Wheeler Farm

I went to Wheeler farm today with some friends form church. We had a little picnic together, this was a good opportunity to get to know more people. I had a lot of fun but I don't have the pictures to prove it. However, it so happens that I went to Wheeler farm just a few weeks ago and I do have pictures from that time that I haven't posted.
Micah loved watching the Geese flock together and battle it out for some bread.

Notice the ugly bandage around my arm? Ryan and I were canning tomatoes the night before. When I went to lift the lid of the pot, one of the jars exploded splashing boiling hot tomatoes on me. It was so painful! Luckily I didn't receive a single scar from the whole episode

Beware of the geese, they are bound and determined to get food from you. They are the biggest moochers I have ever known in my life.

Photo tag, Tour of my apartment

I was tagged by Megan weeks ago, sorry I haven't done anything about it until now Megan. Bellow you will find random pictures from my house (I don't think there's 10, my memory card ran out of space).
Here is my Bathroom, the we have it decorated in Green and Peach colors. It has been like this since we were married, maybe we should get something new.

This picture is pretty blurry, but It is my stove with a couple can of tomatoes that Ryan and I canned.


This spot is sort of a "catch all" our grocery bags hang here, along with our keys, Jackets and a Christmas ornament.


This is our plant table, It needs some rearranging desperately.


This Chair belonged to my Mother-in-law, she has had this since her first baby. She let us have it and Ryan refinished it for me, I think it is so beautiful.

This is Micah's crib after bath time.

Our wall, couch and Micah standing next to the couch.


Our Washington D.C. shrine, these three pictures are different angles of the Washington Monument. Micah standing under the table and doesn't know how to get out from under there, he is so cute.

This is Micah's butt! We were making dinner and he sat down on a bean that fell on the floor.

Now it's your turn, I tag: Marisa, Kortney, Dana (start a blog and post pictures of your new house) and Jen.

Busy, busy, busy

I feel like it has been forever since I have written a post. I have actually been really busy because school is back in session and I am taking classes. I talked to Ryan and we decided it would be best for me to finish school now, while I have a year left than try to finish after we have a million kids. I just don't want to resent not taking advantage of finishing up; even if I have to put other things aside. I'll still be blogging I have tons I want to catch up on, don't give up on me.
By the way I am taking classes at Utah State University. Luckily they are all online!

Surprise!

I just wanted to say thanks to everyone who made my birthday fabulous, especially Ryan. Ryan was so great, he got up with Micah and made me a delicious waffle breakfast. When he came home he gave me a beautiful bouquet. Ryan also managed to throw me a surprise party; I am a very nosy person so I am surprised I didn't find out about it. I am also really glad that My twin brother made it to the party, I haven't seen him on our birthday in years.



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.

The joys of motherhood

Micah is growing up way too fast. I have had my hands full with him lately. He is your average 7 month old, I am sure that not everything he is accomplishing or that is happening isn't unique to him, but I am still proud of him. Let me tell you what has been going on in his life. This summer he has learned how to sit up, and crawl, he has his first two teeth!

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.

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!

New Olympic Event

This commercial came on during the opening ceremony's of the Olympics and I haven't been able to stop thinking about how funny it is. I should have added this bellow with my favorite TV shows. Oh well, if you are in need of a laugh here you go.

I've been tagged by Marisa

Four random things I like about my husband: 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 Country
1. 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

National Underwear Day

Did you know that August 5, is 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.

Transformers, ballroom style!

A few months ago I was up late feeding Micah; this was when we were both new at nursing and it took like 45 minutes for him to eat. Anyway, this particular night I was watching a Ballroom competition and I saw this awesome performance. I pulled it up to show Ryan last night and I figured that the rest of you would enjoy this too.