Emily in Wonderland

Guess who took his first steps today?

Robin sent me some great pictures from the family festivities in Arizona yesterday. This is my favorite. A bunch of my siblings: Adam, (his...

Just a little journaling post. I know I need to get new pictures of Jonah and my belly on here soon. Friday: Brandon had the day off becau...

Gordon Hinckley, the president and prophet of my church , passed away this evening at his home surrounded by family. He was 97. http://news....

I have a confession. In the past four days I have watched 18 episodes of 30 Rock. Yes, I watched all of Season 1 in less than a week. I w...

Buuut, looks like we're having a girl! Went in for a sonogram yesterday and she is wiggly and modest and healthy-looking. The due date...

Built-in shelving in my bathroom that I love. An average day at my bathroom counter, please excuse the dirty mirror. I don't suppose you...

When I was little I loved giving myself shampoo mokawks. It is also fun to do it to others. Why is he so stinkin' cute?!! It's hard...

Aren't Christmas trees supposed to be dying from the moment they are cut down? I took these pictures like a week ago. When we returned ...

Today I am exactly halfway thru my pregnancy; 20 weeks; 4 1/2 months. It has gone by so quickly. Last night Brandon felt the baby move for...

Brandon and Jonah clapping and cheering for Viv and Tori on Guitar Hero. Jonah with Grandpa Mike. Alan and Linda always find us unique stock...

Can't wait to see what else has arrived in the six days we've been gone!

We're spending Christmas here in Illinois with the M. Family (Brandon's mom, stepdad, and two sisters). We're having a ball. J...

Today I am 18 weeks pregnant. My belly is progressing faster than last time. My MIL bought me new maternity clothes for Christmas today. ...

I received two glowing compliments today that I wanted to share cause they made me feel so good (and I need that when I'm feeling so ove...

Jonah's official second word (after Momma) is "kitty-cat." He pronounces it "ki-ee caa."

Finished the satisfying Persuasion by Jane Austen last night. I'm going to begin Life of Pi tomorrow. I fall asleep reading most eveni...

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Lomi Lomi salmon (not to be confused with Lomi Lomi massage, which is a story for another day) I just read an incredibly funny blog by my fr...

Brandon and I were trying to list our Top 5 things of all things Christmas: movies, songs, albums, treats... Here are a couple of my lists. ...