Another contest

I have entered another contest. This one is through have an epiphanie. They make great looking camera bags for women and are giving a way a Cannon 5D mark II camera or Southwest airline tickets. I get extra points for posting on my blog about it. Go check them out!

Little Trooper

Zander had his four month check-up yesterday. Abe got to take him since I was working. He has been into the doctors a lot lately. We took him in last Friday. While we were out of town Abes parents and sister watched him for us and said he had white poop which can mean digestive problems. He also had really bad dipper rash that was not clearing up. At the drs office they decided to do some blood work and get a stool sample just to be safe and make sure things were okay. Poor little guy did so great getting his blood drawn. They had to strapped him down to the papoose board. He really didn't mind getting pricked but really did not like them holding his arm. He also got some cream for his little bum. His blood work and everything came back fine.

At his appointment yesterday they weighed and measured him. He weighed 14.3lbs and is 73% for height, 25% for weight and 35% for head size. He is a tall skinny kid. I think his weight was a little low with his RSV and not feeling well he really cut back on eating for awhile but has now gotten his appetite back.

I can't believe it has been 4 months since having Zander it seems like so long ago and that he has been with us forever. He is growing so fast and is such a cute happy baby. Abe and I just adore him and are such proud parents.

Lions Gate Manor

Abe and I took a little get-a-way last week. We went to Lava Hot Springs in Idaho and stayed at a wonderful Bed and Breakfast called Lions Gate Manor. They have themed rooms similar to Anniversary Inn. This is the second time we have stayed there. The first time we stayed in the Roman Bath which was very nice with a great view from the balcony. This time though we stayed in the Phantom of the Opera room. It is so amazing! It is a couple rooms together first you have your master bedroom with a huge bed. Next to the bed they have a mirror with the phantom behind it. That was a little creepy. It has a light that turns him on so we turned him off. It also has a little movie room with the organ in it and then one of our favorite things is the catacombs. They have a huge mural of them on the wall with an awesome tub were the water comes out of the sealing it also has a dock walkway that leads to a spiral staircase that takes you out of the secret passage way into the dining area. It really is so cool. On our first stay we were eating breakfast and this bookshelf opened up and a couple came out from behind it. That was when we knew we wanted to stay in the Phantoms Lair the next time we went.

It was difficult leaving Zander overnight. Abes parents were wonderful and watched him for us. I thought I would sleep better not having to worry about listening for him but I had no luck. It still was so nice to spend time with just Abe and relax and have fun.

Abe and I playing with the self timer in the doorway of the B&B

The cool catacoombs

Our yummy huge! breakfast

The secret passage (I know I look chubbers)

New Office + Sick Baby

I love, love, love my new office. I moved from the IHC central offices in down town Salt Lake City to Mckaydee Hospital in Ogden. Since I live in South Ogden I was very much looking forward to working closer to home and avoiding the 40 + min commute. Now instead of being in a cubical I have my own office. It's not much and I don't have a window but it is nice to have some space more to myself and privacy. I loved my cubical friends back at the Central office however and they will be greatly missed! I am going through a little withdrawal from just turning around and having a comment for Melissa and talking over my cubie wall to Luisa and Josh. I decorated my space a bit to brighten it up and brought a few things from home. I still need a poster or something fun and colorful for my wall.

This is only the third day I have spent in my new digs since Zander got RSV last week! So I was home for a few days with a sick baby. Poor little guy I felt so bad for him. It's not fun having a sick baby. He really was pretty good and slept a ton you just hate how miserable they look. He had such a horse voice he could hardly cry. Really he would cry but nothing would come out. He is a big cuddle bug anyways but was even more so with not feeling well. Gladly he is over it and doing so much better and back to his normal happy self. Hopefully we can avoid him getting sick again for a long time!

Good Friends

Last weekend I had lunch with some friends I met while living in Scotland. I went to Scotland back in 2007 and lived with my sister Mindy and her family for a few months. It was amazing to see that beautiful place and I met some amazing people. I did a lot with the sister missionaries in that area one of them being Anne Wellington (I forget her married name now). She is amazing and so much fun! She is from England but raised in the middle east on an American compound, so she has an American accent. I forget she really is from the UK.

Another great gal is Magnolia. She was in our ward over there and is from Mexico. Her husband at the time was working in Scotland. Also in the picture is her little girl Magnolita which means, little Magnolia, I think that is so cute! Both are currently going to BYU so it was great to get to see them again. Both of these women's friendship meant so much to me while I was over there and I am so glad we are still in contact.

Happy Birthday

I had a great birthday weekend. Saturday Abe and I went out on a date night to see Alice in Wonderland. I really liked it although we saw it in 3D which made it hard to see the high action as it tended to seem more blurry and with the glasses being tinted the color was not as vibrant. We also went to our favorite restaurant Zucca which was super yummy and then after the movie we got ice-cream. It was so much fun and really the first time we have been out on a real date since having Zander. We have gone out to dinner a few times but never for very long. I really enjoyed the time with just Abe and I.

Last Sunday my family celebrated mine and Megan's B-day along with our dads and niece Atumn, with a nice Sunday dinner and cake. Megan and I tend to drag out our birthday as long as possible:) So this Sunday, my actual birthday, we were with Abes family and had dinner and yummy Costco cupcakes!
My birthday was wonderful and I am so greatful for everything I have been blessed with this last year.

Holy Molys

I am so excited I just found a great song called She's so lovely! While I was living with my sister Mindy in Scotland this was one of the big hit songs on the radio and when I came back to Utah I could not find it anywear. I could not even get it on iTunes. I would have had to get an imported CD. Anyways it is such a catchy tune and brings back great memories. Give it a listen!

Photo Workshop Contest

Howdy everyone. I just entered a contest for a chance to win a free entry to a photography workshop with Joyce Smith at http://www.joycesmithblog.com/. She does beautiful portrait photos with natural lighting that are so clean and delicate looking. I really like her style of photography and how she just has fun with it. By posting a link to her blog I get an extra chance to win. Wish me luck:)

Favorite Easter candy!

The Cadbury Mini Eggs are by fare my favorite Easter candy. They are just a little piece of heaven and sadly only come around once a year. They are just utterly delicious. YUM!!!

I also think the spring Oreo is fabulous and a close second! These are the Oreos that have the yellow filling. I just think they taste more fresh. Although I do get those more than once a year in it's cousins the orange Halloween and red Christmas Oreo.

Music I like

I just added some music I am really liking at the moment. It is so amazing how music can affect us so much. I love listening to it while I clean my house. It makes it seem like less of a chore and I just lose track of time.
It reminds me of growing up and cleaning our house on Satrudays. The first CD my family ever owned was Neil Dimond. My mom would put it into our cool new CD player and we would rock to Neil while we cleaned.
I also listen to music all day long to help the time go by while I'm at work. I really like about anything but rap but mostly lately it's alternative. Hope you like it.