RNC
I enjoyed Paul Ryan's speech. As this is my first time watching one of these conventions, I couldn't help but laugh out loud at the random shots of staunch republicans in their best republican gear,...
View ArticlePhotos! #lookhowcuteweare
Family photos by the lovely Kara Shurtliff. (claytonandkara.blogspot.com)Rose is walking officially now.She was super grumpy during this photoshoot, but they turned out so cute!There are many more......
View ArticleMy new Shark!
We got one of these in the mail the other day.Best gift from my mom! Our floors have never been cleaner! It works so so well. I even vacuumed the stairs... twice! And it is really light and the suction...
View ArticleJekyll and Hyde
So I am in another play right now--Jekyll and Hyde the musical. It is the first time I have ever heard the music. It is absolutely out of this world. I feel like I am an audience member at rehearsal...
View ArticleCatch Up
Wow a lot of time has passed. It has been a crazy couple of months. Busy and difficult and such. Looking back, I see that God has sent angels to me, and I am so thankful. They have brought me support,...
View ArticleLove Divine
I've been listening to my ipod in bed at night. It's kinda nice that way, in the dark and all, just thinking about the music. I heard this the other night-- the words meant something totally different...
View ArticleA busy Saturday
Today I accomplished a lot. Practiced a solo, ran 3 miles, read my scriptures, went to the grocery store, took a nap since the running exhausted me, made chili and corn bread for dinner and a frog eye...
View Article18 months
So tonight I read Love You Forever, that tear-jerker picture book for parents. Rose lost interest, but I love it. It is a good reminder of the lifelong love that we have for our children. It binds us...
View ArticleNew Song
I'm loving this song by Jay Loftus and just found an acoustic version. I think his voice is so cool. And cool hair! Dangerous Girl
View ArticleLately
Here's a little update on life. Raimo is working at New Horizons selling IT software training programs to businesses. It's only been a week. The commute is a little bit too long, but he's being a good...
View ArticleDating Diaries 16
So I left you all hanging a few months back and I never finished this series. Raimo and I took a trip to Seattle over Thanksgiving break and stayed with his brother and sister-in-law. We had an amazing...
View ArticleDating Diaries 17
Our engagement was a little under 4 months long. It was extremely exciting and busy. My mom and I booked a boat in Newport harbor for the reception and we scheduled the Newport temple (the pink...
View ArticlePhotos
My favorite photo of the month!!!! I told her to smile: Luke 6:45 A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his...
View ArticleWeekend Getaway
Raimo and I haven't been on a getaway since before Rose was born. I have been wanting to go--I love having special time with Raimo (found out that quality time is my top love language from the book)....
View ArticleWherever you are my love will find you
I just bought this beautiful picture book by Nancy Tillman for little Rose. The words mean so much to me. It is amazing how love can always be with us, no matter how far apart we are--it is such a...
View ArticleBig news
Rosie's wearing a clip! This is a big deal for our little baldie blondie baby! She is excited too, as you can see.
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