
Different things at different points, but mostly I remember a stretch where I ate BLT's once or twice a day for at least two weeks. LOL
12. WHAT IRRITATED YOU?
I don't remember being irritated, really. But I probably have a selective memory.
13. WHAT WAS THE SEX OF YOUR FIRST CHILD?
She's a girl. :)
14. DID YOU WISH YOU HAD THE OPPOSITE SEX OF WHAT YOU WERE GETTING?
Nope, I always dreamed of having a little girl.
15. HOW MANY POUNDS DID YOU GAIN THROUGHOUT THE PREGNANT?
Between 40 and 50...I'm not entirely sure because we had moved and didn't have our scale yet, and I'm sure I gained at least 5 pounds before I even saw the doctor.
16. DID YOU HAVE A BABY SHOWER?
I had two, actually. One thrown by family and one thrown by friends.
17. WAS IT A SURPRISE OR DID YOU KNOW?
I knew about both of them.
18. DID YOU HAVE ANY COMPLICATIONS DURING THE PREGNANCY?
Not until the last trimester. I had PUPPS for a month or so, which was extremely annoying (it's a skin rash type thing, look it up. LOL) I also had pregnancy-induced hypertension right at the end and was induced five days before my due date because of it. Then I had to have a C-section because I have a small pelvis.
19. WHERE DID YOU GIVE BIRTH?
Utah Valley Regional Medical Center, Provo, UT
20. HOW MANY HOURS WERE YOU IN LABOR?
From the time they started the pitocin till they made me try to push was 4 hours...pitocin to birth was 6 hours.
21. WHO DROVE YOU TO THE HOSPITAL?
My mommy.
22. WHO WATCHED YOU GIVE BIRTH?
All the usual doctors and nurses and such, plus my mommy.
23. WAS IT NATURAL OR C-SECTION?
C-section, but not by choice, as mentioned above.
24. DID YOU TAKE ANY MEDICATION TO EASE THE PAIN?
I asked for an epidural at the same time they started the pitocin, so even before I really had any contractions to speak of...I am a total wimp. But I'd heard pitocin contractions are killer, so I wanted to be prepared!
25. HOW MUCH DID YOUR CHILD WEIGH?
Six pounds, four ounces. She was so tiny I was afraid to touch her at first!
26. WHEN WAS YOUR CHILD ACTUALLY BORN?
February 25, 2004
27. WHAT DID YOU NAME HIM/HER?
Averie Ellison. I loved the name Ellison, but her dad wouldn't let me have it as a first name. And Averie was one of only two names we could agree on for a first name...but lucky for us, it totally fits her!
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
It's all about me!
Whats your Favorite brand of jeans?
I love Seven for all Mankind. I wish I was rich enough to have more than a couple pair! I love the way they fit and look. American Eagle are a close runner-up, but only specific styles. I'm kind of a jean snob, but I'm not afraid to admit it. It's the only item of clothing where I care about brands - Payless shoes and Target shirts are fine with me, but I wear jeans every single day of my life so I like nice ones!
What is your favorite restaurant? What do you get there?
Cheesecake Factory, definitely. I love the miso salmon, avocado rolls and of course the cheesecake. I have recently learned how to make the salmon, though, so it saves me lots of money!
What is your current favorite song?
I don't know that I really have one. Music is really a mood thing for me, and what I listen to on a given day depends completely on my mood.
What's your "type"? Is that what you ended up with?
Smart, funny, loving...yep, that's what I got! I would say that I don't have a "type" physically, but looking back at exes I do have a pattern in that they're all dark-haired and taller than me - though how hard is that, really? Isn't everyone taller than me?
What is something unusual about you?
I don't know. It may seem unusual to some, but if I could I would go to school full-time just to learn, not with any end plan in sight. There are so many things I'm curious and would love to learn about.
How do you describe your everyday style?
Very casual - jeans, T-shirts, sweaters. I love being able to wear whatever I want to work.
What were the last three movie you saw? How were they?
"Twilight" - loved it, and leave me alone about it if you're a hater! LOL
"Bolt" - very cute, even not in 3D
"Madagascar 2" - liked it a lot more than the first "Madagascar"
What are your favorite TV characters?
I don't really watch that much TV, so I don't really know - I have shows I like, but not specific characters.
What was the last book you read? How was it?
"The Host" by Stephenie Meyer. Great book.
You are asked to bring your best dish to a party, what do you make?
I don't know. I guess it depends on who asks and what kind of party, since I know so many PICKY people!
What qualities do you find attractive in your significant other or a prospective one?
I love his eyes, they're a very cool color. I also love how smart he is and his silly (sometimes dorky) sense of humor. I love how patient and kind he is--it takes a lot to make him angry or get him ruffled. And I love what an amazing daddy he is to Averie, like he was always meant to be her daddy.
Is there a song that everytime you hear it, it reminds you of a certain memory? What is it and why?
There are lots of songs that bring up specific memories. The only one I can think of right now is "Big Pimpin'." Tracy never would request that one from the band at the Westerner for me, I can't imagine why!
Do you swear?
More than I should, mostly when I drive, but way less than before I had a kid!
What is your worst vice?
I hate being OCD and letting tiny little insignificant things get on my nerves. I don't know that that's a vice, but I don't routinely get drunk or smoke or do drugs, so I don't know what else to say!
Yeah yeah, being materialistic is bad. What is your favorite THING you own right now?
I love my wedding rings, because I think they're beautiful and they have so much meaning. Second would be my car, because it's nice to have one that's reliable once again!
Coke or Pepsi?
Coke...but only Diet Coke.
Beach, Mountains, Big City, Country, or Desert?
Beach...or mountains...or big city. I guess it depends on what I'm in the mood to do!
Whats your favorite Candy?
Probably Reese's PB cups...though I'm loving the dark chocolate Hershey's Bliss right now.
If you could dress your significant other (or prospective mate), how would you dress them?
Preppy, preppy, preppy. I don't buy him clothes anymore, except jeans, because he doesn't dig my style.
What is your favorite dessert?
A really rich, moist chocolate cake with chocolate frosting. Mmm. Cheesecake Factory's is really good. Or a brownie sundae. OK, I want dessert now!
Whats your least favorite fashion trend?
The return of the '80s. I can't believe some of the things I see kids in...it was ugly the first time around, guys!
How much did you love doing this??
Well, it killed some time and got me to post, so it can't be all bad.
And if you read this, you're tagged. I don't want to single anyone out because oftentimes those people don't play along! Plus, I'm nosy and like reading everyone's responses. :)
I love Seven for all Mankind. I wish I was rich enough to have more than a couple pair! I love the way they fit and look. American Eagle are a close runner-up, but only specific styles. I'm kind of a jean snob, but I'm not afraid to admit it. It's the only item of clothing where I care about brands - Payless shoes and Target shirts are fine with me, but I wear jeans every single day of my life so I like nice ones!
What is your favorite restaurant? What do you get there?
Cheesecake Factory, definitely. I love the miso salmon, avocado rolls and of course the cheesecake. I have recently learned how to make the salmon, though, so it saves me lots of money!
What is your current favorite song?
I don't know that I really have one. Music is really a mood thing for me, and what I listen to on a given day depends completely on my mood.
What's your "type"? Is that what you ended up with?
Smart, funny, loving...yep, that's what I got! I would say that I don't have a "type" physically, but looking back at exes I do have a pattern in that they're all dark-haired and taller than me - though how hard is that, really? Isn't everyone taller than me?
What is something unusual about you?
I don't know. It may seem unusual to some, but if I could I would go to school full-time just to learn, not with any end plan in sight. There are so many things I'm curious and would love to learn about.
How do you describe your everyday style?
Very casual - jeans, T-shirts, sweaters. I love being able to wear whatever I want to work.
What were the last three movie you saw? How were they?
"Twilight" - loved it, and leave me alone about it if you're a hater! LOL
"Bolt" - very cute, even not in 3D
"Madagascar 2" - liked it a lot more than the first "Madagascar"
What are your favorite TV characters?
I don't really watch that much TV, so I don't really know - I have shows I like, but not specific characters.
What was the last book you read? How was it?
"The Host" by Stephenie Meyer. Great book.
You are asked to bring your best dish to a party, what do you make?
I don't know. I guess it depends on who asks and what kind of party, since I know so many PICKY people!
What qualities do you find attractive in your significant other or a prospective one?
I love his eyes, they're a very cool color. I also love how smart he is and his silly (sometimes dorky) sense of humor. I love how patient and kind he is--it takes a lot to make him angry or get him ruffled. And I love what an amazing daddy he is to Averie, like he was always meant to be her daddy.
Is there a song that everytime you hear it, it reminds you of a certain memory? What is it and why?
There are lots of songs that bring up specific memories. The only one I can think of right now is "Big Pimpin'." Tracy never would request that one from the band at the Westerner for me, I can't imagine why!
Do you swear?
More than I should, mostly when I drive, but way less than before I had a kid!
What is your worst vice?
I hate being OCD and letting tiny little insignificant things get on my nerves. I don't know that that's a vice, but I don't routinely get drunk or smoke or do drugs, so I don't know what else to say!
Yeah yeah, being materialistic is bad. What is your favorite THING you own right now?
I love my wedding rings, because I think they're beautiful and they have so much meaning. Second would be my car, because it's nice to have one that's reliable once again!
Coke or Pepsi?
Coke...but only Diet Coke.
Beach, Mountains, Big City, Country, or Desert?
Beach...or mountains...or big city. I guess it depends on what I'm in the mood to do!
Whats your favorite Candy?
Probably Reese's PB cups...though I'm loving the dark chocolate Hershey's Bliss right now.
If you could dress your significant other (or prospective mate), how would you dress them?
Preppy, preppy, preppy. I don't buy him clothes anymore, except jeans, because he doesn't dig my style.
What is your favorite dessert?
A really rich, moist chocolate cake with chocolate frosting. Mmm. Cheesecake Factory's is really good. Or a brownie sundae. OK, I want dessert now!
Whats your least favorite fashion trend?
The return of the '80s. I can't believe some of the things I see kids in...it was ugly the first time around, guys!
How much did you love doing this??
Well, it killed some time and got me to post, so it can't be all bad.
And if you read this, you're tagged. I don't want to single anyone out because oftentimes those people don't play along! Plus, I'm nosy and like reading everyone's responses. :)
Friday, October 24, 2008
Where'd my baby go?
I really would have thought it was too early, but Averie was complaining her tooth hurt tonight when she ate dinner, and sure enough, it's loose! And it looks like the new one is coming in already. She was pretty freaked out, but through the evening we were able to convince her how cool it is. We told her all about the tooth fairy and that it's just one more sign of what a big girl she is. Inside I'm pretty freaked myself, though - it's one more sign she's not my baby anymore!
Monday, September 1, 2008
Have you ever heard the wolf cry to the blue porn moon?
Well, Averie has. I have nothing more interesting to write about than Averie-isms, but boy does she have some good ones!
This morning as we were driving home from camping, she was in the back seat listening to her MP3 player and singing her heart out. She really belts out the parts she "knows," so all the sudden we hear a very loud "Have you ever heard the wolf cry to the blue porn moon?" It was hard to drive straight and not crash! The next chorus it was "Have you ever heard the wolf cry to the pool boy moon?" OMG where does she come up with these things? Oh, and if you didn't know, that's the "Colors of the Wind" song from "Pocahontas."
This morning as we were driving home from camping, she was in the back seat listening to her MP3 player and singing her heart out. She really belts out the parts she "knows," so all the sudden we hear a very loud "Have you ever heard the wolf cry to the blue porn moon?" It was hard to drive straight and not crash! The next chorus it was "Have you ever heard the wolf cry to the pool boy moon?" OMG where does she come up with these things? Oh, and if you didn't know, that's the "Colors of the Wind" song from "Pocahontas."
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