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just some stuff

Now that maggie can sit up in the bathtub, she loves it even more!

i just can't get enough of that smile

i love how she smiles with her mouth open

i'm pretty sure almost everyone that sees you for the first time has to comment on

those cheeks.

If you can't tell, i'm a little obsessed over this little one

Mom is:

trying to blog more because i kept beating myself up about not journaling as often, so i figured i'll blog more and put them into books each year.

getting ready for the 80 (maybe 60?) mile bike ride in 2 weeks.

trying to coupon

always googling things about photography, container gardening, baby milestones and coupons

officially making my own whole wheat bread

enjoying young women's and looking forward to camp

Dad is:

wrapping up the school year and just finishing up D&C and church history

wanting an iPhone

busy with bishopric meetings and visits

is desperately waiting for the 5 season of Psych to come to netflix

loving his favorite time of the year for candy

Maggie is:

something that i love lately is maggie's "quiet time". sometimes i will put her down for a nap and she doesn't actually sleep. she will just play with her hands, play with her feet or blanket and just be content in her crib for an hour. i'll go in and check on her or to put the pacifier in her mouth. She'll just smile at me, i walk back out and she goes on playing. She is so content and such a happy baby!

and just incase you were wondering, the hair growing is coming along....

snowing with a chance of running

"Spring" Run Off & t-shirt: 18 dollars

a warmer jacket: 10 dollars

training: 9 hours

sprinting across the finish line in the freezing snowy weather: priceless

6 months

Weight: 17.6 lbs (77%)

Height: 26.5 (72%)

This little one is all over the place!

She's sitting, she's rolling, she's scooting, she's bouncing

She loves her veggies

She's a little attached to mom

She loves to be outside

She will wake up around 530-630 in the morning, just to cuddle and sleep in our bed for an additional hour or two. (a habit i love, but that needs to be broken)

Everything goes in her mouth

Loves to say nananana

Wakes up with a smile

These last 6 months have gone by so fast! I love to watch her grow and figure out new things. We are so lucky to have Maggie! We don't know what we did without her. Love you Maggie girl!!

older and wiser

Another birthday came and went. I am 23!

Sunday morning, I woke up with Caden by my side and Maggie in my arms (who came in the bed an hour earlier). They were still both asleep and I was just thinking how lucky I am to have both of them. I wanted Maggie to wake up and share my birthday with me, so I started tickling and kissing her face (rude I know). She started making faces and whining a bit cause she wasn't ready to wake up, so I stopped. A few minutes later so opened her eyes and smiled at me. That is what I was waiting for! The best birthday present of the day. I then enjoyed breakfast in bed from my wonderful husband. We then watched conference, which I've always loved being around my birthday.

This is how I got to enjoyed conference. Jealous??

We then went over to my parents for a birthday celebration.

Here is Asher modeling one of my new shirts. Doesn't he look cute!

and this awesome Garmin watch my fam got me for working out I'm so excited about!

My mom spoiled me by making this yummy ice cream cake (my favorite!)

and i was so lucky to share my birthday with my little sister Paige who will be 16 in a few days.

I'm lucky to have such a wonderful family. There is no one else I'd rather spend my birthday with.

also, during conference President Dieter F. Uchtdorf said some things that inspired me to post this.

“With so many social media resources and the multitude of more or less useful gadgets at our disposable, sharing the good news of the gospel is easier and the effects more far reaching than ever before…. My dear young friends, perhaps the Lords encouragement to open our mouths might today include use your hands to blog and text message the gospel to all the world… With the blessings of modern technology we an express gratitude and joy about God’s great plan for his children in a way that can be heard not only around our work place, but around the world. Sometimes a single phrase of testimony can set events in motion that effect someone’s life for eternity."

While listening to President Uchtdorf’s talk, I knew I wanted to take the opportunity to bear my testimony to “all the world” that I have a testimony that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is the true church. I know that President Thomas S. Monson is a prophet called by our Heavenly Father to guide us in making right choices in our life. I know that through prayer Heavenly Father can give me comfort, peace and love. I know that the Book of Mormon is true and that by sincerely studying and applying the principles I can learn what is expected of me. In this world today Satan is trying to destroy marriages, and eternal families who are sealed in the temple, but I know that if we are studying the scriptures and praying with our spouses that Satan will not have power to break that sealing, because with our Heavenly Father in our relationships, we will not fail. I know there is always forgiveness and mercy because of the Atonement that our Savior performed, because he loves us. The gospel can bring happiness if we obey all the commandments. This I know, in the name of Jesus Christ.

(share your testimony for "all the world")

family vacation

This week was Caden's spring break, so we took advantage of this time off and headed for St. George! My grandparents have a trailer there (thanks Nana & Papa!), which is right next to all the fun things to do.

Mags did good for her longest car ride yet,

(which she enjoyed if mom was back there with her)

The weather was amazing! It was nice not to worry about socks, sweaters and a blanket. We did a lot of relaxing,

swimming,

eating out, shopping,

and hiking!

Maggie was only mad that we had to stop and take a picture. She loved that hike so much, she was kicking her bare feet the whole time in the bjorn. Now I know what we'll be doing lots this summer. Now if it will just get here and stay!