Sixth One

So I was tagged by my Cousin-in-law, Bradie, to post the sixth picture to ever be posted on this blog.



This picture was posted to help describe our Memorial Day camping trip that we went on last year. CJ was setting up our trailer and Drake was being so dang cute and trying to help him out. Drake would lean down and try to figure out what CJ was working on. We had a blast that trip, even though it rained so much that we had to leave our trailer on the mountain for another couple of days until it dried up enough to pull it out... what a mess. I hope this years Memorial camp out won't be so wet! We are so excited to take Drake camping some more this year, he always does way better than we think he will. He's a trooper. Lets just hope that I can survive the Lake Powell trip that we have planned for in June, I'm afraid I'm going to be a nervous wreck with Drake there! AHH!

You Know What?

You know what I miss? (My cousin-in-laws post reminded me of when I used to think our lives were boring, but now there are some days that I miss them terribly)
I miss all the small things that CJ and I used to do together. Before we had a baby (yes he's still my baby) we would just jump in the car and go for a drive up the canyons. We still do that but now they have to be planned around nap time. I miss going tanning whenever I wanted (I love fake baking). When CJ and I had anything to do around the house we always got to work together, now we have to work on our own, taking turns watching Drake. It so much harder to take care of and raise a child then I ever could have imagined. They fill your heart with more love then you'll ever ever ever know, but they also fill your time up with nothing but them. I wish I would have stopped to enjoy the time that CJ and I had by ourselves just a little bit more. I love my little Drakey poo but I'm just not sure where all the dang time went. For hell sakes we used to have to take turns taking Sunday afternoon naps LOL I wouldn't trade the happiness that I have now for those old days but I do think of them often.








I love my family though! And I'm so glad that we can make our own memories together!

It's Been A Year

So, blogspot.com and I have been together for a year now. We're going to celebrate with a long day of hard work, a 16 hour shift at the hospital to be exact (I work 16 hours every Monday. Don't freak out, I picked my schedule like that).
Even though blogger won't always upload my photo's I still love 'em, so I think I'll continue this relationship and see where it goes :)

One a them weeks

Well folks, It's just been one a them weeks ('one OF THOSE weeks' for those of you not from UT). You know the ones I'm talking about. You set goals for your self and you're really motivated to start tackling them all until the time come to tackle and you don't want to. That was my week so far.
An early p.s. Jess and Jen, there are no photo's (of Drake) in this blog post so If you'd like to stop reading that's fine :)
I've eaten so dang good this week. I'm not on a diet (so please don't think that), I HATE it when people say that they're dieting. It's like, What's wrong with just eating good healthy whole foods huh? I was eating some green peppers (my second favorite veggie) the other day at work and some lady (I won't release her name) walks by and says to me "O, you're eating vegetables, you on a diet or something?" I said "No" Trying to stay calm "I just really like Green Bell Peppers".
Anyway, I've stayed away from the Oreo's sitting in the pantry calling (more like yelling) my name. Oreo's are indeed my weakness. And to make matters a little bit more rough for me, my two year old has been taunting me all week by asking for a cupcake every hour. I made some yummy, French Vanilla, Oreo filled cupcakes for his Bday party and have some left over. They've just been sitting in our fridge, waiting for me :( If I was not trying to eat better I probably wouldn't even want an Oreo or a cupcake but the universe is working against me with this reverse psychology/I want what I can't have kind of stuff. It's not like I won't ever eat anything that's "bad" for me again, or even tomorrow for that matter, I just want to control, with ease, what I decide enters my body. I want to be healthy inside and out.
I've also worked out everyday this week that I didn't work. I know we're not supposed to use work as an excuse but I work two 16 hours shifts a week so give me break. It feels so good to work out! My sister Jen has worked out with me twice this week and that helps motivate me a ton. I'm sore all over. CJ asked me the other night what I've been doing at the gym to get so sore and I said "Moving, duh." I'm pretty out of shape right now so a ton of physical movement can and will make my body sore. I like feeling sore though, it makes me remember all day long why I'm doing this and why it's so important to lose the pounds and get healthy for my son and husband and the little baby that we haven't tried to get yet :) I'm excited for the changes to come my way, I'm ready for them. I have to say that CJ has been really good to me this week too. He's encouraged me to work out and as soon as he walks in the door from work I'm off to the gym. He's proud of me and more importantly, I'm proud of my self! Now, do you think I can hike the Grand Canyon this Fall if I'm a month or so Pregnant? I might have to call the Doc. for that one.

Birthday Boy!

I can't even believe that TWO years ago I delivered birth to the worlds cutest little boy! No, really... My husband and I took a poll and he is the worlds cutest! We love Drake with all that we are! He brings a lot of joy, stinky diapers, laughter, yelling and blessings into our home!

Kiddo's playing with all the new toys

He's our little Cowboy!

Drake opening gifts with his Uncle Bryce

My Nephew Dallin with his Easter basket that he would NOT let go of HAHA!

My Grandma and Grandpa Hunting with Addi, Dallin and Drake

Drake's Grandma Angie gave him this Easter basket that he opened Easter morning

After Drake's party my mom had her Grandkids go out side for an Easter egg hunt. This is Addi, Dallin and Drake.

Thank you everyone who came to enjoy this day with us and for all the gifts that Drake got! We have some awesome family!

P.s. I completely forgot to add to my goals list (last post) that I want to get into shape so I can hike the Grand Canyon and Timp this year. I have already hiked both but CJ never has and I really want to share the experience with him!