I just have a minute before I need to go get my hair did. Levi's birthday was yesterday but his party isn't until Saturday. I gave him one present yesterday and he'll have to wait for the rest. We went to dinner and finished up season one of "Brotherhood". I still can't believe Levi is 30! I happen to like being in my late twenties and would like to stay just where I am :)
My mom's surgery was successful and we're so grateful to all the family in Utah for taking good care of her. Love you mom!
Levi and I are on day EIGHT without Diet Pepsi or Mountain Dew. It's been easier than we thought, though not without some tough moments. I find that I don't want to eat as much junk food because the junk food always tasted better with Mountain Dew. I hope I can keep up the momentum. I've still had Sprite and Fresca whenever I crave the citrus or the fizziness, but otherwise I'm surviving on cans of Lipton's Ice Tea and gas station french vanilla cappuccinos.
Well, I'm off to the hair salon. I'm pretty sure I'm going to get short bangs again, unless I change my mind on the way there. I've decided that I'm going to start a hair magazine that shows how different styles would look on a woman with meat on her bones. All the hair magazines have twig-thin models so of course pixie cuts look amazing. People need to see what would look decent on a REAL person.
Well, I'll update later. Hope everyone is having a great day!
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Lent.
Levi and I have made a BIG commitment for Lent: We're giving up our sodas. I'll be giving up my beloved Mountain Dew for forty days and Levi will be giving up his addiction to Diet Pepsi. This is huge. Levi can drink over 64 ounces of Diet Pepsi a day, and while I don't drink nearly that much Mountain Dew, I've rarely gone a day without that neon green drink.
Wish us luck!! (This is going to be harder than I thought. While googling images of Mountain Dew to put on this blog I practically started salivating at the mouth for the citrus-y goodness.)
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Tuesday ramblings.
Another month with disappointing news. You'd think I'd be used to it by now, but I must have a buried well of blind optimism in me, because I always think "this IS the month!" I guess that's better than being a full-blown cynic, I just need to figure out a balance so I'm not so crushed every time I get a visit from the period fairy.
I found a doctor on my insurance's website who I think might be able to help me. I get a good vibe from him because his page bio says he had interests in infertility and he has five kids himself...so obviously he knows HOW to conceive. Also he went to BYU and served a mission in Japan. Bonus points! I'm going to call tomorrow and see if I can meet with him ASAP. I'm really ready to try something else, something that doesn't cost a fortune. Wish me luck.
In other news, I NEED A HAIRCUT! I was trying to grow my hair out (my sisters are probably rolling their eyes in understanding at this statement.) All three of us have tried to "grow" our hair out and we always end up chopping it off. Apparently we weren't meant for hair below the shoulders. (I guess that rules out polygamy for us!) I'm definitely thinking I want bangs again. Also, my hair has been this atrocious mousy blonde for WAY too long and I'm looking to get some serious blonde in there or else some great secondary colors. I feel like my hair is the one thing I have control over. Things such as my giant butt are something I'm working on, but results may take a while. Haircuts are instant. I like instant.
Valentines Day was a nice day, indeed. Levi & I went to the state capitol, which recently reopened after being renovated. It's beautiful and the money was well spent because it makes a person proud to live in Idaho. I love how close we live to this.
Looking up at the dome. Gorgeous, no?
Afterwards we took the dogs to the dog park and had a good time.
Whom is walking whom?
That night we made brownies and watched Amelie, my all time favorite romantic move. Calling it a romantic comedy doesn't do it justice. It's so sweet, so funny, so beautiful. Seriously, doesn't this music give you CHILLS?!
Anyways, that's my update. I'm going to kick off my shoes and park my butt on the couch. Only a few more weeks until opening day of baseball!!
I found a doctor on my insurance's website who I think might be able to help me. I get a good vibe from him because his page bio says he had interests in infertility and he has five kids himself...so obviously he knows HOW to conceive. Also he went to BYU and served a mission in Japan. Bonus points! I'm going to call tomorrow and see if I can meet with him ASAP. I'm really ready to try something else, something that doesn't cost a fortune. Wish me luck.
In other news, I NEED A HAIRCUT! I was trying to grow my hair out (my sisters are probably rolling their eyes in understanding at this statement.) All three of us have tried to "grow" our hair out and we always end up chopping it off. Apparently we weren't meant for hair below the shoulders. (I guess that rules out polygamy for us!) I'm definitely thinking I want bangs again. Also, my hair has been this atrocious mousy blonde for WAY too long and I'm looking to get some serious blonde in there or else some great secondary colors. I feel like my hair is the one thing I have control over. Things such as my giant butt are something I'm working on, but results may take a while. Haircuts are instant. I like instant.
Valentines Day was a nice day, indeed. Levi & I went to the state capitol, which recently reopened after being renovated. It's beautiful and the money was well spent because it makes a person proud to live in Idaho. I love how close we live to this.
Looking up at the dome. Gorgeous, no?
Afterwards we took the dogs to the dog park and had a good time.
Whom is walking whom?
That night we made brownies and watched Amelie, my all time favorite romantic move. Calling it a romantic comedy doesn't do it justice. It's so sweet, so funny, so beautiful. Seriously, doesn't this music give you CHILLS?!
Anyways, that's my update. I'm going to kick off my shoes and park my butt on the couch. Only a few more weeks until opening day of baseball!!
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Post 201: Valentine's Day
Normally Valentine's Day isn't my favorite holiday. I don't dislike it, I just prefer other holidays like Halloween and Fourth of July. That said, I would like to take this particular day to gloat about my wonderful hubby. I feel like I've posted many reasons why Levi is great, so I'm sorry if any of these are repeats, I just want the world to know how much I appreciate him. Here are some of those reason:
1.Familiarity. I realize that this gets better as the years go by. We know each other's routines, habits, preferences, etc. and it is the most fabulous thing. Our routine is so comfortable and I wouldn't change it for anything. From April to October it's baseball and dinner after we're both home from work, and in the winter we catch up on all our DVDs. When we go to bed we both read for a little while and then go to sleep, me always laying on my right side and Levi putting his left arm around me. I couldn't fall asleep any other way. The only thing unromantic about this when he rips a big fart just as I'm falling asleep. I think my dad would be proud. Levi insists that I fart in bed too, but we all know that girls don't fart. Am I right ladies?
2. Loyalty. Levi would do ANYTHING for the people he loves. Just today he was over at his dad's house helping with home improvement stuff, this is the second Saturday in a row he has helped his dad out with this stuff. He has no problem using his days off to help his family. I also benefit from this trait and am frequently blessed with him dropping everything he wants to do for doing what I want to do.
3. Humor. I don't know anyone who can make me laugh through storytelling the way Levi does. He remembers acute details about people and can relay these details into stories. Where anyone else would say, "Today I saw a person trip and almost fall." Levi can describe their clothes, the way they flailed their arms and what their face looked like while it was happening. It makes for some very amusing tales and I'm glad anytime I have a bad day he's waiting with a funny story.
Those are just three little reasons why I have one helluva great husband. Levi, this Valentine's Day I hope you know how much I love and respect you. You are my other half and I think life would be completely bland without you. Love you!!
Would it be classified as TMI?
I've realized my life has taken me down a path I had not planned when I feel like skipping up to strangers and saying, "Guess what? I ovulated this month! For the first time in three months!" And then skip away.
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Shoes, sales, hormones and home improvement.
My feet decided to revolt against me. Normally I wear cute shoes that cost under $30, and it finally started to catch up to me. At my job, not only do I walk around three to five miles per day (the store is HUGE), but I'm also usually carrying heavy loads of books or shelves. A couple of days ago I got out of bed when my alarm went off and felt pain all over in my feet, in the arches, the heels, even my toes hurt. I decided to bite the bullet and invest in a quality pair of shoes:
Let's just say they make me feel a quarter of a century older since all the women I work with who wear these shoes are exactly 50 years old and up. Normally I would just suck it up and wear the cute, cheap shoes that I always do, but these shoes are VERY comfortable and I'm excited for my feet to start healing. The only crappy thing about it was paying nearly full price for them (they were on "sale" for $99) and then finding out I could have bought them online for just over half that. Bummer. Lesson learned.
But for every sale opportunity door that closes, another opens. Today I went to Urban Outfitters to find a Valentines Day knick knack for Levi and walked out empty handed (not to mention a little discouraged that my right arm couldn't fit into anything in that store), and wandered into the Ann Taylor next door. They are having a great sale and I got a black cardigan (what else?) that was normally $68.99 for $9.99 and a fitted jacket that was normally $98 for $19.98. Score!!
Here is the jacket. Stacy and Clinton insist that every woman needs a fitted jacket to pair with either rich looking trousers, a fitted pencil skirt or a great pair of jeans. I have none of those those three (well, I do have four pencil skirts, they just don't fit anymore.) I do however have my overly-worn, frayed-at-the-hem Target-brand work pants. I will somehow make this outfit work!
In more good news, I got my monthly progesterone test back yesterday and it was a great number. The assistant said it was my second highest number yet (32). She left me a cute message that said, "Keep going and don't forget to continue to have intercourse!" Like we could forget! It's practically marked on the calendar, for Pete's sake. Trying to get pregnant for so long sure does take the romance out of the whole thing. Someday it will all be worth it :)
Levi's birthday is almost upon us, which means my mom's visit is almost here! This year she is bringing not only Carlie Paige with her, but cutie Rachel as well. We're so excited for their visit.
For the last few days, we've been playing "Find the Smell" in our home and have finally located the source. About three days ago, the pipe that goes between the dishwasher and the garbage disposal came loose and water got everywhere. We thought we mopped it up but the smell of old water permeated our house. We kept getting on our hands and knees and sniffing all around the kitchen to no avail. Finally Levi figured out that it was underneath our faux hardwood flooring and was able to pull up a couple of pieces to air it out. Hopefully this works. I'm tired of that musty smell!
Well, I better go. It's my day off and the house is totally messy. Guess I better get to it :)
Let's just say they make me feel a quarter of a century older since all the women I work with who wear these shoes are exactly 50 years old and up. Normally I would just suck it up and wear the cute, cheap shoes that I always do, but these shoes are VERY comfortable and I'm excited for my feet to start healing. The only crappy thing about it was paying nearly full price for them (they were on "sale" for $99) and then finding out I could have bought them online for just over half that. Bummer. Lesson learned.
But for every sale opportunity door that closes, another opens. Today I went to Urban Outfitters to find a Valentines Day knick knack for Levi and walked out empty handed (not to mention a little discouraged that my right arm couldn't fit into anything in that store), and wandered into the Ann Taylor next door. They are having a great sale and I got a black cardigan (what else?) that was normally $68.99 for $9.99 and a fitted jacket that was normally $98 for $19.98. Score!!
Here is the jacket. Stacy and Clinton insist that every woman needs a fitted jacket to pair with either rich looking trousers, a fitted pencil skirt or a great pair of jeans. I have none of those those three (well, I do have four pencil skirts, they just don't fit anymore.) I do however have my overly-worn, frayed-at-the-hem Target-brand work pants. I will somehow make this outfit work!
In more good news, I got my monthly progesterone test back yesterday and it was a great number. The assistant said it was my second highest number yet (32). She left me a cute message that said, "Keep going and don't forget to continue to have intercourse!" Like we could forget! It's practically marked on the calendar, for Pete's sake. Trying to get pregnant for so long sure does take the romance out of the whole thing. Someday it will all be worth it :)
Levi's birthday is almost upon us, which means my mom's visit is almost here! This year she is bringing not only Carlie Paige with her, but cutie Rachel as well. We're so excited for their visit.
For the last few days, we've been playing "Find the Smell" in our home and have finally located the source. About three days ago, the pipe that goes between the dishwasher and the garbage disposal came loose and water got everywhere. We thought we mopped it up but the smell of old water permeated our house. We kept getting on our hands and knees and sniffing all around the kitchen to no avail. Finally Levi figured out that it was underneath our faux hardwood flooring and was able to pull up a couple of pieces to air it out. Hopefully this works. I'm tired of that musty smell!
Well, I better go. It's my day off and the house is totally messy. Guess I better get to it :)
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Drought
I have absolutely nothing to report. How is it possible that NOTHING has happened over the last month. Literally, nothing worth reporting. I know that they say that no news is good news, but I'm not so sure. No news is embarrassing and makes me question what I'm doing with my life. Seriously, if I can't find one single thing to report, is my life even half as interesting as I'd hoped it'd be?
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