we went to the basketball game yesterday (byu vs utah). it was soo fun! i am not into sports all that much but i really enjoy watching games live. and ashton LOOOOVED it. he really loves playing with his toy balls especially his basketball one and he even has a mini hoop that he got for christmas (thanks becky!) everytime he sees a basketball he goes nuts!
then we went to pizzapiecafe with janelle, logan and lauren. i don't want to badmouth it but i honestly think it made us all sick! ashton has had the worst gas all day. like terrible. like i want to puke terrible. i was so embarrased at church. everytime ashton moved he would fart. i think people thought it was me! awkward. and the food wasn't even good. but it was cheap so i guess we can't expect much.....
ok i have to post about good food, now. i absolutely love this blog that i found last week. she makes all her meals in the crockpot and i have been using her recipes. so easy and delicious! check her out : www. crockpot365.blogspot.com
oh yeah we are watching a movie. guess what it is?
yep
batman 3
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Saturday, January 30, 2010
THE CHOCOLATE
ok everyone in UT needs to go to this place:
the chocolate (212 s state street orem)
i loooooved it! i like sweet things but don't usually crave a piece of cake or cupcake. but this place is sweet. and very reasonably priced ($2 per cupcake). it isn't overly sweet- just perfect. i got this white cake- can't remember the name- and i had to save some for tomorrow.
can you say UH-MAYYYYY-ZING!
what i like about is it that we are always looking for a place to get dessert. just a simple date night and ashton gets to relax on the comfy couch. the ambience is so relaxing/inviting and just so darling :)
everyone should go!!!!
the chocolate (212 s state street orem)
i loooooved it! i like sweet things but don't usually crave a piece of cake or cupcake. but this place is sweet. and very reasonably priced ($2 per cupcake). it isn't overly sweet- just perfect. i got this white cake- can't remember the name- and i had to save some for tomorrow.
can you say UH-MAYYYYY-ZING!
what i like about is it that we are always looking for a place to get dessert. just a simple date night and ashton gets to relax on the comfy couch. the ambience is so relaxing/inviting and just so darling :)
everyone should go!!!!
Thursday, January 28, 2010
blahblahblah
instead of writing on my own blog, i read other people's. it seems their lives are more interesting.
ashton is 16 months old.
- doesn't like to drink whole milk when i give it to him in a sippy cup but gladly drinks it when daddy gives it to him in a glass cup.
- he throws himself on the floor and hits his face with his hands when he doesn't get what he wants.
- prays sometimes and can sign "jesus"
- can say mama, dada, and babba
- i think he said ball once
- gives hugs and kisses and signs "love" when i ask him if he loves mama and dadda
- dances everytime he hears music
- jumps like a little mexican jumping bean
- usually very happy and insanely energetic
i think that's all for now.
as for lorin and me:
- attempting to do p90x everyday (so far its every other day)
- reading our scriptures together has helped our moods and our relationship :)
- im on a creating kick....everything that has to do with creating i am up for
everytime i look at ashton i can't explain what i feel. i guess it depends on when i am looking at him. when he throws food at me after i've spent a long time making him something special i think- you are such a little rat. but then he smiles at me andi think- i am so lucky you are in my life. when he slaps me after i tell him no i think- what a brat! where did he learn that!? but then i hold his hands down and tell him no again and he looks down and gives me a hug i think- i love this kid!
random thoughts:
i really liked 500 days of summer. although i am a big fan of "love" this one was more a realistic movie more than a romantic one.
i have a love/hate relationship with the batman movies. i liked them the first time but lorin puts it on all the time i have grown to HATE them.
we didn't send out christmas cards this year so i am sending out v-day ones and i am just waiting for them to get here. letme know if you want one :)
i loove music. i hate driving. put them together and you have a calm, collected and singing sensation that is me ;) if i can jam out to music, sing outloud then i can drive.
whilst singing i discovered that i can relate to some of the songs i hear.
for example: carrie underwood- before he cheats
i had a bf a long time ago that was basically a piece of crap. however i did not know it. he told me he was a "good" guy. turns out that he totally cheated on me (like not just kissed another girl) and i found out from my cousin. what a sleaze bag. needless to say, the next time i saw him i slapped him as hard as i could. and i've never slapped anyone since (not seriosly anyway). i didn't go so far as to slash his car or tires but maybe i should have......
anyone else have songs/experiences they wanna share so i don't feel like a foo?
ashton is 16 months old.
- doesn't like to drink whole milk when i give it to him in a sippy cup but gladly drinks it when daddy gives it to him in a glass cup.
- he throws himself on the floor and hits his face with his hands when he doesn't get what he wants.
- prays sometimes and can sign "jesus"
- can say mama, dada, and babba
- i think he said ball once
- gives hugs and kisses and signs "love" when i ask him if he loves mama and dadda
- dances everytime he hears music
- jumps like a little mexican jumping bean
- usually very happy and insanely energetic
i think that's all for now.
as for lorin and me:
- attempting to do p90x everyday (so far its every other day)
- reading our scriptures together has helped our moods and our relationship :)
- im on a creating kick....everything that has to do with creating i am up for
everytime i look at ashton i can't explain what i feel. i guess it depends on when i am looking at him. when he throws food at me after i've spent a long time making him something special i think- you are such a little rat. but then he smiles at me andi think- i am so lucky you are in my life. when he slaps me after i tell him no i think- what a brat! where did he learn that!? but then i hold his hands down and tell him no again and he looks down and gives me a hug i think- i love this kid!
random thoughts:
i really liked 500 days of summer. although i am a big fan of "love" this one was more a realistic movie more than a romantic one.
i have a love/hate relationship with the batman movies. i liked them the first time but lorin puts it on all the time i have grown to HATE them.
we didn't send out christmas cards this year so i am sending out v-day ones and i am just waiting for them to get here. letme know if you want one :)
i loove music. i hate driving. put them together and you have a calm, collected and singing sensation that is me ;) if i can jam out to music, sing outloud then i can drive.
whilst singing i discovered that i can relate to some of the songs i hear.
for example: carrie underwood- before he cheats
i had a bf a long time ago that was basically a piece of crap. however i did not know it. he told me he was a "good" guy. turns out that he totally cheated on me (like not just kissed another girl) and i found out from my cousin. what a sleaze bag. needless to say, the next time i saw him i slapped him as hard as i could. and i've never slapped anyone since (not seriosly anyway). i didn't go so far as to slash his car or tires but maybe i should have......
anyone else have songs/experiences they wanna share so i don't feel like a foo?
Monday, November 16, 2009
Mama's Holiday Wish List
Mama’s Holiday Wish List MemeTodaysMama and Provo Craft are giving away a sleighful of gifts this holiday season and to enter I’m sharing this meme with you.
1. What 5 items are on your holiday wish list this year?
As this is a WISH list here you go:
- Cricut Expression
-Letterpress Combo Kit
-A Mac so I can see what I am designing more clearer and because they are the best!
-Wristlet/Clutch to fit my phone, keys, credit cards and for it to fit in my diaper bag
-Camera for my car so that I can see behind me when I am backing out (there are a lot of kids in my neighborhood and I could never forgive myself if I hit one of them)
2. What is your favorite handmade gift you have received?
-A beautiful poem written by my husband for Valentine's Day
3. What handmade gift have you always wanted to tackle?
-a large painting
4. What was the best Christmas gift you received as a child?
-All the gifts my parents got me because I knew it was a sacrifice on their part
5. What items are on your kid’s wish list this year?
-laptop, vacuum
6. What is your favorite holiday food?
-Turkey...oh yum
7. What will you be hand-crafting for the holidays?
-An advent calendar and small gifts for it
8. What is your favorite holiday movie?
-The Nativity Story (we must not forget the real meaning of Christmas :))
9. Favorite holiday song?
-Jingle Bell Rock, Christmas Song by Dave, O Holy Night
10. Favorite holiday pastime?
-Spending the holidays with family as we don't get to see most of them more than twice a year!
1. What 5 items are on your holiday wish list this year?
As this is a WISH list here you go:
- Cricut Expression
-Letterpress Combo Kit
-A Mac so I can see what I am designing more clearer and because they are the best!
-Wristlet/Clutch to fit my phone, keys, credit cards and for it to fit in my diaper bag
-Camera for my car so that I can see behind me when I am backing out (there are a lot of kids in my neighborhood and I could never forgive myself if I hit one of them)
2. What is your favorite handmade gift you have received?
-A beautiful poem written by my husband for Valentine's Day
3. What handmade gift have you always wanted to tackle?
-a large painting
4. What was the best Christmas gift you received as a child?
-All the gifts my parents got me because I knew it was a sacrifice on their part
5. What items are on your kid’s wish list this year?
-laptop, vacuum
6. What is your favorite holiday food?
-Turkey...oh yum
7. What will you be hand-crafting for the holidays?
-An advent calendar and small gifts for it
8. What is your favorite holiday movie?
-The Nativity Story (we must not forget the real meaning of Christmas :))
9. Favorite holiday song?
-Jingle Bell Rock, Christmas Song by Dave, O Holy Night
10. Favorite holiday pastime?
-Spending the holidays with family as we don't get to see most of them more than twice a year!
Monday, November 9, 2009
peru
My family took us to Peru 1.5 yrs ago (I was 6.5 months pregnant I think). We had such a wonderful time! We went to Lima, Cuzco, Machu Picchu, Arequipa and Lorin, my dad and brothers went to Puno, Lake Titicaca and Colcha Canyon. My mom stayed with me because it was the altitude was too high :(
In Lima we stayed in Miraflores which is super close to tons of shopping, restaurants and nightlife....although Lorin and I went to bed at like 11pm after watching movies. We aren't party people but for those that are there is tons to do.
What made it so nice was that we rented a sweet apartment in a safe part of town where most tourists stay...ok we aren't tourists but the locals totally know we are from the States. We had 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, living room, dining room, kitchen, washer/dryer, cable, internet and the most important: HOT WATER! It was sweet and made our stay that more comfortable. We could have stayed with family but none were equiped to house 8 of us :(
So why am I blogging about this you may be asking yourself...
Well my parents have an apartment in Miraflores that they are renting out and asked me to tell my friends who love to travel about this. They've rented it out numerous times but since times are tough now they needed an extra helping hand from me and my blogging friends.
Here is the link for those that are interested or know of people that may be interested. All I know is that traveling to Peru is much easier now that we know that we are going to be staying in a safe place with all that we are used to having here in the US. So for those that are planning to go to Peru (which is totally awewsome by the way......especially the food....oh my gosh don't even get me started!!!) here it is:
www.mirarentalperu.com
it really is sweet and super nicely furnished....let me know if you have questions or whatever :)
In Lima we stayed in Miraflores which is super close to tons of shopping, restaurants and nightlife....although Lorin and I went to bed at like 11pm after watching movies. We aren't party people but for those that are there is tons to do.
What made it so nice was that we rented a sweet apartment in a safe part of town where most tourists stay...ok we aren't tourists but the locals totally know we are from the States. We had 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, living room, dining room, kitchen, washer/dryer, cable, internet and the most important: HOT WATER! It was sweet and made our stay that more comfortable. We could have stayed with family but none were equiped to house 8 of us :(
So why am I blogging about this you may be asking yourself...
Well my parents have an apartment in Miraflores that they are renting out and asked me to tell my friends who love to travel about this. They've rented it out numerous times but since times are tough now they needed an extra helping hand from me and my blogging friends.
Here is the link for those that are interested or know of people that may be interested. All I know is that traveling to Peru is much easier now that we know that we are going to be staying in a safe place with all that we are used to having here in the US. So for those that are planning to go to Peru (which is totally awewsome by the way......especially the food....oh my gosh don't even get me started!!!) here it is:
www.mirarentalperu.com
it really is sweet and super nicely furnished....let me know if you have questions or whatever :)
Thursday, November 5, 2009
sadness
I felt like this. All day yesterday. It was a terrible feeling. One I couldn't shake off. I did try but nothing helped. I fell asleep feeling miserable and woke up and immediately thought of these:
Sweet son with sweet smile.
my loves
my joy
i don't know why i felt the way i did. i didn't like it. i tried so hard to feel happy. i should have prayed. humbled myself and asked for help. i didn't. i slept and the Lord blessed me this morning for he knew what was in my heart. i wanted to feel joy and He helped me find it.
baby shower
October 17, 2009 we held a surprise baby shower for my mom (due Nov 26) and my aunt (Dec 23). Two boys!!! Let me tell you it was very hard to keep this secret from my mom as we talk almost every day. I just told her I was sending Ashton to visit and would fly to CT with my brother. She bought it and was totally excited to see her favorite grand child....
The turnout was huge and my inlaws were so great to come, too!
We already have sooo many boys but I guess we just keep breeding them!
The boys playing.....
and there will be dancing!
my aunt had a baby boy in september and just had surgery...man she looks awesome!
my aunt looks awesome and so happy!
the games to embarass the husbands....muhahaah
the decorations and glorious fooooooood
SURPRISE!!!
The turnout was huge and my inlaws were so great to come, too!
We already have sooo many boys but I guess we just keep breeding them!
The boys playing.....
celebrating my mom's 45th birthday! she doesn't look a day over 30 :)
and there will be dancing!
my aunt had a baby boy in september and just had surgery...man she looks awesome!my aunt looks awesome and so happy!
the games to embarass the husbands....muhahaah
the decorations and glorious fooooooood
SURPRISE!!!
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
the big uno
ok these are out of order but blogger makes it impossible to move these around easily.
On
my little baby Ashton turned 1!!!! I know it went by so so fast! We celebrated this wonderful occassion on 9/26/09 because the whole Bird family would be in Utah. We had such a wonderful time and Ashton loved seeing all his aunts, uncles and cousins.
This pic is upside down...I made an Ashton nutrition label and but it around water bottles.
The birthday plate I made at Color Me Mine for the rest of the kids on their birthdays. Except I forgot to put his cake on it!!! It was right next to the cake...I'm getting old.
Decorations (all of Ashton's firsts documented)
Decorations (all of Ashton's firsts documented)
ooo first haircut done by auntie mike
mike teaching ashton how to ride
lucas taking a turn riding....ahahaha pantless of course. that is how it is done at the bird's
i made this banner..........yeah i went a little overboard
all clean! look below for the messy shots
the cake (i got it at the lehi bakery...mmm mmm)
i love you more than you can imagine.
mike teaching ashton how to ride
lucas taking a turn riding....ahahaha pantless of course. that is how it is done at the bird's
(above) and we played ashtivia which was a hit! trivia about ashton....who won? i can't remember. it was close though!
the gang
ashton loving the cell phone auntie val gave him.
i made this banner..........yeah i went a little overboard
all clean! look below for the messy shots
after cake....thanks auntie lisha and shannon for bathing me
oh yeah he ate ALL of it
oh yeah he ate ALL of it
mmm i love it so much. you hate it compared to how much i love it. (madagascar...anyone??)
my nieces are so awesome
the cake (i got it at the lehi bakery...mmm mmm)
"thank you for coming to my party!"
i attempted to make cakepops by bakerella.....they were rough but anything for my baby
happy birthday my little one
i love you more than you can imagine.
my baby is now a toddler. a running blabber mouth. an opinionated, fist-clenching drama queen (king?). a little squirmer with a bottomless pit for a stomach. a hugger, kisser and comforter when mommy is sad (i pretend to be so he'll give me hugs). i love him more than anything. he is the reason i wake up happy every morning, the reason i want to be better. i love you, ashton.
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