We scored a terrific hammock! We went to about a dozen places and ended up buying the metal frame at Cabela's and the actual hammock itself from Target. Shopping around paid off and we ended up saving a lot of money. Yes! The hammock is wonderful. I'll have Levi take a picture of me in it for the blog. It's my new favorite spot to hang out.
This week I had a nasty cold that luckily didn't turn into pneumonia like it did for my niece and nephew up here. I was down for the count regardless and didn't get anything accomplished this week. I needed to get my oil changed, get my car aligned and get my tires rotated. Did I get any of that done? Nope! Oh well. There's always this week I suppose :)
We had an appointment at the OBGYN on Friday. They did an ultrasound to look at my ovaries and follicles and make sure everything looked ok. We have an appointment set up for Tuesday for our first round of artificial insemination, or IUI. It's naturally a lot less expensive than IVF, but it's still pricey nonetheless and we're definitely hoping for results. Wish us luck!
That's all for now. I'm just getting ready for work and then I have tomorrow off. Maybe I'll do some laundry. Woo hoo!
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Hammock help
Levi & I have decided that we REALLY want a hammock for our backyard, but there are just two big problems. The first is that we would need the kind that attach to a wooden or metal stand because the two trees we have in the backyard are too far apart and too close to the fence. The other problem is this: just where do you find a good hammock & stand for under $200??!! I NEVER thought it would cost that much to get a piece of fabric and something to attach it to. It's insane! I've tried all sorts of websites, including ebay, amazon and craigslist, and the best deal I can find is around $150. Any suggestions?
Sunday, May 24, 2009
Take me out to the ballgame
I may be biased, but I don't think there is anything cuter in this world than watching my nephew Wilson play t-ball. Observe the evidence:
Isn't he amazing?!
Isn't he amazing?!
Monday, May 18, 2009
Seattle pictures!
(I promise, the slideshow moves quickly. I hate slow slideshows.)
We're back from our trip to see the Red Sox play the Mariners. It was an absolutely fantastic trip. We got in early Friday morning and checked in at our hotel, which was a very cute Inn across the street from the Seattle Center. We spent that morning and afternoon wandering around and eating great food. That night we met up with Heather, Zane and the kids and went to batting practice. John Farrell, the pitching coach for the Red Sox, pointed at Wilson and tossed a ball to him. It was awesome! Then, Eliza was able to get a ball signed by first baseman Jeff Bailey. Score!
We had great seats along the third base line for Game 1. We barely lost that game, but no worries! That's the beauty of baseball. There's always the next game.
We spent Saturday shopping and visiting the CHEESE FESTIVAL!! Can you say yummy?? Free cheese & sunshine. I love it.
That night at the game was a night to be remembered. Levi's sorta-cousin Jamie Kotsay is married to Mark Kotsay of the Red Sox. She was at the game and was able to get two tickets for us to sit with her behind home plate. We were surrounded by other player's families and it was the most fun I've had in a long, long time. Jamie and her aunt Jana were absolute sweethearts. Seriously, I haven't met people that nice, well, ever! Jamie was so generous to us and she was so much fun to talk to. Behind us sat Jason Bay's family and I had the great fortune of meeting his wife, her sister, and more of their family. His wife & sister were so nice and we talked about everything ranging from baby names to tattoos. She really liked my white wrist tattoos that say "Mom's Girl" and she said she's thinking about getting one like it with her two girl's names.
After the game Jamie took us to meet Mark and that was also extremely surreal. He was a total gentleman and we talked for a little while and he even signed a ball for my niece and nephew. What a great guy! Jamie & him are an awesome couple.
We walked back to our hotel that night on a bit of a high. We couldn't believe our luck!! (Also, the Sox won. Yes!)
Jamie & Mark offered us tickets for the next game on Sunday afternoon, even though Jamie would be flying out that morning. We gladly took them up on it and were so stoked to be able to catch the third game. It was a beautiful day, about 73 degrees and we could have died right then and there and been the happiest two people on the planet. Jason Bay's family sat in front of us this time and I had the good fortune of talking to his grandparents-in-law for a bit. They told me when we got up to leave that we were the "best fans." Wow! Thanks! Jacoby Ellsbury's family sat right next to us and they were so adorable. They were all wearing his shirt and they just looked so cute.
Jeff Bailey's family sat behind us and we talked to them about what a great job Jeff has been doing. They were so polite and so fun to talk to. One of the women in his family and I almost punched a fan for heckling Jeff while he was up at bat. Jeff immediately hit a single and that shut the guy up before we had to :)
Unfortunately we were only able to meet up with Heather, Zane and the kids on Friday and Saturday but it was still a blast seeing them for whatever time we could. Eliza and Wilson were so in love with watching the game. They have just become baseball's newest fanatics!
We left on Sunday afternoon knowing that we had just finished the greatest vacation ever. We had walked all over Seattle for three straight days and our legs were so sore they felt like jelly, but I wouldn't have traded a single moment of it for anything. It will be near impossible to beat this trip to Seattle. Thank you to all who made it special.
We're back from our trip to see the Red Sox play the Mariners. It was an absolutely fantastic trip. We got in early Friday morning and checked in at our hotel, which was a very cute Inn across the street from the Seattle Center. We spent that morning and afternoon wandering around and eating great food. That night we met up with Heather, Zane and the kids and went to batting practice. John Farrell, the pitching coach for the Red Sox, pointed at Wilson and tossed a ball to him. It was awesome! Then, Eliza was able to get a ball signed by first baseman Jeff Bailey. Score!
We had great seats along the third base line for Game 1. We barely lost that game, but no worries! That's the beauty of baseball. There's always the next game.
We spent Saturday shopping and visiting the CHEESE FESTIVAL!! Can you say yummy?? Free cheese & sunshine. I love it.
That night at the game was a night to be remembered. Levi's sorta-cousin Jamie Kotsay is married to Mark Kotsay of the Red Sox. She was at the game and was able to get two tickets for us to sit with her behind home plate. We were surrounded by other player's families and it was the most fun I've had in a long, long time. Jamie and her aunt Jana were absolute sweethearts. Seriously, I haven't met people that nice, well, ever! Jamie was so generous to us and she was so much fun to talk to. Behind us sat Jason Bay's family and I had the great fortune of meeting his wife, her sister, and more of their family. His wife & sister were so nice and we talked about everything ranging from baby names to tattoos. She really liked my white wrist tattoos that say "Mom's Girl" and she said she's thinking about getting one like it with her two girl's names.
After the game Jamie took us to meet Mark and that was also extremely surreal. He was a total gentleman and we talked for a little while and he even signed a ball for my niece and nephew. What a great guy! Jamie & him are an awesome couple.
We walked back to our hotel that night on a bit of a high. We couldn't believe our luck!! (Also, the Sox won. Yes!)
Jamie & Mark offered us tickets for the next game on Sunday afternoon, even though Jamie would be flying out that morning. We gladly took them up on it and were so stoked to be able to catch the third game. It was a beautiful day, about 73 degrees and we could have died right then and there and been the happiest two people on the planet. Jason Bay's family sat in front of us this time and I had the good fortune of talking to his grandparents-in-law for a bit. They told me when we got up to leave that we were the "best fans." Wow! Thanks! Jacoby Ellsbury's family sat right next to us and they were so adorable. They were all wearing his shirt and they just looked so cute.
Jeff Bailey's family sat behind us and we talked to them about what a great job Jeff has been doing. They were so polite and so fun to talk to. One of the women in his family and I almost punched a fan for heckling Jeff while he was up at bat. Jeff immediately hit a single and that shut the guy up before we had to :)
Unfortunately we were only able to meet up with Heather, Zane and the kids on Friday and Saturday but it was still a blast seeing them for whatever time we could. Eliza and Wilson were so in love with watching the game. They have just become baseball's newest fanatics!
We left on Sunday afternoon knowing that we had just finished the greatest vacation ever. We had walked all over Seattle for three straight days and our legs were so sore they felt like jelly, but I wouldn't have traded a single moment of it for anything. It will be near impossible to beat this trip to Seattle. Thank you to all who made it special.
Sunday, May 17, 2009
We're back!
Whew what a trip!! We just got back from Seattle. I'll upload all my pics tonight and do a long posting tomorrow. It was magical, fantastic and every other thing you can think of :)
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
It's a miracle.
After living in Idaho for 5 years, getting married and having been pulled over numerous times, I figured it was time to get my Idaho driver's license. I still had my Utah one that had me listed as Carley Jennings (whoever that is!)
It was a tiny fiasco to get my name changed to the correct spelling and have my "new" married name, but it is now done and I am the proud owner of a Idaho State Driver's License!
Woo hoo!!! Now I won't have to use my Costco card as my I.D. any more!
P.S. Yes I know I took down my real picture, it was just unpleasant. Besides, McLovin is way funnier!
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Longer post coming soon...
I just wanted to quickly say Happy Mother's Day to all those wonderful women out there! I have to go to work shortly, but I plan on writing a much longer blog about Mother's Day either tonight or tomorrow.
Until then, I love you all!
Until then, I love you all!
Monday, May 4, 2009
Where the Wild Things Are
I am so very, very excited for this! It looks amazing and the boy they cast to play Max is perfect!
(Youtube clips are posting weird on my page, so just click THIS LINK to see the trailer)
(Youtube clips are posting weird on my page, so just click THIS LINK to see the trailer)
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