tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14596351050032280992011-10-09T21:10:07.325-06:00Marisanoreply@blogger.comBlogger2071100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1459635105003228099.post-25245370559595699352011-08-13T18:40:00.002-06:002011-08-13T18:47:29.836-06:00

So...I figured that with all the new things we would be encountering with our move to Omaha I thought I would start a new blog. This blog is going to be the place where I journal and share my journey of making our new house a home. I am no interior decorator and I am going to be working on a tight budget but I think it is going to be fun and I hope to learn a few things along the way. If you're

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Baby g has come a long way.From screaming. . .. . . to this. Totally loving his nightly bath. I think it actually might be soothing to him now.

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Our little guy is three months and of course I can't believe he is already that old. He is getting so big! We don't have another Dr. appointment until he is four months but doing the little scale trick I would say he is close to twelve pounds! I would also guess that he has probably grown another inch in length.This kid just gets to be more fun every day. His smile completely warms and melts my

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. . . is the changing table at our house. Yep this kid loves his changing table or more specifically the picture above the changing table. He is mesmerized by it. Now I just need to figure out how to get that kind of happiness other places in the house particularly places where mom can get some things done.

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I love watching this little guys personality come out. He is such a cutie! Props to dad on the great photos!

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I once had long hair. Then I had a baby. Now I have a "mom do." ... and I love it!

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Recently baby g entered baby boot camp and subsequently brought d and I along for the ride.Sending a baby through a boot camp sounding a little rough? Well don't worry it isn't as bad as it sounds although there may be a little delay of gratification involved there isn't much pain experienced. I purchased a book titled "12 Hours Sleep by 12 Weeks." Sounds awesome right? I thought so too. In the

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That is where we are headed for the next 3 years of our lives. Omaha Nebraska home of Creighton University law school. Things I am excited for:- chance to experience living outside of Utah- moving to a new place (I am working on the hubs for a possible 3 bedroom, maybe even a small house or townhome)- opportunity to meet new people and make new friendsThings I am not so excited about:- being far

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The title says it all. I have the best husband a girl could ask for and frankly he spoils me rotten.I am currently in heaven. If you need me that is where I will be, playing with my new toy!

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Many of you know that I have been on the hunt for the best chocolate chip cookie recipe and had many failures. Recently I was talking with my cute sister-in-law and she mentioned a chocolate chip cookie recipe that she said was the absolute best recipe ever. Being the sucker I am for a great cookie I just had to try it. The recipe was on Americas Test Kitchen called "the perfect chocolate chip

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That may seem weird that I would love poopy diapers but I do. Baby g was a little under weight at his two week appt. so we have been very conscientious of the amount of food that baby g takes in and the amount that comes out. That is right poopy means it went all the way through him and didn't come back out via spit up. So this mama loves her a poopy diaper. Please note this mama doesn't like

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On Monday I got the sweetest birthday gift from my family, a day of pampering and shopping! My mom came to Orem and whisked (really it was more like a strategically planned and choreographed departure) baby g and I away on an outing to Park City. Once we arrived in Park City I was treated to seriously one of the best pedicures ever at LaBelle Salon. This was an incredibly relaxing pedicure and it

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Yesterday I turned 24 years old and to be honest I can't believe I am that old nor do I feel that old. I had an AMAZING day all thanks to my sweet hubby and loving family. Here is a little recap of how it went. D made me breakfast of muffins, eggs, bacon and orange juice. It was delicious! Then D held Gavin while I showered and got ready. I love the weekends because I have D here to help with

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One of my biggest pet peeves is smacking. You know the sound someone makes when they eat with their mouth open. I can't stand it. It drives me up a wall. I have recently discovered however that it mostly matters who the smacker is. Baby g is a smacker. In his sleep that is and let me tell you smacking has never been so cute! I love watching him do different things with his mouth and yes I even

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I have known for awhile now that I am a little special when it comes to certain things. I definitely have some OCD tendencies. One of these such tendencies is feeling that I can only begin something at the beginning. For instance I can't start exercising tomorrow because it is Friday and you can't start your new workout regime at the end if the week. It should be Monday. Well no more. I am going

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Last night we tried something new. We gave baby g his first bottle of breast milk. How did it go you ask? Absolutely wonderful! He took it no problem. D was also an all star bottle feeder! I was so excited! I can't tell you how freeing it was to have baby g's nourishment needs being met and I wasn't doing it. It is so nice to know that if for any reason I can't be around to feed baby g then

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It has been six weeks since baby g was born and I can't believe it. Time is flying. Hours are blending into days and days are blending into weeks. It is crazy how much has happened and changed in just a few short weeks. I had my six week check up today and I have got the green light on exercise and I couldn't be more excited. I am anxious to get back into shape and be more active. There is a part

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. . . around baby g that is. This past weekend I was able to get some material to make a homemade version of a moby wrap. I lucked out and was able to get material regularly $10 a yard at 50% off so it was only $5 a yard and in the end I got TWO moby wraps for just $25!I am pretty much loving this thing and baby g loves it too! It is almost like I am pregnant again except he is on the outside

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I think on occasion I will write a little more in detail about a specific day in the life of the Leavitt family. This may or may not be information you care to know but since this is my blog I can write whatever I want. So here I go!What a day it has been! It started out a bit rough coming from a more challenging night. I felt I got significantly less sleep than usual and I was tired. I was

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I have the best husband in the world! He takes such good care of me.I may have texted him the other day saying that we have no food, I have no idea what we are going to eat and that I was craving French fries (all these things are very common occurrences). D comes home. I am caring for baby g. We talk briefly about our days and then he says "so should I see what I can come up with for dinner?" I

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. . .make lemonade!Motherhood is wonderful but that doesn't mean it doesn't come with a few challenges every once and awhile. Recently I have been trying harder to make the best of hard situations. For instance when baby g is wide awake at 3 am and I am so tired I may have put my shirt on backwards I decided to organize baby g's dresser drawers to help distract me from my exhaustion. My tactic

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I am a mom.I am a NEW mom and I am cherishing every moment.What an incredible blessing it is to be a woman.Motherhood thus far has taught me of the grandeur and importance of the role of women. We as women play such an important role in creating a brighter future by raising and teaching children no matter our relation to them. I am grateful for all the influential women in my life and most of

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I am back at it people! I am determined to start writing about all the things I THINK about writing about. I want to try and post something every day this month starting today. I know it is already the 7th but hey give me some credit I am a new mom and my schedule is a little let's say unpredictable. Anywho. . . wish me luck! This ought to be interesting.

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. . . actually my TWO new best friends. Of course my first new best friend is sweet baby g. We are buds and are having a great time hanging out with one another. My second new best friend is my iPod Touch. We had a bit of a falling out when we first got together because frankly it couldn't do all the cool stuff I wanted it to because I had to have Internet connection in order to do anything.

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I realized today that the anticipation of a holiday can be very powerful.For instance I woke up today excited. Today is Monday. I don't EVER feel excited on Monday's.You know why I was excited today? Because I know that I am only beginning a 3 day week and then will be off to have an enjoyable 4 day weekend!All I have to say is that is pretty awesome that Thanksgiving anticipation can fill a

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Now that I have gone public with the news of having a little nugget on the way I can share all the crazy random things that I get to experience while being pregnant. This weekend I went on a hunt to find thigh high nylons. My belly has grown enough that full blown nylons feel like they are cutting me in half and cutting off all my circulation. This could be no more. I found some thigh high nylons

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...then comes marriage......last comes the baby in the baby carriage!We're expecting! Our little bundle of joy is due for arrival April 8th.

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I am totally digging cutting my sandwiches on the diagonal as of late. Let’s face it, cutting your sandwiches this way is just plain cooler and for some reason so much more fun to eat. I also think it gives your sandwich a more gourmet feel. Who doesn’t want their PB&J to feel a little more gourmet!? You should cut your sandwich on the diagonal. Just saying...

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I had a bad day. I was tired & bored. I felt unfulfilled. I lost a contest I was so hoping to win. My competitive nature is STILL not letting it go. To top it off I have had a bit of uncontrollable weepiness lately. Thank goodness for weekends.The end.

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I recently got a new shower cap (sexy I know)Got in shower with new shower cap onGot out of shower to find large indented line on my foreheadRushed to my appointmentFound out my picture had to be taken at said appointmentAfter picture, went to the bathroom to find what?Large indented line STILL on my foreheadAwesome.Don't worry, I know I am cool.

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and posting most my stuff here. You know, now that I am married and all...so please check in with all our coming and goings over at the family blog and watch for the occasional random post here when I just feel the need to express myself in what I like to refer to as my very own forum.

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Husband and I had a WONDERFUL weekend. Oh how I love holidays and days off! Here is our weekend in review...Friday:workpool partygood times with old friendsSaturday:early morning race (Husband & brother)readingnappingtime with familybeautiful sunsetwatching fireworks on mtn.Sunday:churchreadingnappingsweet baby blessingqualitity time with husbandMonday:Provo City paradelaundry/

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When I think about some of my talents or abilities (aka obsessions & compulsions) there is one thing that comes to mind.Organization.I love to organize. I think I get some kind of high out of organizing something whether that be a cluttered closet, a filing cabinet or my Saturday errands. I LOVE getting organized.Recently I was thinking about how I even organize my brain.For example today there

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While driving to my dentist appointment today (no cavities by the way) I noticed a straight giveaway of what must have been a girl recently engaged.I was stopped at a stoplight behind a girl with her left hand situated at the top of the steering wheel giving her optimal sunshine to admire the glistening and glittering of her brand new diamond ring.I smiled to myself because I have been guilty of

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This weekend was Husband's 25th birthday. This guys is so loved that he got three days of lovin and celebration and he deserved it all!Saturday:familybbqfootball/frisbeegiftsice cream cakeSunday:sunday dinnernapgiftsMonday:more familymore giftsmore ice cream cake

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It's true. I turned 23 years old on May 22 and my birthday was just fabulous. Husband doted on me ALL day. The day consisted of...singing card ("whoop there it is")dancing to the singing cardcrate paper decorIHOP breakfastEmperor's New GroovenapCabellas (new North Face jacket)familyDELICIOUS chocolate cakeCheck out the video below to see the wonderful decorating job Husband did of the apartment.

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This video is just plain hilarious. I have been pretty dead set against EVER having a mini van but after this video...I may consider it and my van will be referred to as my "swagger wagon."

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Husband just surprised me and took me to a scenic location on BYU's campus and we had a picnic! It was wonderful! I sure love my Hubby!

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Just trying out blogging from my phone. Meanwhile you can check out the pic of me wearing my sweet new jeans!

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Yesterday Husband and I went and did a little b-day shopping because someones b-day is coming up! (that is right my big 23rd birthday is soon to be upon us!)Husband kindly let me go to 'my' stores while he went to 'his' stores. I chose Aeropostale as my first stop. I worked my way into things by browsing the whole women's section and ending at the clearance rack. Once I had a sweet clearance item

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Husband and I are attempting to bring back our "family" blog from the dead. In helping to do so I have posted an update on what Husband and I have been up to lately. Check it out here.

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After getting some grief from friends about the lack of updating on my precious little blog I have decided that it is time the "studying" post be pushed down the page by a post that actually reflects my current status.Today I was productive. Today I got a lot of stuff done.Saturday's are usually good for that since during the week I usually operate like the person featured in this lovely little

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This is what I am doing tonight I have to teach the very FIRST lesson of our brand new manual for the next two years. I am a little nervous about it but hoping it will go well. If you have any good material suggestions let me know!

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I am loving this new little toy of mine! I have gone a full 4 days without a phone and I am so happy to be connected once again. I really have taken my cell phone for granted. It is good to be back. I am trying and getting used to new features including an all touch screen. I will keep you posted on how I like it.

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Everyone is writing a blog post apologizing for being such horrible bloggers and not posting for the past couple weeks and I am going to join them. I just flat out didn't post the whole month of December but I am going to try and be better. Here is a quick recap of our holidays.Our stockings were hungOur tree was decorated and gifts for family (and ourselves!) were nestled under the tree Husband

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I witnessed one of the funniest things ever in the Wells Fargo parking lot. Picture this...I am coming around a corner only to meet another car at the exact same moment. We both stop. Trying to avoid a collision. I wave my hand (sideways) motioning for the man in the other car to go ahead. He waves (vertical. like waving hello)Man realizes he just waved at a woman that was not waving to him.Slyly

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Someone stole my sticky notes.I have not identified the culprit but believe me I was distraught as to why anyone would take the sticky notes of a girl who is freakishly protective of them. Don't be too concerned though...I got some more...thankfully before too much hyper ventilating took place.

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I had a FANTASTIC weekend! For real...one of the best weekends. Check out what I did!Friday: New niece and nephew were born (twins, fraternal)Waffles for dinner Temple Early bed timeSaturday:INTENSE cleaningRaked leaves at cemetery for a service project (weather was so nice!)Hot chocolate and chatting with fun friendsHot shower and greeted by Krispie Cream donuts (Hubby is SO good to me!)Neighbor

Marisanoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1459635105003228099.post-10644708973573255212009-11-11T13:16:00.003-07:002009-11-11T13:31:21.663-07:00

I have been given the privilege to guest post on one of the coolest blogs ever! if i were really skinny (now often being referred to as IRS) has featured a post of mine with some of my thoughts on Thanksgiving. Check it out here!

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...wondered why we say "you're welcome?"To add to your store of useless knowledge, "you're welcome" means "freely granted" So basically you are telling the person that you freely gave/granted whatever it was you were giving.Consider yourself smarter.

Marisanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1459635105003228099.post-62188729504455742842009-11-10T18:30:00.001-07:002009-11-10T18:43:21.850-07:00

I totally just published this post with nothing written.Note To Self: Don't press enter after putting in the title. This will publish your unwritten post.I am bit behind on my weekend review but here it is anyway.Friday: [Just want to say how I never remember what I do on this day. Takes a lot of remembering]Dinner made [second meal out of two for the whole week. I am a slacker]

Marisanoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1459635105003228099.post-47713977416993644112009-11-03T18:53:00.003-07:002009-11-03T19:01:52.215-07:00

...noticed that the handicapped stall in public bathrooms places you on the throne right in the crack of the door? Someone did not think that one through that one very well. Just thought I would share

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It was a really good weekend, holiday's tend to make weekends a tad more exciting and I definitely think Halloween made ours a bit more exciting. Here is what Husband and I did...FridayHalloween party at work & won best costume!Watched Gilmore GirlsFries & a hamburger for dinnerRead/Blogged/RelaxedSaturdaySlept in with Husband (love this!)ChoresLaundryMade traditional Halloween stew & scones for

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Just want everyone to know that I kind of, sort have, may have won best costume at my Halloween work party today!Boo-yah! Scored Husband and I a sweet gift certificate to Guru's by once again using my crafty cathy skills. Want to see the winning costume???? Check it out...I was my Zinch profile. Pretty sweet huh!? Thanks Rachel for the awesome idea!

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Yesterday I had the opportunity to be a Crafty Cathy [my mom likes to say things like this so I am just following suit] at my fun RS activity. I crafted, talked, ate a yummy pumpkin muffin, talked, crafted and talked. It was FABULOUS! I am so proud of my cute Halloween decorations! Check 'em out! I made a cute Trick or Treat sign and some sweet tin can jack-o-lanterns!Here is a close up. I tried

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I stopped to chat with our IT guy at work today (one of my favorite co-workers) and we had a quick little conversation that made me laugh/feel good. Here is how our conversation went...Me: Hey IT guy! IT guy: Hey Marisa! Me: I haven't seen you in awhile.IT guy: Yeah, I guess that could be a good thing.Me: I know! I don't have to come and pester you everyday with a billion questions anymore. It

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Overall I had a good weekend. As usual it went too fast but it is always good to get back into my routine. Here is a recap of the festivities!Friday:- Picked up package from UPS- Took myself shopping to Target. Got this killer cute jacket!- Ate popcorn & chocolate and watched Saved by the Bell in bed with my sweet hubby!Saturday:- Cleaning/Laundry (I was lucky to get washers this weekend)- Temple

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This weekend I went to pick up my package at the UPS store. [I purchased a 2 person 72 hr kit! I feel so much better now that I know Husband and I can prolong our lives 72 more hours in case the world comes to an end. For real though I do feel better now that we are prepared for an emergency.] I went in told the lady my name and she brings out my fairly large package. She checks my licence,

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I woke up to 10 of these precious little notes all around the apartment from my sweet husband. I love him so and appreciate his thoughtfulness SO much!Note: Just want you to note that the post-it says that I cook AMAZING dinners. (According to my husband)

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I got handed one of these at work today. Can someone say "happy day?" What shall I ever do with it?? Any good suggestions?

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It has been all too long since I last posted and to be honest blogging just hasn't been front of mind. Gilmore Girls has taken its hold on me.I am determined to do more blogging though. So here goes a quick recap of the weekend...Friday:chilledwatched a movie with friends ("New in Town", I now have overwhelming urges to talk like I am from Minnesota)went to bed late because we could (No LSAT

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So much has happened in the last...two weeks since I last posted. I won't try and catch up on everything but I will mention a few of the highlights.First of all I went rapelling! So fun and so adventurous of me...don't you think?? I wrote a huge long post about this, then my internet wigged, I lost the whole thing and now I just don't have the desire to write about it anymore. Me rapelling! The

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My mom and I seem to have the most fun doing the most mundane of things. While I was home over the weekend mom and I went and did a bit of late night grocery shopping.We were headed to Smith's and on the way we were reminiscing about how much of the time during my growing up years we had gone to Smith's. My mom mentioned that she hadn't been to Smith's in a really long time as she usually goes to

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Today after work I came home and there were a bunch of green fliers on some of the cars in the parking lot. I was curious as to what they were advertising. This is what they said... "It's your lucky day! To get a valid parking sticker."Oh yay! I am so excited it is my lucky day! Now I get to fork over more money for a little parking tag so that I can have the PRIVILEGE of parking in my very own

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Husband and I had a great labor day weekend. Although we didn't spend all of it together we certainly enjoyed the time we did.I spent Friday, Saturday and Sunday at home with the fam while Husband got some serious studying done. We had a delightful Sunday dinner with my family and then Husband and I drove back to Provo.Now Monday is where the fun begins. First of all no work no school life is

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...or rather summer ending blues. This week everyone went back to school, except me. Or at least it felt that way. So let's be honest I really miss school sometimes and especially when everyone else is beginning a new year.I have now been working full time for a year and this was the first time that I wasn't either going back to school or having something new and exciting happen (starting a new

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I just have to talk about something that has really creeped me out lately. At work we have a single women's bathroom and in that bathroom their is a hole. A hole in the ceiling, and I have paranoia about that hole. I may sort of kind of worry that someone may have made their way into the rafters and that they are going to spy on me through the hole.But don't worry I am getting over it. [I stare

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Husband and I went to his mission reunion last night. It was so nice. I had a lot of fun meeting Husbands old companions and also meeting one of his two mission presidents. There was a lot I didn't understand (lot's of portuguese speaking going on) but I recieved a lot of translation as well.Here are two pics from the evening.L to R Husband, President Quatel and Spencer Frye Past missionaries

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My baby brother is all grown up and just received his mission call to serve as a missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in WARSAW, POLAND! So crazy. None of us were even close with our guesses. I am SO excited for my little bro. He is going to be an amazing missionary. Love ya Cars!

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I have been a negative Nelly today. Subsequently I have felt a little blue. Don't worry though I have determined to get out of my hole and be positive. There is so much power in the mind and I know that if I simply focus on the positive it will have a huge impact on my mood. So I am going to write 5 things that were good about my day.I got an ice cream sandwich at workI had a nap at lunchI have

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I made it through my first day of work. Whew! I forgot how completely overwhelmed you feel the first day, the frustrations of not totally understanding everything and wanting so badly to just be able to sit down and do your work and not have to rely on someone to tell you what to do.I am optimistic though that this will be a good learning opportunity for me. I will get the hang of things

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I had a very productive day. I love productive days. I am a list/task kind of person and so when I accomplish all my tasks/list items I feel very good about myself. I get somewhat of a high out of crossing things off a list. Weird I know. I am probably borderline OCD. Anywho...can I just tell you what I got done!?- Cleaned our apt. (dusting, vacuuming & disinfecting) - Washed all our laundry

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I would like to make a exciting annoucement here to the 3 people that read this blog.I have a job! (and the crowd goes wild!)[Did you notice that rhymed. Anywho...]I have been very fortunate and blessed to have been hired by a company called Zinch Inc. This is an awesome company that I think has a great business idea. These guys are helping connect students with scholarships and the college best

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bangs. For the last little while now I have found it to be way too much fun to brush my side bangs to the middle and pretend to have full bangs. Much to Husbands dismay I might add. I am extremely picky when it comes to my hair, so much so it prob isn't healthy, so making such a hair changing decision is a big deal. I am currently trying to grow my hair which is so painful and I think that my

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The last two days I have had a twitching problem. An eye twitching problem that is and it is REALLY annoying. Husband kept telling me that it was because I was dehydrated and so finally out of pure curiosity I looked up the cause of eye twitching and this is what I found.Eye twitching is caused by an abnormal functioning of certain nerve areas located at the base of the brain which control the

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Being currently unemployed as I am, I have found myself to have quite a bit of time on my hands. A normal person would think that this must be a wonderful thing and it is until after the first day you have run out of things to do. It also doesn't help that shopping is completely out of the question because obviously the funds are lacking. So what I am trying to get at is that being home alone

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I know that I have totally dropped off the face of the planet for awhile but some pretty big changes have occurred recently and also a sweet vacation.First of all just about two weeks ago I was laid off from my job. For obvious reasons I am just now writing about this. It was a bit of a shock but I am doing well. It is a tough economy out there and everyone is feeling it. I find comfort in the

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Shocker of the century is happening right now...I am actually doing my weekend review on Monday like I am supposed to.Friday:I am in the midst of a HUGE iTunes project. I am trying to get all my music from my old lap top to my new one. iTunes does not make this easy. So I am re-importing a bunch of CD's and desperately trying to figure out how I am going to get much of my music (and frankly my

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I have one of the greatest announcements to make. This has been a long time in coming. A lot of work has gone into this project which is now FINALLY completed!Yes everyone I have mailed my thank you notes! All 117 of them. I know it may seem really pathetic that it is almost 3 months after our wedding but it takes time to write a thoughtful note to someone and a 117 someones takes a lot of time!

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After the 5k we ate a tasty pancake breakfast and then enjoyed the West Point City 4th of July Parade! Here are a few highlights from the parade. Of course there were tractors......and adorable old men driving them! I just loved this old man! There was a very tall man on a very tall bike. I thought this was cool. The missionaries were so in the parade and had MoTab blasting out the back of their

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Boy did I have a FABULOUS weekend not to mention a LONG weekend! I did a pretty good job of documenting the weekend with photos so there will be lot's to look at for this weekend review.My weekend began at 3:00 Thursday afternoon. As I like to say "They let us out early from work!" just like they let us out early when I was in Elementary school. This was the best way to start the weekend. Husband

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...but I am getting back on! So remember those goals I made? Yeah so I kind of have fallen off the wagon this week in regards to those goals. Here is the update.Rise at 7:00 a.m.- Yep haven't done it all week. Today was the best with me finally getting my toosh out of bed by 7:15.Exercise- I have exercised once this week. That was tonight. I can come close to my goal with only falling one day

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My ward Relief Society has started a book club and I am SUPER excited to be a part of it! We had our first meeting tonight and the book that was chosen....drum roll please.....I am really excited about reading this book because it has everything to do with Pride & Prejudice and Jane Austen. Goodness how could you not like this book already. I am hoping it will be an enjoyable read. Below is a

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...on the balcony of our apartment complex! It is a tad bit annoying that my house has turned into a contruction site.All I have to say is the site better shut down before 10:30 or else some not so pretty things are going to happen. Ok so I really am not that mean but I am serious about the shutting down part.

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I have jumped on the motivation train and decided to take some action to better myself. I fully recognize that it is going to be hard, painful and probably not that fun at times but I am going to do it anyway! It is an amazing thing when you can master yourself and that is what I am out to do. Here are the goals:1. Wake up on time every weekday morning. This means no later than 7:00. This also

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Nathan posted this on his blog and I thought it was kind of cool. It really is crazy how our brain's can completely block things out if we are concentrating hard enough.Check out the video here.

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It is that time again and it is coming sooner because I am actually posting my review on Monday rather than Wednesday. Husband and I had a great weekend and I did so well with taking pictures to document it all. So you can have visual enjoyment along with the textual enjoyment!Friday: Husband and I hung out with Spencer & Tara. Spencer is one of Husbands old mission companions. Spencer cooked us

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I was loading photos onto my lap top the other night and came across Husband and I's pics from our honeymoon so I thought I would show everyone all the fun we had! Enjoy! This is me making a list of things we want to do. Anyone surprised? [P.S. Don't you LOVE the outfit!?]You would be AMAZED at how much stuff we fit in out little fridge. It was a great team effort to get the door closed but we

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This is a little late in coming but I haven't been feeling 100% lately (I am hoping I will start to feel better soon) so believe it or not I didn't even think I could muster blogging. Shocking I know.Husband and I had a great weekend though!Friday: [I have a confession to make. I was going to post this yesterday but I couldn't remember what I did on Friday for the life of me. I had to wait until

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Yeah that is right I and my sweet Husband have started a blog together! This is where we will record all the fun things we do together and the wonderful lessons we are learning as we learn about this marriage stuff. Check out our new blog here.

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...for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle." PlatoI read this on The Wild and Wily Ways of Brunette Bombshell a little while ago and it really struck me. How many times do we run around never giving people the benefit of the doubt. We always assume the worst. Why can't we look at a person who just cut us off, who was unpleasant at the checkout or who made a rude comment and say "They must

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I read this quote today and thought it was so good!"If you can solve your problem, then what is the need of worrying? If you cannot solve it, then what is the use of worrying?" - Shantideva This makes so much sense! I am a big worrier. My mom worries, her mom worried and I am sure her mom worried. So as you can see I come from a long line of worriers. Sometimes I think that it gets the best of me

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I should be writing thank you notes right now....but I'm not. I am going to tell you a story instead.There is this couple [this couple shall remain anonymous for their safety, and this is not about Husband and I, promise!] who decided to get a life insurance policy. In order to get a life insurance policy a physical is required of both individuals. The results of this physical determines the

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This is what I feel like I do some days. Sad but SO true.http://wimp.com/procrastinatemuch/Sorry I couldn't figure out how to embed this so you will just have to make an extra click to go to the Web site. Enjoy!

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I am a woman of convenience. I am always looking for a way to make things easier or more convenient. Now I don’t want you to think I am lazy because if I had to do the hard way I would but if you don’t then why not use the genius inventions of others?Husband and I received two gifts for our wedding that I absolutely LOVE!First, the One Touch can opener. This little baby is the coolest thing I

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This review could be really long if I wanted it to be just because of the long weekend but I will just mention some of the highlights. Friday:· My birthday. Turned 22 on the 22. How cool is that? Husband was so sweet and presented me with a number of sweet thoughtful gifts throughout the day. · Got to go home and see my wonderful family. Got sweet presents such as candy jar for my

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This is a little teaser that my videographer sent to us and boy is it a teaser! I can't wait to see the whole video! Hope you enjoy!

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I realized that not a whole lot of blogging is going to happen for me on the weekend. There is just too much going on. Now of course there may be exceptions to this but for the most part I think that you won't hear much from me over the weekend. Hence my new installment of Weekend Review so that I can give a run down of the fabulous things that happened over the weekend.Friday:Consisted of not a

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With the responsibilities I have been given at work I hardly ever talk to editors/reporters on the phone. If I do talk to them it is because I am calling them, I have a script, they know I am pitching them so they just let me give my shspill and then say “no.” That is the extent of my editor interaction.Today something quite out of the ordinary happened. An editor called ME. [I also want to note

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It will be three weeks tomorrow that I have been married to my dear sweet husband. [Can you believe how fast time flies!?] In these wonderfully fantastic three weeks I have noticed a few things.1. Cereal doesn't last long. After two breakfasts with the two of us eating cereal we are just about out. [I am pretty much ok with this because then I am completely justified in buying more cereal!]2.

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