i wanted to post something, but nothing has really been going on in our lives

today

garrett studied

i hung out in my pj's, cleaned and did laundry

thor got haircut- he looks extra handsome and has a little bounce in his step

lola snuggled with whomever happened to be on the couch at any moment in the day

also

we had breakfast for dinner-- delicious

Butterflies and Frankensteins

I just had to post a couple of pictures of my pups in their Halloween costumes.



Here they are together. Lola was a butterfly and Thor was Frankenstein.



Getting love from Aunt Erinn



All tired out from our Halloween Party!

Family, Weddings and Mickey Mouse

While Garrett has been hard at work studying... I have been playing. I am so lucky to have a hardworking husband who doesn't hold me back. Garrett never makes me feel guilty about having fun, while he is stuck at home. I love him so much. Not just for that reason, but for several reasons!



Two weekends ago....


I went to Cirque du Soleil with Erinn and Andrew.



It was quite amazing! Some people can do strange things with their bodies. The show was literally in a big tent, just like the circus. Thanks again you guys for the invitation!


I then spent the night with Erinn and Andrew and drove the next morning to meet my cousins in Disneyland. My Uncle Bryan and Aunt Amy were in Disneyland with their kids so I was able to meet them for the day.



It was so much fun to go with Disneyland with little kids. You can't help but be happy when you see their eyes light up. It's so magical!


Then, I jet setted off to Arizona for my cousin Danylle's wedding. All of my family was there and it was so good to see everyone.



All dressed and ready to go for the wedding. I was a bridesmaid, Sydnee was a flower girl and my Dad officiated at the wedding.



The beautiful bride. Danylle looked so pretty and her wedding was beautiful. The reception was so much fun. The whole family danced all night and everyone had a great time!!



The newlyweds. They didn't leave on their honeymoon until Sunday so we were able to hang out for a couple of days before they left!

Congratulations!!!

Just wanted to say Congratulations to two of my Favorite People!

Erinn and Andrew are expecting their first little one and we are so happy for them! You two are going to make the best parents! We can't wait to have another baby to love!

We love you both!

Bye Kitty

We said goodbye to Mr. Kitty tonight. A cute family in our ward adopted him. He will be a wonderful addition to this family of 4 little girls! It was sad; I did get a little choked up when they left, but I know he will be very happy and he isn't too far away so we will be able to visit. He are just a couple of pictures of the Kitty's stay with us.

This is when Kitty first came to us.

Here is how big he was when he left! He will be a big boy!

He is definitely going to be a cuddly kitty cat.

Here are my boys! So cute!

MJ

We just bought our tickets to the Michael Jackson movie and we are pretty excited to see it.

OK... So here are some pictures from the last week or so. Enjoy...

The Kitty is getting very big. He has started hissing, playing and practically running around. We started weaning him this weekend, but so far it's a slow process. We have found a very nice family in our ward to take care of him and it looks like we only have a week or so left with him :(

Last Sunday, one of the dumpster in our unit was on fire. Garrett played hero and tried to put it out with an extinguisher, but it was too out of control. A neighbor called the firemen and they came and put it out. It was kind of crazy!!

We had a little Halloween get together at our house last night. It was a lot of fun and we were able to hang out with family and friends. Garrett and I dressed up as Don and Betty Draper from Mad Men. We know we aren't nearly as "nice looking" as Don and Betty, but it was fun to dress up.

Wardrobe Must Haves

First, I have some pictures to post, but I am too lazy tonight to walk over and get my camera to get the pictures off of it.

With that said, I have been thinking this week about items I must have in my wardrobe. I am not a stellar dresser by any means. There are many of you out there more stylish than I, but there are a few things I can't live without in my wardrobe.

1. A white and black undershirt. I love DownEast undershirts. I wear one practically everyday to cover up my long johns.

2. A Hat. I love any kind of hat. Especially since I don't wash my hair everyday, it's sometimes nice to just throw a hat on and walk out the door.

3. A Cardigan in your three basic colors: Black, White and Brown. I really have a cardigan in several colors though. They always seem to come in handy.

4. Black Flats. There isn't a lot to say on this one. They are just the perfect shoe. They can be worn to dress up or down. Let's face it, you can't wear heels everyday.

5. A great pair of Fat Jeans. What do I mean by Fat Jeans you ask? Fat Jeans are for those days you aren't feeling your best, the days you need to cover up some flaws. My Fat Jeans are my Kut jeans. They are really my everything jeans. When I feel skinny, I wear them to feel skinnier. :)

6. A Zip-Up Hoodie. I have too many of these, but I love them. Especially in California, they are the perfect weight for year round use.

7. A Great Pair of Boots. This will vary from girl to girl, but find the perfect pair for you and you will feel like you can take over the world!

8. Diamond Stud Earrings. I of course don't have real diamond earrings, but the CZ ones work great too. They go with any outfit when you can't find another pair of earrings to match.

9. Great Tennis Shoes. I now this sounds so homely, but I find it is always good to have a great pair of Tennis Soes. Vans are my personal fav. I have like 3 pairs and they always seem to come in handy.

10. A Scarf. They are so cute. 'nuf said.

Just had to post this picture...

I was just taking pictures of the kitty. I decided I needed to take at least one picture each day of him because he is growing so fast! I swear he is bigger now than when I left this morning. I thought this picture was so cute and wanted to share it with everyone.

However, I think the bigger the kitty gets the more allergic I get to him. He is still cute though, so I guess I can tough it out a few more weeks.

Adventures in Fostering Cont...

I just wanted to give an update on little Bolo. He is doing amazing! He has easily doubled in size since we got him 10 days ago and his eyes finished opening today. He is starting to respond to light and sound and eat progressively more and more. Bolo and Lola have been bonding and everyday Lola gets a little closer to him. Friday, she started cleaning him with her own tongue. It was very cute! This little kitty has been such a joy to have around. I think we are going to be sad to see him go...

Honey, Maybe We Should Wait...

Last night on my same trip to Target as when I spotted the man in the suit (see below), I overheard a couple talking about the Holidays. I was in the Halloween section buying a some decorations. The couple walked by and this was the dialouge:

Husband: "Maybe we should wait to put up the Christmas Tree?"

Wife: "Why?"

Husband: "Well, maybe we should get through Halloween first."

What the what?? I love decorating for Holidays. I am a fanatic, but this is a bit much. Lady, listen to your husband.

Spot the Mormon

Spot the Mormon is a little game I like to play. I used to play it when I would go on vacation. There were so many Mormons in Utah that it was easy to assume everyone around you was LDS. On vacation though... I got a chance to see if I could spot other people like me. Since I have moved, I get chance to play this little game EVERYDAY!!! Sometimes, I know I am right because the person will turn around and have BYU parafanalia on or other church related items. Last night, while Garrett was at Priesthood, I went to run some errands. My last stop was Target and by this time, the session was over. A man with his wife walked past dressed in a white shirt, tie and suit. I have to assume this man was Mormon. I just chuckled a little to myself! You can always Spot a Mormon.

I Can't Believe I Forgot...

It wasn't until I was going through my closet just moments ago that I realized today is the anniversary of my first date with Garrett. What helped me remember is that I saw the same green blazer hanging in my closet that I wore on that date. I don't think I will ever get rid of that blazer! I can't believe it's been four years since I met Garrett and shortly thereafter fell in love with him. Little did I know that date would be my last first date! I love this man more today than ever before. He continues to amaze me as I continually learn more about him. He loves me and puts up with me, even when he shouldn't (Let's be honest, I can be handful). I am so grateful for Garrett's patience, support and love as we go on this journey together.

(I tried to find a picture of us dating, but there weren't any on this computer. We were dating when I had blackish, purple, red hair-- If that reminds anyone. You can paint a picture in your head)

Also, I would be so wrong if I didn't shout out to Felicity and tell her HAPPY BIRTHDAY today and tell Jillia HAPPY BIRTHDAY tomorrow! You girls have been amazing since I have moved here! I am lucky to have such awesome ladies in my life!

Good Morning!

Good Morning Everyone! It's so rare when I post in the morning. I just wanted to post a little update on all the goings-on at our house.

*Bolo is doing quite well! He is literally growing by the second! I can't believe I am going to say this, but he pooped yesterday! I was getting a little worried because we hadn't seen any action, but last night we got some. It was a big moment in this little guy's life. He still hasn't opened his eyes but I think that will happen any day now.

*Garrett got his grades for last semester and he did AMAZING!!! He maintained a high enough average to keep his scholarship! I am so proud of him and all of his hard work!

I think that is about it! I hope everyone has a great day!

Kitty Update

Our little Bolo is doing so well. This little guy is eating almost a tablespoon at every feeding and really has the hang of drinking from a bottle. He has slept through the night each night that we have had him and is pretty much content to just snuggle in a pile of blankets. Today he started purring, which is so cute and we are anxiously awaiting for his eyes to open.

Here is Bolo drinking his bottle. I have to admit, watching him drink it is very cute.

Here is the little guy "milk drunk" as Mama May would say. He downed his bottle tonight and fell right back to sleep.