*** Danny has finally started his PDA blog in which he posted his first post: "Mustache Motivation". I thought I would post his post on our blog and allow everyone (girls and boys alike) to partake in his first challenge. From the words of Danny, himself:***
They say a mind is a beautiful thing to waste, but so is a mustache.
A mustache, or lack thereof, has the ability to provide an incredible source of motivation. After Mindi read the first sentence she asked, "How can a mustache provide a source of motivation?" I told her that I would explain later in this entry.
Can’t live with em, can't live with out em.
I tend to be a person that can't live with them. Call me new fashioned, but it seems that every time I try to grow one out, it always starts to smell, but that only makes them more powerful. Think about it. What is the best way to accomplish a goal? Constant reminding, remembering, and persuasion.
Every time I will look in the mirror, eat food, wash my face, lick my lips, "scratch" my nose, put my finger to my lips to think, or kiss my wife I will be reminded, I have a goal to accomplish.
A co-worker sent an email to the team. The 100 push-up challenge, http://hundredpushups.com/ In the heat of excitement, I committed. Push ups are easy… 100 of them will be a cake walk... I maxed out at 40. I guess I have a little work to do.
Mustache Motivation; I will not shave my mustache until I can do 100 push-ups. This motivation technique couldn't have come at a worse time for my wife. For weeks we have been trying to set up family pictures. Sorry Mindi, at least we can look back at these pictures and remember I must have been trying to accomplish something important.
So the next time you see a man with a mustache, or a woman for that matter, do not prejudge, maybe they are working on some strenuous goal. The hairier and smellier the better.
Saturday, May 9, 2009
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
The 1 year mark
Our beautiful little love has officially hit the 1 year marker and with it bringing lots of new personality traits and accomplishments. We went to the dr last week and she is weighing in at 19 1/2 lbs (2oth percentile) and she is 30 inches tall (90th percentile). Here are a few things that Whit likes to do:
* She is walking! Hurray for that. She does still scoot on her bum most of the time but more and more she has taken with walking.
* We graduated from formula and now use whole milk. Another hurray! Instead of spending $15 for 1 container of formula we now spend $3.50 for 2 gallons of milk.
* I'm trying to teach her baby sign and after about 6 months of working on "more" she has finally grasped it and will do it when she wants "more" of anything! So cute.
* Whitney loves to eat dog food and play with it. It's a constant battle everyday to keep her away from it! I really think that she knows that she shouldn't play with it either. Everytime she goes near it she is really slow to put her hand in the water and always looks back to see if we are watching. When we notice what she is doing and say "no Whit" she laughs and does it anyway, splashing water all over the kitchen! Little stinker!
* She loves to bug the dogs. She has a little scooter that she pushes around everywhere and she loves to push it into the dogs and scares them. She thinks it's hilarous. She also loves to give the dogs "good morning loves" by nuzzling her face into them and squeezing their many fat rolls.
*She likes to read books, but on her terms. She has to be holding the book and she will turn the pages when she is ready.
* She likes to open up all the cupboards and pull out anything within her grasp.
* She loves to play in the dishwasher.
* She has a very dominate personality and doesn't like to share. She will throw MAJOR temper tantrums when we take something away from her.
* What she is saying: more, mama, dadda, barks like a dog, moo, and has the HIGHEST pitch scream you will ever hear. --No exaggeration!
Dannys birthday song for Whitney.
* She is walking! Hurray for that. She does still scoot on her bum most of the time but more and more she has taken with walking.
* We graduated from formula and now use whole milk. Another hurray! Instead of spending $15 for 1 container of formula we now spend $3.50 for 2 gallons of milk.
* I'm trying to teach her baby sign and after about 6 months of working on "more" she has finally grasped it and will do it when she wants "more" of anything! So cute.
* Whitney loves to eat dog food and play with it. It's a constant battle everyday to keep her away from it! I really think that she knows that she shouldn't play with it either. Everytime she goes near it she is really slow to put her hand in the water and always looks back to see if we are watching. When we notice what she is doing and say "no Whit" she laughs and does it anyway, splashing water all over the kitchen! Little stinker!
* She loves to bug the dogs. She has a little scooter that she pushes around everywhere and she loves to push it into the dogs and scares them. She thinks it's hilarous. She also loves to give the dogs "good morning loves" by nuzzling her face into them and squeezing their many fat rolls.
*She likes to read books, but on her terms. She has to be holding the book and she will turn the pages when she is ready.
* She likes to open up all the cupboards and pull out anything within her grasp.
* She loves to play in the dishwasher.
* She has a very dominate personality and doesn't like to share. She will throw MAJOR temper tantrums when we take something away from her.
* What she is saying: more, mama, dadda, barks like a dog, moo, and has the HIGHEST pitch scream you will ever hear. --No exaggeration!
Dannys birthday song for Whitney.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Our very Fun Road Trip to Cort and Laura's Wedding
Danny and I had our very first trip with no baby and I have to say it was REALLY fun!! I forgot that I was a mom half the time and enjoyed hours and hours of freedom. I did miss little Whit a lot but it was really nice to get away!
We decided to drive to California with John and George. We had a great time and I don't think that I have laughed so hard in a long time! They kept me CONSTANTLY entertained and laughing. We had a few stops along the way, the most memorable, Ghost Town (John really wanted to find a "trading post" to buy a flute).
The whole week was a blast! We had such a great time getting to know new people and spending time with our best friends. Thanks Darren and Lacey for letting all of us "shack up" at your place! Cortney and Laura are an amazing and beautiful couple and we feel so lucky to have been able to participate in the amazing celebration! Thanks guys for allowing us to "get" away. We wish you the best of luck as you start your life together!
The boys and the beautiful bride that you can hardly see. Laura looked amazing and had a gorgeous dress!
Ghost Town in Calico California. These handsome guys were in their element here where John purchased a sweet Indian flute and played it for the remainder of the drive. Very relaxing and soothing when you are stuck in rush hour traffic-- in Los Angeles-- totally lost!
We were lucky enough to have Scottie on our drive home. We were all crammed into our little car. Poor guys! Yet they didn't complain once, very impressed. We left San Diego at 4 AM Sunday morning and drove all day, we were all a sorry looking bunch by the time we got home! Also- 1 of the many funny little side notes- when we went and picked up the guys, John wasn't feeling so hot from the night before (if you know what I mean) and threw up on the pavement, hopped in the car, and pounded some jalapeno spicy Doritos-- at 4:30 AM. You can imagine the smell. :) Good thing I love these boys!
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Whits Big Birthday Bash-
Whitney will be turning 1 on April 16th and so we had a little birthday party for her over the weekend with our families and close friends. We will be out of town over her actual birthday and we are leaving her (for the first time ever!) with my sisters and parents. Sooo, I kinda went overboard feeling a little bit guilty that we won't be with her, but my family is so excited to watch her without the "mother hen" hovering close by! She got spoiled rotten and she was in a great mood putting on a good show for everyone. THANKS THANKS THANKS for everybody that helped bring food, presents, and a special thanks to Megan and Aaron for all their help and their house!! Here are some cute pics of Whitneys 1st birthday party:
Harold and Vicki got her the Fisher Price Little People farm house. I'm obsessed with the little people stuff and probably like it more than Whitney! I can't wait to get this out and set up!
Just eating some yummy food!
Whit wasn't as crazy as I thought she would be with her cake. We kinda had to force her to eat it, but she loved all the attention!
Grandma Lindsey trying to get a kiss!
She LOVES this little scooter/walker toy my parents got her. (Also, notice the Hannah Montana purse my sister Jessie just HAD to get her! Jessie and Whit have matching purses.)
So exhausted! Today we came home from church during Sunday School so I could grab my Young Women gear and she fell asleep within minutes in her high chair!
Harold and Vicki got her the Fisher Price Little People farm house. I'm obsessed with the little people stuff and probably like it more than Whitney! I can't wait to get this out and set up!
Just eating some yummy food!
Whit wasn't as crazy as I thought she would be with her cake. We kinda had to force her to eat it, but she loved all the attention!
Grandma Lindsey trying to get a kiss!
She LOVES this little scooter/walker toy my parents got her. (Also, notice the Hannah Montana purse my sister Jessie just HAD to get her! Jessie and Whit have matching purses.)
So exhausted! Today we came home from church during Sunday School so I could grab my Young Women gear and she fell asleep within minutes in her high chair! Whit is so fun to be around. We can't believe it has been a year since we had her! Time goes by too dang fast!!!
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Tag- You and your spouse.
Tagged by Kristen. Here are some questions about you and your spouse. Once your finished tag whoever you want to do this! Come on, play along - inquiring minds want to know!
I normally don't do tags but thought that I would give it a go:
What are your middle names? My middle name is Marie and Danny's is Douglas
How long have you been together? We have been married for4 1/2 years and have been together for 5 1/2.
How long did you know each other before you started dating? A couple of months.
Who asked who out? Danny asked me out.
How old are each of you? I am 24 and Danny is 27.
Whose siblings do/ did you see the most? It's a tose up. Danny's brother lives with us, but I see my sisters & mom almost every day.
Do you have any children together? Yes, 1.
What about pets? We have 2 dogs. Muffins and Mo.
Which situation is the hardest on you as a couple? Being productive when we are together.
Did you go to the same school? No. Danny went to Alta and I went to Hillcrest.
Are you from the same home town? No, I grew up in Sandy and Danny in Draper.
Who is smarter? Danny has more common sense.
Who is more sensitive? I am.
Where do you eat out most as a couple? Cafe Rio.
Where is the furthest you two have traveled together as a couple? Bahamas.
Who has the craziest exes? I don't think either of us has crazy exes.
Who has the worst temper? Probably me. Danny is very patient. I could do anything and he wouldn't get mad at me.
Who does the cooking? We both do. I like to bake and Danny cooks.
Who is more social? Danny.
Who is the neat-freak? We both aren't super neat freaks, but Danny is a better "deep" cleaner and I am more of a straightener.
Who is more stubborn? Danny.
Who hogs the bed? The dogs.
Where was your first date? It was up the Provo River Canyon. We played games and roasted marshmallows.
Who has the bigger family? I have a big extended family, but Danny has more siblings.
Do you get flowers often? Sometimes. For V day and our anniversary mostly.
How do you spend the holidays? Holidays are busy splitting up time between both families.
Who is more jealous? I think that we are past the jealousy stage.
How long did it take to get serious? About 6 months. I liked Danny instantly, but it took him a little bit to "figure" things out, meaning he totally played me. He would come over to my apartment at midnight to get some ice. Really???
Who does the Laundry? I do.
Who’s better with the computer? Danny.
Who drives when you are together? Danny although I am a terrible backseat driver.
I tag now... Anyone who wants to! :)
I normally don't do tags but thought that I would give it a go:
What are your middle names? My middle name is Marie and Danny's is Douglas
How long have you been together? We have been married for4 1/2 years and have been together for 5 1/2.
How long did you know each other before you started dating? A couple of months.
Who asked who out? Danny asked me out.
How old are each of you? I am 24 and Danny is 27.
Whose siblings do/ did you see the most? It's a tose up. Danny's brother lives with us, but I see my sisters & mom almost every day.
Do you have any children together? Yes, 1.
What about pets? We have 2 dogs. Muffins and Mo.
Which situation is the hardest on you as a couple? Being productive when we are together.
Did you go to the same school? No. Danny went to Alta and I went to Hillcrest.
Are you from the same home town? No, I grew up in Sandy and Danny in Draper.
Who is smarter? Danny has more common sense.
Who is more sensitive? I am.
Where do you eat out most as a couple? Cafe Rio.
Where is the furthest you two have traveled together as a couple? Bahamas.
Who has the craziest exes? I don't think either of us has crazy exes.
Who has the worst temper? Probably me. Danny is very patient. I could do anything and he wouldn't get mad at me.
Who does the cooking? We both do. I like to bake and Danny cooks.
Who is more social? Danny.
Who is the neat-freak? We both aren't super neat freaks, but Danny is a better "deep" cleaner and I am more of a straightener.
Who is more stubborn? Danny.
Who hogs the bed? The dogs.
Where was your first date? It was up the Provo River Canyon. We played games and roasted marshmallows.
Who has the bigger family? I have a big extended family, but Danny has more siblings.
Do you get flowers often? Sometimes. For V day and our anniversary mostly.
How do you spend the holidays? Holidays are busy splitting up time between both families.
Who is more jealous? I think that we are past the jealousy stage.
How long did it take to get serious? About 6 months. I liked Danny instantly, but it took him a little bit to "figure" things out, meaning he totally played me. He would come over to my apartment at midnight to get some ice. Really???
Who does the Laundry? I do.
Who’s better with the computer? Danny.
Who drives when you are together? Danny although I am a terrible backseat driver.
I tag now... Anyone who wants to! :)
Monday, March 30, 2009
Ode to my One
Happy Birthday my love. I can’t believe you are 288 months today, and I can’t believe out little daughter is almost 12 months.
I married you when you were only 228 months. Looking back I can see that I robbed the cradle a bit. I was too caught up in passionate pursuit for love and eternity to realize at the time. You sure were beautiful back then, and now even more so as the mother of our little demon… precious demon… with a scream pitch so high, she could break fine china. I love you as a mother and as my best friend.
On special occasions such as this my mind turns to poetry to express my emotions.
So tiny and tiny(teeny), so little and petite,
Where is your bum?
So beautiful and darling, so pretty and sweet,
In 5th grade I would right sweat instead of sweet.
So smiley and white, so forgiving and meek,
You have put up with a lot of s.h.i.t.(I spelled that so don’t read it, spell it.)
So perfect and precious, so spiritual and so mine,
Thanks for your love.
I love you little Marie. Thanks for being my perfect wife. You mean more to me each day. I am excited to spend the rest of eternity together. And you know how long eternity is…”Picture a mountain, and every day a seagull flies to the top of that mountain and sharpens his beak. Once that mountain is ground down to nothing…that’s one day in eternity.”
M~arvelous
I~ntroverted
N~ice most of the time
D~arling
I~nteresting to watch
La u babe
I married you when you were only 228 months. Looking back I can see that I robbed the cradle a bit. I was too caught up in passionate pursuit for love and eternity to realize at the time. You sure were beautiful back then, and now even more so as the mother of our little demon… precious demon… with a scream pitch so high, she could break fine china. I love you as a mother and as my best friend.
On special occasions such as this my mind turns to poetry to express my emotions.
So tiny and tiny(teeny), so little and petite,
Where is your bum?
So beautiful and darling, so pretty and sweet,
In 5th grade I would right sweat instead of sweet.
So smiley and white, so forgiving and meek,
You have put up with a lot of s.h.i.t.(I spelled that so don’t read it, spell it.)
So perfect and precious, so spiritual and so mine,
Thanks for your love.
I love you little Marie. Thanks for being my perfect wife. You mean more to me each day. I am excited to spend the rest of eternity together. And you know how long eternity is…”Picture a mountain, and every day a seagull flies to the top of that mountain and sharpens his beak. Once that mountain is ground down to nothing…that’s one day in eternity.”
M~arvelous
I~ntroverted
N~ice most of the time
D~arling
I~nteresting to watch
La u babe
Monday, March 23, 2009
Where do farts come from?
We went up to Vicki and Harolds yesterday and Vicki pulled out a paper that Danny wrote in the 7th grade entitled "Where do Farts come from?" It was pretty funny so I thought I would share with everyone how intellectual and sophisticated my husband was in 7th grade: (this is word for word)
"Where do farts come from, well thier are two meanings of fart, one as an old one thats is a foal yet now in a harsh name. Most of us know the word fart in a different meaning. Now I'll tell you where farts come from, they are air called gas, which flows through the intestines and out the anus.
The book I got this information from is Websters New World Dictionary. It was copyright in 1985, Publishers name is Simon and Schuster Division of Gulf and wester Corporation."
This was the teachers response:
"Danny interesting way to try to answer this question. I wish you had written a better question. I think you would have done a great job. 80/100"
Seriously?? Our poor children!
"Where do farts come from, well thier are two meanings of fart, one as an old one thats is a foal yet now in a harsh name. Most of us know the word fart in a different meaning. Now I'll tell you where farts come from, they are air called gas, which flows through the intestines and out the anus.
The book I got this information from is Websters New World Dictionary. It was copyright in 1985, Publishers name is Simon and Schuster Division of Gulf and wester Corporation."
This was the teachers response:
"Danny interesting way to try to answer this question. I wish you had written a better question. I think you would have done a great job. 80/100"
Seriously?? Our poor children!
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