Matt and Maggie
I love the photo booth at the Kmart in Orem. I just love the retro quality of it.
How do you get a kid on a swivel seat to cooperate? Don't ask me.
I was hoping for one of Ike kissing his soon to be baby brother but he wasn't interested. oh well.
Yeah we are cheesy, I know.
This was Ike on the day we brought him home from the hospital.
Ike at the hospital
T minus 30 days. Here we go.
I just want to wish all those father's out there a Happy Father's Day. Especially to Ryan who is the Amazing father I knew he would be. To my Dad who I get to see in a couple weeks. He's a great man and raised a lot of cool kids. And to my new dad Dennis who is a great example, to me and all his kids, of hard work and humility. I love these man and others in my life that are great fathers and great men.
Ike turned 2 yesterday! I really can't believe how fast it's gone. He did eat his cake alot cleaner this year. We had a fun party at Grandma W's house. I threw a Wow Wow Wubbzy Garden Party. I have to show off a little of what I put together for it.
This was the cake I made. I came up with the idea a few months ago and it actually turned out about how I planned. I used edible (but not tasty) grass that they sold at easter. I actually got alot of the stuff I used for the party from the Easter clearance sales. Oreo's for the dirt of coarse and some wild flowers from my front yard. Then wubbzy doing cartwheels around the top. The actual cake was pretty tasty too, I had to have a little piece even though I'm not suppose to.
I made a fun fruit bouquet. It turned out pretty cute but it was a pain to transport over, it was really top heavy and I had to try and hold it the whole way over. Needless to say my hand and arm were covered in berry juice by the time I got there.
I made a Wuzzleberry Salad that was a big hit. Spinach, Feta, Strawberries, Blueberries, Blackberries and toasted Pecans.
I attempted to make this yummy corn salad that a girl in my book club made last month. I think it turned out pretty good. Cherry Tomatoes, Cucumber, Corn, Chicken, EVOO, Fresh Thyme and a little salt pepper and garlic to taste. Serve chilled.
Ike got lots of fun presents that he opened with his dad. I still can't believe I have a 2 year old but he had a fun party and I'm glad it's over. Now I can start planning next years, jk.
We were going through pictures at Ryan's house last night and came across some pretty good finds, but this one stole the show. This is my Father-in-law doing his best Ron Burgandy impression. I also found lots of cute and embarrassing pictures of Ryan but I don't want him mad at me for posting them.
It's Ryan and my 3 year anniversary today. In some ways I can't believe it's been 3 years already, but it also seems like we've been together a lot longer than that. Who knew by the 3 year mark I would have a 2 year old and another coming soon. It's been a wonderful three years I wouldn't trade them for anything. Ryan is the love of my life and I can't imagine my life without him.
So raise your glasses with me and here's to another 100+ years together.
This Crib they have at Target. It's the least expensive convertible crib I've found that is also good looking. Does anyone really convert them after they are done being cribs? We still have the crib Ike used but it's not in the best shape although it's usable. Ryan decided he wanted to get the boys matching crib and bed so I've been on the hunt. I need to find a twin bed for Ike soon because I'm in and out of his bed several times a night and his mattress is just on the floor now which is getting harder to get up off of. So far I think the least expensive twin beds I've found are at Knights Furniture. If anyone knows any secret furniture stores I need to check out let me know.
I also want This stroller that Jemma and I saw at the Tulip Festival yesterday. I even told the mom pushing it around that we had stroller envy. Here's the thing though, do you think I need a double stroller. Ike and new baby will be 2 years apart. How long do kids stay in strollers, I guess to some extent till they are 4. I just hate the thought of maneuvering a double stroller around, but that's why I like this one cause the front wheel is tucked in and it didn't seem that wide. My other reasoning for wanting it is because I'm going to have to exercise after the baby and I won't be able to take the boys on walks without a double. 
I know I've been back from St. George for a week now but I'm slow to blog. We had a fun relaxing time there. I went with Ike and my friend Kellee who Ike called 'Ha ha'. Not really sure how he got that out of Kellee but he has his own names for everything. Sadly my friend Jemma couldn't make it but we did go to her favorite place in St. George called Twenty Five Main. They have yummy panini's and salads but most important are their cupcakes which are only a dollar after 7 so I renamed them 'buckakes'. We stayed at the Holiday Inn and went swimming each day. We hit some fun shops and restaurants, thanks for the suggestions.
On the way back I talked Kellee into stopping at Ryan's Grandpa's "Cabin" that he built. It's outside of Scipio and it's quite the site to see. It's been in decline for several years now but Kellee was still impressed as am I everytime I see it.
at about 7:30 this morning and found this. Lots and lots of snow. Us and our neighbors actually had branches break from the weight. Sadly most of the branches around town that broke were the ones with pretty blossoms on them. 
I'm working on getting away this weekend for a little sun therapy. My friend Kelle and I (and fingers crossed Jemma) are going to run down to St. George for a little getaway. I know there are some good restaurants and stores and boutiques down there but I'm not that familiar with the area so I need some help. If you know of places us girls would like to visit let me know so I can take full advantage of my possible last vacation before the baby comes.This is my new favorite video for so many reasons. Let me just throw out a few spoilers. Asian Gangs, biggest pompador ever, line dancing, leap frog, rock-a-billy, faux leopard coat, ok that should be enough. Just watch it.
We're hoping little mystery man will be just as cute if not cuter than Ike was.
No they aren't chicken pox thank goodness. I took him to the doctor yesterday and he was undecided between allergies to strawberries or a viral infection. Either way he told me to give him some benadryl and hope they don't get worse. They seem to have cleared up quite a bit thank goodness with the added bonus of benadryl helping him sleep.
Friday night he started running a fever but Saturday he was acting ok with a little runny nose and cough. Saturday night on he slept with me in bed and Ryan was nice enough to sleep in Ike's uncomfortable bed. Sunday was the worse (Warning TMI to follow). He was pretty miserable all day, I gave him a bath and he took a big ol' dump in the tub, yuck. Then later in the evening he got upset so I picked him up and he puked all over me. I'm not talking the normal baby spit up, he's advanced to the full blown spew. It soaked me from head to toe literally. Ryan was freaking out, he's asked how I could just hold him and let him puke on me, but what was I suppose to do. Then Sunday night we started to notice a rash start on his leg. Thinking it was just a fever rash we didn't worry to much about it until Tuesday night giving him a bath it was looking pretty bad so we called Ryan's mom to come look at it and she said we better bring him in.
Today it's finally clearing up and he's not as snotty and not coughing as much but he still has a cute little raspy voice. Having a sick kid is the worst thing ever. I don't know what I'm going to do with 2 sick kids, cause I'm guessing if one gets it the other will too. I need spring to get here now so we can all quit being sick, I've had enough already.
Has anyone seen one?
I've been meaning to post about 'The Haircut' I got for my birthday. I'm still loving it. It's so much nicer to have short hair, especially when you have the amount of hair that I do. After I get it cut like this it looks like there is a small dog sleeping (or dead) on the floor. I should have saved some of it for another 'hair pillow' for Ike but I think one is enough for now.
We had a fun book club last night. It was my turn to pick the book up for discussion and I chose Revolutionary Road by Richard Yates. From the cover you can probably guess why I chose it, yes I have a 50's obsession. The book made for a great discussion. I think we actually spent a solid 2 hours discussing it which rarely ever happens, and come to think of it Twilight or Harry Potter weren't mentioned once. 
We all got in the spirit of the day and nearly everyone was wearing green. We also had a wide variety of delish green food. I made cucumber sandwiches to go with the 50's theme as well as St. Patty's. Everyone raved about Robins Green Curry which she is now required to post a recipe for. We always have the best food and this time was no exception.
So far so fun! Ryan took me out for dinner Friday night to a nice Japanese restaurant, Ryan is still talking about the chocolate mouse desert. Saturday Ryan was nice enough to let me escape the house kid free a couple of times, once to do some birthday shopping and then to get my HAIRCUT! woo hoo, (picture to come) at Studio Enizio It's a bit shorter than Ryan would like but I love it. Ike is also isn't too happy about it but that was the point, he needs to lose his hair obsession.
#3 A Blackberry, only because Ryan can get 2 for 1 and he really needs a new phone.
#4 A season pass to Thanksgiving point.