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Thursday, December 20, 2012
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
thanks to sunday
Yesterday was a fantastic day. I was again reminded of my Heavenly Father's outstanding love for me. I can feel just how well he knows and understands me. Sometimes, when we stress ourselves to the max, it seems like everything just piles on until the burden weighs a million tons. Those stresses can be lifted, mine were lifted. I was able to have a perspective check. I am in control of my life. I can decide how to act and react to the things that come along. I can control how I feel and can contribute to the joy other people feel. Things aren't always easy, but they don't have to burden us down with the weight of the world. We can open our hearts and minds and have a realization of our purpose on earth. The bigger picture. But the very best part, we never have to face the world alone. We DO have a Heavenly Father and a Savior, Jesus Christ.
LIFE REALLY IS WONDERFUL.
Sunday, October 23, 2011
blog changes
Its official!
I will no longer be updating this blog. My "baby blog" has now become my everything blog.
I will be deactivating this blog soon, so make the switch if you want to keep up with us!
Sunday, October 9, 2011
the blog conflict
So, since Bruce has arrived, I have been trying to decide which direction I want my blogging to go...
My blog life started on this blog, where I would post oh so random things, and events I wanted to remember about my life, travels and marriage. I never kept up with it very well, and seemed to be searching for things to write about.
Through the pregnancy, most of my updates were about the boy, and I put these posts on my baby blog. This blog was meant for me to journal our conception story, and pregnancy. Now that the boy is here, my life doesn't seem to be divided into two compartments anymore. I don't necessarily want to use my baby blog as our family blog, but I don't really feel attached to this blog anymore either. So, I'm not sure what to do. I have to decide between keeping both blogs, keeping one or the other, or starting fresh.
I know these things: I want to blog. Also, if I'm going to continue to blog, I need to dedicate myself to keeping up with it, for me. This will include taking more pictures. I also know that I need inspiration.
This may seem so silly, but I feel like I've been missing out on keeping record of important moments because my blog situation feels chaotic and out of order! Seriously, I need help :) However, I'm hoping, by putting this dilemma out in the universe, I will be able to sort through it all and move forward soon.
Any advice is more than welcome :)
My blog life started on this blog, where I would post oh so random things, and events I wanted to remember about my life, travels and marriage. I never kept up with it very well, and seemed to be searching for things to write about.
Through the pregnancy, most of my updates were about the boy, and I put these posts on my baby blog. This blog was meant for me to journal our conception story, and pregnancy. Now that the boy is here, my life doesn't seem to be divided into two compartments anymore. I don't necessarily want to use my baby blog as our family blog, but I don't really feel attached to this blog anymore either. So, I'm not sure what to do. I have to decide between keeping both blogs, keeping one or the other, or starting fresh.
I know these things: I want to blog. Also, if I'm going to continue to blog, I need to dedicate myself to keeping up with it, for me. This will include taking more pictures. I also know that I need inspiration.
This may seem so silly, but I feel like I've been missing out on keeping record of important moments because my blog situation feels chaotic and out of order! Seriously, I need help :) However, I'm hoping, by putting this dilemma out in the universe, I will be able to sort through it all and move forward soon.
Any advice is more than welcome :)
Monday, July 25, 2011
baby boy is here!
Bruce Gregory Bean
born Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 8:00 a.m.
8 pounds 4 ounces, 21 inches long
I'm in the process of getting back to one blog.
For now, visit my baby blog for updates on baby Bruce!
Thursday, July 14, 2011
my boy
I am so grateful to have a husband who loves recreating outdoors... There is always adventure around the corner.
That being said, I'm also extremely grateful he hasn't been injured any worse than he has. Greg is an adrenaline junkie and hey, accidents happen! Really though, he's super coordinated and has a passion for the outdoors. I love it. So, this week, he had a mountain biking accident. His back tire slipped off the trail and threw him off the bike. Here are some of the battle wounds.
That being said, I'm also extremely grateful he hasn't been injured any worse than he has. Greg is an adrenaline junkie and hey, accidents happen! Really though, he's super coordinated and has a passion for the outdoors. I love it. So, this week, he had a mountain biking accident. His back tire slipped off the trail and threw him off the bike. Here are some of the battle wounds.
Nice huh!?!
Sunday, June 19, 2011
happy fathers day!
The end of June, my mind is always filled with thoughts and memories of my dad. Fathers Day and his birthday are less than a week apart.
Happy Fathers Day to my poppa. I miss you, and I think about you a lot. Really, everyday.
I think about how you always made sure I knew you loved me.
You were so proud of me, I could see it in your eyes and hear it in your voice. (maybe I didn't deserve all of the praise, but from you, I was happy to take it.)
When I would get off the airplane, you'd always hold my hand. You'd walk with your head held high, like I was the best thing about your day... and I think you really felt that way.
I love your love of music. Something about it, whether on the radio, live, or being played by us, would always put a shine in your eye and a huge grin on your face.
Happy Fathers Day to my poppa. I miss you, and I think about you a lot. Really, everyday.
I think about how you always made sure I knew you loved me.
You were so proud of me, I could see it in your eyes and hear it in your voice. (maybe I didn't deserve all of the praise, but from you, I was happy to take it.)
When I would get off the airplane, you'd always hold my hand. You'd walk with your head held high, like I was the best thing about your day... and I think you really felt that way.
I love your love of music. Something about it, whether on the radio, live, or being played by us, would always put a shine in your eye and a huge grin on your face.
Sunday, June 12, 2011
dancey dance
A couple of years ago, I taught a lyrical jazz class at Adult Dance and Fitness in Ogden. I loved the studio and loved coming up with fun and expressive dances each week. It didn't matter if you had great technique or years of experience. You could just come and dance. Well, we moved away and I had to quit the studio. I'm not going to lie, I cried driving home after my last class.
Well, one of my students is now the teacher of the new "storybook jazz" class at the same studio. She was out of town this week and asked if I would be willing to substitute for her. Of course (even being a month away from having a baby) I said YES!! I had a blast teaching these fun girls. Here is a link to the studio website and the dance I taught.
I'm not dancing in the video because I look ridiculous trying to get up and down off the floor... but I walk by the camera with my big belly at the very beginning. It is weird seeing myself pregnant!
Enjoy!
Well, one of my students is now the teacher of the new "storybook jazz" class at the same studio. She was out of town this week and asked if I would be willing to substitute for her. Of course (even being a month away from having a baby) I said YES!! I had a blast teaching these fun girls. Here is a link to the studio website and the dance I taught.
I'm not dancing in the video because I look ridiculous trying to get up and down off the floor... but I walk by the camera with my big belly at the very beginning. It is weird seeing myself pregnant!
Enjoy!
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
our current state
So, its pretty ridiculous trying to keep up with two blogs. Especially where both are supposed to reflect what is going on in my life, but the most exciting and most important part is our baby boy coming in approximately 5 weeks! So, the baby blog gets a lot more action than this lovely blog. After the baby is born, I will be using one blog exclusively again. It will be handy dandy.
In an earlier post, I'd mentioned Greg was working out of state and we were preparing to move to Nashville for the summer doing alarm sales again... Well, we didn't end up making the move. We were super blessed for Greg to find a job in Ogden working for GOOGLE at Marketstar. It is going really well and we are excited! I need to brag, right now, he is in the top ten of 120 GOOGLE employees. I am a proud and beaming wife :)
Also, we're living in a condo near Ogden Canyon. It is sort of 70's-ish... you know, rad brass fixtures and flowery wall paper. It is big and nice though. Plus, its super quiet. There are mature trees all around and its walking distance to the Ogden River Parkway and five minutes to Greg's workplace. We have a basement... I only venture down there to do laundry. The best part is our adorable nursery. We have been able to set up the cutest room for the little guy. It is very serene and simple. It is perfect.
So, that is the latest. If you are interested, check out the baby blog for more frequent updates.
Oh, and I revamped both blogs... what thinkest thou?
In an earlier post, I'd mentioned Greg was working out of state and we were preparing to move to Nashville for the summer doing alarm sales again... Well, we didn't end up making the move. We were super blessed for Greg to find a job in Ogden working for GOOGLE at Marketstar. It is going really well and we are excited! I need to brag, right now, he is in the top ten of 120 GOOGLE employees. I am a proud and beaming wife :)
Also, we're living in a condo near Ogden Canyon. It is sort of 70's-ish... you know, rad brass fixtures and flowery wall paper. It is big and nice though. Plus, its super quiet. There are mature trees all around and its walking distance to the Ogden River Parkway and five minutes to Greg's workplace. We have a basement... I only venture down there to do laundry. The best part is our adorable nursery. We have been able to set up the cutest room for the little guy. It is very serene and simple. It is perfect.
So, that is the latest. If you are interested, check out the baby blog for more frequent updates.
Oh, and I revamped both blogs... what thinkest thou?
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
a loser and a winner
UPDATE: I am totally okay with Ben being sent home... no need to worry about me :)
Okay. So, I know everyone thinks Bentley is a jerk face. I agree.
Okay. So, I know everyone thinks Bentley is a jerk face. I agree.
HOWEVER, I can't let his behavior ruin this week's episode. We can't forget the best date ever!! Let me just say... I ADORE Ben C. The flash mob date totally won my heart. He is darling, has a great personality, AND is a cute dancer. love!
Thursday, June 2, 2011
roofers
Quick vent session:
Roofers.
I'm talking about guys climbing around on the roof all day for the past three days. It is day three and they are STILL shoveling shingles off of our building. I have yet to see any new shingles go up. In fact, I see this vision of twenty or thirty years of shingles layered on our roof. fun. There are shingles all over the patio and my dogs continue to freak out at the different noises. I feel like a prisoner in my own place. If I turn on the radio... and the tv... and the computer, it almost feels quiet.
There has been quite the colorful crowd here: I have overheard conversations about lunch, missing workers and poop... this is without even trying to eavesdrop. I don't really want to know what other conversations I'm missing out on.
Now, it isn't only bad coming from this. Eventually, we will have new shingles... and that will somehow benefit me. Also, yesterday I overheard a couple of the "ethnic" workers doing their "ethnic" style of laughing/yelping. It made me laugh because they were being so ridiculously loud and oblivious that anyone might be paying attention to them.
And as I type this, there is a man outside my patio, singing a lovely rendition of a song I've never heard.
Who says I'm not looking on the bright side?
Roofers.
I'm talking about guys climbing around on the roof all day for the past three days. It is day three and they are STILL shoveling shingles off of our building. I have yet to see any new shingles go up. In fact, I see this vision of twenty or thirty years of shingles layered on our roof. fun. There are shingles all over the patio and my dogs continue to freak out at the different noises. I feel like a prisoner in my own place. If I turn on the radio... and the tv... and the computer, it almost feels quiet.
There has been quite the colorful crowd here: I have overheard conversations about lunch, missing workers and poop... this is without even trying to eavesdrop. I don't really want to know what other conversations I'm missing out on.
Now, it isn't only bad coming from this. Eventually, we will have new shingles... and that will somehow benefit me. Also, yesterday I overheard a couple of the "ethnic" workers doing their "ethnic" style of laughing/yelping. It made me laugh because they were being so ridiculously loud and oblivious that anyone might be paying attention to them.
And as I type this, there is a man outside my patio, singing a lovely rendition of a song I've never heard.
Who says I'm not looking on the bright side?
Thursday, May 26, 2011
thursday's confession
We are getting Internet and tv today. The first thing I'll be doing is catching up on The Bachelorette. I am not ashamed.
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
sometimes you feel like blogging... sometimes you don't
I have actually been meaning to catch up on my blogging lately...
check out the baby blog for updates and pictures
Friday, April 1, 2011
Saturday, March 26, 2011
i win! i win!
Lately I've been going along, waiting for our lives to move forward. Greg has been working out of state and I am trying to stay busy creating and crafting. We're getting ready to head out with Vivint (new name for APX) for the summer. I've spent loads of time just thinking about this little bean growing inside of me. Some days I sleep in, and some days I watch too much TV. Frankly, I've been up to a lot of sitting around bored. Sometimes it just happens right?
Well, a small fraction of my time also is dedicated to blog hopping. I love finding fun and creative blogs to get some ideas. One blog I follow is Free Pretty Things For You. They feature tons of giveaways, do-it-yourself craft ideas, and free digital vintage frames and clipart. SO creative and cute. AND GUESS WHAT!!? They actually give away some great stuff!!
I was lucky enough to be chosen for this darling little dress from Shabby Apple!! I wanted to say thanks to http://www.freeprettythingsforyou.com/ and also encourage my friends to follow the site!
Sometimes we're given little bits of sunshine to brighten our days!!
Well, a small fraction of my time also is dedicated to blog hopping. I love finding fun and creative blogs to get some ideas. One blog I follow is Free Pretty Things For You. They feature tons of giveaways, do-it-yourself craft ideas, and free digital vintage frames and clipart. SO creative and cute. AND GUESS WHAT!!? They actually give away some great stuff!!
I was lucky enough to be chosen for this darling little dress from Shabby Apple!! I wanted to say thanks to http://www.freeprettythingsforyou.com/ and also encourage my friends to follow the site!
Sometimes we're given little bits of sunshine to brighten our days!!
Monday, March 21, 2011
8tracks
I have always been a huge fan of Pandora radio. I've loved how I just enter an artist, and by giving the thumbs up to a couple of songs, Pandora knows just what I like! I've even been able to find new artists who I like, and hey, how else would I have found them?
But you know, lately I've been wanting more new music. I would say I tend to listen to more independent type music... indie rock, acoustic, folk... There is something about these types of music that connect. Maybe its the history of guitar and bluegrass in the relationship between my dad and I. Anyhow, sometimes it is hard to find new artists and songs.
I was surfing the web via http://www.stumbleupon.com/ (which is a whole other love of mine) and came across a music site called http://www.8tracks.com/. I cannot express how in love with it I am. On the site, you can narrow down the type of music you like by genre. Then, members create an 8 track playlist with a certain theme. These playlists are narrowed down as you search by genre. Let me just say. These people are geniuses. I haven't found a better place yet to share new music and be able to listen to the entire songs.
I just had to share this little gem, I hope someone loves it as much as I do.
But you know, lately I've been wanting more new music. I would say I tend to listen to more independent type music... indie rock, acoustic, folk... There is something about these types of music that connect. Maybe its the history of guitar and bluegrass in the relationship between my dad and I. Anyhow, sometimes it is hard to find new artists and songs.
I was surfing the web via http://www.stumbleupon.com/ (which is a whole other love of mine) and came across a music site called http://www.8tracks.com/. I cannot express how in love with it I am. On the site, you can narrow down the type of music you like by genre. Then, members create an 8 track playlist with a certain theme. These playlists are narrowed down as you search by genre. Let me just say. These people are geniuses. I haven't found a better place yet to share new music and be able to listen to the entire songs.
I just had to share this little gem, I hope someone loves it as much as I do.
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Sunday, March 6, 2011
shabby summer
So, summer is coming pretty soon and got me thinking about my favorite thing. Being outdoors. I love swimming and letting the rays shine down and fill me with endorphins and vitamin D. The summer sun doesn't come without the bright colors and fresh design of summer clothes. Best ever. So, I thought I'd give a little shout out to Shabby Apple and their adorable, modest dresses and swimsuits. Visit their site here and see an awesome earring giveaway here.
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
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