Making Changes

Yes I know, New Years was a month and ago, but it's never too late for resolutions!
I have been making changes here and there. The first place is my living room. Strange, I know. You probably expected something like weight loss. Don't worry- I'll get to that. Back to the living room.... I have never loved my living room. It's only been so so for me. I decided that I really need to get it to where I like it. It's the room I spend most of the day in with Harrison, so it needs to be enjoyable. I also want it to be a pretty, calming room for Brian to come home to at night. So why not change it up and make it a place I really want to be. I'll probably be happier and more productive. I am currently in the process of a re-do. So far, so good. I'll post pics when it is all done.

My second change is fitness. Let's face it, we all could do better with taking care of our bodies. I could do a  LOT better! I really need to get into gear. Brian and I are going to join over at Ogden Athletic club this month. I am pretty excited. One of the biggest motivators for me is just feeling tired all the time. I can't stand it! Other motivators- jiggling thighs, tight jeans and The Sleeping Beauty. The Sleeping Beauty? Yes. I made Brian to the ballet with me this weekend. You should know that I secretly want to be a ballerina. And secretly I think that I probably would have made a really good one. You can laugh now, as long as you aren't making fun of me :)  But watching the ballet made me really want to tone it up- they are so long and lean!  So after we get over our colds, it's off to the gym! I'll keep ya posted on my fitness progress.

Last change (for now) is incorporating more gospel discussions in our house. We haven't really done FHE, but now that Harrison is getting older, I realize we really need to get in gear. Not just for him, but for us. Having gospel discussions in our homes is so important. It invites the spirit, increases our knowledge and helps us grow closer to our Father in Heaven and our Savior.

I've got some changes happening in my life and it feels great. I'll try to keep updating you all about how things are going. I'll need your support to keep me going! Wish me luck!

Oh, and Happy Valentines Day!

California

Well, it's been about a month since I last posted. It's been a while because I thought that no one really cared about my blog anymore. No comments= no readers in my book. But I have been requested to make a post, so I guess there are some people who care about our happenings.


This past weekend we went down to California for Jeff and Amanda's sealing. The trip was a fairly complicated one, but well worth it in the end.  We were able to be there for Jeff and Amanda on their big day. It was a beautiful sealing in the Newport temple. I just love sealings. It always reminds me of my wedding day and being sealed to my best friend! 
We also got to go to the beach. It was Harrison's first time and he loved it. We had to drag him away kicking and screaming! The weather was absolutely gorgeous- we couldn't have asked for anything better. I found my bliss laying on the sand. 
 Our last day we went to Griffith Park. Harrison went on a pony ride there. He was a little nervous at first, then loved it. He had a ton of fun, but was pretty worn out and tired at the end of the trip (me, too). It was fun to have a good little trip, but it also feels great to be at home.


Here are a few pics from our weekend in the sun. Sorry if there are a lot, you know me, I am obsessed with pictures!

Merry Christmas!

I've been crafting lately! Yay! I just wanted to show off some of my creations! 

My pinecone wreath. Don't you just love it? It took me forever, but it was worth it!

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Quick Update

So I am alive. I just haven't been in blogging mode. Life has been flying by- but I am loving it. Harrison gets more fun everyday. He is such a little joker. Love him to death!
We are getting very excited for Christmas. I just can't wait. Having a little boy makes the Holiday season magical again. I already got Harrison's Christmas shopping done. Now I just have to get everything else done. I have "the list" made. It's just a matter of getting it done.
Well, that's the update. Here are a couple of pics to make you smile :)

blum

I have been holding on to summer. I am going to flat out say it- I am depressed at even the thought of snow. Usually, I don't mind the winter too much. But this year I don't even want to think about it. You know what I am talking about- cold, dark, yucky and don't forget that you have to constantly dodge germs! You know when February comes around and you think that you just can't make it another day? Sometimes I get jealous of bears- they get to sleep through the winter!

I do realize that there is no getting around my most loathed of all seasons. So I decided to come up with a solution to my winter-induced depression. I need a cold season hobby. I have turned my love of the outdoors, namely flowers, into something I can do indoors. My new venture is making accessories- headbands, rings, scarves, belts, etc. with flower flair. I am hoping to sell them, because what am I going to do with all dozens of little flowers? I am calling my little "keep myself busy" business-  blum.

Let me know what you think!

I have started a blum blog. Not much going on there yet, but you can still check it out at: www.blumdesign.blogspot.com

Family Pics

Last month our good friend, Cathy, took our pics! I am so in love with them! Oh, and you can see more of Cathy's work at www.cwallphotos.blogspot.com

Baby Steps...part 2

So my little Harrison is at a standstill with the walking. He will try for a couple days, then gives up. He reverts back to crawling. I think he thinks crawling is more a more effective way of transportation. It's faster, he doesn't fall down... who knows what he is really thinking.  All I know is that it is time to walk. He is now 14 months. Don't most babies walk by now? Am I doing something wrong? Should I be working with him more?

So, for all you moms out there- when did your little ones begin the walking and did you do anything to help?