Flashback Tuesday

This picture was taken about 5 or 6 years ago when Cody and I were dating. We went to a Masquerade Ball before Halloween - check out our fancy masks! I remember staying up super late the night before finishing that feathery thing...

Ode to Powell

Ooooh, how I adore Lake Powell. For the past couple years, Cody and I have gone down each Summer with some of our friends for 3 or 4 days. Since today is so gorgeous, it's getting me super excited for this year's trip! Still working out a date when we can go - hopefully sometime in June. My friend Heather will be pregnant with me, so the two of us can simply lounge around, sipping cold beverages and floating in the water. Here are a few pictures of trips gone by:

We found this perfect rock for jumping and swimming. Did I jump you ask? No sir. I did better taking pictures from the boat.

This trip is actually from two years ago - it's nice to just stop in the middle of the channel and do some swimming!

This was taken during that same trip - we were up Antelope canyon. It's so beautiful up there, the rock walls come straight up out of the water. When the water is totally flat, you almost can't tell where the water line starts!

This was taken on a trip with my family later that Summer. As you can see, we wakeboard until sunset!

Awww, sweet Cody. I love this picture. This is after he had his last run of the day.

I cannot wait to go this year! I mean, I'll be huge and buoyant - but it's Powell. I wouldn't miss it! Get your water wings ready, kids!

Baby Lucy Jane

One of my best friends Sara delivered her baby this weekend! A gorgeous baby girl named Lucy Jane Ivie. I LOVE THAT NAME!!! Oh, I'm so beyond jealous - that name is beautiful. Sara is doing great and the new little arrival is super cute and healthy. I am so happy for the Ivie family, congrats you guys!!

If My Life Was a Movie...

If my life was a movie, what would my soundtrack be?

Here's how it works:
1. Open your music library
2. Put it on shuffle
3. Press play
4. For every question, type the song that's playing
5. When you go to a new question, press the next button
6. Don't lie and try to pretend you're cool.

Opening Credits: "Living and Living Well" by George Strait (Cody and I share our music library, can you tell?). Actually, I do like George - and I can totally see this song at the beginning of a movie.

Waking Up: "Can't Stop Now" by Keane. Hahaha, this actually is a great wake up song. I love it - it's perfect for that.

First Day of School: "Doo Wop (That Thing)" by Lauryn Hill. I used to LOVE this song when I lived in Vegas. Great High School song, still dig it.

In Love: "A Real Fine Place to Start" by Sarah Evans. No way! K, hilarious. This song totally makes me think of Cody - when I first heard it I thought about the Summer that Cody and I met. The video for this song also has a young couple riding around on a Motorcycle, so it's the perfect song for being in love.

Fight Song: "Don't Let Him Go" by REO Speedwagon. HA! Despite the title, this song it actually really fast and fiesty - so 80's, I love it.

Breaking Up: "I'm Movin' On" by Rascal Flatts. Break my heart, this song is so rad.

Prom: "Good Night My Love" by Harry Connick, Jr. Ahhh, it's a beautiful song - perfect for dancing.

Life's OK: "Forever" by The Explorers Club. YAY! HAHAHAHA! I totally found this song on iTunes by chance one day - it sounds like a 60's, surfer-beachy song. It's so great! Man, I LOVE that this song just came on. Now I must listen to it.

Mental Breakdown: "Jump" by Simple Plan. Um, not so much a breakdown song, unless you consider the title..I guess. Oh wait, now I'm listening to the lyrics more closely - dude...this song is a perfect breakdown song!

Driving: "I'm Not at All In Love" by Doris Day. Yeah....well, I do love old movies and old musicals, so it's not unusual for me to be driving around singing my heart out to something like this!

Flashback: "Any Dream Will Do" Jospeh and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Oh, how funny is this? Everytime I listen to this soundtrack I think of doing this play in 8th grade. Pretty sweet flashback!

Getting Back Together: "Passenger Seat" by Stephen Speaks. No way, Kate! This is a great back together song, super mellow and summery. Mmmm, I forgot how much I love this song...

Wedding: "I'll Be With You in Apple Blossom Time" by The Andrews Sisters. Aww, this kind of reminds me of my wedding!

Birth of Child: "Angel Boy" by Tim McGraw. Ok, like I said - Cody and I share. I don't even really know this song? But the title is good...

Final Battle: "Time After Time" by Quietdrive. See, this is slower than a final battle should be...unless we're in dramatic slo-mo. I do love this song, though.

Death Scene: "Final Countdown" by Europe. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! Ok, normally I would have wanted this for the final battle, but I do enjoy it for a death scene. AHHH! Anyone who doesn't know this song right off the bat - go find it online somewhere and listen to a snipit, then you'll realize why I have tears rolling down my face in laughter. It's super 80's glam space rock. That's awesome, this song is so funny.

Funeral Song: "Nothing Takes The Place of You" by Toussaint Mccall. Wow. This really sounds like a funeral song. Maybe that's because there's an organ in the background? Hmmm, it is a 60's song, so maybe they could get away with Organs in slow songs back then.

End Credits: "Stickshifts and Safetybelts" by Cake. Oh dear! Very uppity and dance-y. Perfect way for my movie to end!

If you are reading this, you should do this on your blog! I would love to see what everyone comes up with - it also may give me some new songs to look up...

Flashback Tuesday

Oh....this is beyond shameful. I am certainly bound to lose a few friends once this picture has been viewed. Kate actually posted this picture on her blog not to long ago for her flashback, but I had to post it on my own. Why do I relish in my dark, fashion-free past, you ask? No idea - maybe because I think it's healthy to be able to look back and laugh at oneself - knowing that regardless of how clueless we all were, we somehow thought we were the sauciest of minxes.

I am easy to spot with my signature super-high pants and...oh dear, I actually cut the sides. Did anyone else do that? I've got to mention that Kate's bangs are sweet. This actually makes me miss my parents old house that I spent my High School years in. Quite the bundle of memories there!

In other news, I've felt the baby move so much lately! Right now the little guy is just kicking around like there's no tomorrow. It's still so weird to feel the baby move. I have an ultrasound next week for my 20 week appointment and I can't wait to have another peek. We still have NO idea what to name him. Any ideas?

Lunch with the Girls

Today I went to lunch with Ann, Brittany and Joni. The lovely Joni is a bride-to-be and is getting married in just a few weeks! I had the best time today, it was a blast to hang out with these ladies. We talked about getting together with our husbands sometime next month - I'm totally looking forward to it! I'm so happy for Joni, it was so great to see her. You can see little Cache in the bottom of the picture - he was quite the charmer! He was saying 'hello' to everyone and requested that Auntie Ann walk him outside...he makes me laugh. All in all, I had a great time today and can't wait to see the girls again soon!

"Welcome to Motherhood..."

My Mom said this to me tonight. I was telling her how protective I am of little Cache, how I just want him to be safe and happy and not have anything bad happen to him. I know every Mother must feel this way. You feel that your child is so special and precious and you just want everything to go right for them. I was so protective of my little brother growing up - he's only 1 year younger than me, but I felt a strong sense of loyalty to him and would not hesitate to come to his defense in any situation. Cache is such a gentle, kind little guy. He loves to be around other kids and he's so eager to make pals. I want to let go of my protective streak and let Cache experience new things and know that it's OK if he's feelings get hurt or if he doesn't understand something right away. I just always want to be there to make sure that he's alright and...I know I can't. He's only 2 and sometimes I will lay awake at night and worry about him - worry about him getting teased or feeling stupid in class. Things I can't control, no matter how much I want to. Growing up is tough, we've all done it and we all have scars. I have to think that the Savior feels this constantly. He wants to protect us from harm and knows that there are things out there that can hurt us. He knows we will mess up, we will get teased, we will get hurt. All He can do is promise to love us no matter what, and that is the comfort we need. Cache is a brave little boy and I know he will do great. I can't wait for him to have a little brother to show around and teach. It was nice to be able to talk to my Mom about it tonight, to really talk about being a Mother. I told her how I worry about Cache and that I just love him so much. That's when she reached over teary-eyed and said, "Welcome to Motherhood..."