::ticked::

I'm behind on posting pics of what we've been up to because last week was a little busy (and I got sick). Now that I'm better, instead of catching up by posting those things, I NEED to let it be known how ticked I am that Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is NOT coming out in November anymore :( This has been known for awhile, but i'm just getting mad about it all over again.

The 6th book (this movie) was my very favorite and I am sooo excited for the movie. Its the perfect holiday movie, but the producers believe they'll make more money if they release it in the summer. I would say boycott and don't go see it in the theater, but who am I kidding. I'll be there opening night :)

Since I have to survive somehow, I finally started the Twilight series. I guess that will get me through these hard times while I wait.

p.s. Harry Potter producers,

you're going to make a LOT of money no matter when its released (as if you don't have enough already).

::happy birthday beetle::

Today is B's birthday (i call him beetle), and I'm so excited! I think I get more excited for his birthday than my own. Its a fun excuse to spoil someone you love :)

isn't he sooo cute!!!

::more about jack::

Sorry, I know all my posts are about babies and kids lately, but this is actually all we've been up to! Just wanted to share this cute video of my nephew Jack:

Like I mentioned before, we got to babysit Jack while Sarah (my sister) was having her baby, and it was so fun to get to know him! We don't see them that often, and every time they visit, he's been pretty shy, but this time he was sooo cute and talkative! We went to Costco and tried all the free samples, then we went for a walk down this little main street that had lots of shops. The cute video above is when we went into an antique store, and he freaked out because he saw some trains. His whole body was shaking, he was so excited! We had so much fun!

Watching the cars go by...believe it or not, besides seeing the antique toy trains,
this was the most fun Jack had all day :)

He was cute with Addie too! So happy :)

Tired after a long day

::Spoiled::

This weekend we feel like we were so spoiled! We got to hold not 1, but 2 of the sweetest babies!

Welcome to the world Addie

Welcome home Avery

I didn't want to tell anyone at the time, but I almost cried when I held each of them for the first time. Maybe its because I just learned all about the pre-natal period and how babies grow and develop during pregnancy in Anatomy class, or maybe I'm just emotional, or maybe its because I just feel their sweet completely pure spirits! For lack of a better phrase, we are "seriously so blessed" to have such sweet and healthy little nieces, and to get to spend time with them! We love them both so much!

*For more of each read posts below

::Addie::

Addie's here!!! We got to babysit Jack for Sarah and Eric, while Addie was born (i know you're jealous). He was so happy and good the whole time! We'll tell you more about that later. For now...

Isn't she precious? She's the cutest little 6 pounder I've ever seen! We love you Addie!
Who do you think she looks like?

::Avery::

We were sooooo excited to get to visit our neice, Avery at her own house! That's right, baby Avery got to go home with her parents on Thursday, and you better believe we didn't waste any time and went to visit her immediately.

Although she is still small, we can't believe how she's grown! She is the cutest 4 pounder I've ever met! It was so fun to finally be able to hold the sweet little bundle in our arms. Ry and Steph "let" us change her diaper and feed and burp her!

She is so cute! And we can't wait to see her grow and learn! We love you Avery!

::change::

Just wanted to share one of the gems from conference this weekend:

"Throughout our lives, we must deal with change. Some changes are welcome, some are not. Some happen suddenly, but most take place subtly and slowly."

"This is our one and only chance at mortal life — here and now. The longer we live, the greater is our realization it is brief."

"Don't let the most important things pass while dreaming of an illusive future based on time to fulfill leisurely pursuits. Instead, find joy in the journey — now."

"What is most important almost always involves the people around us. ... Send that note to the friend you've been neglecting; give your child a hug; give your parents a hug; say 'I love you' more; always express your thanks. ... Let us relish life as we live it, find joy in the journey and share our love with friends and family. One day, each of us will run out of tomorrows."

-President Thomas S. Monson

We loved conference (as usual) and felt like there were a lot of messages about hope, which seem very pertinent during this time. This quote, from the prophet, about change was especially comforting to me. We LOVE to think of our future together and dream of what our family will be like, where we'll live, and how life will be, we sometimes forget to take time to enjoy the life we have RIGHT NOW! And in reality, we don't know what joys and challenges lay in our future, all we know for sure is that we'll be together. RIGHT NOW we live in a little apartment that we love, we have the opportunity to gain knowledge at one of the best universities, we are working harder than ever, and we are having more fun together doing all of it than we ever had before! Enjoy life now. After all, it will never be the same twice!

::some things i've done and some i haven't::

I was tagged by Amy! This is a fun one, so if you're in need of a post, I tag YOU!

p.s. Not real sure what's going on with the weird coloring of everything. I tried to color all the things I've done in red, but some of them turned out orange for some reason and I can't change it. I guess I'm blog illiterate.

1. Started your own blog

2. Slept under the stars

3. Played in a band

4. Visited Hawaii

5. Watched a meteor shower

6. Given more than you can afford to charity

7. Been to Disneyland


8. Climbed a mountain


9. Held a praying mantis

10. Sang a solo

11. Bungee jumped

12. Visited Paris

13. Watched a lightning storm


14. Taught yourself an art from scratch

15. Adopted a child

16. Had food poisoning (I wish I had a picture of this so bad. I think you'd enjoy it)

17. Walked to the top of the Statue of Liberty

18. Grown your own vegetables

19. Seen the Mona Lisa in France

20. Slept on an overnight train

21. Had a pillow fight

22. Hitch hiked

23. Taken a sick day when you’re not ill


24. Built a snow fort


25. Held a lamb

26. Gone skinny dipping


27. Run a Marathon

28. Ridden in a gondola in Venice

29. Seen a total eclipse

30. Watched a sunrise or sunset


31. Hit a home run

32. Been on a cruise (duh!)


33. Seen Niagara Falls in person

34. Visited the birthplace of your ancestors

35. Seen an Amish community

36. Taught yourself a new language

37. Had enough money to be truly satisfied

38. Seen the Leaning Tower of Pisa in person

39. Gone rock climbing

40. Seen Michelangelo’s David

41. Sung karaoke


42. Seen Old Faithful geyser erupt

43. Bought a stranger a meal at a restaurant

44. Visited Africa

45. Walked on a beach by moonlight

46. Been transported in an ambulance

47. Had your portrait painted

48. Gone deep sea fishing

49. Seen the Sistine Chapel in person

50. Been to the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris

51. Gone scuba diving or snorkeling


52. Kissed in the rain

53. Played in the mud

54. Gone to a drive-in theater

55. Been in a movie

56. Visited the Great Wall of China

57. Started a business

58. Taken a martial arts class

59. Visited Russia

60. Served at a soup kitchen

61. Sold Girl Scout Cookies

62. Gone whale watching

63. Got flowers for no reason

64. Donated blood, platelets or plasma

65. Gone sky diving

66. Visited a Nazi Concentration Camp

67. Bounced a check

68. Flown in a helicopter

69. Saved a favorite childhood toy

70. Visited the Lincoln Memorial

71. Eaten Caviar

72. Pieced a quilt

73. Stood in Times Square

74. Toured the Everglades

75. Been fired from a job

76. Seen the Changing of the Guards in London

77. Broken a bone

78. Been on a speeding motorcycle


79. Seen the Grand Canyon in person

80. Published a book

81. Visited the Vatican

82. Bought a brand new car

83. Walked in Jerusalem

84. Had your picture in the newspaper

85. Read the entire Bible

86. Visited the White House

87. Killed and prepared an animal for eating

88. Had chickenpox

89. Saved someone’s life

90. Sat on a jury

91. Met someone famous

92. Joined a book club

93. Lost a loved one

94. Had a baby

95. Seen the Alamo in person

96. Swam in the Great Salt Lake

97. Been involved in a law suit

98. Owned a cell phone

99. Been stung by a bee