Last Saturday I ventured down to Utah county for a number of reasons,
The First was to see my new baby nephew looking as adorable as ever and adjusting nicely to life at home. Second, to attend an amazing Culture Club get together with an Indian theme. We ate Curry and Naan and learned all about Indian and middle-eastern culture. Topping everything off with sweet fake henna hand tatoos and bindi's.
And Third, I went to dinner at cafe rio with some of my favorite girls in the whole world. We all used to work there together back in the day and we haven't seen each other in months. It was so fun to see everyone! I love and miss you girls!
Was born yesterday coming in at a perfect 6 lbs 8 oz with lots of dark brown hair and the cutest little face ever! Of course, in my rush to get down to the hospital after work I forgot my good camera, but luckily had my old one in my purse and managed to snap some pics. I am so happy for Lani and Kevin, they will be amazing parents!
I think this is officially their firstfamily photo.
Laniwas a champ and delivered with a C-section after 13+ hours of contractions
Proud new daddyKevin
Sadly my mom and I both have head colds, hence the scary masks.
It was so fun to be there when Lani got to hold him for the first time. The tears were definitely welling up for all of us :)
I'm a little embarrassed to admit, but I've spent a fare share of my free time this past week playing an old computer game with my sister Lacey. When we were younger our dad bought a game called"Kings Quest VI: Heir Today Gone Tomorrow"and it was one of the rare few we ever acutally passed off. We still had the cd but unfortunately, modern computers can't play it because the technology is so old, I think it is called DOS. Luckily, Lacey found awebsitewhere you can download it. Here is a video of VI, we always loved making fun of the narration and the verbage, so ugly.
It was so fun to play it again and brought back so many childhood memories of playing with my sisters in the den and trying to figure out the clues. Now all you have to do is Google the game and you have multiple cheats and hints at your fingertips.
After we had passed off six we decided to go really old school and play the number four, "The Perils of Rosella."We haven't been all the way through yet, but just to give you an idea of how old it is, I was three when it first came out. It's the kind of game you have to type in commands, and the entire thing looks like it was created in Microsoft paint. Anyways, it has been a week full of fun and nostalgia. It was so crazy playing this one especially, it was one of those things that you remember, but you didn't remember that you remembered it. Does that make sense?
Anyway, this post is probably super boring to anyone but me and my sister, but I just thought it would be funny to share.
This weekend was my sister Lani's baby shower at my parents house and my first time using my newcamera. Lani is due next month and I am so excited for her! She will be an amazing mother to her new baby boy.
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I was a little picture happy but it was such a gorgeous day and was so fun to see all my sisters, cousins, childhood friends, and nieces - who, like Pavlov's dogs, have been trained since birth to take pictures on command (thanks to grandma). Here are a few of my favorites shots from the day.
The whole gang
The proud grandmothers
Amazing LaryAnn and McCall, practically related
The delicious eclair's from Carols Bakery with little blue baby booties.
Spring is almost here. And today was such a gorgeous tease, blue skies and sunshine and little birdies chirping in the trees. ah I can't wait!
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As I've grown older I've come to the realization that I really don't care for winter. I'm not a skier, I pay for my own utilities now, and I'm not in school anymore so the hope for a snow day has all but vanished. The cold does nothing for me. nothing. and I can't stand that it gets dark by 6:30 pm. ugh.
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Thankfully, daylight savings is only a couple of weeks away (the second Sunday in March) and the days will start getting longer and warmer. Ideal for all kinds of wonderful activities which I've decided to display through the magic of vintage posters.
I just had to post a picture of these gorgeous roses, I know it's totally lame to take pictures of flowers but I just love the colors of these. You just can't go wrong with roses . Anyways, in a few days I will be able to take much, MUCH better pictures that will make even the most beautiful flowers look even better because I am going to this camera (my Valentine's Day present) I can't wait!!!!! It's a Canon Digital Rebel XS Black 18-55 IS. I have always wanted a digital SLR and my dream is finally coming true.
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In other, less exciting news, I have been getting re-acquainted with an old hobby of mine....
Painting has always been wonderfully relaxing for me, and a few weeks ago i decided to bust out my old art kit and do some fun colorful prints for our apartment. White walls are so cold and just don't do anything for a room, so I made these fun little prints to liven them up a bit. The birds are my favorite.
Last Saturday was our six-month wedding anniversary . I can't believe how fast it has flown by and how much fun it has been! I freaking love my husband.
Because it is almost Valentine's Day and because Brody has to work that holiday too (grr, he already had to work Christmas Eve, New Year's and Halloween) we decided to combine the two. We went to dinner at the Market Street Grill and then went to "She's Just Not that Into You". The movie was good (not great) but the night was fantastic.
Brody got a new laptop and I get a new digital SLR camera. I am so excited! It's something I have wanted for a long time and can't wait. I am such a lucky girl!
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We also got to go to a Jazz game last week, my boss was out of town and gave us his tickets. We won.
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