This last weekend we also went camping with Micah for the first time. He did really well for the most part. The only problems we had was diaper changes, it didn't help that it was freezing outside, then again it can be nice and warm and Micah still throws a fit over having a his diaper changed. So after we had him nice and dry and changed into his warm pj's he was out. He only woke up one more time and cried for a second before he was back to sleep. I can't wait to take him on more camping trips in the future.
Monday, September 1, 2008
Surprise!
This last weekend we also went camping with Micah for the first time. He did really well for the most part. The only problems we had was diaper changes, it didn't help that it was freezing outside, then again it can be nice and warm and Micah still throws a fit over having a his diaper changed. So after we had him nice and dry and changed into his warm pj's he was out. He only woke up one more time and cried for a second before he was back to sleep. I can't wait to take him on more camping trips in the future.
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
The joys of motherhood
Every morning I bring Micah into my bedroom, as soon as I plop him down on the bed he crawls up to Ryan and starts laughing hysterically. As soon as Ryan opens his eyes and notices him, Micah buries his face into the blankets, then after a second he will look up again and start giggling (just like peekaboo).
Another cute thing he does is bury his face in my shoulders and cling to me tightly when he gets scared. He is mainly afraid of the vacuum, the hair dryer and the blender; all things I use often. He tries to be brave and watch me while is use these items but when it becomes too much to handle he clings to me like a clinging vine.
In case you haven't had enough of Micah I have more to add. He is such an observant little guy, when we are eating, he will either become very jealous and do everything in his power to get his hands on my plate or he will sit back and watch as he pretends to chew a mouth full of food. As I am drying my hair he will sit outside the bathroom and shake his head, isn't that adorable!
Just when I think I am going to wrap things up I think of something else I want to share. So Micah doesn't have a pacifier anymore, with the exception of bedtime where he tries to suck on his little thumb. Anyway, he seems to be doing really well without it. However, I have found him sucking on the most random things. For example, post it notes, car keys (he looks like the dog on the "pirates of the Caribbean" ride), a bracelet, rubber duckies, wash clothes and the list goes on and on.
I have to just stop myself now because I can keep going, easily.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Happy Birthday August!

Almost everyone I know has a birthday in August. I couldn't pass up the opportunity to wish all of you a happy Birthday. I love you all so much, and although I am "singing" solo here try to enjoy my birthday song to you.
"You've had a birthday shout 'hooray!' We want to sing to you today. One year older and wiser too, Happy Birthday too you."
Happy Birthday to
3-Kevin Johnson
3- Katie Taylor
14-Mason Pappas
19- Mom
19- Josh Pappas
20-Grandma
24-Liz
26-Cammy
28-Jordan
28-Me
31-Marisa
Did I miss anyone? just in case I did, Happy Birthday to you too!
Sunday, August 10, 2008
New Olympic Event
I've been tagged by Marisa
Ryan and I lost each other at the Museum of Natural History, this is when he spotted me. 1. His smile, dimples and gorgeous blue eyes; all he has to do is show me those pearly whites and I am entranced.
2. His in-sock invention, I can't say any more but they will be available to the public soon.
3. His determination, once he gets excited about something there is nothing that can hold him back.
4. He is such a great father, no one can get Micah to laugh the way Ryan can
Four Jobs I have had:
Me and Ethan at the Zoo in D.C.1. Nanny, Washington, D.C.
2. Medical Records, Central Utah Clinic
3. Reception, Strong Audi
4. Front Desk, Sheraton City Center
Four movies I have watched more than once:
1. Truman Show
2. That Thing You Do
3. Two Weeks with Love
4. The Emperor's New Groove
Four TV shows I watch:
1. The Office
2. My Name is Earl
3. Scrubs
4.American Idol
Four Places I have been:
Ryan, Lindsay and Flat Stanley in Amish Country1. El Salvador
2. Washington, D. C.
3. Pennsylvania
4. New York
Four people who e-mail me regularly:
1. Baby Center
2. Ryan
3. Marisa
4. I don't really e-mail now that I'm not working
Four of my favorite foods:
1. Cilantro
2. Limes
3. Ice Cream
4. Chocolate
Four Places I would like to visit:
1. Austria
2. Italy
3. Spain
4. Hawaii
Four things I'm looking forward to in the coming year:
1. Holiday's that keep Ryan home from work
2. Trip to Oregon Coast for my Anniversary
3. Micah's 1'st...
4. Moving to Boston (maybe)
I Tag: Brooke, Kortney, Aloha, and Erin
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
National Underwear Day
Happy underwear day everyone. In light of this holiday, I would like to tell about Micah's new underwear. As you may or may not know, I try to be green any way that I can. I have also found that this green lifestyle is saving us some cash. Some new and exciting things we have done are, planting a garden, drying clothes on a drying rack, changing out our light bulbs for fluorescent bulbs, turning off power strips and unplugging everything else. My most exciting switch however is changing to cloth diapers.
I was trying flushable diapers called "G" diapers, they were pretty easy and surprisingly cute, but they were also very expensive. I went back to disposable for a little while, but only because I couldn't convince Ryan that switching to cloth would be worth it. Well I crunched the numbers for Ryan and after he saw that we would be saving over $2,000 by using cloth diapers, he was a lot more supportive. I have been using them for over a little while now and I seriously LOVE them.
I thought I might have to spend a lot of time cleaning the soiled ones, but I just use a "diaper only" spatula to scrape the mess into the toilet and before I wash them I soak them in Borax or Oxy-clean, baby. Oh yeah and I don't even have to worry about pinning because I bought a cool "Snappi" that holds the diaper together. Not to mention it is way better for the environment and for Micah's bum.
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Transformers, ballroom style!
Recalling the past

Marisa, Heather, Jenna, Cammy, Auburn and Me at the San Diego Temple
I thought I would share one of my memories. A few years a go for Spring break, I along with some of my best friends packed up into my little 1994 Nissan Sentra and drove to San Diego, CA to visit our friend Jenna. There were a lot of great memories that came from this trip but what sticks out in my mind the most is the fact that I could not keep track of a single thing. I was constantly misplacing my keys, sunglasses, you name it I couldn't find it. Luckily Auburn had my back the whole time, she always new where to find my lost items. I guess this is one of those you had to be there moments.
2. Next, re-post these instructions on your blog and see how many people leave a memory about you. It's actually pretty funny to see the responses. If you leave a memory about me, I'll assume you're playing the game and I'll come to your blog and leave one about you. If you don't want to play on your blog, or if you don't have a blog, I'll leave my memory of you in my comments.
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Weekend Fun
On Saturday Ryan and I decided to go yard sale hopping to see if we could find some used bikes, mainly because gas prices are ridiculous. As we went from house to house our search was seeming fruitless, then to my surprise I found a great deal on a car that I couldn't pass up. It was actually a saucer for Micah. I was so excited to find this because Micah wants to be held in the standing position all the time.
Saturday night was date night, so Ryan and I went to the Jazz festival. We had such a great time, we go every year. This year was the first time that the city charged for the festival, but somehow my honey got our tickets free. Ryan likes to think that the only good thing that Rocky Anderson did for Salt Lake City was make the Jazz festival free, I thought that was a funny joke but I'm sure he did a lot of other good things for Salt Lake. FYI Ryan isn't a "hater."
Sunday was pretty relaxing, I always enjoy the Sabbath. Like a lot of people my favorite part of Sunday is going to church and spending time with family. You just can't beat a nice sunny weekend to be enjoyed with the family
