Mover

This girl... She has her own way of doing things that's for sure. I swear she's 18 months going on 18 years. She didn't like where her kitchen was (and has been since Christmas) so everyday she moves it somewhere new. Love her.

Citrus Heaven

Ben went to Arizona for work.  Last year we got to go with him. Not this year. I was sad. But, we were excited that he got to see Grandma Hodgkinson and glad he got to bring home some of the fruit from her trees. We are eating it everyday and LOVING it! Thank you for sharing Grandma!!!

Valentines Day

This was my favorite Valentines day ever! I wanted to make Valentines for Eliza to give her cousins. Haylee had a party so I had an excuse! Eliza LOVES bubbles so when I saw the idea for the bubbles I couldn't resist. Haylee's party for the little cousins was so fun. They read stories, played games, ate crepes, ate candy, and frosted cookies. Eliza loved it and so did I. Last night Ben surprised me with flowers. I thought they were ok but not his best every. But, last time he gave me flowers he said it was the last time so I was glad to get any! When he got home from work he brought me a few more things. An Easter decoration and some shelled cashews. They don't sound very romantic but they were things I wanted and that meant a lot to me. We were supposed to stay home and then go out another night but he surprised me again. When I went to go out to the car there were THE most beautiful flowers ever. I couldn't believe how big and pretty they were. They put the others to shame. He wanted to really surprise me so he threw me off with the flowers last night. I was definitely not disappointed in the second set of flowers. When we got in the car there was yet another gift for me. We bought watches on our cruise. Ben loves watches and is getting me hooked too. He bought me another watch! I loved everything he got me but they all put my 14 days of Valentines I did for him to shame. We then too Eliza to Greg and Heathers and we headed to my next surprise, the Melting Pot! It was the best, yummiest, funnest time at the Melting Pot. It's such a fun place and such yummy food. And tonight it was so nice to just relax and be able to talk to my sweetheart with no interruptions. It was such a great day.

We'll Always Be Together!

I know I've been posting quite a few movies these days. Here is yet another. Probably the most important. Who knew that in 7th grade Ben and I would be dance partners!?!? Not quite but I like to think it's fate. For Christmas Ben put his parents home videos on DVD's. He found this video. He had me watch it and said that he now knows for certain that we are meant to be together. I knew that a long time ago, I think he did too. Nonetheless, it's so fun to see us they way we were (and so glad I'm not the same, at least the bangs). So, on this Valentines Day I want to wish my love a happy one and say I'm so glad that we'll always be together!

If you can't tell who we are just look for the girl with THE bangs and the cute skinny boy waltzing in front of her...

City Creek

Jess invited us to the friends and family event at the new Harmon's downtown. It's pretty awesome. Especially when there weren't a lot of people there. We got to sample some food and take a tour. And, Eliza got her picture taken with Bob and Randy. She wouldn't crack a smile. Just like her last picture with them! She definitely smiled when she broke into that chocolate rose.

Big Day!

Eliza had a big day today. We went swimming at the rec center. She LOVED it! I'm glad to know we have somewhere to go she loves when she's sick of being in the house. After swimming she took a giant nap. When Ben got home we decided to go to dinner. We were going to go somewhere quick since Eliza doesn't love eating out so much. But, we ended up at Brio. The. Best. I love it there. Anyway. Our waiter was super nice. He could tell we felt bad Eliza was being kind of crazy. He asked if it was ok if he gave her some pizza dough to play with. We said sure. When he brought it he said when she's done the manager will come and take her back to the kitchen where she can make her own little pizza! (Don't worry, we could see her the entire time.) The manger came and took Eliza. Eliza didn't even hesitate to go with a perfect stranger as long as it meant no more high chair. She went back to the "fire" and made a little pizza. It was honestly the cutest thing. She came back to the table and we all tried her creation. It was delish! What a great day...

E Sucker

Daddy went out of town for work for a couple days. He brought home Eliza a sucker to show how much he missed her. She missed him too. And loved the sucker!

Costco fhe

Eliza kept climbing in and out of this car. Maybe we'll have to get her one!

Toes toes toes

Grandpa gave Eliza some instruments for Christmas. Jess put some on her toes on Christmas day. Today she must have remembered that because this is how I found her in her room. She loves toes!

Real life law and order

I love criminal tv for some reason. I always have. I used to watch Law and Order SVU with my Mom every week. I don't watch it anymore. We went to Costo tonight. They were closed but we saw quite a show. A man punched his son, about 12 years old, square in the face. Cops came. An ambulance came. Ben appeased me and we watched from the car for a bit. I wanted to punch the man in the face. Child abuse is one thing I have no patience for.

Sushi class

For our anniversary I gave Ben a sushi class. We finally went and had so much fun. We have made sushi before so knew quite a bit but we learned some very important skills. I can't wait to try it at home!

Aquarium

Eliza was in heaven at the aquarium. She loved all the animals and kids and being able to RUN!