FIRST RIDE ON THE BIKE

Connor, my mom, and I went over to visit my grandma Ellie one afternoon. We washed off this old tricycle that used to be my moms when she was a kid. My brother and I as well as my cousins have enjoyed this little trike over the years and it looks as if Connor will too....say this could be a good birthday idea...?

NOTE:

Notice that his cheeks are bright red. Why, you ask? Well my grandma has her heat blasting at around 100 in the winter-Adam has even fainted because of the heat. One minute he was using the toilet the next minute he woke up in the tub.

We have all learned through experience-don't wear long sweaters or long sleeves to grandma Ellie's house. I've even seen aunt Sandy come over in shorts in the dead of winter. You know the saying. "it's five o'clock somewhere?"

WELL...

"Its always summer at grandmas' house."

My BIRTHDAY

Another year has come and gone and this year I turned 27.

It seems like just last year I turned 21 and the year before that 16.

I don't seem to remember where the time goes, but wherever it goes, it goes there very fast.

For my birthday Adam and I went to see the new hit James Cameron movie, Avatar. We went to Jordan Commons and saw the movie in the IMAX 3D. We both had a fun time and it was nice to get out without the baby and enjoy time together.

On the morning of my birthday Adam and Connor came in and gave me my birthday presents. Connor gave me a shirt to "tell" me just how he feels about me-because he has a difficult time communicating-seeming he only speaks jibberish. Adam gave me a new membership to the spa completed with spa credits. (This is my favorite gift ever-I hope I continue to get it every year.)

Birthdays are always special days and it is amazing to me how many people around you do indeed make you/me feel special on your special day. I know I did. I even got handmade cards from the students in my class complete with my favorite candies, SWEETTARTS.

Thanks everyone!

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BEETHOVEN PIANO CONCERTO NO.2

Adam and I have been members of the Utah Symphony for two years. We have a fun time going to the symphony once a month and acting like grown ups. This was the first time I have attended the symphony without being pregnant. All last year I would sit on my rear end of up to three hours and feel constant kicking in my belly (this was when we discovered our baby boy loved music.) I would have to say that not being pregnant, fitting in my seat, being able to walk down the row to my seat-without the entire row having to exit, is a far better way to go on a date.

We started out the evening by dropping Connor off at Adams aunts house and bringing her dinner- We went to The New Yorker for dinner and had the same waiter that we usually have-he actually waited on Adam nearly twenty years ago at his high school graduation dinner. We even sat in the same booth we got engaged in. (we like to do almost everything the same-for sentiments)

After dinner, we rode the shuttle bus to Abravanel Hall and went to enjoy a little Beethoven. When we boarded the shuttle bus it was full and this little tiny old man gave me his seat. It was really kind, especially because he was not tall enough to hold onto the rails on top of the ceiling. He scooted over to the side and rested against the side of the bus.

At our last symphony we were late by approx. 29 seconds and were denied entrance and had to wait until after intermission to enter. Well, this year we are especially cautious with regards to time. As we were going to our seats we noticed that the door guard was the same guard as last year, guarding the same door! Now -this entrance happens to have a handicap restroom-it is the only restroom on the main level. Adam really needed to go, but we were nervous about time so he very discretely tried to sneak past her.....NOT HAPPENING.

While he was rushing down the stairs to the restroom I went up to this lady and gave her a guilt trip like you would not believe.

I said, "Is this not a handicap restroom?"

LADY: yes it is

ME: Well you just told my husband he could not use it. He has an artificial leg and it is hard for him to go down stairs.

LADY: Oh, well, he should have said something.

ME: Well, sometimes it is difficult for people to publicise their disabilities.

LADY: Yes, I bet it is.

I know it is wrong-but she is really mean.

We sure had a fun Saturday with shopping, sushi, family, New Yorker, and Symphony.

It sure is great to be loved!

BATH TIME

DIRTY FACE

CLEAN FACE

2010

Every year I make a resolution and every year I break it. So this year-no resolutions. However, I do have some things I would like to "work on" in the near future.

Schedule-

I would like to keep to more of a consistent routine. I would like to work out "regularly" read from a book nightly, attend to myself more often-getting my hair and nails done, update my blog on a certain day of the week, send correspondence via postal service-in cursive, keep updated on my photo albums, do a load of laundry every night of the week, pick up my house on Wednesdays(I've been calling it wipe down Wednesday)-instead of mass cleaning on weekends, go on more dates with my husband-have a regular sitter a few times a month, utilize my zoo pass, rotate my closet according to season, display seasonal linens for the kitchen, be in bed every night by 10:00.

These things may seem simple to those reading but to me most of them are luxuries that I cannot do because time does not simply allow-there are not enough "working" hours in the day.

This post was mostly dedicated to myself. As I view my posts-and most of your posts I notice that "we" post pictures of our children and husbands when we are the ones behind the camera. It is nice once in awhile to see the person you are hearing in your head-as most of us have not seen each other in some time and downloaded pictures are all we really have.

STOCKING UP

I really have enjoyed making my own baby food for baby Connor. Most importantly he really seems to love and enjoy each new flavor and flavor combination. More so, I have become addicted / obsessed with making baby food. When I am grocery shopping I browse the produce to see what new fresh things are in season. Luckily, we live near Harmons (the most expensive grocery store ever) and they ALWAYS have fresh things. Most times, for a little extra cash they will cut and package some items (this saves lots of time peeling and cutting )

I decided that I was going to enjoy my two weeks off from work and stock up on my baby food making. My freezer was already full of baby food but that did not seem to stop me.

Connor has been eating more now that he is getting bigger and I feel like he needs an array of healthy food choices to choose from. Here are some pictures of the entire baby food making process including taste testing from baby Connor, his face says it all.

You can find out more about making your own baby food HERE this website is very helpful and has recipe ideas for the entire family.