Spring at Temple Square

On Sunday we went on a little outing to one of my favorite places- temple square!! I was giddy over all the beauty around me. I think I took a picture of every flower. You'd think I was a Japanese tourist.
Hope you enjoy!

Spring Fever!!

So every year about this time, I get a huge case of Spring Fever!! I feel the need for warmth, sunshine, color and most of all.... flowers!! As many of you know, I love flowers. I can't get enough. Since I was a little girl, I have loved gardening. I get it from both sides. My maternal grandparents are 85 and still work in the garden! I had my wedding reception in their backyard and it was beautiful!! My fraternal grandparents always grew delicious fruits and veggies. So I feel like it is in my blood. I think I do a pretty good job, but I know that I have a lot to learn.
But back to spring fever... I am craving plants. I can't plant anything outside yet. It's too cold. But I must fulfill this important need somehow. So what do I do? I plant seeds! I start my own little seedlings now, to plant outside later. Brian hates it, because it means that our kitchen is full of little containers of dirt for a couple months. ( I have been starting my own plants every year since we got married.) But I love it! There is nothing like seeing a little green stem pop out of a little container of dirt!! Today my cosmos popped thru. My cucumbers are about 2 inches tall now. I am still waiting for my four o'clocks to grace me with their presence. I may not be able to have a full fledged garden now, but my little seedlings are holding me over until I can!
I have also been planning out what I want to plant in my beds, pots and hanging baskets. So many decisions!! There are so many flowers and combinations that I love! It makes it so difficult to settle on things!
All in all, spring is just around the corner! I can't wait to get my hands dirty!
Here are a few pics from last year's garden....

Handsome Harrison

In January we went to California for my brother in law's wedding.
Their photographer took some great pics of Harrison!

Growing like a weed!

So my little Harrison has done so many things within the last week:

~He got his first little tooth
~He is full blown crawling! And is in to everything!
~He pulls himself up on his feet. Holds on to furniture. Every time I get him up from his nap, there he is standing and waiting!
~He has always "talked", but lately he is a motor mouth. My personal favorite is "mamamama". I'd like to think that he is calling me mama!

California!

This past week we took quick trip to California for Brian's brother's wedding. It was so much fun. The weather was beautiful and things couldn't have been better. Okay, they could have. If only I wasn't miserable with a head cold. But other than that, it was all fabulous. The wedding was wonderful. I absolutely love weddings. They always remind me of my own wedding day and all of the moments I shared with Brian. I just love him so much.
To make the trip even better, Brian's mom took us all to Disneyland for a day. Harrison loved it. There was so much for him to take in! His favorite ride was Pirates of the Caribbean!
Here are just a few pictures you might enjoy!

Back to school

So I am heading back to school this semester. I am a little worried because it has been a while, but it's something I have to do. I am too far along to quit. So wish me luck!

Merry Christmas!

I have been loving this holiday season!! Here are just a few pictures that I hope you enjoy!