Random Things About Me :)

I have always had cold feet (literally), since I was little. Basically every night, my feet are freezing, when I get in bed (I don’t really like to wear socks to bed – it feels weird). I almost always stick my cold feet between Grant’s legs and ask him to warm them up, he usually freaks out – it never gets old, I always get a kick out of his reaction, haha.

I use to love watching any kind of cop shows, solving murders, investigation stuff, Kansas City Swat, you get the idea, but I had to quit b/c I was getting freaked out. I would be scared to go to sleep. However, I really 

enjoy watching Dog the Bounty Hunter.

Starbucks makes me happy. Maybe it releases endorphins or something. I love caramel macchiatos, however, I have been getting americanos lately – trying to cut down on the sugar. In the fall, I love anything pumpkin – makes me happy just thinking about it :)

I love to sleep in, especially when it is raining. And I love the smell of rain on cement.

I really like chocolate, especially dove chocolate with almonds, and seasonal reeses :)

My favorite restaurant is Lo Sole Mio. I could eat at least a whole bowl (or 2 :)) of the garlic. I know that sounds disgusting, so I have quit that habit, since I am usually shunned for a couple of days.

I love to sing really loud in the car, when I am by myself. I jam out. I love to dance in the car too, especially with a few select people, mainly my sis and Lydia :).

I really like country music – not the hard core honky tonk stuff, but like Rascall Flatts, Kenny Chesny, Keith Urban, etc. I love how a song can bring you back to a memory or a time in your life, and a lot of country music does this for me.

I love flip flops and comfy dresses/skirts in the summer.

One of my favorite smells in the spring is lilacs.

I love pregnancy, natural child birth, breastfeeding, and all things babies.

I love being a mommy and am so thankful for 2 healthy, little girls close in age. As you probably know, I like to dress them a like when I can. I love everything about them. I love their self initiated kisses and “I love yous” – melts me.

I have the best family and friends in the world…so blessed. I am very close to my parents, siblings (and their spouses), and my husbands family.

When Averey was a newborn, I picked her up in the middle of the night to go nurse her. As I was walking, I hit my little toe on our bed and my entire toe nail came off – don’t worry I didn’t drop her. I set her on the bed, and I don’t even think Grant woke up through all the commotion. He said he vaguely remembers it.

I love having a reason to celebrate just about anything.

I love Jesus and reading the Bible.

For those of you that know me, you know I love to wear sweats. I still wear a pair of sweatpants that I had in high school, and they are awesome :) haha! 

I love the ocean, the mountains, beautiful flowers, waterfalls, all kinds of outdoor beauty….

I love riding in the car and traveling.

I love to journal.

Love bubble baths.

I love candles.

I don’t really like pop…I’ll have a sprite every now and then. I’m a water girl.

I definitely look better with blonder hair, than I do with my natural brown hair. Most people I know, agree 

with this statement.

During nursing school, I passed out watching a surgery – very embarrassing.

I really don’t enjoy excercising, but I still try to do it – I go in spurts. I do however, love the feeling afterwards.

When Averey was first born, Delaney was teething and I changed 20 poopie diapers between them in one day.

I could go on and on….but I’ll stop for now :)

Funny Story: Potty training has it’s good and bad days. Today wasn’t one of the good ones. Tonight, Averey stood on a chair without underwear on and peed (it seemed never ending) and it was splashing up and going everywhere. I told her to go in the bathroom, and when I went in there she had both hands in the toilet water. I caught her in the toilet so many times today, and she can open doors now. She put crackers in the toilet today too. She tries to flush it like 10 times, when she is sitting on the potty. Then Averey is like “smell my butt” and sticks out her bottom towards me – where does she get this stuff?

Sweet Moment

Today was a great day! The weather was amazing, and we had such a fun family day! We went to the zoo for 2 hours and walked around the entire place and saw some of "Born to be Wild" at the IMAX (Once the popcorn ran out, both girls had to go potty. At that point we left). Bonus: If you have a zoo membership, you get into the IMAX free! I was so excited about this b/c I had never been to the IMAX before, and I have lived here all my life. Afterwards, Grant cooked out hot dogs, and we ate lunch outside.

While at the zoo, I took both girls potty. Delaney was on the potty, and Averey was standing next to her. Averey looks at Delaney and says, "Laney, I love you." And Delaney says, "I love you too." And they gave each other a kiss and hug, while Delaney was sitting on the potty. It melted my heart. Such a sweet moment in life!

A Little Bummed

It’s okay to feel sad sometimes. I am usually happy and don’t get bummed out easily, but tonight I am a little bummed.

My dad’s mom, Virginia is 93 years old. We call her Grandma Gin Gin. She is an amazing lady and has lived life well. She raised 14 children (my dad is #10). She always has such a positive attitude and is not a complainer. She is also really funny and completely with it. Almost every time she sees me, she tells me I’m pretty. I think so highly of her. This past weekend, she had a massive heart attack and her heart is functioning at less than 20% output. She is still completely all there and alert. I went and visited her on Sunday. She kind of laughed and said, “I think every one thought I was dying yesterday b/c I had 12 visitors.” She still had her sense of humor, even though she was not feeling well. At 93 years old and with her health conditions, I know her time is limited. As I stood by her bed, I was fighting the tears, but I know she is at peace with God.

I am really missing my sister, Amy. Sometimes I get sad that she does not live by. I miss coffee dates and just doing things with her. I wish I could see her grow and share in her pregnancy. We were always so close, and I just miss her. I, of course, miss Andrew too :)

My brother aka Uncle Pauly and sister-in-law, Emily are going to be moving to California this summer for a year to attend a ministry school. Both my girls and I are very close to them. I don’t know of an Uncle loving his nieces more than my brother. He adores them, and they adore him. It makes me bummed out to think of not seeing them at least weekly. Emily is one of my best friends too. I love getting coffee with her. I know they only plan on being gone for a year but still, I am going to miss them.

So I took a warm shower and shaved my legs. Shaved legs before bed are always nice. Doesn’t shaving lift your spirits slightly?

I haven’t updated in a little while, but some stories of the past week include:

We were at the park last Tuesday and Averey pooped in her pants – too much fun I guess. Well after I had cleaned her up, before I put on her clean underwear, I asked if she wanted to try and go pee pee. There was no one else at the park at the time and no bathrooms. I guess there was a lady heading towards the park with her daughter, but I didn’t see her. So I bent over, held her under her legs and she is completely off the ground. Well she starts to poop – a lot. Grant comes over and is like, “why are you letting her do that?” Like I have any control…I thought she had already gotten it out in her pants. Apparently I was wrong. Then, I guess Delaney thought it must be cool to go potty in the grass b/c then she suddenly had to go pee. So Grant helped her pee in the grass. I picked up the poo and threw it in the trash like it was doggie poo. Delaney said, “I peed in the grass, and Averey pooped in the grass.” A few days later, Delaney tried to pull down her pants and go pee outside , but I caught her and explained to her that that is an exception.

On Saturday, while I was in the room, Delaney cut a chunk of her pretty hair. That same day, Averey jumped off a box and hurt her foot. She couldn’t walk on it for about 2 hours, and I was worried. Then she was limping and got a little better. There is still a bruise on it, and she is slightly protecting it, when she walks.

Still feel blessed and thankful for so much.