End of the month

day 27- me and a family member: me and Caitlin (my favorite [only :) ] sister) at her 25th birthday dinner. Also the day Michael Jackson died. My dad mentioned it as we were leaving the restaurant and we're like "yeah, right." Little did we know...

28 is supposed to be a picture of something that scares me, but those are scary pictures so I'm not putting one here.

day 29- a picture that always makes me smile. How can you not smile at my adorable chubbalub? This is the day Maya turned 4 months old.

And just so you know how adorable the outfit was, here's her butt:

( It also had a cute piggy bib)

And last, but not least, day 30- a picture of someone I miss. This is my dear friend and pseudo-cousin, Brienne. She and her husband have me to thank for their wedded bliss and dear little Sadie (well, ok, I had very little to do with Sadie other than hooking up her parents :) ), who's in Bri's tummy in this picture. Maya reached out and touched her and someone caught it- adorable!

There are lots of people who I miss, so don't be offended that it's not a picture of you. Brienne just won the easily accessible picture lottery and it's true, I do miss her. I'd love, love, love to see her more than the once a year, or less, I do now!

24-26

Yeah, yeah, I know I'm behind. So I'm pregnant and freaking tired beyond all belief (add depression from this friggin' nasty climate and I would be happy sleeping my life away) and don't feel like blogging because it takes brain power. But I am having some brain power at the moment, so here's a start at catching up...

day 24: a picture of something I wish I could change... well, obviously I'm not going to put a picture of abortion. Searching "infertility" didn't help much (you want a picture of a uterus? You already got one with my preggo announcement!), so I searched "adoption" and found this darling picture. It's from this blog. And yes, the man isn't bad to look at. :) Anyway, the whole teenage pregnancy, abortion, infertility, adoption, etc mess baffles me. I worked for about two years at a high school where I followed a student around to her classes so I was basically a student, just not doing work, so I was out and about in the school seeing all the lovely teenagers pregnant and loving it. And hearing some talking about their abortions. And wondering why, why, why, I have dear friends, acquaintances, and strangers whose adoption profiles I've looked at who long to have children who don't get them. It makes no sense. No sense at all. It is one question Heavenly Father better have a good answer for me when I get to Heaven. Or maybe I won't make it to Heaven for questioning His ways so much, but my goodness... millions- MILLIONS of babies are aborted each year. Thousands, probably millions, of couples have their hearts and homes open to take any precious child into them and some never get them. I feel so, so blessed to not have that struggle. Heavenly Father knows I couldn't have handled it (18 months trying to get pregnant with Maya was bad enough- dang depo shot. This kid only took 2 months). Maya and my future children may have been better off with some other parents- Maya obviously doesn't deserve the split family she's got, and I'm certainly not ever going to win mother of the year, month, or day- EVER, but they're mine and I am so blessed to be a parent and I wish the same blessing could come to all those who desire it. Life is just NOT FAIR.

And on a happier note... day 25, the 25th of January, my precious little girl turned 2! A picture of my day... we finally took some birthday day pictures right before she went to bed. :)

Day 26: something that means a lot to me: family. This is the first image that comes up on google image search of "family!"

The next day is supposed to be me and a family member and I don't feel like finding one right now so I'm done for now. 'Til next time...

My favorite book

There are lots of different covers, but since this is the copy I own, or used to (I have no clue where it is! At my parents' house? I need another one!), it's the best. :)

Catching up

Day 16:  someone who inspires you:

I could go on and on about the day I learned Elizabeth Smart was missing, and how I was one of the awful people who thought her parents should give up hope- poor girl probably would have been better off dead than living the nightmare she did for 9 months, but WOW, she was found. And WOW, she is an amazing, inspirational young woman.

Day 17: something that has made a huge impact on your life recently:

yes, that's a fetus. because, yes:

Day 18: biggest insecurity. No this is not my belly. My stretch marks are not this bad (thank heavens!), but my stomach is flabbier and grosser than this one. I hate it. When I'm done having kids I'm losing tons of weight and getting a tummy tuck. 'Cause by then we ought to be out of the we-got-screwed-in-our-divorces debt.

Day 19 - A picture of you when you were little.

Sean, me, and Caiti Did!

Day 20 - A picture of somewhere you'd love to travel:

Forget a cruise! You can take a Sound of Music tour!!!

Day 21 - A picture of something you wish you could forget.

Going to court. They still hold court in this creepy old courthouse.

Day 22 - A picture of something you wish you were better at. (Making friends)

There, I'm caught up now.

Day 15

Something I want to do before I die: go on a Caribbean cruise with my hubby. I've been on 3 cruises in my life and they are AWESOME. I just need a romantic adventure to make it the best cruise ever!

Day 14: someone I can't imagine my life without

Basically there are tons of people I can't imagine my life without- obviously my life would be way different without literally hundreds of people, but today I'm thinking of my dad, but you get a shot of him, my mom, and sister up the hill, and Maya walking towards them (this was the end of December on top of Stone Mountain). Just over ten years ago we almost lost my dad to a freak, really bad accident, and a few days ago he had a minor surgery (the same weird inguinal hernia I had as a kid) which had a slim to none chance of hurting him any worse than the usual recovery time, but it still made me a little nostalgic and made me appreciate my dad all over again. He's an amazing man and when they say you marry a guy like your dad, the second time around, I found one. Jared and my dad are so alike in the weirdest ways it's kinda creepy. :) So I'm a lucky girl to have two great men in my life! I love you, Daddy!

Days 8-13

So I can be even with the calendar day and make my life easier, and I just felt like doing this, here are days 8-13. And now I'm caught up!

 Day 8- a picture that makes me laugh. How can you not laugh at this?!?

Day 9: A picture of the person who has gotten me through the most... my family! This picture shows the 5 most important people in my life!

Day 10:  "the person you do the most ridiculous things with" Well, that would be Maya and/or Jared. So here's both of them last May.

Day 11 is supposed to be something I hate. I was going for long toenails or spiders. In google image searching both, I was too disgusted, so sorry, you don't get a picture.

Day 12 is something I love. LILACS. Love, love LOVE them. But only this color. The white ones or darker purple ones are not the same. The fact that lilacs grow in Oregon is the only thing that makes it superior to Georgia. Well, that and the amount of recyling they do here.

And day 13: my favorite band or artist. Okay, so they're probably not my favorite, but I do love the Backstreet Boys will all my heart.

Day 7: my most treasured item

I tried to think of an item, not a human, but this is all that came to mind. She drives me crazy, I'd love if she let me sleep more than she does, I wish she'd eat better, not whine so much, not be mean to other kids, and let me do something about that psycho hair on her head, but unless you're a mom (which I guess the vast majority of you reading this are), you just can't grasp the love you have for your child. I'd do anything for her. I dread the future as she's older and I can't control the things affecting her life and the decisions she makes, but I will hope and pray for the best, try my best to teach her right, and love her as always.

Gotta love that grouchy little face. My Maya Gracey face.

Day 6: NO IDEA

Day 06 - A picture of a person you'd love to trade places with for a day.

I think that means I'd have to do their job and I can't be a doctor, so sorry, folks, today's blank. I'd love to WATCH a surgeon all day. Or a nurse. Or Miranda Bailey. Or maybe Cristina Yang since she's finally getting back to normal. The people on Grey's Anatomy are real, you know. When I get a strange disease that needs the best surgeons ever, I'm going to Seattle Grace. It's a good thing I live kinda close to Seattle.

Day #5: favorite memory

I don't know that it's necessarily my favorite memory, but certainly a good one. I have very few solid memories of my brother. He died of cancer when I was 5; he was 7. I think a lot of my memories are associated with pictures and I've probably created them based on the pictures, or recreated them, or maybe they are real memories... who knows. BUT, there's no picture of this: I vividly remember laying at opposite ends of the couch while he tried to teach me how to blink. So here's a cute little guy winking.

Day #4

A picture of my night:

It's not night yet, but I can almost guarantee that after Maya goes to bed I will be watching a couple episodes of Veronica Mars. I'm halfway through season 3. It's a very entertaining show.

And it's my 4 month wedding anniversary. I found this on google images. Then I looked through the blog it came off of. Arianna is a little too obsessed with Disney. But she gave me another plan for when my current 30 day blog challenge is over! :)

DAY 1: Favorite movie
DAY 2: Favorite princess
DAY 3: Favorite prince
DAY 4: Favorite song
DAY 5: Favorite kiss
DAY 6: Prettiest princess
DAY 7: Favorite castle
DAY 8: Saddest moment
DAY 9: Favorite couple
DAY 10: Best hair
DAY 11: Favorite animal sidekick
DAY 12: Favorite non-animal sidekick
DAY 13: Favorite outfit
DAY 14: Favorite villain
DAY 15: Favorite romantic moment
DAY 16: Favorite singing voice
DAY 17: Best eyes
DAY 18: Favorite name
DAY 19: Favorite soundtrack
DAY 20: Funniest moment
DAY 21: Favorite quote
DAY 22: Bravest princess
DAY 23: Favorite dance scene
DAY 24: Favorite parent
DAY 25: Favorite lyrics
DAY 26: Most magical moment
DAY 27: Best wardrobe
DAY 28: Favorite sequel
DAY 29: Favorite overall moment
DAY 30: Favorite happy ending

Day #3 early

Oh, George, how I miss you.

Oh, Zack, how I miss you, too.

Day #2

I've been close to this guy for awhile. Since we met in person April 16, 2010. We met online about 3 weeks before that. Yes, ldssingles.com does work!!

Pardon the fact that I cut off our heads and I have scary red eyes. I always do. I don't feel like doing the red eye fixing thing. That just makes them beady black, anyway.

Happy Day #2!

TMI, or day #1

A picture of me, and 15 random facts

1. I always read before going to bed.

2. I had a birth defect most commonly attributed to boys.

3. I had hernias at age 4 supposedly most commonly attributed to boys.

4. I am not convinced breastmilk is superior to formula.

5. I hate Tom Cruise.

6. I also hate Meg Ryan.

7. I hate their movies. Some of the movies aren't so bad, but they ruin them.

8. I think Leonardo DiCaprio is the best actor ever.

9. I type really fast, but not the way people are usually trained to type. For instance- I never use my right pinky, and I use my right index finger for the space bar.

10. I'm a total cheapskate but love to spend money.

11. I have to have chapstick and lotion readily available or I may freak out.

12. I always have room for ice cream.

13. I have major issues that Jared is a saint for handling.

14. I am still planning on marrying a Backstreet Boy when I grow up.

15. My favorite book is "There's a Boy in the Girls' Bathroom" and I think it needs to be made into a movie that I direct/produce to make sure it stays true to the way it plays in my head.

30 days

My friend, Adrienne, had this on her blog, and I think it's a great way to make myself blog again, since I've had people asking if I'm going to blog again! I've been setting up this blog off and on- putting links and all that, but haven't had anything earth shattering to share just yet. So it's been blank. Until now. So here goes. Tomorrow I'll actually start. It's waaaaay past my bedtime.

Day 01 - A picture of yourself with fifteen facts.
Day 02 - A picture of you and the person you have been close with for awhile.
Day 03 - A picture of the cast from your favorite show.
Day 04 - A picture of your night.
Day 05 - A picture of your favorite memory.
Day 06 - A picture of a person you'd love to trade places with for a day.
Day 07 - A picture of your most treasured item.
Day 08 - A picture that makes you laugh.
Day 09 - A picture of the person who has gotten you through the most.
Day 10 - A picture of the person you do the most ridiculous things with.
Day 11 - A picture of something you hate.
Day 12 - A picture of something you love.
Day 13 - A picture of your favorite band or artist.
Day 14 - A picture of someone you could never imagine your life without.
Day 15 - A picture of something you want to do before you die.
Day 16 - A picture of someone who inspires you.
Day 17 - A picture of something that has made a huge impact on your life recently.
Day 18 - A picture of your biggest insecurity.
Day 19 - A picture of you when you were little.
Day 20 - A picture of somewhere you'd love to travel.
Day 21 - A picture of something you wish you could forget.
Day 22 - A picture of something you wish you were better at.
Day 23 - A picture of your favorite book.
Day 24 - A picture of something you wish you could change.
Day 25 - A picture of your day.
Day 26 - A picture of something that means a lot to you.
Day 27 - A picture of yourself and a family member.
Day 28 - A picture of something you're afraid of.
Day 29 - A picture that can always make you smile.
Day 30 - A picture of someone you miss.