Christmas Lights......

Isn't Christmas beautiful on Temple Square? Sometimes you have to step back and reflect on what this season is all about. Merry Christmas to my family and friends and a happy new year~

Wouldn't it be heaven to call a place like this your home? I love the idea of having a cottage that's practically camouflaged. Tending to it might take some work~

So here I am....6 months and growing. I promised that I would post a picture of my belly (hope no one is offended). Hard to believe that there's a baby in my tummy! :) Hugs and kisses to my friends and family, can't wait to see you all again~

lonesome...

Not me, I'm not lonesome. But sitting at a bus stop there is this little old man that we pass everyday on our way to work . He is always by himself, lunchpail and umbrella in hand. It makes me wonder where his family is. Is he going to work himself? And if so, why? I know there's an interesting story there and if we weren't in such a rush to start our day, we just might stop and chat.

I hope he is happy, that his life has been full and that he does have a family to go home to. And I really hope that the Christmas season has something wonderful in store for him.

Sitting down for a spell. I think this picture was taken smack-dab in the middle of St Augustine. What a nice day for a walk it was! The weather was perfect and Michael and I couldn't have had a better time. Makes me want to sing the Sesame Street theme song. "Sunny day, chasing the...clouds away!"

i could use Mary Poppins right about now....

This is Colossal Dust Bunny. Colossal Dust Bunny has been living in our spare room, underneath the bed. Unfortunately for him, I have been sweeping like crazy. Does anyone know how I can get rid of him for good? lol We're going to be putting down some new baseboards soon and we'll also be investing in an area rug. So much to do and so little time :).

it's a .........

BOY!!! I didn't post that picture, because I'm a lady lol. This is a profile of our little guy. We're so excited to see him in person! I'll keep you updated~

through the wardrobe.....

past the lamppost and into another world. Wish I could be there, drinking some hot chocolate and eating Turkish delight!

down time....

I couldn't resist posting this picture. I loooooove black and white film and I looooooooove it even more when it includes my hubby and a baby, lol.

ta......da.......

Well...for all of those who didn't know (now you do), I am pregnant. 4 months along and I'm very happy! Michael and I have been waiting a long time for this and we feel very blessed. What do you guys think....boy, or girl?

resemblance...

People always say it, I never really thought it (until now).....but Michael looks just like his dad! Haha :). This second picture was taken in Sweden when his father Gaylon was on a mission there. Mike inherited his dad's looks and facial expressions. Apparently, fart means something else in Swedish.

funny saying...

A little diddy from Porter Rockwell;

"I never killed anyone that didn't need killing."

family....

A very nice picture of my mom and two sisters, Amber and Alayna. It's too bad that we had to come together for a funeral but it was really nice to spend time with each other. I only wish that the whole family could have been there.

new nephew

We have a new addition to our family! This is Clark Caleb. Isn't he precious?? We were able to hold him yesterday and it was such a blessing. The first one is of my husband Michael and the angel. He has a way with babies! Insert 'awwwww' here. I caught him yawning in this second picture :).

He was born to very good parents and I can tell that their love for him is limitless. Congrats to Caleb and Debbie for their new little one!

vacation o.O

Vacation, vacation, vacation, vacation......*deep breath.......vacation, vacation, vacation, vacation, vacation. Yup, it's that time of year again! I am so excited about this trip with my hubby. Can't wait to see my family and catch up. Eat some great food. Maybe sleep in a little.....please mom? haha...that also means I won't be blogging for a little while. Love ya, miss ya~

These were the flowers in my wedding boquet. Calla lilies have always seemed so elegant to me. I hope this day finds you all healthy and well. And if you're feeling down in any way, do remember.......it's Friday!

tip toe through the tulips....

Ok...nap time. In an open field. Under blue sky. With nothing pressing. *sigh*

bring back the hat!

I am forming a new movement. The HRP (haha, hat restoration project). Established for all of those people in the world that have bad hair days. You know who you are. Hats are stylish and functional...so why is it that we don't see them anymore? Well, that's what I'm trying to find out. To track down the real reason that hats have become extinct. Donations will gladly be accepted.

reenactment...

After a long, hot day of sightseeing we headed back to the car. I had just enough time to snap a shot of the St. Augustine reenactment. The actors were kind enough to wave when we gawked.

doggie paddle?

Our sister's kitten, Madeline, dived into the pool without any floaties. Hehe, isn't she cute?

happy independence day!

I'd just like to shout out an appreciation to the armed forces of the United States of America. We are truly blessed to be able to live in a country that provides us with every freedom. And this is all due to the men and women that defend our land and liberty.

God Bless America~

cabinet makeover

The color is deceiving! I'll add more pictures when we are closer to completion.

happy feet

These are our extremely happy feet in the great St. Augustine. A day here of shopping and food was my birthday treat. I wish all roads could be bricked because I love this look!

gephetto takes skating lessons

Trying out his skills on Michaels longboard. Next step, surfing.

head to toe

Sporting my new bangs and old feet. For the safety of all involved, please do not zoom. :)

my heroes....

Every now and then, I will probably post something about the people that inspire me. Today...Amelia Earhart. There's just something about her story that fascinates me. I hope that one day, we will be able to know what really happened to her on that last flight in 1937.

the office...

This is my old office.......and it looks a mess. The place where I spend most of my waking moments. My lunch spot. My nap room. My headache. But it's not all bad. I get a leather chair :).

would you believe amnesia?

Yes, I know. I feel guilty....again. But maybe I had gone somewhere (nope) or done something (nope). Or I might have holed myself up indoors and not wanted to come out (most likely). Life sure has been busy here. I'm still acclimating myself to the new job. But, rest assured, I am alive and well. :)

Mountains from above, mountains down below. The first is a view from the airplane. I don't know if we were flying over Colorado or Utah. The second was taken right in front of my aunt's house. Bonita, verdad?

yet another guitar....

This steel bodied guitar belongs to my mother. The neck is a little warped so it's not playable. But it is displayable, lol. No pun intended.

A picture of mom's flowers from a recent trip to Oregon.... I don't have to tell you how much I miss it, you already know.

feeling neglected?

Sorry that I haven't posted in a while! I feel like I'm a mother who has realized that she left her baby in the car. All is well with me, I've started a new position at work and I haven't had as much time....you all know how it is.

Now that that's out of the way, on to other things. Has anyone else noticed how fast summer is approaching? Walking around I catch glimpses of flip flops, shorts and tank tops. I am still in jeans , a long sleeve shirt and tennis shoes. No wonder my legs are brighter than the noon day sun! lol Enjoy this time of relaxtion everybody. No more winter blues. Take the time to beach comb, garden or exercise (if you so wish to torture yourself). Don't waste a minute of it! :)

a week in color

I saw this idea on several blogs and it looked really fun! Hopefully, I can keep up. For every day of the week, there is a corresponding color. I'll be taking a picture to every day to capture color. This goes as follows;

Monday = Yellow
Tuesday = Blue or Turqoiuse
Wednesday = Green
Thursday = Whites, Browns or Blacks
Friday = Oranges
Saturday = Red or Pink
Sunday = day off, lol

rooted........

made in the home of lisa

Perhaps you'd like to zoom in...keep zooming....a little more......there. And I am, most assuredly, the worst photographer ever. Michael helped me with the pliers :) as I did not have the strength to twist the little tiny, itsy bitsy, piece of wire.

i think we've been robbed!

The floor is finally finished. Doesn't it look beautiful? This is my parents living room in Oregon. Thought I would show it off :)! I love the view through those large windows (the Hawthornes are in bloom). I say leave the furniture out because I want to take a nap in the little patch of sun.

pyramids in europe?

Well, thats the word on the street. Check it out here. You have to admit that this is pretty exciting! Never say that something is impossible until you can prove that it's not.

label...

Like many many people, I've spent a lot of time trying to define myself. Or label myself, if you will. I never could figure out where I belonged and still to this day don't really know. There are so many things that I love and enjoy that are on opposite ends of the spectrum from each other. Like movies. I love chick flicks and some days I have to wind down with one after work (Emma, Pride and Predjudice, About A Boy). But I also love action movies (anything Bond, Jackie Chan, Equillibrium, The Transporter) and when I'm feeling particularly excited I just have to sit down and watch one.

I love watching the grace of ballet and the all-out energy of martial arts.
I love celtic music and techno.
I love skirts and overalls.
I love cowboy hats and berets.
I love vegetarian sandwiches and a nice juicy steak.

I guess what I'm trying to get at is that I don't have to fit in with just any one group. There's a line from one of my favorite movies (Anne of Green Gables, don't you dare laugh :) that goes like this;

"It's not who you are but what you bring to the world that matters."

Think on it...

homesickness...

No matter how hard I try to not think of it, my thoughts always drift towards home. This isn't a picture of my parents house or anything...it's just an old homestead that has been run down. Cows wander in and out like they own the place. But I always remember seeing it and loving it for what it was and is. I've penned it and maybe i'll post a picture of that one of these days. When I think back on memories of growing up, this place pops into my mind. I think that all of us can have a connection with a place or a thing as well as with people.

more shoes...

Yes....I've caved once again. They were on sale, how could i not buy them? I've been lining up outfits in my head too. Silly me, so silly.

castle for sale

Looking to relocate? You can have all this for only 25 million euros. 450 acres of stunning scenery in the heart of Ireland. I'm bidding...who's with me?