a little update.

I figured even though not to much is going on right now, a might as well give a little update.

Bryce had a birthday, so we are now the same age for the next 7 months :) Not that I really care that I'm older, it's just nice to be the same age again!! :) We also sold my car the first part of May, and after having absolutely no desire and also a strong fear of learning to drive a stick, I can announce I have successfully driven myself to work at least 4 times now (although I do take the longer route to avoid bangerter highway). I feel very accomplished.

Gus and Sofie are doing good, their highlight of the day, when we let them out, is to go outside in the front yard and catch bugs. In our bedroom we have two wardrobe closets that are about 9 ft tall. It is Gus's favorite thing to jump up on top and watch out the window. He used to do this every once in a while, but lately he spends the better part of his day up there. The past few nights he has been getting up there while we are sleeping. Well his only way down is to jump on the bed and every time he does he bounces up because he has so much force from jumping from so high.


Well for two nights now Gus gets himself up there and I'm sure waits as long as he can before he needs to get down, but I have been awaken with a hefty kitty landing on my stomach!!

Anyways the past few months we have had some little projects through out the house so I will have to post some pics of how they turned out.

OBVIOUSLY IM NOT DOING NUMBER 6.

I'M HORRIBLE.

I'M SORRY.

This year I'm doing it.

So I've never been big with the, its a new year, now let me commit to all the things I want to fix. I have occasionally thought to myself of the things I would like to work on, but this year will be different. I am going to actually commit, and come up with an action plan on how to accomplish them.

So here they are: There is no order to these.

Learn to be patient. In all situations. I always feel I need to know everything at any given moment.

Keep my house clean. I'm great at cleaning it, but two days later I start to lose it.

Live within my means. I started this one in Nov, I havent shopped for clothes since I quit bebe on Oct 2nd, and it feels great. It's really empowering to exercise self control.

Stop worrying about everything. I have always been a worrier. I just need to recognize the situations that I can control and realize some things are just out of my hands.

Stregthen my testimony. I will commit to reading and studying the entire BOM by Dec. 31st 2009. I have never done this, and its something I'm really ashamed of. This will be the year.

Be a better blogger. I am so horrible with updating mine and commenting on yours. I really enjoy reading what everyone is up to, I will be much better with keeping you guys updated with what we're doing.

Live in the moment. I always find myself looking to the future, wondering whats next, instead of enjoying my life now. Why do I do this? This is my top priority this year.

My list may get longer, Ill probably just add, as I think of a few more over the next few days.

I look forward to 2009.........Its so wierd how every year I look back and notice how much wiser I am now, or how different I feel now about a situation I was so sure of, nothing could have changed my mind at the time. I serioulsy do this every year. Anyways, I hope everyone has a great 2009! I hope we can all make the most of it.

kona......two months late!!!

My Cute Nieces

I just wanted to post a few pictures of my nieces. They are so adorable, I love the stage they are in! They are 3 and a half months now, they are such good babies, and are really happy. Carlie has done so well, she has them on such a good schedule, they sleep for 9 or 10 hours a night!!! Trent and Carlie are doing such a great job, we are so grateful to have Attley and Berkley in our family. I am so excited to see how cute they are going to be in their little halloween costumes.

Tag!

This is Alaina's attempt to bring me out of my drought from blogging. Thank you!! :)

FYI: Pictures from our Kona trip are on their way.

3FAVORITES

3 Favorite Last Purchases
Trip to Kona, Hawaii
Thats all I've bought lately that I actually like!!!!

3 Favorite Movies
Stardust
Pride and Prejudice
Bourne movies (all 3)

3 Things I haven't done yet
Water ski, I cant get to my feet (although i've only tried 2 times)
I havent relaxed during the Holiday season the last 6 years, but this year it will be done!!!
I haven't legally changed my last name to Maughan. (I really don't want to stand in that line.)

3 Things I Can't Live Without
BRYCE, Gus and Sofie, my family
Sunscreen
Bread

3 Favorite Dishes
Alfredo pasta
Soup and breadsticks from Olive Garden
Robintinos pizza and garlic bread

3 Favorite TV Shows
Office
Chuck
Prison Break

3 Last Places I've Traveled
Kona
Bryce Canyon
Kauai

3 Favorite Treats
Chocolate covered gummy bears
Otter pops
Homemade Icecream

3 Things I'd Buy if Money weren't an Issue
Nissan Murano
Finish our basement
2nd house in Kauai

3 People I tag
Ranie, Carlie, Kristi (only if you want to though)