Tuesdays with Wren

For your Tuesday enjoy these pictures of my girl. This face kills me and she's all mine. We've been running errands, hanging out with family and getting ready for Halloween. Jason's mom made the cutest costume for Wren.. only problem is she screams when she has to wear it. Last night we turned on the music and she danced around in it so crossing our fingers for this week because we would like her to wear it a total of 3 times. Tonight is our first party so wish us luck. 

my babes & the weekend

This past weekend was one of those really great weekends. The kind that you always want..perfect weather, good food and great company. To celebrate our anniversary we took this little babe of ours and stayed up in Midway and in the morning we played in Park City and spent the rest of the day with family and friends. Perfect weekend with my amazing husband and that adorable little girl of mine.

Happy Tuesday

"oh to be in love"

Its been 10 years since this boy made my stomach flip flop with butterflies and yesterday we celebrated our 5th anniversary. Most of you who are familiar with Jason know that he has a good sense of humor and can really make fun of you whether you like it or not... right? But through the years I've seen this humor as a way of showing love, appreciation and through laughing and joking I see him. 
I've been blessed to be with a guy who does make me laugh and most important laugh at myself. I see a compassionate, loving, hard worker who does so much to make our lives better. And even though he may not hear me complaining (at times) about my day or remember what to get at the store. He does remember the smell of the shampoo I used in Europe 10 years ago, the stories I've told about my grandparents and countless times where I just needed someone. 
This boy has given me so much love and so much happiness that I'm beyond grateful. And I'm grateful for him.. every single day

summer days and pasta

Summer 2013-Wren 

a Lake and a little babe

Smiley Creek

This past weekend we flew up to Idaho to Smiley Creek.
We flew on dirt runways, hiked to a hot spring, and had a lot of fun.
I was a little worried flying with Wren in the little airplane but she did so well and even flew the airplane herself.
After this weekend it made me really excited to do this more often and keep it a family tradition.
Jason is in his element flying backcountry and he's a dang good pilot and I'm happy we got home safe.

Happy Monday

Friday's & Father's

Happy Friday Happy almost Father's day. 

This past week I've been thinking a lot of how grateful I am for dads. I have a real tender spot for my dad. He's a sensitive guy and when I think of him, I even get teary eyed. He's one of those dads that truly knows how to fix anything and everything. He has brain washed his kids into working hard and not smacking our food while we eat. My life has been pretty great with this guy raising me and caring about me. I sure am blessed to be his daughter and Wren is sure blessed to have him as a grandpa...Speaking of my little Wrenny. This 16 pound babe is a little daddy's girl. She loves her dad and he loves her right back. Words really cannot describe how perfect of a dad Jason is. I told him the other day that he was born to be a dad...and it shows every time they are together. I am a blessed girl..life is just a little sweeter right now and tomorrow this little family of mine is going to fly to Idaho for a little outdoors fun and I'm excited.

Happy Weekend and Happy Birthday Grandma June...I miss you every single day.

"Hi"

This week on instagram I posted this shot of me and my babes..we like to sing, we like to take pictures and stay in yoga clothes all day.
A year ago this week I was anxiously waiting for this little one to arrive...she would kick my belly so much telling me that she would be here soon. 
I was nervous, excited, uncomfortable and ready to hold this little one in my arms. 
You have no idea how much your life changes..changes for the better and I've realized in the last year how challenging, how rewarding, how life is so much better with this little one crawling around by my feet or tugging on my pants to pick her up.
I can't believe in a few days she will be 1. People aren't kidding when they say it goes by fast, but I must say I have captured every sound, every smell, every little thing she has done. This past week this little bird of mine said her first word..it's "hi" in a very high pitch voice and she waves to herself... I am absolutely in love with her and how adorable that her first word is hi. I just can't wait to see what she'll do tomorrow. 

Happy Memorial Day... thinking of all those great ones that have been in my life.

Easter & Spring

Wren & I-Easter egg hunt

 Happy Easter Happy blue skies Happy warm weather we've been having. Spring is here and making me happy. I can't wait until the days become warmer, but until then I'm happy with what we are having. Wren has been loving these days too. So curious about everything, so happy to be outside. Being 10 months now she has quite the personality. She's so busy, so happy and she's the best thing about my day. Easter weekend was spent outside, hiking, taking walks, drinking some jamba and finding some Easter eggs. It was the best spending it with family. This week little Wren got croup and much hasn't been going on except me holding and rocking this babe of ours. She's one sick little babes who still smiles in between her coughing and her naps and is only truly happy when we are outside.

Happy Spring

Wren finding her first Easter eggs

At Dad's work watching airplanes fly by

Playing under the blanket 

Moab

This crew went skydiving and loved it (wren didn't go)

My little rock climber

Finally back to climbing..I'm still sore from this one

My little family

the bird & her dad

hiking and waffles

Wren, me, Dave-Little Cottonwood

Wren & Dad

Wren's new toys

We've been busy and luckily last week the weather was so warm... we had to take advantage of it because I hear there is snow in our future..ugh.
The picture above and on the left were taken in Little Cottonwood Canyon. We broke out the hiking backpack and Wren loved every minute of our hike, even fell asleep as we were hiking down. She's just the cutest little thing.

Tomorrow we are heading down south to Moab. Wren's been surrounded by all of our climbing gear as we've been getting ready and found her new favorite toy.. Jason couldn't be more thrilled. We are excited but before we head down we made sure to stop at the park with some family and stuff our faces with some awesome waffles.

It's going to be a good family vacation.

Happy Wednesday

Wren with family at the park with her toys

At Bruges eating some waffles

Quilts & a baby

Most of you know that I have one talented sister who knows how to sew, has an eye for the best looking fabrics and her quilts are made with perfection. She may not see her perfection, but I do and everyone else does. She will stay up all night finishing a quilt, not only because it needs to get done for a client but she also loves doing it. 
Last month I was a little snob saying I didn't have enough of her quilts..(who says that when I'm lucky enough to be surrounded by her quilts) 
The truth is I just can't get enough..nothing is better than cuddling with your babe with the coziest quilt on a cold winter day. 
This week my little Wreny babe is super sick and what's kept me going is our naps together and we're usually napping under one of Abby's quilts...and days like the ones we've been having nothing seems more comforting than some hot soup, a cozy quilt and watching Seinfeld episodes. 

It's amazing watching Abby whip up one of these creations and I'm envious of her talent, her patience, and her dedication for these quilts which just makes her that good at what she does. 
So I was reading her blog and noticed that she's doing a little giveaway which ends this coming Monday and if I were you I would comment and I would cross my little fingers that you would be so lucky to get one of these beauties. Because truth be told..it's just warms up your home when they are around. I really am lucky that's she's my sister not only because she's one of my best friends, but she's pretty talented and lets me cozy up with the best of her quilts...thanks Abigail. 

Ps..below are links to my favorites quilts
pps..she also has an etsy shop..great for valentine gifts, mothers days, birthdays, etc

These are a few of my favorites quilts:

Wreny baby sleeps under this beauty

I'm in love with this one

Nothing says Christmas like this quilt with my baby on it

Speaking of Christmas..Abby made this favorite for Marta and I'm still in love

I'm still dreaming of this one

My little neon baby is pretty adorable playing on this quilt

So cute..I love this one

2012 Recap

My favorite moments of 2012

January-we found out our little babe is a girl

February-turning 30 and celebrating with the best of the best

March-Moab camping trip with my hubby, our friends and my 6 month baby belly

April-celebrating this new little babe with the cutest shower hosted by my sister and my cousin Marta

May-finishing teaching my yoga class and nesting...I was just so excited and ready to meet our babe

June-the first day of June..I became a mom and met my daughter face to face which is one of the greatest moments of my life. 

July-celebrating the 4th with the new babe and family. One of my favorite holidays

August-blessed our little babe had a lot of love and support from both of our families

September-starting to teaching yoga again..mixing my old and new life of being a mom and watching this little one continuing to grow and amaze me every single day 

October-celebrating another year with the hubby

November-Wren's first Thanksgiving..being so thankful for her, for Jas, our families

December-Christmas with the bird..life just got more sweeter

Thankful

Today I'm so thankful

I'm thankful for my little girl who is sleeping soundly in her crib right now, who smiles so big every time I pick her up from her nap

I'm thankful that she is healthy and happy. She's growing so much so fast and I love watching her see new things every day

I'm thankful for that hubby of mine who works his butt off so I can stay home with Wren. He also has made it possible for me to go teach a few times a week...it's just good for me.

I'm thankful for his love and support and I'm thankful every time he comes through our door safe everyday from flying

I'm thankful that I have a family of 3 that makes my life much more meaningful, more bigger than me.

I'm thankful for my family..my parents, jason's parents, my sisters, my brothers, cousins & aunts. They have been a rock in my life and I appreciate all that they do for me..for us

I'm thankful for my friends..those good friends that I've had forever who know me, who make me laugh and where we can pick up as if a day never went by. 

I'm thankful for yoga and how it has made a huge impact on my life. I'm grateful that I get to still teach and not only help someone's day be a little bit better but also mine.

I'm thankful for the simple days, watching movies under quilts, going to dinner with an old friend, having conversations with my nephews, making Wren laugh, going on walks and making cookies.

I'm thankful everyday for all the little and big things in my life.

Happy Sunday

This past week we've been...

hanging out at birthday parties with gramps

Laughing at Jake & Sam

Had our first huge snow storm

been having fun with mom

sleeping during the first storm..she looks like a little ewok in this outfit

Having a day off with dad and his new hat

walking home in the snow

loving our snow gear
Happy Monday

Night Walks

Sometimes Wren only falls asleep if she's on a walk outside..this night (which was the perfect fall night) we walked a few blocks to meet Wren's new best friend who was born just a few days ago...Wren was more interested in the little dog licking her instead of the sleeping babe next to her..but oh I can't wait until she plays with her new friend. Congrats Ty & Mickelle! She's adorable!

Our little Wren fell asleep as we were walking home...she was watching our shadows and fell asleep looking so adorable. I love this picture..even more I love my little babes (both of them).

Happy Halloween eve..tonight another Halloween bash! 

new hat & minnie mouse

Wren & dad

This weekend we bought Wren a new hat, Wren's first snow storm,
went to a Halloween bash at Jason's parents house..
Wren went as the cutest Minnie Mouse that I've ever seen, 
ate more soup, 
didn't make pumpkin chocolate chips (will do that this week), 
visited my mom & dad, had Marta's fam over, watched a scary movie with sugar cookies, 
went to Jason's work, took a nap or two,
babe still has a running nose, but she's one cute little babes.

Happy Sunday

new hat, first storm

Minnie Mouse & Grandpa Rasmussen

cute little babes