one little reason why i love him...
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Thursday, February 24, 2011
if you read my blog
If you take the time to read my blog, you might remember that I've teased a couple of times regarding my baby blog. The baby blog has been alive for a good healthy five months now, and I suppose it is time to let people know about it. I started the baby blog before we conceived our little guy. I wanted to have record of everything we'd been through up to that point. Not too long after starting the blog, we were blessed to become pregnant. The beginning of the baby blog tells our story, and the latter part of the blog tracks the pregnancy. I'm sure it isn't the most captivating of blogs, but it is the happiest part of our lives so far! Oh, and there are pictures :) So here it is...
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
LOST and loving it
Who would have thought... what started as a simple plane crash on a secret island, turned into a tv series addiction for the ages! Last summer, our dear friend Jorden got Greg and I watching the tv series LOST. It has been an up and down relationship, us and LOST. At first, we were majorly addicted. Then, we had to stop watching it because Greg would be up all night and not rested for work the next day. We took a little hiatus and started watching again... and now, 7 months later, we have finally finished the entire series. All six seasons. I love LOST.
Its kind of like Harry Potter, the Twilight series, The Hunger Games, and Bieber... I'm afraid to admit my love for these things because it will appear I have just hopped on the bandwagon, along for the ride with the rest of the planet... but I will admit my love for LOST with pride, and even admit that I think you should watch it too.
LOST has some pretty intense twists and turns, sometimes driving me to disbelief, but mostly urging me to stick in the next dvd. Without giving anything away, I actually did enjoy how the series ended. I sort of expected a "What the crap!?" ending, but it had some closure. Even though the millions of loose ends are left untied and questions unanswered, I feel as though I can sleep peacefully knowing how it ended.
So, this last little bit is strictly for my own entertainment... if you haven't watched the show, please disregard!
...and the winner of the LOST award goes to...
best hero... its gotta be Jack... from beginning to end, even though he went crazy for a little bit
best villian... ben lioness... so manipulative... almost until the end
my favorite girl... Claire... she. is. a. doll.
best couple ever... James (Sawyer) and Juliet. Everytime they were together I caught myself ooohing and ahhing.
my first choice of best friend... Hurley! Everybody loves Hugo!
Now that I've had a little time to let LOST settle in my system, its time to find a new series!! Let me know if you have any amazing recommendations!
Its kind of like Harry Potter, the Twilight series, The Hunger Games, and Bieber... I'm afraid to admit my love for these things because it will appear I have just hopped on the bandwagon, along for the ride with the rest of the planet... but I will admit my love for LOST with pride, and even admit that I think you should watch it too.
LOST has some pretty intense twists and turns, sometimes driving me to disbelief, but mostly urging me to stick in the next dvd. Without giving anything away, I actually did enjoy how the series ended. I sort of expected a "What the crap!?" ending, but it had some closure. Even though the millions of loose ends are left untied and questions unanswered, I feel as though I can sleep peacefully knowing how it ended.
So, this last little bit is strictly for my own entertainment... if you haven't watched the show, please disregard!
...and the winner of the LOST award goes to...
best hero... its gotta be Jack... from beginning to end, even though he went crazy for a little bit
best villian... ben lioness... so manipulative... almost until the end
my favorite girl... Claire... she. is. a. doll.
best couple ever... James (Sawyer) and Juliet. Everytime they were together I caught myself ooohing and ahhing.
my first choice of best friend... Hurley! Everybody loves Hugo!
Now that I've had a little time to let LOST settle in my system, its time to find a new series!! Let me know if you have any amazing recommendations!
Monday, February 21, 2011
Dear bloggy,
It has been too long since we've spent time together. Let me just say, its not you, its me. Here you are with your loveliness, just waiting for me to spend time with you. I'm glad you aren't the jealous type. You never judge what I have to say. Bloggy, we will be back together soon... And you will be patiently waiting.
Yours,
Me
Monday, February 7, 2011
even if it kills me
I'm finishing my 30 day blog challenge right now!! It has only taken me two months, or twice as long, to finish this blog challenge... but I'm gonna do it!
day 28: my favorite movie
I really can't say I have just one favorite. If I was picking one to watch right now, it would have to be... The Notebook!! Such a classic, heartfelt story. I SOB every single time I watch it. It is so touching and romantic and lovely. PLUS, a bonus is, Greg likes it too! He doesn't love chick flicks, but he actually will sit down and watch this one with me!
day 29: something I could never get tired of doing
I really absolutely love to dance. I danced growing up and all through school, I begun to find my style in 11th grade with my favorite coach EVER. She really changed how I look at dance as an expression and escape. After high school, I continued to teach and learned to appreciate dance as I was on a folk dance team for 2 years. I taught adult lyrical jazz and really came in to my own with choreography and passion again. I have been craving a dance class for so long and never walk away without a huge smile spread across my face.
day 30: a photograph of myself today and three good things that have happened in the past.
three good things that have happened in my past huh? How about three amazing, fantastical, life changing things??
First... becoming part of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Second... marrying Mr. Gregory Richard Bean
Third... carrying our precious little 17.5 week old baby boy!
So... this is it. The 30 day blog challenge is officially over. It may seem like I have been slacking on my blog lately, I have not. I am just using my blogging energy on a new blog... a blog following the development of our little guy. Watch for the unveiling!
day 28: my favorite movie
I really can't say I have just one favorite. If I was picking one to watch right now, it would have to be... The Notebook!! Such a classic, heartfelt story. I SOB every single time I watch it. It is so touching and romantic and lovely. PLUS, a bonus is, Greg likes it too! He doesn't love chick flicks, but he actually will sit down and watch this one with me!
day 29: something I could never get tired of doing
DANCING.
day 30: a photograph of myself today and three good things that have happened in the past.
(me today)
First... becoming part of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Second... marrying Mr. Gregory Richard Bean
Third... carrying our precious little 17.5 week old baby boy!
So... this is it. The 30 day blog challenge is officially over. It may seem like I have been slacking on my blog lately, I have not. I am just using my blogging energy on a new blog... a blog following the development of our little guy. Watch for the unveiling!
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
me: past and present
day 27: a picture of myself a year ago and a picture now, and how I've changed.
For my own sake, I'm going to expand on this challenge a little... hang in there with me...
2011: I am 25 years old. I have been married for 2 1/2 years. I love Greg and I love being married to him. I have a 15 week old baby growing inside me. I am now a dog person... we have two. I have a testimony of my Savior, Jesus Christ. In the past year, I have really learned what it means to live life for myself and my family. It is so important to make decisions based on what is best for us. I've lived from coast to coast in the past year. I am learning ways to improve myself. I still don't like doing housework (i'm trying). Bottom line though, I truly love my life.
2010: 1 year ago. I was 24 years old, had been married for about 1 1/2 years. We had been living away from Utah for about 5 months. It was a challenging time for me. It was the first time I had lived away from home, and I just didn't know how to adjust to the new surroundings. We were living in California. I loved it there. We only had one dog, and I spent oh so much time with him. I was very involved with church. I was volunteering in a 6th grade classroom, starting to make some friends.
2006: 5 years ago. I was 20 years old and was about to have my heart broken. I was engaged to marry someone who I knew was not good for me. Since I had already planned our future together, I was determined to give the relationship every ounce of energy I had... no matter how much I gave, I couldn't make up for what he wasn't giving. I wasn't strong spiritually. I was in school, sang with the institute choralaires, and started Weber State News as an anchor/reporter/editor/producer. I loved it. I had been taken on an emotional roller coaster and was fragile. This period of my life was one where I learned so very much. (I'm the top left blondie in the picture)
2001: 10 years ago. I was in tenth grade. Wow. I was a sophomore TEN years ago. I feel like I'm getting old! I had been dating my first love for four months. We ended up dating for two years, then writing two more years, while he served and LDS mission. I was on the drill team at my high school. We weren't a very good dance team my 10th grade year, but we had fun and worked hard. I was about six months away from joining The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I decision that has greatly affected and blessed my life. I'm grateful for the preparation and lessons this part of my life had for me.
1996: 15 years ago. I was 10 years old and finishing up the 5th grade in South Weber. My best friend was Michelle, and we spent every waking moment together. We would play Jumangi, build forts, play with the animals at her house, get lost on adventures while walking home from school, record radio shows, write songs, and just have so much fun. Michelle and I were two peas in a pod. I had been dancing for a couple of years. My hair was down to my butt. I always wore it in a ponytail. My dad left our family around this point in time. It was a very hard thing to go through as a kid, seeing someone you care about getting mixed up in drugs, and being old enough to understand. I was a strong kid. My mom really helped us through this time. She was strong for us. There wasn't much to worry about, just going to school and living care free!
1986: 25 years ago. I was 6 months old. The same age my baby will be, this same time next year. It is crazy I've already been alive 25 years and have a family of my own.
For my own sake, I'm going to expand on this challenge a little... hang in there with me...
2011: I am 25 years old. I have been married for 2 1/2 years. I love Greg and I love being married to him. I have a 15 week old baby growing inside me. I am now a dog person... we have two. I have a testimony of my Savior, Jesus Christ. In the past year, I have really learned what it means to live life for myself and my family. It is so important to make decisions based on what is best for us. I've lived from coast to coast in the past year. I am learning ways to improve myself. I still don't like doing housework (i'm trying). Bottom line though, I truly love my life.
This picture is Greg and I with my new cousin Barrett.
2010: 1 year ago. I was 24 years old, had been married for about 1 1/2 years. We had been living away from Utah for about 5 months. It was a challenging time for me. It was the first time I had lived away from home, and I just didn't know how to adjust to the new surroundings. We were living in California. I loved it there. We only had one dog, and I spent oh so much time with him. I was very involved with church. I was volunteering in a 6th grade classroom, starting to make some friends.
2006: 5 years ago. I was 20 years old and was about to have my heart broken. I was engaged to marry someone who I knew was not good for me. Since I had already planned our future together, I was determined to give the relationship every ounce of energy I had... no matter how much I gave, I couldn't make up for what he wasn't giving. I wasn't strong spiritually. I was in school, sang with the institute choralaires, and started Weber State News as an anchor/reporter/editor/producer. I loved it. I had been taken on an emotional roller coaster and was fragile. This period of my life was one where I learned so very much. (I'm the top left blondie in the picture)
2001: 10 years ago. I was in tenth grade. Wow. I was a sophomore TEN years ago. I feel like I'm getting old! I had been dating my first love for four months. We ended up dating for two years, then writing two more years, while he served and LDS mission. I was on the drill team at my high school. We weren't a very good dance team my 10th grade year, but we had fun and worked hard. I was about six months away from joining The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I decision that has greatly affected and blessed my life. I'm grateful for the preparation and lessons this part of my life had for me.
1996: 15 years ago. I was 10 years old and finishing up the 5th grade in South Weber. My best friend was Michelle, and we spent every waking moment together. We would play Jumangi, build forts, play with the animals at her house, get lost on adventures while walking home from school, record radio shows, write songs, and just have so much fun. Michelle and I were two peas in a pod. I had been dancing for a couple of years. My hair was down to my butt. I always wore it in a ponytail. My dad left our family around this point in time. It was a very hard thing to go through as a kid, seeing someone you care about getting mixed up in drugs, and being old enough to understand. I was a strong kid. My mom really helped us through this time. She was strong for us. There wasn't much to worry about, just going to school and living care free!
1991: 20 years ago. I was 5 years old and finishing kindergarten in Ogden. I remember my friends Amanda and Melissa. I remember our school mascot was the tiggers. My dad taught me how to moon walk and skip. We would walk home from school. We spent a lot of time with my aunt and uncle (nana and jimmy). I remember eating donuts and watching tv with them on Saturday mornings. My family would go camping and hunting and fishing. I had a fun childhood and always felt loved.
1986: 25 years ago. I was 6 months old. The same age my baby will be, this same time next year. It is crazy I've already been alive 25 years and have a family of my own. I'm grateful for my family and friends and the path life has taken me on, to reach the point I am today. A happy wife and mommy to be, trying to be the best I can and loving with all of my heart.
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