Day 19 – Another picture of yourself.

Perfect timing for this one! We just had our 7th Anniversary pictures taken. If you have been reading my blog for a while, you know we do this every year. This year we were a little late, but I am excited to have some snow pictures! These pictures where taken at Draper Park by Jena Vanderelburg. She had us laughing the WHOLE time! Here are some of my favorites! 

Day 18 – Something you crave a lot

Not fair for a pregnant woman!!! J/K...Actually, I haven't really had cravings. 

I will say that right now, I can't get enough of Hot Chocolate! It's just something about this time of year I guess. Aaron says I make the best hot chocolate, maybe a little too hot though. I always mix it with French Vanilla Coffee Mate (the powered form) and then add milk.

Day 17 – A photo of you and your family

This photo is a couple of years old and now minus two. (Soon to be two anyway) We are getting a new one done this summer! 

L-R: Tricia, Elisha, Bryant, Mom, Dad, Aaron, Me, and Andrew

 Here is my "other" family...the Sperry's. This photo is even older, but it's hard for this many Sperry's to all be together. As you can see a whole lot more! And again two missing. (Soon two to be anyway) 

Top L-R: Aaron, Josh, Nick, Nathan, Vance, Stieven, J'neen, Kayden, Jereme, Rod, Nina, Trent, Quinn
Middle L-R: Me, Melissa, Shauna, Kaye(Mom), Ron(Dad), Lyndee, Wendy with Isabell, Julianne with Kyler
Bottom L-R: Raetchel, Madi, Laurra, Holli, Jason, Kenley, Kaleb, Max

Day 16 – Your celebrity crush.

I have the hardest time picking just one for any of these music, TV, celebrity posts! But I made myself pick just one for this post. 

Adam Levine! He is the lead singer for the band, Maroon 5.

I love him not only because he is so good to look at, but because I also love his singing voice!!!

Day 15 – Something you don’t leave the house without

When ever I go anywhere, I try to bring with me as little as possible. I hate carrying things and hate having to worry about them. The one thing that I can not leave the house without though is my wedding ring! I don't usually wear it around the house, but if I leave without it I feel naked and like a big part of me is missing. Now, I know that I am married with or without the ring, but I feel like Aaron is with me all the time when I am wearing it. 

Day 14 – A TV show you’re currently addicted to.

Here is where you all can judge me. I've said it before, I love and I'm addicted to TV! I love getting lost in the stories and making a connection with a character. I also love stupid reality shows to make me laugh and forget the real world for a bit! Now, I will say that in the last month, I have had a really short attention span. (Something else I blame being pregnant on!!) So here are the few shows that keep my attention right now....but I watch and love many more.

Psych....if you aren't watching you are really missing out! Best show on TV!!!!

I love World's Dumbest! Always makes me laugh!

Once Upon A Time....I love this whole idea and the story caught me from the beginning!

Day 13 – Your favorite musician and why?

YEAH! I love music and was excited for today's challenge!!! :) But I had a hard time picking one. Mainly because I like different kinds of music, so I picked two.

I'll start with the obvious....Vanessa Carlton! I still remember the first time I heard her. I was with my dear friend Diana and we were driving in a bad storm. She had been telling me that I need to hear her song, "A Thousand Miles" and that I would love it. All of the sudden, it came on! And she was right I totally feel in love!

My obsession, as some call it, just grew from there. I got her CD and learned as much as I could about her. The more I learned the more I admired her. Not only do I love her voice, but learned she wrote all her own songs. And to top things off, she plays the piano while she sings! From there, I also learned that she is a ballet dancer and loves dogs! She just released her 4th CD, which she did all her own. She again wrote it all and cut it all. She went old school and didn't record digitally. She also didn't it without a record company.

Check her out at http://vanessacarlton.com/


The other I just love is Brad Paisley! And who wouldn't! Isn't he so cute! But seriously....talk about talent. His songs are always so cleverly written and he is quite the guitar player. I love listening to his lyrics. Here are just a few....

You had some of the best times
You'll never remember with me
Alcohol, alcohol
-Alcohol


You can blend in in the country
You can stand out in the fashion world
Be invisible to a whitetail
Irresistible to a redneck girl
Camouflage, camouflage
Oh, you're my favorite color, camouflage
-Camouflage


Someday I'm gonna be famous, do I have talent, well no
These days you don't really need it thanks to reality shows
-Celebrity

When she's layin' on my shoulder on the sofa in the dark
And about the time she falls asleep so does my right arm
And I want so bad to move it 'cause it's tinglin' and it's numb
But she looks so much like an angel that I don't wanna wake her up
Yeah I live for little moments
-Little Moments

To learn more about Brad check out http://bradpaisley.com/

Day 12 – A photograph of the town you live in

I found this one kind of boring...sorry. I also couldn't find a good picture of the town I live in. So here is the sign of West Jordan.

I do think that when most people think of West Jordan, they think of Jordan Landing. So I thought I'd add a picture of that too.

We love living in West Jordan and are so glad to be back!

Day 11 – What’s in your makeup bag?

I don't keep my makeup in a bag unless I am traveling, but here is it.

I love the Neutrogena healthy skin line, so for my base, powered and blush that's what I wear. But I am not really a fan of their eye color. I have lots of eye shadow and in many shades, but this is my favorite. (Mainly because it's the only one that Aaron seems to notice and compliment me on and every time I wear it.) It's made by Rimmel. And the mascara is Avon's wash-off waterproof. The thing with me and mascara is we usually don't stay friends long. Once I've worn a certain one for a while it no longer like it so I change brands and options often. I will say, this is the only waterproof one I've ever liked. 

Day 10 – A photo of your favorite place to eat

Since I got pregnant, I have been eating a lot of Italian food. (Baby loves it!) But the good news is, so does this mama!!! One of Aaron and I favorite places to go has always been the Macaroni Grill! (Remember this blog post about Our 4th Anniversary!!)

My favorite dish has always been the fettuccine alfredo, but they have changed their menu, and the sauces isn't as creamy. But they also have so many other great things!!!!

Day 9 – A photo of the item you last purchased.

I am a HUGE Disney fan! It's so hard for me to pick a favorite, because I just love so many and there are so many different kinds. 

Here is my last purchase! :)

Day 8 – A song to match your mood

I love music, but I am having a hard time matching my mood since it keeps changing. (I blame being pregnant!)  So, I decided I would match the weather!

It's Beginning to Look a lot like Christmas

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas 

Ev'rywhere you go; 
Take a look in the five and ten glistening once again 
With candy canes and silver lanes aglow. 
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas 
Toys in ev'ry store 
But the prettiest sight to see is the holly that will be 
On your own front door. 

A pair of hopalong boots and a pistol that shoots 
Is the wish of Barney and Ben; 
Dolls that will talk and will go for a walk 
Is the hope of Janice and Jen; 
And Mom and Dad can hardly wait for school to start again. 
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas 
Ev'rywhere you go; 
There's a tree in the Grand Hotel, one in the park as well, 
The sturdy kind that doesn't mind the snow. 
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas; 
Soon the bells will start, 
And the thing that will make them ring is the carol that you sing 
Right within your heart.

Day 7 – Your dream wedding

Every little girl dreams of her wedding. The gown, the ring, the hair and the flowers. I was no exception. But life is funny isn't it! Once I found the man I wanted to spend the rest of my life with, all that seemed less important. All that mattered was that I was going to spend the rest of my life with the person I wanted to and loved more than anything! I won't say I had my dream wedding, but I did marry the man of my dreams! :)

The trellis behind us, my parents made for their wedding! :)

The rings and the flowers....always wanted daisies!

Having most of my Grandparents there meant a lot! (My other Grandfather couldn't make it down from Canada.)

The cake! Seriously so delicious!!!!

Now, I will say that my dream wedding always included the temple. But not every thing goes as planned. Thankfully we did make it to the temple and made our 5th Anniversary so special! Not only can we be together till death, but now for all eternity and that our children will forever be sealed to us. 

Day 6 – A photo of an animal you’d love to keep as a pet

Ever since I was a little girl I have always loved giraffes. I think it started one winter when I was little, I had a lot of ear infections and the doctor told me I had a giraffe in my ear and "pulled" one out of my ear. Silly I know! Ever year we go to the zoo, and I can't wait to see them, but always wait till the end! (Saving the best for last of course!) One year, one of them even got close enough, that we petted it. I just think these animals are beautiful and in their own way very graceful. 

Day 5 – A photo of yourself two years ago

This was almost exactly two years ago. I was making crab-apple jelly with Mom and Tricia. Feel like I haven't changed that much since then! :)

Day 4 – Your favorite photograph of your best friend

I am having a hard time with this one! I don't have a lot of friends. For me, it's about the friendships I have and keeping them strong, not about how many friends I can have that aren't there for me. And it's hard for me to say best friend. I have a handful of friends that mean the world to me and that I would do anything for and I know that I can count on them, near or far.

This is Cherilyn. We met in 2nd grade in New Jersey. We still talk to each other all the time and talk each other though our hard times. I can always count on her positivity and cheerfulness!

This is Jake. Jake and I first met in the summer of 1999, when he help Bryant and I break into our new house because we hadn't been given keys yet. We became instant friends and were attached at the hip all though High School! We still are the best of friends, but sometimes I think he is better friends with Aaron now than me! :)

This is Diana. We met in Science class in 9th grade. One of my first memories of her is dissecting a baby pig together for extra credit, but neither one of us could do it! I wouldn't say we became best friends right away. It wasn't until I moved into the ward that we started to build a relationship. But I would say that we are closer than we have ever been!

This is Morgan. She is also from New Jersey, however, we met in Utah. We both worked at a chiropractor's office. It is such a small world, only 11 people worked there, and two of us from NJ! Morgan is so much fun to be around! She loves life. Even more important for me, she is level headed. She helped me though the hardest time in my life and helped keep me level headed. I don't know what I would have done without her. I was sad when she moved back to NJ, but we keep in touch and she has already made a trip our here to come to a baby shower for me!

And of course the best friends I could ever ask for! My family....Mom and Dad aren't in the picture :( I know that I can always count on them for anything! And I am especially grateful for the man standing behind me! He is truly the best friend I have ever had and so glad that I can be with him for eternity!

Day 3 – Your idea of the perfect first date

I'm a pretty simple girl. I don't need anything fancy or expensive to make me happy. I get excited finding a penny on the street! 

A perfect date for me is anything that involves eating and laughing! I just want to have a good time. A picnic in the park, dinner and a movie, bowling, mini golf....anything fun and simple. 

My first date with Aaron was just that. He had to work at night, so we actually had a morning date. We went to IHOP for breakfast, where we talked and laughed. (He says he feel in love with me there!) Then we went mini golfing, but since it was January, we went to a mall that had an indoor, black light course. Now this was almost 8 years ago, so I don't remember a lot, but I do remember laughing and lot and not wanting it to end. (And in a way it hasn't!!!)

Day 2 – Tell us about your job

I am currently working as a Nanny for a family with 3 kids. (But only for a little bit, then I will be a full time mommy!) I will not put their names or pictures for the privacy of the family. 

The oldest is a 5 year old girl. She just started kindergarten and I think she is loving it! 

The next is a 3 year old boy. We are working on potty training, and he gets so proud of himself when he makes it!

The youngest is a 8 month old boy. He is so sweet and loving, and smiles all the time. 

When I get there at 7:30, I help getting the oldest ready for school. Then around 8:15 we take her to school. Getting the 3 kids in and out of the car is the hardest part for me being 7 months pregnant. And I only have room for 3 car seats, so they are pretty cozy in the back! When I get back with the boys, the baby takes a nap. Most mornings I then get the 3 year old ready for the day. Then we watch a movie and color. He is also learning his shapes and is learning quickly. I give him a snack around 10. At 10:45, I wake up the baby and we go get the girl from school. Then when we get back I prepare lunch. I usually feed the baby first and let him play in his highchair while the others eat. Then at 12:00 I put the 3 year old down for his nap and at 12:30/1:00 I put the baby down. This is when I get to spend time with the girl. Now, the bigger I get, the more tired I become, so she usually lets me take a little nap, and she lies with me watching a movie. She likes to have some quiet time, but it "too big" to take a nap. When I get up, we color or she goes downstairs and plays. When the boys get up, we try to play a game or do some sort of craft. We do that till 5:00 when mom gets home. 

30 day blogging challenge

I thought November would be a good month to do a challenge. I've been wanting to do one of these for a while now, but never found one I liked. Then I finally found one I wanted to do, but it was right before me moved and I knew we wouldn't have the internet for a while.  But I also knew I should do it before Sam comes, because I will be a little busy! ;) So here it is!

Day 1 – A photo of yourself and a description of how your day was. 

Me today, at 32 1/2 weeks! Only 7 1/2 weeks left!

Well, my day is just getting started, but so far it's been good. We got up early to have our yearly family photo. Aaron and I have gotten a picture every year around our anniversary even without kids, so we will always have those memories. We were a little late this year, but it was fun to have pictures done in the snow, since there is never snow in August! We finished painting Sam's room last night, so today we could put in the new hardwood floor. Right now, the room has a gross blue carpet. Hopefully we can get it in without too much stress on Aaron, and ME! Other than that I plan on taking it easy today, maybe a trip to the grocery store.