Jake, Mel, & Girls

Monday, August 25, 2008

Grateful

My friends and I went and stayed up in Park City overnight. We hit the great deals at the outlets, ate at Ruby Tuesday's, and talked and laughed ALL NIGHT LONG! I'm grateful to have such good friends. Most of us grew up in the same neighborhood since we were 4 or 5 years old, so we really know and understand each other well. We've been through A LOT together and have thousands of memories, it's so rejuvenating to have those hour long talks. They make me want to be a better wife and mother. This was only the third time Jake and I have been apart since we got married and the first time I've left Mazee for that long. I love them with all my heart, but it was such a nice break, if even just for one night. I'm so grateful Jake is such a good dad and takes such good care of Mazee, I didn't even have to worry at all. Anyway, I'm just feeling really GRATEFUL and BLESSED today! Sorry so sappy. Here's some pics of our outing.

Yup... we're dorks.

And this was just one of the cute finds from the outlets. I love Old Navy jammies! Mazee's so excited.

Loves All Around

Mazee seems to be in this period where time has sped up and she is growing so fast. She took a while learning to crawl, but then she went from the army crawl, to all 4's crawling so fast and now she's almost walking. I can't believe she's almost 1!! Honestly, where does the time go!! She recently learned how to climb the stairs! Scary!

A week or two ago I was bathing Mazee and this is the little surprise we found...

or maybe surprise isn't the right word. Apparently, I wasn't the only one scared of "it." Her face is priceless.

My awesome husband surprised me one day last week with roses, perfume, and Circus Animals cookies. Loved the goods, and love him!

My first canning experience was a success thanks to my mom! My awesome cousins gave us a box of peaches and my even more awesome mom showed up and taught me how to can peach jam. My mom honestly is the best mom, she is always there and willing to help no matter the time or task involved. I couldn't ask for a better mom or friend, I love you Mom! I appreciate your advice and wisdom and couldn't live without it! I'm convinced between you and dad, you know everything there is to know.

One Word

My friend Kim tagged me, here goes...

Where is your cell phone? Table
Your hair? Short
Your significant other? Jake
Your mother? Kay
Your father? Brent
Your favorite thing? Family
Your dream last night? Nothing
Your favorite drink? Diet Dr. Pepper
Your dream/goal? Exercise
The room you're in? Extra
Your child(ren)? Beautiful
Your fear? Death
Where do you want to be in 6 years? Everywhere!
Where were you last night? Parents
What you're not? Perfect
Muffins, blueberry or poppy? Poppy
One wish list item? Vacation
Where you grew up? Mapleton
What you last read? Breaking Dawn
What you're wearing? P.J.'s (I know, it's almost noon, give me a break)
Your T.V.-- Vizio
Your pets-- Nada
Your computer-- Laptop
Your life-- Great!
Your mood-- Blah
Missing someone? Nope
Your car-- Nitro
Something you're not wearing-- makeup
Favorite store-- Buckle
Your summer? Hot
Like someone? Forever
Favorite color-- Red
Last time you laughed-- Today
Last time you cried-- Past

Some were kind of hard only using one word. Now I tag Chalan, Carlie, Shantelle, and anyone else who reads this....