Archive for January, 2008

Finding Nemo

I took the kiddies to the Living Planet Aquarium a few days ago.  I’d never been before, but I’ve seen and heard a lot about it so I thought we’d give it a whirl.  I guess it’s just a little preview of an exhibit that gives an idea of what the big one will look like–whenever that happens.  But it was pretty fun!  Annie and I tried touching all of the little critters that you are allowed to, and there is nothing like listening to a little girl squeal with a combination of excitement and apprehension (or was that me?)  Our favorites were, of course, the Nemo and Dorie fish.  I got a kick out of the octopus and learned that they use a Mr. Potatohead to feed him.  The food is stuffed in his little bum compartment, and the octopus has to figure out how to get it out.  I was glad someone explained this to me, I just thought some miscreant child had thrown his toy in the tank. 

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Sorry for the dark picture–even though I carry my camera with me everywhere now, I never seem to get any better at photography…

Wedded Bliss

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Today, Ryan and I are celebrating our SIXTH wedding anniversary!  It is so crazy how fast time goes by, but how much is accomplished in that time and how much we’ve experienced together.  I know in the grand scheme of things we are really relationship rookies, but I am excited for what lies ahead with the family that we have created, and the new challenges and adventures we will take on together.

In the spirit of gooey-loviness, I am following the example of other cute wives that I have seen and sharing a list of some of the things I love about Ryan.

So, Ryan, this is for you…

1. I love that you married me!

2. I love that you are an honorable priesthood holder

3. I love that you are a true patriot, and that it bugs you when people take the good ole USA for granted

4. I love that you have an amazing work ethic, and always want to be productive

5.  I love that you support me in my job, even though it means some sleepless nights with the kids for you

6. I love that when you hug me, you wrap your arms around my head in bear-hug fashion

7. I love that you will listen to Radio Disney in your truck, because Annie (okay, and me) likes it

8. I love that you are a better cook than I am

9. I love that when I ask why you’re a better cook, it’s always “I made it with love”

10. I love that you speak Spanish

11. I love that you served a mission

12. I love that you look good in everything, whether it be a toolbelt, suit, or whatever

13. I love that all of our first furniture pieces were made by YOU

14. I love that you can fix everything

15. I love that you tolerate my chocolate addiction

16. I love that you have dimples and a disarming smile

17. I love your blue, blue eyes

18. I love that you use the word “menace” to describe things/people that are cool

19. I love that you invite me to play computer games with you, and that you introduced me to “Civilization”

20. I love that you rock out with me on RockBand–putting up with my vocals even though I don’t know the songs

21. I love that even though you aren’t that into decorating for holidays, you don’t get in my way

22. I love that you let Annie wrap you around her little finger

23. I love that you have a deep, sexy voice that makes everyone turn and look at you

24. I love that when you are trying on suits in Nordstrom, girls get distracted and walk into walls

25. I love that you always get Logan belly-laughing by rubbing his feet on the scruff of your face

26. I love that you have a great singing voice

27. I love that you are a motivated person, and that you follow your dreams and aspirations

28. I love that you are generous with your fix-it skills, and help others in need

29. I love that you hold my hand when we are someplace public

30. I love that you need a haircut every 2 weeks to keep the hot sweetness in check

31. I love that you get along so well with my siblings and respect my parents

32. I love that you always say, “The house looks good hon”, even when it looks like I’ve let the kids have free reign all day

33. I love that you let me do my stuff (scrapbooking, furniture recovering, crafty what-nots) with only minimal complaints about the mess

34. I love that you are such an awesome dad and are the kids’ favorite (for now)

35. I love that you don’t make me doubt that you love me!!!

Happy Anniversary to my hottie husband! I love you!!!

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“It’s Okay to Poop”

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I saw this picture and found out that this is actually for real–a potty-trained elephant!  It instantly made me feel inadequate as a mother, as I am getting nowhere in potty training my 2 year old.  Before anyone gives me the “she’ll be ready when she’s ready” bit, know that we actually were making good progress awhile ago.  Lately, it’s almost like she does it to bug me.  She’ll get that “look” on her face and run into another room, only to return a few minutes later and say, “Mommy, change my pants!”  I don’t think so.

Annie must have been feeling my frustration last night, as we had the following conversation:

Annie: Mommy! Change my pants! I’m sooooooo stinky!

Me: [opening up the diaper] Ugh! Oh, Annie–gross!

Annie: Mommy, I’m so sorry I’m poopy!

Me: It’s okay to poop sweetheart, I just wish you would go on the potty.

Annie: I wish you a merry Christmas!

Me: (sigh) I wish you a merry Christmas too, sweet-sweets.

Annie: Thank you mommy!                                  

 

And another thing…

I decided to change the look of my page–it shouldn’t

surprise anyone, I’ve done it before.  But now I’ve got

text running through photos and I’m working on

cleaning it up.  However, none of this should destroy

the magic that is this blog.

Mr. Congeniality

I took Logan to have his 6 month pictures taken last week.  He is the funniest little kid, he just smiles at everyone and everything and is always such a sweetheart.  His photo session was probably the easiest one the photographer has ever done; I just put him where she told me to, and Logan would go to town with the Campbell charm.  The whole session took about 5 minutes.

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I love the little montages that Kiddie Kandids puts together, and I am a total sucker for them.  Here are a couple more shots that I couldn’t resist:

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We LOVE you BUBBA!

Taming of the 2 (year old)

This past week has been huge for my personal growth.  I finally mustered up enough courage to get Annie’s haircut for the first time in her two-and-a-half year old life.  I took her to ” Cookie Cutters”–a place I would definitely recommend to anyone with kids that have issues with anything coming in contact with their heads.  The place is awesome, with a playground, your choice of movies to watch, a stylin’ ride to sit in…plus the after-cut bonus of a balloon, sucker, and, yes, a cookie cutter.

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This is the fun certificate you get for getting through your first haircut–complete with lock of hair.

Dance with Me

Tonight while I was making dinner, I had the opportunity to watch my cute husband and my Annie bust a move to the “Enchanted” soundtrack.  It reminded me of a favorite childhood memory I have of turning on records (and I do mean vinyl) in mom and dad’s bedroom at night and dancing with my dad.  I love having those memories come to my mind, particularly when I hear songs like “Uptown Girl”, and I am so happy and grateful to have a husband who will dance with his little girl.

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