28th Birthday

Today is my 28Th birthday!

I decided to make a list of 28 things to do before I turn 29. Sounds fun right? This will give me exactly one year to complete the list. So here is the list.

*warning this is a long post

1) Learn to drive the Vino. I had already said I was going to learn to do that this summer, but its probably safer to wait until I am not pregnant. After all I am a clumsy girl.

2) Take a photography class. I have been dying to take a photography class since I was a senior is high school {I loved my school photography class} and that was 10 years ago. Sheesh am I a slacker.

3) Write a will. I have always had {my version of a will} a list in the back of all of my journals where I would write my funeral plans and a list of who got which of my possessions. When I was younger it was a little silly. I had my dad getting one of my stuffed animals.
Now that the baby is coming Travis and I need to get our act together and put together a {real} will.

4) Go on a hot air balloon ride. Ever since I saw Pippi Long Stockings {years and years ago} I have wanted to go on a hot air balloon ride and dang it, I am going to do that this year. Travis that is a giant hint to you.

5) Go to the Wyoming downs. Okay that probably doesn't sound as fun to you as it does to me, but I haven't ever been to a horse race and I really want to go. Its only like an hour {or so} drive so why not?

6) Take a cooking class from Lugano. Another thing I have been putting off for awhile. Its funny that I put it off, because its like what 2 blocks from my house? I really shouldn't have any excuses not to take the class.

7) Finish that quilt I have been working on since 2005. Back in 2005 my mom gave me some quilters squares so I could make a quilt. I have all the squares cut into the size I want, I even have some of the squares sewn together. This should be an easy task for me. Maybe if I am ambitious I could get it done before the baby come.

8) Get caught up on my scrap book. I was so proud of myself for getting myself all caught up before I got married {in 2005} and that was the last time I have worked on my scrap book. I really would like to get caught up before the baby gets here. If I don't that's 2 whole scrap books {one for me and one for the baby} I have to stay updated on. I better get my butt in gear.

9) Go to Europe or Australia. Ok its more realistic for me to say book the flights to Europe or Australia. I have been to Australia and a few places in Europe and have been dying to take Travis. Once the baby is old enough I will do it!

10) Read {at least} 12 books. That means 1 book a month. If I can keep current in my book club then this shouldn't be a problem. Last year I read way more than 12 but a lot of them were Gossip Girl books, which don't really count as real books.

11) Stay at a bed and breakfast. I have only stayed in a bed and breakfast once and I loved it! On our wedding night Travis and I stayed at the La Caille b&b. I would love to stay at La Caille again or find a new b&b to try out.

12) Ride the Alpine slide. I haven't rode the Alpine slide in at least 8 years. I think I am due for a ride.

13) Try out at least 10 new recipes. I rarely cook. I actually really enjoy cooking, but Travis doesn't really like to eat dinner and I hate cooking for one. 10 recipes might be a stretch but if they are desserts it might be easier.

14) Buy a new camera.

15) Go to the zoo. Travis and I bought a zoo membership a few years ago and only used it once. Maybe if some of my cute nieces and nephews wanted to go to the zoo with me I would be more tempted to go. Hint hint.

16) Go on a hike. With so many great hiking trails nearby its kind of silly that I don't hike.

17) Do some guerilla art. see here.

18) Put together a Bunko night.

19) Plan 2008 friends Christmas party.

20) Go on a picnic with Travis. Another one of things I have been wanting to do for a long time but just haven't gotten around to it.

21) Put together a Blurb book. I have made a few Blurb books and I want to make another one. Maybe a book for the baby, or one of my blog, we'll see.

22) Deliver {random} gifts. I love giving random gifts, especially homemade gifts. Maybe I can give something like this.

23) Make some quiet books. I like this one from Martha Stewart.

24) Write more letters. I use to be really good about writing letters, probably because I love getting mail and to get mail you have to give mail. This task will probably be easy because I will have 2 nephews and 1 niece on missions and for some reason I find it easy to write to them.

25) Read my favorite Roald Dahl books. I never realized just how many books Roald Dahl has written. Crazy!
I want to read the following books: charlie and the chocolate factory, james and the giant peach, matilda, the bfg and the witches

26) Eat at the Crab Cooker. The last few years Travis and I have gone to Newport beach and every year I say I am going to eat at the Crab Cooker and I never do. This is the year!

27) Get back into running. I use to run a few times a week and now the thought of any form of exercise makes me want to take a nap. I am sure once the baby comes I will be dying {and really needing} to get back into shape so I am going to pick up running {again} after the baby comes.

28) Eat dinner in Millcreek Canyon. This is one of those things Travis hates to do, maybe its because its a bit of a hassle. I love to get a fire going, roast hot dogs and marshmallows and just hang out.

J Is For

is for Johnson & Johnson
Johnson & Johnson baby lotion is about one of the best smelling products out there. I love picking up a baby and smelling that "baby" smell on their skin.

10 Reasons

10 reasons I love being pregnant

1) I can use the excuse "but I am pregnant" for almost everything. I make sure to use a really whiney voice too.
2) I don't feel guilty about sleeping all the time
3) Travis gets {cute} protective of me
4) My boobs are huge
5) Travis gets to take care of cleaning the litter box
6) I get to buy lots of baby clothes { I have always loved shopping for baby clothes}
7) The crazy dreams
8) Travis helps out around the house more
9) Knowing I am going to be a mama
10) Knowing Travis is going to be a daddy

10 reasons I hate being pregnant
1) I want to eat everything in sight {and I do eat it}
2) I am always tired
3) People touch my belly {I am not a touchy person so its a bit weird, and its probably going to get worse}
4) I pee all the time
5) I cant sleep on my tummy
6) My boobs are huge
7) I look really hot in a swim suit
8) I have the worst break outs
9) I cant drink chai tea
10) Gaining weight

I Is For

is for Italian soda


I have loved Italian sodas ever since I was a little girl. They are such a fun summer time drink and they are way easy to make. Here is a quick and simple recipe.

4 oz. Italian syrup flavor {I think Torani's is a good brand to use}
4 oz half & half
10 oz club soda

Mix ingredients and serve over ice. Makes 2 servings.
Some people leave the half & half out of their sodas, but I think they are way better with it.

Tag

I was tagged by Michelle of lovely little things. I think I did a version of this tag before, but who cares? I don't.

What was I doing 10 years ago
I was getting ready to graduate high school. My 10 year high school reunion is in just a few weeks. I keep debating about going.

5 things on my to do list today
1) Write Trent a letter
2) Balance my check book
3) Have lunch with Travis
4) Do the laundry
5) Go to Trav's softball game

Snacks I enjoy
Anything sweet and sugary {except chocolate} I have a big sweet tooth

Things I would do if I was a billionaire
I would buy a few houses. A house in Salt Lake City, beach house in Newport, a cabin in Flaming Gorge, and a villa in Italy. Did I mention I would have maids for each house?

Places I have lived
My childhood home in SL
My condo in SL

I tag anyone that wants to play. If you want to play and don't have a blog, leave your tag in a comment.

This Weekend I

• Watched Ghost Busters with Travis
• Cleaned the house
• Did the laundry
• Went to my cabin
• Ate a giant vanilla ice cream cone
• Ate 3+ hamburgers
• Chatted with Travis during our drive to and from the cabin
• Ate lots of junk food
• Read lots
• Played lots of games {including my new favorite game Blokus}
• Pulled out the coloring books
• relaxed all weekend long
• Went to high tea with my sisters and mom

H Is For

is for high tea

I just spent yesterday afternoon {with my sisters and mom} at The Grand America for high tea.
I love going to afternoon tea. It makes me feel like a little kid again, playing tea party.

Coloring

Turn your family pictures into fun coloring pages.

Step 1.
Find a picture and upload it here

Step 2.
Print your picture

Step 3.
Color your picture any way you want

Don't you think my parents look much better in the bright colors?

UPDATE: I originally posted this back in 2008 and the website has changed since then.
To avoid paying for these pictures some people will right click on the picture turned into a coloring page to save it free of charge. There are also many other services out there that can turn pictures into coloring pages.

G Is For

is for grosgrain ribbon.
I find my self addicted to grosgrain ribbon. I cant stop myself from buying it. I don't mind this addiction though. I love having a large supply of grosgrain ribbon on hand at all times.

What is your favorite kind of ribbon?

F Is For

Fuddruckers

I love going to Fuddruckers, am I the only one? Probably not. Where ales can you get a 1 pound hamburger? Okay I usually just get a 1/2 pound burger but that's because I have to save room for french fries and a vanilla milkshake. They have the best milkshakes!

Bath Time

I am loving this dinghy drain stopper from MXYPLZYK.
Wouldn't this little boat make bath time fun?

E Is For

is for eyelet

1) Wrap skirt

2) Candles

3) Cami top

4) Espadrilles

5) Alloy dress

6) Buckle bag

7) Bikini

8) Head band

9) Children's Place dress

California Adventures

I had so much fun writing my guide to Disneyland yesterday, so today I am writing my guide to California Adventure.

Food

• Cool down with a margarita or frozen drink {keep in my California Adventure serves alcohol so make sure to ask for a virgin margarita} at Rita's Baja Blenders
• Lunch with the Princesses at Ariel's Grotto
• Find any vendor cart and enjoy fresh cotton candy
• Get a sugar cookie dipped in white chocolate or a giant rice krispy treat at Greetings from California shop
• If you go in the Spring or Winter grab a hot bowl of soup at Pacific Wharf Cafe

Shopping

• Make your own Mr. Potato Head at Engine Ears Toy shop { pick a box and stuff it full of all your favorite Mr. Potato parts for one low price}
• Pick up your trading pins at P.T. Flea Market
• Don't forget to buy your Disney sweatshirt at Greetings from California

Fun

• Have to ride California Screamin
• Ask for the first row when you ride Soarin' over California
• Tower of Terror is a ride you should ride over and over again. If their is a long line, get fast passes. {don't forget to ask for the front row}
• Stop by the Animation Academy to learn how to draw your favorite Disney characters {did I mention its air conditioned}
• Take the kids on Monsters Inc ride
• Relive your childhood Disneyland memories by watching the electric parade {make sure to check out the calendar for dates and times}
• Make sure to watch A Bugs Life {3D}

Extra

• If you hang out by the bathrooms in the back lot section you will get to see lots of characters.

D Is For

is for Disneyland!

Disneyland is one of my favorite places!

Here is my must see/must do/must eat, etc... guide to Disneyland.

Main Street

• Eat potato cheese soup at Carnation Cafe
• Buy yummy treats {rocky road, taffy, etc...} at the Candy Palace
• Get a silhouette made
• Have breakfast with Minnie and friends at the Plaza Inn
• Get a locker
  

Adventure Land

• Get fast passes for Indiana Jones ride {I like to sit in the very back or the very front}
• Grab a skewer or two at Bengal Barbecue

Critter Country

• Get fast passes for Splash Mountain {if you don't want to get soaked, ride in the back}
• Stop by Pooh Corner for yummy treats { snicker doodles and sugar cookies}

Tomorrow Land

• Get fast passes for Space Mountain
• Take a trip to the 1970's and ride Star Tours
• If your hot go see Captain EO. Great way to rest your feet and cool down
• Eat a hot churro
• Kill aliens on the Buzz Light Year ride

Fantasy Land

• Walk through Sleeping Beauty's castle
• Ride Matterhorn bobsleds
• Ride Small World to cool down and rest your feet
• Ride the tea cups over and over again
• Get your own Mickey ears made at the Mad Hatter Shop
• Try to pull the sword out of the stone

Frontier Land

• Ride Thunder Mountain Rail Road {hold on to your hats and glasses, this here is the wildest ride in the wilderness}
• If you like Mexican food stop by Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante

New Orleans Square

• Ride Pirates of the Caribbean
• Go in the Haunted Mansion
• enjoy a refreshing {virgin}mint julep

Mickey's Toontown

• Ride Roger Rabbits' cartoon spin {gotta love Jessica Rabbit}
• Ride Gadgets go coaster
• Pose in front of all the silly Toontown houses

What is your must see/must do/must eat guide to Disneyland?

Don't forget to check out my California Adventure list here.

Its Just Another Stylin Sunday

C Is For

is for clutch.
Clutch handbags are the perfect date night bag. Here a few I have been loving.


Lodis croc clutch


The SAK clutch


Hobo International clutch

Lodis metallic lizard clutch

B Is For

Baby!

Here a few fun baby websites to check out.

• baby center
• baby gadget
• cool mom picks
• bloesem kids
• kid haus
• serena and lily

What are your favorite baby websites?

Brilliant

Found on a Chicago sidewalk Via

A Is For

A is for Ann Taylor Loft Maternity.

Yay for cute maternity clothes! I love this short sleeve dot print layer vest

Do & Delegate

I am a freak for to do lists, but this Do & Delegate list tops the charts! A delegate list, now why didn't I think of that? This would be perfect for me {and Travis}

Mr. Men

If Travis and I were on the Mr. Men show, Travis would be Mr. Messy

and I would be Mr. Lazy {ok Mrs}

Dine O' Round

Don't forget the spring Dine O' Round is going on now through May 17th.

Here is the list of participating restaurants.

Its Just Another Stylin Sunday

Trav has to teach our primary class today {with out me} I think he is a little nervous. Good luck Travis!

Happy Today

There are many things to happy about. Here is a small list of the things that are making me happy right now.

I was happy to hear my little ones heart beat today and to see the excitement on Travis' face when he heard it too.

I am happy for RhoGam because I have A- blood and Travis has A+ blood.

I am happy because I get to go see Travis play softball tonight.

I was happy to eat breakfast at Over The Counter this morning.

I am happy that my weekend has started.

Fun Packages

Here are 3 fun {and different} ways to wrap your next present.

1. Suitcase

I love these mini suitcases. Paper Source has a large selection of sizes and colors to choose from.

2. Bucket of paint

Make your own paint bucket or buy one of from Artichoke&Co.

3. Cowboy hat

Instead of a typical basket, wrap your next present in a cowboy hat. What little boy wouldn't like a gift like that?

Popcornopolis

I hadn't heard about Popcornopolis until yesterday when I was reading Design Mom.
Their gift baskets look amazing! I might have to make a little order soon.

Does it seem like I post about food all the time?

Rice Krispy Treats

Lately I have been loving Rice Krispy treats! I thought I would share a whole year of Rice Krispy treats with you.


Chocolate covered snowmen

Valentine hearts

St. Patrick's day treats

Easter egg

Butterfly

Flip flops


Flag treats

Ice cream cone



Apple

Frankenstein

Turkey treats

Chocolate covered igloo