The {ART} of Sleep:


Here is a peek into Dan's life that most all of you don't know about him (I really hope that I don't embarass him)... he talks in his SLEEP! I think that it's cute, and at times can be oh so funny. :)


Here are some facts that I have learned about his "talent":


1. He has to be over-tired and over-worked, usually.

2. It happens within 15 or so minutes after he falls asleep, and he falls asleep within seconds of hitting his head to the pillow.

3. It usually starts off with a question, and I can usually keep the converstation going. (which is the fun part)

4. He usually talks about his technicians at work.


Here is a little snippet from last night's pillow talk:


(Remember, he is seriously, and totally asleep)


Dan: "Why is it green?"


Me: "What's green?"


Dan: "The M & M's"


Me: "What M & M's?"


Dan: *sigh* "The M & M's for Utah and BYU"


Duh, I should have known that they couldn't be green.

{family} pictures :2009:

A few weeks ago, we got pictures done by Lindsay Ross. I am happy with how they turned out. They are definately different than any pictures that we have had in the past, which was refreshing.
Here are just a few of my favorites.


[SUMMERTIME] ItCh

Right now I feel like these ducks... let's just go swimming anyway! No need to wait for our pool to open, or for it to stop SNOWING!

We are seriously going to utilize our neighborhood pool ALL summer long... basking in the warm sunshine... (Anyone reading this is welcome to come join us!)


[Obviously this picture was taken last week- when there was a moment of sunshine]

Our {Anniversary}

March 18th marked our 4 YeAr anniversary! We decided that since Easton is a little older and before we have another baby, that we should take advantage and have a little getaway to Park City! We went for 2 nights, and it was seriously the most relaxing vacation I have ever been on. It was a little hard to leave Easton for so long, but I knew that he was in good hands (thanks Cliss!) and that he was also having fun. I was told that he didn't even cry once!
We got to our hotel on Sunday night, we watched movies and relaxed that night. We SLEPT IN the next morning and spent the day SHOPPING, going to the MOVIES, and that night we ate at the fabulous Ruth's Chris Steakhouse, that was located in the hotel that we were staying in. If you haven't been there yet, make the time to go! But save your pennies first... it's pricey, but WELL worth it!
The weather was WARM & PERFECT, but there was still a layer of snow everywhere that was so beautiful!
Here is the Hotel that we stayed in:

Here is the view from our private patio:
After we ate dinner on Monday night, we walked around main street in Park City. I didn't realize how many art galleries there were, and we had a lot of fun browsing around. I was surprised by the busyness of it, too. There were a lot of people just walking up and down Main Street. I also LOVED all of the LIGHTS. It reminded me of Christmas.


We picked Easton up on Tuesday around lunch time (after ANOTHER morning of sleeping in) and we headed to McDonald's for lunch and let Easton play on the playplace there! He loves those things, and he loves feeling like a big kid!
The next morning we had family pictures taken (I will post them as soon as I get them), and later that afternoon, we went to the district and got my new favorite {Jamba Juice} and headed to a park at Daybreak and enjoyed the WARM weather.
Easton was loving the sand, we were there for a long time, just relaxing and watching Easton play. It was really so great!

:Jammies:

Does anyone remeber THIS post? First of all... I can't believe how much he has grown since less than a year ago, and second of all... now I am not the only one anymore who loves Jammies. Except, I think that Easton and I have different type of style...

I saw those Lightning McQueen summer jammies at walmart for super cheap, and Easton was all but jumping out of the cart to yank them off of the rack, so I decided to get them for him. Unfortunately for Easton, it's not summer yet. So we had a compromise. He could wear them NOW, if I could put thermals on underneath. Also seen in the picture is his buddy George and mommy's slippers (which are obviously better than his own!). Anyway, let's just say that sometimes it can be a battle to get dressed.

My Latest Online [gem]

Dan and I both LOVE online shopping! It's quick, convenient, and in some cases it can be a lot cheaper. I wanted to share the link to my latest online fix for all of my eco-friendly buddies out there!
They have cute bags, and some nifty products! I ordered Easton a mini backpack (he's getting so grown up!) and they were back ordered on the color I wanted, so when it comes in they are giving me free shipping, so my total will only be $9.99 (plux tax, probably). For searching, and searching for a simple, lightweight backpack that is machine washable for a toddler- that is an amazing deal! Not to mention that it was made by an eco-friendly, fair-wage/fair-labor company. PLUS, when it comes in... (drumroll please!) I will be diaper bag FREE! That is something worth celebrating, at least until the next kiddo decides to make it's debut into the family.