A Fun Tag

My cute cousin Lana tagged me. Here it goes...
All About My Aaron


1- Where did you meet? In our BYU ward. We were in the same FHE group.
2- How long did you date before you were married? Friends for 5 months, dated for 1 yr, engaged for another 4 months (about 1 1/2 yrs)
3- How long have you been married for? 4 years
4- What does he do that surprises you? Aaron is always doing something thoughtful for me...calling on his way home from work, bringing me flowers, or taking the kids for a walk when I need a break. He hears things that I say I want or need and doesn't forget.
5- What's your favorite feature about him? His eyelashes, dark coloring, and overall handsomeness
6- What's your favorite quality about him? He works hard. He is a wonderful father and makes me laugh all the time.
7- Does he have a nickname for you? What is it? I think so. Honey? Why can't I remember? He's on a camping trip, it's been a few days.
8- What's his favorite color? Anything but red--dirty Utes!
9- What's his favorite food? Subway sandwiches
10-What is his favorite sport? He loves to watch soccer and tennis on TV and loves to water ski.
11- Who said I love you first? He did and then I said, "I do too".
12- When and where was your fist kiss? In his BYU apartment on his love sac
13-What's your favorite thing to do as a couple? Ride his motorcycle, play tennis, or go out to eat
14-Do you have kids? Two
15- What's a hidden talent that he has? He plays the piano and sings!
16- How old is he? 27
17- What's his favorite type of music? Anything.
18- What do you admire most about him? How quick he is at accomplishing things, how wise he is, and how well he remembers things I just don't-especially people's names.
19-What's his favorite past time? Looking at craigslist, houses, and cars
20- Do you think he is going to read this? Yes.


I tag, Jen Boyle and Cindy Larsen and Ambyr Nielsen and Christine Idiart (maybe then she'll put in a new blog entry-or Jared if you read this, you can do it about Christine)

Torture Chambers

Two places of torture...in my own home!

I love that zucchini bread sounds somewhat healthy since it has a vegetable in it...but it's really not at all...especially with the chocolate chips I added. If I didn't have this garden, I don't think I'd make it. Maybe no zucchini next year?

Notice that this comes after the zucchini bread picture...punishment!

Swimming in the Big Bath

Mary has been taking swimming lessons every Tuesday and Thursday from her expert swimming coach Auntie Sarah. She loves going to the "Big Bath" (pool), playing with cousins, trying new things in the water, and eating "lot-li-pops"(Otter Pops) after she's done!


Here is Mary and a few of her cousins getting prepped for their 2-3 year old class to begin.


They have their lessons on the ledge of the pool and are fixated on Sarah's every word!


Look at her mad back floating skills!


Mary is now putting together all her new techniques...reach pull, blow bubbles, and KICK! Way to go!


A special thanks to Auntie Sarah and her helpers, whom Mary adores!

Lost....and FOUND!...or was it really lost at all?

I am not sure if this disease is genetic (because I think I've seen it manifested in Aaron's twin before) or just male in nature. The typical symptoms begin with your husband not been able to find something that he should know the location of. This is followed by the question: "I can't find ___; do you know where it is?" This usually results in the wife finding the item in warp speed.


Yesterday, Aaron asked me where a cleaning bucket was. I should have gotten it for him, but instead I asked, "Did you look right outside the garage door?". He replied, "Yes". I said, "Really?". He said, "Uh, not that well". So, I went and got the bucket located two inches from the garage door? Hmmm. I'm getting a little suspicious. But really, he was using it to clean our porch, so I hope it doesn't sound like I'm complaining. Plus, he is always helping me around the house, more than he should in fact. I guess I can only say something when it's related to food that's EXTREMELY visible in the pantry.

Don't tell... but, I really don't mind being the finder in the family...it's fun to feel omniscient! And who could ever get mad at someone who looks this good anyway?

I've been tagged...and so have you!

My dear friend Jen tagged me the other day and I didn't really get it until late last night. So, according to the rules, you have to take a picture and post the following ten things when you get tagged (scroll down to see). You're not allowed to clean up or stage. Disclaimer--this was first thing I did this morning, so don't look too close, especially at me!

Emilee Carruth, Dianna Boyce, AnnDee Nadauld, Val Davies, Makell Boyd, and Kristy Swenson... you've been tagged (be sure to tag 6 more victims when you post yours). Note: You have been selected because I want to get a glimpse of where you're living--especially you Dianna--who never posts any pictures of her new house!

1. Your closet (This is a combined picture of both my side and Aaron/some of Allison's side in our walk-in closet. Notice our new hanging method--drape clothes over rod. The hamper is just one foot away from where our clothes are laying, under our shoe shelves on the left, but we still can't manage to put our clothes in them.)


2. Your laundry room (with swimming attire hanging)


3. Your fridge (I was told to show the outside of the fridge, if it's inside, that could be scary! Maybe you're a little braver than me.)


4. The kitchen sink (Yes, that's zucchini bread from a missionary discussion last night--that zucchini is coming out my ears!)


5. Your favorite room (hard to decide...but our great room really is pretty great-- cooking, eating, lounging (area not pictured), watching tv, reading, and "working" in our office" (where I blog and pay bills) all together in one. Sometimes I even take a nap on our cooshy sectional, making it universal in things I like to do, except soaking in the tub, hmmmm. It also leads to our backyard, with nice french doors, windows, and light. Some kid asked us once why our couch and TV were in the kitchen. Okay, it's not great in the "size" sense just in the "things to do and enjoy" sense).

6. What the kids are doing right now

When I first started doing this Noah just woke up in his crib, by the time I was done, Aaron was headed out the door for work and Noah was hoping to follow.


This is Mary watching Dora with her bed head. Mary's hair is usually curly when she wakes up 'cuz it gets all sweaty, but yesterday I had put in a bunch of product and pulled it back so it was straighter than usual, however, just as crazy.

7. Bathroom (Almost all of it is pictured. The sun was strong on the one corner, so I couldn't get a picture of the end of the tub and the toilet. Notice that the messy vanity is mine.)


8. Favorite shoes (Here are three I like probably the most--I couldn't choose just one.)


9. Dream vacation (Pretty much anywhere with this guy and in warm weather. I've been everywhere I want to go (Bahamas, NYC, & Europe), except Hawaii, maybe some day.)


10. Self-portrait (Okay, remember this is first thing in the morning. I rarely show anyone my glasses too, so enjoy. Poor Aaron.)