just a little something to brighten your day

my favorite Christmas present

I know, I know, Christmas was a while ago. But I really love this gift.

My Carrie-sister made it. She's a graphic designer. 

It's the Oklahoma City Temple, where Brandon and I were married. Pretty awesome huh?

 Here's a closeup:

Coolest Sister Ever Award winner, right here. (It's a real thing. Red carpet rollout, fancy parties, huge deal.)

For more info on LDS Temples: http://www.lds.org/church/temples?lang=eng

To visit Carrie's blog: http://carrieannodell.blogspot.com/

Hello Monday

Hello sweet pajama girlies

Hello busy day full of errands and running around.

Hello my precious.

Yes, that's a 2 lb bag.

Hello giant bun!

Hello sunshine!! Can we say 70 degrees?

Hello great day!

Linking up with Hello Hue and And Here's to You, Mrs. Robinson.

I can't get the taste of earthworm out of my mouth.

Today I got the most amazing package in the mail. 

My friends, the Sharipov family, recently went to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Orlando, and they were kind enough to get me some souvenirs! 

Chocolate Frog and Bertie Bott's Every Flavor Beans!

 I was so excited about this!! The boxes are really cool, and I'll probably keep them forever (don't judge me).

Check out how huge that frog is! Solid chocolate! 

 I got Helga Hufflepuff's card. She actually moves a little bit!

Every Flavor Beans,

 "You want to be careful with those," Ron warned Harry. "When they say every flavor, they mean every flavor - you know, you get all the ordinary ones like chocolate and peppermint and marmalade, but then you can get spinach and liver and tripe. George reckons he had a booger-flavored one once." 

Ron picked up a green bean, looked at it carefully, and bit into a corner. 

"Bleaaargh - see? Sprouts."

This one is Earthworm. Ew.

 Brandon got a vomit, but he had to spit it out. He said it was as real as the real thing. 

And last, but not least, Pygmy Puffs!

The girls are going to LOVE them!!

Thank you so much Sharipov family! You guys are awesome!!

Reasons Why I am an Awesome Parent

or, My Nerdiness Knows no Bounds.

1. Portia loves Harry Potter. Mostly, she loves the Pottermore website, but she likes the first movie a lot as well. She has a framed Gryffindor Lion above her bed. I'm raising muggleborns over here!

2. My girls LOVE Star Wars. They have seen the whole trilogy (4,5,and 6. They are too young to be subjected to the horror that is Hayden Christianson's acting just yet). Portia sat and watched them all back to back, and when one would end, she would say "Again! Again!" She has since requested to watch them on several occasions. Her favorites are the Chewie and the "little bears."

3. I recently introduced my girls to the movie, Labrynth. Portia was equally frightened and enthralled. She told me today that it was her favorite, and has taken a strong liking to David Bowie.

4. Portia likes Star Trek, she calls it the "Captain Lights Show." Ah, Jean Luke Picard.

I bet you thought I was only a Harry Potter nerd huh?

Isn't Oklahoma beautiful?

I'm going to die.

Guys, I started a new workout yesterday. And it's already killing me. That means it's working, right?
Ok. So it's a 7-day challenge, which I loved because I hate commitment. J/K. But seriously, I never know how much time I will have to spend on a daily workout, and this one is about 15-20 minutes, for 7 days straight. Not bad right?
Wrong. It's bad. So so bad.
I just finished day 2, and I literally sweat more than I do during childbirth. At one point I thought I was going to barf. No joke, it's so hard.

It's a workout for your butt.

I'm embarrassed.

But I better look like stinkin J-Lo by the end of this week or I'm going to be real mad.

Here's the link:
http://skinnyms.com/summer-butt-challenge/

Sweet mother.