An old friend of mine has become a very talented photographer, and she is giving away a full portrait session, which I would love to have; and I am sure you guys would love to get pictures from. Well in order to win this one of the requirements was to post about her bussiness on my blog. So here I am! If you want to know more about my friend, here is her website!
www.brittanyandersenphotography.com
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Almost Christmas
With Christmas just around the corner, I thought I would post a few pictures to get everyone in the holiday spirit!
"And the angel said unto them 'Fear not: for, behold, I bring you Good tidings of great joy which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour which is Christ the Lord.'"
"And the angel said unto them 'Fear not: for, behold, I bring you Good tidings of great joy which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour which is Christ the Lord.'"
- Luke 2:10-11
Merry Christmas!!
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Sister Golden Hair Surprise Tag
The iPod shuffle quiz....Rules-
1. Put Your iTunes, Windows Media Player, MP3 Player, or whatever on Shuffle.
2. For each question, press the next button to get your answer.
3. You must write down the name of the song no matter how silly it sounds!
4. Put any comments in brackets after the song name.
If someone says, “Is this okay?” You say? "Easy Tonight” Five for fighting – it’s all good!
How would you describe yourself?“Motorcycle drive by” Third Eye Blind – good driving music
How do you feel today?“Edge of the ocean” Ivy – need I say more?
What is your life’s purpose? “Marching bands of Manhattan” Death cab for cutie - I guess that means I am musically talented, ha!
What is your motto?“One of a kind” Rascal Flatts -I must want to be different
What do your friends think of you?“All fall down” One republic - I can’t say this quiz is making me seem very likable
What do you think of your parents?"You’re a God” Vertical Horizon - I guess I have issues…
What do you think about very often?"Forgiven” Relient K - Yes, I am not perfect
What is 2 + 2?"In my place” Coldplay – In my place it’s 4 I don’t know about you?
What do you think of your best friend?“Carolina on my mind” James Taylor – Maybe we should go to Carolina, Cordell
What is your life story?"Your still you” Josh Groban – I will always be me!
What do you want to be when you grow up?"You’ve got a friend” James Taylor – I’m already living this dream I am my kids mom!
What will they play at your funeral?“The Brilliant Dance” Dashboard Confessional – I sure hope not, but it is kinda about loss.
What is your hobby/interest?"Left of the middle” Natalie Imbuglia – I love this song, but I think I am more right of the middle :)
What is your biggest fear?"I will follow you into the dark” Death Cab for Cutie – yes I fear losing Cordell most, seriously.
What is your biggest secret?"Dusk and Summer” Dashboard Confessional – I guess my biggest secret is that I love summer!
What do you think of your friends?"Building a mystery” Sarah McLaclan – I never know what there up to next
What will you post this as?"Sister Golden Hair surprise” America - That’s what I am
How does the world see you? "Fire and Rain” James Taylor – It seems as if James Taylor is the playlist of my life
Will I have a happy life? "Sandman” America – not in my dreams apperantly.
What do my friends really think of me? “Superman (it’s not easy)” Five for fighting – I must be a superhero!
How can I make myself happy? "The Payer” Josh Groban – yes that’s true
What should I do with my life? "I wanna be with you” Many Moore – staying married must be the first step
What is some good advice for me? "The best thing” Savage Garden – That makes no sense.
How will I be remembered? "You’re all I have” Snow Patrol – I know I’m the only person in your life. LOL!
What is my signature dancing song? "Jesus Take the wheel” Carrie Underwood – not really a song you dance to…
What do I think my current theme song is? "You” Swichfoot – Yeah, it kinda is
What does everyone else think my current theme song is? "My sacrifice” Creed - I guess I need to sacrifice more
What are your Future hopes?“Someone to save you” One Republic – I need to be saved! :D
What did you learn about yourself from this? “Earth to Bella” Incubas – I learned I need to keep my head on stright I guess (BTW, I bought this song because of Twilight)
Anyone who has a blog and reads this, tag!
1. Put Your iTunes, Windows Media Player, MP3 Player, or whatever on Shuffle.
2. For each question, press the next button to get your answer.
3. You must write down the name of the song no matter how silly it sounds!
4. Put any comments in brackets after the song name.
If someone says, “Is this okay?” You say? "Easy Tonight” Five for fighting – it’s all good!
How would you describe yourself?“Motorcycle drive by” Third Eye Blind – good driving music
How do you feel today?“Edge of the ocean” Ivy – need I say more?
What is your life’s purpose? “Marching bands of Manhattan” Death cab for cutie - I guess that means I am musically talented, ha!
What is your motto?“One of a kind” Rascal Flatts -I must want to be different
What do your friends think of you?“All fall down” One republic - I can’t say this quiz is making me seem very likable
What do you think of your parents?"You’re a God” Vertical Horizon - I guess I have issues…
What do you think about very often?"Forgiven” Relient K - Yes, I am not perfect
What is 2 + 2?"In my place” Coldplay – In my place it’s 4 I don’t know about you?
What do you think of your best friend?“Carolina on my mind” James Taylor – Maybe we should go to Carolina, Cordell
What is your life story?"Your still you” Josh Groban – I will always be me!
What do you want to be when you grow up?"You’ve got a friend” James Taylor – I’m already living this dream I am my kids mom!
What will they play at your funeral?“The Brilliant Dance” Dashboard Confessional – I sure hope not, but it is kinda about loss.
What is your hobby/interest?"Left of the middle” Natalie Imbuglia – I love this song, but I think I am more right of the middle :)
What is your biggest fear?"I will follow you into the dark” Death Cab for Cutie – yes I fear losing Cordell most, seriously.
What is your biggest secret?"Dusk and Summer” Dashboard Confessional – I guess my biggest secret is that I love summer!
What do you think of your friends?"Building a mystery” Sarah McLaclan – I never know what there up to next
What will you post this as?"Sister Golden Hair surprise” America - That’s what I am
How does the world see you? "Fire and Rain” James Taylor – It seems as if James Taylor is the playlist of my life
Will I have a happy life? "Sandman” America – not in my dreams apperantly.
What do my friends really think of me? “Superman (it’s not easy)” Five for fighting – I must be a superhero!
How can I make myself happy? "The Payer” Josh Groban – yes that’s true
What should I do with my life? "I wanna be with you” Many Moore – staying married must be the first step
What is some good advice for me? "The best thing” Savage Garden – That makes no sense.
How will I be remembered? "You’re all I have” Snow Patrol – I know I’m the only person in your life. LOL!
What is my signature dancing song? "Jesus Take the wheel” Carrie Underwood – not really a song you dance to…
What do I think my current theme song is? "You” Swichfoot – Yeah, it kinda is
What does everyone else think my current theme song is? "My sacrifice” Creed - I guess I need to sacrifice more
What are your Future hopes?“Someone to save you” One Republic – I need to be saved! :D
What did you learn about yourself from this? “Earth to Bella” Incubas – I learned I need to keep my head on stright I guess (BTW, I bought this song because of Twilight)
Anyone who has a blog and reads this, tag!
Just an opinion
Last night as I was going to bed the wheels in my head began to turn, I tried to sleep but I felt I was being pushed to go write my thoughts. I Laid there for a half hour before I decided to give in and empty my self out, what I wrote is below, please let me know what you think!
In life we are faced with a myriad of opportunities; everyday chances for new and compelling experiences are thrown our way. Many opportunities may be out of reach, but some are more easily grasped. Yet, if we hold our hand at the ready, it may not always be enough. Rather then a rock - a handful of sand may be placed in our palm. Without carefully holding the sand in place a gust of wind, or a misstep, will take that opportunity out of our grasp, then we are left with nothing.
We all want to live life to fullest. We all hope that when we die we did something worthwhile; something our children or grandchildren will remember for the rest of their lives. We all want to take the risks.
Some risks come and go in fleeting fashion, thrilling one moment, forgotten the next. I saw a film at the Banff film festival once that reminded me of a life lived such a way. For those of you who are unfamiliar with Banff, it is a film festival all about outdoor adventure. Many of you know I was lucky enough to grow up in home where I had endless chances to enjoy nature’s thrills. I am grateful for the memories made with my family in the great outdoors. There is a fine line, however, between enjoying the thrilling sight from the top of a mountain and constantly looking for a higher mountain to climb.
The film I saw was about a woman who took up base jumping as an occupation. If you don’t know what base jumping is, well, the best way to describe it would be parachuting from a high cliff rather then a plane. The risks in such an act are much more infinite then your typical sky dive. To keep it brief I’ll put it this way, your not in open air, your inches from a cliff, and - you can probably imagine - the ground is a lot closer.
This woman lived for the base jump, and each time she had to up the risk to give her the adrenaline rush she so craved. She did this knowing she would end up severely injured or dead at the end of this career. She ended up injured, she could never jump again. At that point, she had to ask herself if it was worth it. The truth was, she had no answer. Her risk was fleeting, it had become the basis of her life, and when she didn’t die with it, what was there left to live for? I can’t speak for her, but to me it seemed as if she almost hoped she had died instead, because then she would never have to work in a cube or just live day-to-day like so many people do, she would have died pursing a risk.
After watching that film it was my turn to ask, what is worth the risk, and what does living life to the fullest really mean? It didn’t take me long to know. Living life to the fullest meant being part of something eternal. Not just something that gives you a momentary high. Thinking of this I knew that the only things eternal are family and religion. Both, although they seem common and everyday, are risks.
We all know the battles that are raging against both of these things. The forces of evil are converging upon us. I sometimes think of it as a superhero story. We all are the Spiderman’s and the Wonder Woman’s and the defenders of justice. Each individual hopes to be part of a cause that will save the world. Many hope they can do this by saving the animals or conserving energy; which does contribute in a small way to a better planet, but does nothing to bring peace or true freedom to a world that seems to be shouting for these things, yet losing them at the same time.
What can bring peace and freedom? Not one single individual, but rather a unit of people who believe in risking popularity and vanity to stand by family and religion. I suggest that what will save the world, rather then having superpowers, is having strength in God and each other. True family and religion are the two things that bring about more caring for one another then any other organization can commit to do. This is not to say that there are no organizations (besides religion) that help people, because there are certainly many. I am suggesting that when people bond together as families and as religions the word spreads faster, and more people are affected. Is working to help others risky? Absolutely, you are placing a part of your hope for a better world on the line.
I write this with as motivation to myself and challenge to others. I am putting my hope on the line by asking anyone who reads this to take the risk. How? Show someone you love them. Don’t be afraid to take that step that will make the unit of people, the ultimate league of justice, bigger. Don’t be afraid to hold onto a pile of sand for dear life. A grain or two may slip through here or there, but we can hold the better part of it together for a better world and a truer and happier self.
Taking the Risk
In life we are faced with a myriad of opportunities; everyday chances for new and compelling experiences are thrown our way. Many opportunities may be out of reach, but some are more easily grasped. Yet, if we hold our hand at the ready, it may not always be enough. Rather then a rock - a handful of sand may be placed in our palm. Without carefully holding the sand in place a gust of wind, or a misstep, will take that opportunity out of our grasp, then we are left with nothing.
We all want to live life to fullest. We all hope that when we die we did something worthwhile; something our children or grandchildren will remember for the rest of their lives. We all want to take the risks.
Some risks come and go in fleeting fashion, thrilling one moment, forgotten the next. I saw a film at the Banff film festival once that reminded me of a life lived such a way. For those of you who are unfamiliar with Banff, it is a film festival all about outdoor adventure. Many of you know I was lucky enough to grow up in home where I had endless chances to enjoy nature’s thrills. I am grateful for the memories made with my family in the great outdoors. There is a fine line, however, between enjoying the thrilling sight from the top of a mountain and constantly looking for a higher mountain to climb.
The film I saw was about a woman who took up base jumping as an occupation. If you don’t know what base jumping is, well, the best way to describe it would be parachuting from a high cliff rather then a plane. The risks in such an act are much more infinite then your typical sky dive. To keep it brief I’ll put it this way, your not in open air, your inches from a cliff, and - you can probably imagine - the ground is a lot closer.
This woman lived for the base jump, and each time she had to up the risk to give her the adrenaline rush she so craved. She did this knowing she would end up severely injured or dead at the end of this career. She ended up injured, she could never jump again. At that point, she had to ask herself if it was worth it. The truth was, she had no answer. Her risk was fleeting, it had become the basis of her life, and when she didn’t die with it, what was there left to live for? I can’t speak for her, but to me it seemed as if she almost hoped she had died instead, because then she would never have to work in a cube or just live day-to-day like so many people do, she would have died pursing a risk.
After watching that film it was my turn to ask, what is worth the risk, and what does living life to the fullest really mean? It didn’t take me long to know. Living life to the fullest meant being part of something eternal. Not just something that gives you a momentary high. Thinking of this I knew that the only things eternal are family and religion. Both, although they seem common and everyday, are risks.
We all know the battles that are raging against both of these things. The forces of evil are converging upon us. I sometimes think of it as a superhero story. We all are the Spiderman’s and the Wonder Woman’s and the defenders of justice. Each individual hopes to be part of a cause that will save the world. Many hope they can do this by saving the animals or conserving energy; which does contribute in a small way to a better planet, but does nothing to bring peace or true freedom to a world that seems to be shouting for these things, yet losing them at the same time.
What can bring peace and freedom? Not one single individual, but rather a unit of people who believe in risking popularity and vanity to stand by family and religion. I suggest that what will save the world, rather then having superpowers, is having strength in God and each other. True family and religion are the two things that bring about more caring for one another then any other organization can commit to do. This is not to say that there are no organizations (besides religion) that help people, because there are certainly many. I am suggesting that when people bond together as families and as religions the word spreads faster, and more people are affected. Is working to help others risky? Absolutely, you are placing a part of your hope for a better world on the line.
I write this with as motivation to myself and challenge to others. I am putting my hope on the line by asking anyone who reads this to take the risk. How? Show someone you love them. Don’t be afraid to take that step that will make the unit of people, the ultimate league of justice, bigger. Don’t be afraid to hold onto a pile of sand for dear life. A grain or two may slip through here or there, but we can hold the better part of it together for a better world and a truer and happier self.
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Long time no Blog
I know you have all been dying to see Pictures of Austin on Halloween so here they finally are! Sorry it's been so long, life is crazy!
Happy Boy!
Our little Puppy!
He had these cute little paw print gloves!
Happy Boy!
The Whole family - I'm a Witch, and Cordell's a used car salesman (he had a hilarious wig on before this)
Happy belated Halloween!
Saturday, October 11, 2008
Crazy 8's Tag
I was tagged by the Bobbi Dayton to tell some fun things so here goes!
8 Favorite Restaurants?:
1. Famous Dave's (ummm... BBQ)
2. Olive Garden (went there last night and it was oh so good!)
3. Apollo Burger (A rare treat, too fatty -Gyros are my favorite)
4. Hickory Kissed (Awesome sandwiches down in Springville)
5. Ajo Al's (they only have this Arizona but it is hands down the best Mexican food I have ever had.)
6. The Red Iguana (the second best Mexican food I have ever had)
7. Chili's (need I say more?)
8. Bajio (Grandpa Van - "Where everyone knows your name!")
8 Things I did yesterday?:
1. Went to my mom's house
2. Dropped off Austin
3. Left on date with my Husband
4. Went to Olive Garden
5. Saw "American Carol" (a little crass, but drives home a good point in a funny way!)
6. Went back to my mom's
7. Saw Austin Sleeping on the couch (so cute!)
8. Went home and didn't go to sleep for another hour, because Austin wanted to be back sleeping on my mom's couch.
8 things I look forward to?:
1. My in-laws coming in two weeks!
2. Halloween (Austin is going to be a little doggie!)
3. The Twilight movie (go see the trailer at Twilightthemovie.com - so good!)
4. Annie coming out again!
5. Thanksgiving ( I am hoping to have a bunch of people at my house this year!)
6. Christmas--EVERYTHING about it! (diddo Bobbi!)
7. Green River Rafting in May
8. Definitely more babies (diddo that also Bobbi!)
8 things I love about Fall?:
1. The leaves changing color!
2. Hearing the wind blow outside, and being warm inside with a good book.
3. Decorating for Halloween
4. A cold night, and a warm bed.
5. The smell of Cold crisp air.
6. Pumpkin Cheesecake, Pumkin Pie, Pumkin Egg Nogg - Catch my drift?
7. Thanksgiving Turkey!
8. Holidays to share with family.
8 things on my wish list?:
1. That my kids will stay healthy and strong
2. That my children will always stay close to the Gospel and the Savior (dido Bobbi on the first two again!)
3. A yard
4. That I will be able to finish writing my book
5. 10lbs lost!
6. More service opportunities
7. A basement
8. More time with my Husband
8 Favorite Restaurants?:
1. Famous Dave's (ummm... BBQ)
2. Olive Garden (went there last night and it was oh so good!)
3. Apollo Burger (A rare treat, too fatty -Gyros are my favorite)
4. Hickory Kissed (Awesome sandwiches down in Springville)
5. Ajo Al's (they only have this Arizona but it is hands down the best Mexican food I have ever had.)
6. The Red Iguana (the second best Mexican food I have ever had)
7. Chili's (need I say more?)
8. Bajio (Grandpa Van - "Where everyone knows your name!")
8 Things I did yesterday?:
1. Went to my mom's house
2. Dropped off Austin
3. Left on date with my Husband
4. Went to Olive Garden
5. Saw "American Carol" (a little crass, but drives home a good point in a funny way!)
6. Went back to my mom's
7. Saw Austin Sleeping on the couch (so cute!)
8. Went home and didn't go to sleep for another hour, because Austin wanted to be back sleeping on my mom's couch.
8 things I look forward to?:
1. My in-laws coming in two weeks!
2. Halloween (Austin is going to be a little doggie!)
3. The Twilight movie (go see the trailer at Twilightthemovie.com - so good!)
4. Annie coming out again!
5. Thanksgiving ( I am hoping to have a bunch of people at my house this year!)
6. Christmas--EVERYTHING about it! (diddo Bobbi!)
7. Green River Rafting in May
8. Definitely more babies (diddo that also Bobbi!)
8 things I love about Fall?:
1. The leaves changing color!
2. Hearing the wind blow outside, and being warm inside with a good book.
3. Decorating for Halloween
4. A cold night, and a warm bed.
5. The smell of Cold crisp air.
6. Pumpkin Cheesecake, Pumkin Pie, Pumkin Egg Nogg - Catch my drift?
7. Thanksgiving Turkey!
8. Holidays to share with family.
8 things on my wish list?:
1. That my kids will stay healthy and strong
2. That my children will always stay close to the Gospel and the Savior (dido Bobbi on the first two again!)
3. A yard
4. That I will be able to finish writing my book
5. 10lbs lost!
6. More service opportunities
7. A basement
8. More time with my Husband
Ahh Fall...
I love the fall! I love the colors, the food, (Pumpkin cheesecake anyone?) the fresh smell in the air. But I hate the winter!! I hate the cold, the poor air quality, and sometimes I really hate snow. So I was in pretty good mood the last little while. I was able to go up the canyon and snap some photos of the beautiful fall foliage -
But then I woke up this morning to this -
So it was little downer on my mood, but the sun has come out. So maybe there will be a little redemption left in the day!
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
October has arrived!
I was so excited for Halloween I already made up a little Jack-o-lantern, by the name of Austin!
Isn't he Cute?
He really wanted to grab the Camera
He looks so cute, that I am sure if he could talk he would be thanking his Nana for getting that outfit for him!
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Busy, busy, busy!
As you many of you know we have had a very busy and hectic month. Well, it has finally caught up to me and Austin as we are both a little sick with a cold. Now I'm not going name any names here but someone gave us this cold. So I won't say anything, but I will write who it was - thanks a lot STEVE and TOBI! Anyway, I am at least glad to not have to go anywhere for a few days.
Speaking of going places, here are a few photos from some of our many adventures this last month.
Austin tried to feed himself,
Speaking of going places, here are a few photos from some of our many adventures this last month.
Austin tried to feed himself,
he met a new friend,
he drove a car,
and visited Uncle Jeff!
We went to a wedding
Here's the happy couple!
and we went hiking and shooting in Montana!
So you can probably understand why we are so worn out. In fact I think I'll go take a nap. Ta-ta!
Thursday, September 11, 2008
It's Official!
Cordell's degree came in the mail today! He is now officially an accountant! (Although he would rather you not call him that) Here is a look at the coveted pieace of paper -
So that's it. That's all you get after several grueling years of hard work, well that and a one up on your resume :D Yay for school!
Saturday, September 6, 2008
Why I love being married!
The top ten reasons why I love being married to Cordell:
10. He knows how in the heck a car works and can fix it for me
9. He will eat my cooking even when it isn't very good
8. He will still play monopoly with me even when I am sore loser
7. He will change a poopy diaper
6. I get cuddles and hugs whenever I need them
5. He gives me room to do the things I love
4. He's not afraid to do the dishes
3. He works hard to keep his family safe, and knows how to shoot a gun :D
2. He's taught me to work hard, and speak my mind, and be my own person
1. He Loves me!
10. He knows how in the heck a car works and can fix it for me
9. He will eat my cooking even when it isn't very good
8. He will still play monopoly with me even when I am sore loser
7. He will change a poopy diaper
6. I get cuddles and hugs whenever I need them
5. He gives me room to do the things I love
4. He's not afraid to do the dishes
3. He works hard to keep his family safe, and knows how to shoot a gun :D
2. He's taught me to work hard, and speak my mind, and be my own person
1. He Loves me!
Thursday, August 28, 2008
So much to do, so little time
Many adventures have passed since my last blog. I have travelled to two other states, gotten through two more books and started three others (one of which I never intend to finish). I have been busy with church and Austin and waiting for family to arrive. I have attended birthday parties, and game nights, and considered turning off my phone and making like a hermit for a couple of days. Through all this a little voice has been whispering in my head "Update your blog, Update your blog!!" Not to mention Cordell reminding me likewise as often as he could think to. So here I finally am at eight in the morning sitting in my bath robe, finishing off a bowl of cereal and writing my goings-on.
Many of you who read this know that Cordell, my mom, Austin, and I loaded up our mid-sized Altima to the brim and drove *through the night* to New Mexico. Whereupon we chatted with my great grandma and where able to take some really great photos of four of the five generations from Austin to his great-great grandma brink. Here is a peek at some of them -
Many of you who read this know that Cordell, my mom, Austin, and I loaded up our mid-sized Altima to the brim and drove *through the night* to New Mexico. Whereupon we chatted with my great grandma and where able to take some really great photos of four of the five generations from Austin to his great-great grandma brink. Here is a peek at some of them -
After a couple of days there we packed up our bags and continued our journey to Arizona. Where we where then able to take some really great four generation photos, here's a peek at some of those -
We had a great time visiting family! It was also fun for Austin to experience so many new things, he went swimming for the first time -
Meet a dog,
and floated in a crab :D
We have been home for about a week and Austin has been craving the kind of attention he got while he was surrounded by family. Good thing Cordell's family is coming out today to celebrate Cordell's graduation!
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
My not-so-great day
Today Austin decided that he needed to be a little more independent. I knew this would happen at some point but I did not expect it to happen so quickly. Austin absolutely refused to take a nap until about 2:00pm and cried like there was no tomorrow on and off throughout the day (I guess he thought this made him a big boy, but I thought it made him seem more like a one month old.) However, what's a mother to do when she wants her son to independent -eventually :D
The chaos did not end there. When I fed Austin Squash today he decided, going with the big boy trend, that he would feed himself. The pictures below describe it better then I could ever write it out -
I had to get my own spoon so that he could actually eat. BTW his bib says "Feed Me" I thought it was quite funny.
So, after all the crying and only one nap I was sure that bedtime would be a cinch! Oh was I wrong... at first it was a success, he fell right asleep while he was eating. Then he thought it would be oh so cool to wake up just an hour later. Well it was another hour struggle and he was finally asleep. So now here I sit 10:00 at night writing to relieve the stress of a crazy day. To say the least I look forward to a better tomorrow!
The chaos did not end there. When I fed Austin Squash today he decided, going with the big boy trend, that he would feed himself. The pictures below describe it better then I could ever write it out -
I had to get my own spoon so that he could actually eat. BTW his bib says "Feed Me" I thought it was quite funny.So, after all the crying and only one nap I was sure that bedtime would be a cinch! Oh was I wrong... at first it was a success, he fell right asleep while he was eating. Then he thought it would be oh so cool to wake up just an hour later. Well it was another hour struggle and he was finally asleep. So now here I sit 10:00 at night writing to relieve the stress of a crazy day. To say the least I look forward to a better tomorrow!
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Austin eating
Here is a cute video of Austin eating some yams, enjoy! p.s. his hair is crazy because he just woke up.
Friday, August 1, 2008
Book Review: Wuthering Heights
My rating 2 1/2 stars Wuthering Heights, written by Emily Bronte is a classic, tragic, tale of several inter-related romances.
Just because it's slated as a classic doesn't mean it's enjoyable to read from start to finish. Some people may believe a book should be revered and respected because it is a classic, but I say that you don't have to love something simply because it has endured the test of time.
Heathcliff is a detestable character and he is whom the story is mostly about. He loves a woman he grew up with who returns his love, but marries someone else for her own selfish desires (money, of course). Heathcliff upon finding this out leaves and becomes rich, he returns to court the married woman he loves, Cathryn. She then dies in childbirth and has baby girl; who is also named Cahtryn. Heathcliff, spiteful man that he is, marries Cathryn's husband's sister; and treats her poorly for revenge. Heathcliff's wife runs away and bears a son whom she names Linton (which was her maiden name). By the time both children are almost sixteen Linton's mother dies and he goes to live with Heathcliff, who at first spoils him rotten - making him also very self-centered, then abuses to obtain more wealth. Heathcliff had obtained his love, Cathryn's brothers property and young boy by deceit. He hatches a plan to have the his son and Cathryn's daughter marry so that he may also own everything that once belonged to his Cathryn.
Heathcliff attains his purpose by beating his son and commanding him to send for his cousin (Cathryn the younger) and upon her arrival he locks her up and hits her when she is defiant. He then forces the marriage and his son who was very ill dies a few days later, Cathryn's father also dies leaving Heathcliff with everything, including Cathryn's sanity.
None of the characters are really likable except the young Cathryn and then Heathcliff turns her sullen as well. However, in the end he is driven mad by thinking the Cathryn he loved is haunting her and dies from it. I sad when you are glad to see a character who was a main love interest kick the bucket.
Although I will not say I am sorry I read the book, only because I understood Stephenie Meyer's books a little better and believe reading can only improve someone who would like to write some day. This book defiantly helped me to know what emotions I wouldn't want others who would feel reading something I wrote. Overall, it was kinda depressing but it ended well so that ind of made up for it.
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Almost August already???
Yes it's cliche, but I am going to say it anyway, time sure flies. I have meant to sit down and write about my goings on for a while, and now I am finally here. Austin is getting bigger and bigger, at his four mouth appointment he weighed in at 14lbs 6oz and 25in long. The doctor said he was in the seventy-percentile height wise so he's pretty tall for a baby. It was also confirmed that his head is GIGANTIC being in the seventy-percentile while his weight is only in the fifty-percentile. I may have to start putting him in clothes the next size up before he's big enough just because his head barley fits through the holes they make in baby clothes, even with all the little clasps undone. But it's kinda funny, even though he has a big head he is still cute, and here's a picture to prove it.
Boy, he is going to be really embarrassed when he's a teenager to find out I posted a naked picture of him on the Internet!
Anyway enough about him I want to talk about me, it's my blog dang it! J/K! No, but I really just need to express to everyone how dang excited I am for Breaking Dawn!! I think I may wet my pants in anticipation. I just hope I can finish reading Wuthering Heights before Friday night. It's funny because reading Wuthering Heights has actually given me some insight into the Twilight Saga, I'm not saying that Stephenie Meyer has stolen anything from it but there are little things Heathcliff does that give me insights into both Edward and Jacob, even though Heathcliff is a totally diabolical jerk. I guess you'd have to read both books to really understand. So now that I've vented I won't say anything more about that, Whew! *wipes brow*
Going back to what I started to write about at the beginning of this blog is how time has flown. It seems as if everyday passes so quickly and I hardly get a moment to just sit down and write. back on July 19th I meant to write a blog about Austin's first hike but didn't get a chance, then on July 22 I was also going to sit down and write about Austin eating his first solid food and now here it is July 30th and I never did either of those things so here is brief recap using mostly pictures,
"Why the Heck am I in this thing, what's going on?"
"So this is Hiking huh? Great..."
"Yay, we're going home!!"
Needless to say, hiking didn't go as well as I hoped, the path I choose was way to steep; with him on my back, and I really could have used some help, so hopefully next time will be better :) Now for our eating adventure!
"What's this thing being put in my mouth?"
"Ummm, carrot face..."
"Why are you still taking pictures of me?"
Feeding him the first time was really fun! He looked so cute with food all over his face and hands! He really likes to eat now and does really well. Anyway, that the updates I have for now, see-ya later!
Friday, July 18, 2008
Book review: The penny tree
My rating: 3 starsThe Penny tree, written by Holly Kennedy, is a story of an "almost" divorced mother of two who gets her world turned upside down when an ad runs on front page of a local newspaper asking "have you seen this woman?"
I had a hard time getting into this book because the heroine seemed like such a victim, her husband had left her, her son had gotten sick, she had been fired etc. Which are all understandable reasons to be upset, but it seemed like all this woman did was mope around and complain. In fact complaining to her patients is what got her fired from her physical therapy job in the first place! But the author does redeem herself by showing how a person can be in control of the circumstances around her and make good come out of something bad.
For example, when she feels like her two sons (Luke - 13 and Eric -11) are alienating themselves from her she starts to really focus on the things that she thinks will make them better rather then just wallowing in self pity. In the end the book becomes inspirational, and yes she chooses the right man to spend the rest of her life with. So even though it was not my favorite novel, I enjoyed the main moral of the story.
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