MAY 5, 2008
IT'S A RECORD FOR MICHELLE!!!
Yes I did it. I finally read Twilight and oh my gosh...what can I say except AWWWWWEEEESOOOMMMEE!!! I know some of you are thinking "Why is she just reading these books now"? It's not that I didn't WANT to read the books, trust me, I've read a lot about the series, and even gone to the book and Stephenie Meyers's websites, but as most of you know, I'm not a big reader, but when I find something good to read (that requires more "imagination" then "thinking") I give it all I've got...which means ignoring most everything else around me!
So Friday I decided to start reading and was instantly hooked and yesterday I found myself sneaking off to read what little I could (it gives new meaning to the words "couldn't put it down") When Samuel had to be fed, I jumped at the chance so I could use it as an excuse to read a little more. If I had to go pee, Guess what? The book came to. All day it was like this...Brandon didn't mind much, because basketball was on!
When midnight finally rolled around I was on the second to last chapter but was so stinking tired and knew I had to go to bed, so I closed the book for the night but then the baby woke up and started crying. I was so excited, (not what usually happens) and as I fed him I read the last chapter by the light of his closet!
I cannot wait to start on the next book, I'm picking it up today! I am excited that I can finally chat about Twilight when it comes up in conversation.
And get ready girls...for a big GNO in December when the movie comes out! WOO HOO!
489 Pages in 2 days!!!
THESE BOOTS ARE MADE FOR WALKING, AND WALKING, AND WALKING!
April 23, 2008
So Natalie got these boots from her cousin Gabi, and once she fit into them it was all down hill. She wore them with everything-her school uniform, church dresses, capris. You name it and it was accessorized with theses boots. Every time we went to buy a new pair of shoes we came home empty-handed because nothing measured up to "the boots". Finally, I gave her one last weekend with her boots and told her she couldn't wear them anymore. When she took them off she hid them under her bed so I wouldn't find them...but being a mom, I did, and out to the garbage can they went without hesitation! As you can see from the pictures, they got plenty of wear, pretty good for hand-me-downs I must say!
JUST RAMBLING!
March 19, 2008
WOO HOO! The six weeks is officially up and you know what that means? NOT THAT! Get your mind out of the gutter (Karly)! I'm talking about getting out of stretchy pants and into my "recreation clothes"!
Working out-ahh that phrase that seems to be deleted from the vocabulary of every (normal) woman, about 6 weeks prior to childbirth (when you eat like a stinkin' horse) and six weeks post childbirth (when you are up every two hours throughout the night so you might as well have a snack...each time).
Yes I have been gearing up since Samuel was born to really focus and start right away on a good routine. I waited until Natalie was in pre-school to start working out and trust me when I say...we are glad there are no pics of Michelle from those days, VERY GLAD!
Our treadmill is buried in the garage so I wont be using that anytime soon...I guess I'll have to actually run outside, which is a good thing, it gives me an excuse to go exploring this cute little "town" I now live in!
It really is so peaceful out here and even though I don't feel like it's a small town, it definitely has that rural feel, but still keeps me able to be the city girl that we all know I am! We have a great view of the mountains-or at least we did until a ginormous house began to be built in our view! Oh well what can you do?
We have really been liking it out here, and our new house is great. I do have to laugh though when people ask "Are you all settled in?" I want to say "Yes all the crap we have has SETTLED nicely in the garage where it is destined to stay until I have a moment to go through it! One day maybe I'll get it all organized..but today is not the day...tomorrow doesn't look good either!
SAMMY-our little blessing!
March 7, 2008
Well Samuel is officially 4 weeks old and just as cute as ever! He's a momma's boy which is exactly the way it should be. We laugh because if Brandon is holding him and he's fussing I'll take him and he quiets right down...of course at the end of those "long" days I wish he'd be a little more of a daddy's boy!
He handled the move quite well, but when your only worry in the world is that poopy diaper, you pretty much could handle anything.
Natalie is really starting to come around and warm up to him...at least now she'll acknowledge his existence. She will hold him and talk to him in baby talk and help him with the bottle and binky.
I had to take this picture of Natalie holding Sam because it was so sweet, he was looking at her just mesmerized. He definitely knows his big sister's voice, probably from all of that singing and talking she did to him before he arrived!
We really feel blessed to have so many things falling into place for us (even if it's all at once), it definitely is a reminder that our Heavenly Father does know us and hears our prayers!
OUR NEW HOUSE!
Well we are finally in!!! The house is done and we moved in on February 29th, and no that extra day in the month didn't help me get things packed! I have officially declared this house our last. We have SO much stuff and I never want to move it again...I'm sure those of you who helped us out never want to again either!
We are so grateful for everyones help with the move, it was so nice to watch you all just grab boxes and go, even our youngest family members and friends! We are still in shambles but getting a little done at a time...I feel like if I can at least get through a box a day (when Samuel is just chillin') I am good.
We can't wait to have everyone out to see the house AND the baby (for some of you) once we get a little more organized. We really are so blessed to have such great family and friends who are always supportive of us...even if we do crazy things like have a baby and move within a month of each other!
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!
February 14, 2008
DO YOU HAVE YOUR VALENTINE?
I have mine; Samuel Spencer Harden. He's short, olive and OH SO HANDSOME!!! I met him a week ago on February 6th at 2:45 pm and it was LOVE at first sight. At only 7 pounds 10 ounces and 20 inches tall he captured my heart immediatly, and we have spent every waking moment together...literally!
Sorry for the lack of pictures up until now. We've been a little busy as you could imagine. Everything went really well with Samuel's birth, he came really quick and didn't give us too much grief, except for the cord being wrapped around his neck-which I didn't know about until he was out and fine...that's probably how it will be for the rest of my life, mom is always the last to know about the life threatening situations!
Well, I sure hope everyone's Valentines are as sweet as mine this year!
XOXO
DON'T MIND THE MESS!
January 26, 2007
Okay...it seems like nobody is working on our house when I DON'T have my camera but when I go to take a picture, the snow has melted and cars are everywhere and the place is a mess. Luckily though you can see the progress that has taken place in a short month. It is amazing how a plain structure that's just a bunch of wood can really come to life once you start putting on it's "Make-up". We stopped by the house today to check it out and they have the tile floors done, the cabinets and counters are in, and the interior paint is done, and obviously the outside has been getting some much needed attention!
We scheduled the closing for the 25th of February, so we will have a little time to breath between baby and moving-Thank Goodness! The house looks great and we are getting anxious to get into it...although leaving our current house and all of the wonderful neighbors, friends, and ward members we've come to love will be hard!
