Things I learned today...

1. I've misplaced my camera. Hope its not gone for good.

2. Not to buy furniture from Ikea. Takes WAY too much effort to figure out how to set it up and put it together.

3. That I really like eggs benedict. I've never tried it before since it makes Tom want to vomit.

4. My husband CAN be a happy shopper when he wants to be.

5. I LOVE when my husband is a happy shopper.

6. What you think will fit comfortably in your car at Ikea will actually fill it so full you don't even really have room to sit.

Lessons learned.

Hopefully I will find my camera soon and I can take a picture of our new dining table and Ash's new bed. (if we ever actually get them put together that is...)

Did you notice...

It took me a minute too.

Yup. She's gonna be a big sister.

Tyson and Crystal are having another baby!

So exciting! I can't wait.

Two and a Half

Well... we're half way to three. So unfair how quickly he grows.


At two and half Asher talks A LOT. Like all the time. He's always jabbering. And he says some of the funniest things. I love it. He always is yelling "Mom, watch me..." and then doing something crazy. Or repeating something I said (sometimes things that I really probably shouldn't say).

Favorite Treats:
Yogart (still by far the favorite)
Swedish Fish
Starburst
Goldfish crackers
Chex Mix (cheddar flavor)

Favorite Foods:
Yogart (for any meal or treat)
Chicken Nuggets
Soup
Spaghetti
Potatoes

Favorite Toys:
Mousetrap game
Trucks and Cars
Basketball
Books


Favorite Movies:
Cars
Up
Toy Story
Transformers (he loves Bumblebee)


He's kind of switching from little toys to superhero type toys. He plays with some of the guys he has and lets them fly around and save people. I always tell him his milk will give him super powers and he will laugh and hurry and gulp it down.

He loves to stay busy and always wants to do something. Whether its helping with dinner, cleaning, or just any kind of project. He loves animals and is very sweet to all them. He's undecided whether he really wants a puppy or a baby for the new house. Sometimes it's a baby sister and sometimes a puppy.

He loves Ellee and they are favorite friends of each other. They just run around and jabber to each other. Half the time they dance and the other half they laugh.


Tom and I always joked before he was born that he would be "very musically inclined" just like his father. It is totally the truth though and he LOVES music and dancing. He's a total little dude, but he will watch High School Musical and dance a little during all the songs. Tom and I both decided it's really actually pretty good and will watch too. I remember when he was still in my belly he used to react to music even then. I think Ash might grow up to be a rockstar or something. He's SO into music.


In a nutshell... he's pretty awesome. We always just marvel and how cute and fun he is. He truly has a one of a kind personality. So funny and sweet. We are so lucky to have him and have enjoyed every moment of the last 2 and 1/2 years.

Asher conversations...

This one happened while we were driving to Grandma Noralyn's house and it had been snowing.

Me: I hate the snow.
Ash: I will shovel it for you.
Ash: I will shovel it until it is all gone.
Ash: Is that sweet?

Because I always tell him how sweet he is... little stinker.

This one is a little embarrassing, but I laughed so hard that I have to put it on here. Ever since Ash was little, anytime his bum is hanging out I always smack it a little and say "cute bum." It's just that cute little round baby bum... can't help it.

I got out of the shower the other day and I'm standing in the bathroom in my shirt and underwear. Ash walks by me and next thing I know he starts smacking my bum, and then he says "cute bum mom."

And while I'm telling stories about where he mimics what I say...

As we were driving home in the snow from work yesterday (which I hate because snow makes me paranoid):

Me: What a dummy that car is.
Ash: Is he stupid?
Ash: Is that car stupid too?
Ash: Why is he a dummy mom?

I guess I have to curb my name calling in the car... it could have been worse though...

Cute Pictures

Ash and Ellee hugging:


And Ash just being cute:

New post

On Hello Mommy...

finally.

Introducing...

OUR NEW HOUSE!!!

Some pics:

The living room before...


The new paint was supposed to be silver, but it ended up a little blue... I love it.


Easier to see the paint:


And then there's the bathroom upstairs before:


Can you see the texture on the walls? Yikes... it was sharp and pointy and a horrible shade of pink. The previous owners had done some great things and used good color... a little shocked they had left this like this.

After hours and hours of work by Brandon this is the new look:


Loving it.

The 3rd bedroom upstairs was shown as a dining room:


Which actually would be nice... but we needed a playroom:


The kitchen didn't change...


Except for the munchkin who figured out how to push chairs around to get things on the counter.

Then there's Ash's room... we didn't do much to it either. He really needs a bigger bed, and until I figure that out he gets to have it like this:


The backyard is awesome...


Except the hot tub might need to go...


And then there's the hallway... perfect for sliding in your socks:



The upstairs is in pretty good shape. The downstairs... still needs a little love. Possibly the removal of some wallpaper.

I'm ignoring it for now. We have so much space it's pretty much 2 bedrooms of storage, an office, another bathroom, and the laundry/storage room. We might turn the living room down there into a gym... who knows.

That's our house. We love it! Now Bountiful on the other hand... takes a little getting used to. Toto, we're not in Kansas anymore.