So yesterday I got my BYU diploma in the mail. Now I feel like it's actually official and I really am a graduate! I was so excited. I almost started crying. It's amazing that all my hard work from the last four years has paid off. Now I am right where I hoped I would be with an amazing husband and an adorable daughter. It feels good to have reached such a huge goal of mine.
In other news Alyssa can now roll over both ways and does so all the time. I think it's only a matter of time before she is crawling. Sometimes she trys to scoot forward but ends up going backward instead. She gets so frustrated. Poor thing. She loves eating real food (well baby food) and her favorite is pears. She is so cute. I am so glad to have her in my life! Kids are such a blessing, I can't wait for more. I am suddenly baby hungry again but then I tell myself my baby is only 6 months old, so we'll wait until she is mobile and then see if I change my mind.....
Jim is still trying to find a job/internship and has put in applications to a few places. He has an interview this week so we'll see how that goes. It looks like we probably won't end up in Portola in the near future so he is going to start looking for full time jobs soon. We are thinking Reno but could end up anywhere he finds a job. He was only slightly jealous that I got my diploma and he is still in school. Luckily this semester is turning out to be a cake walk compared to his others.
I have finally gotten into a habit of exercising nearly every day. I can't go to a gym with Alyssa so I have just been doing exercise DVDs at home. My new favorites are Leslie Sansone walk at home DVDs. I have two of them that each have five miles on them. I can just put Alyssa in the snugli and she loves it! Hopefully one of these days I'll lost the rest of the baby weight..I actually love exercising now though which is great because I feel so much healthier and happier. I have to give credit to my mom for setting a good example. She started last January and is still exercising with her friends 3 times a week. I'm so proud of you Mom!
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Thursday, January 7, 2010
So it's been a long time since I've posted anything...I finished up my classes and graduated in December. So I guess I am officially a college graduate. I still don't feel like it though since BYU doesn't do graduation ceremonies in December and I have yet to get my diploma in the mail. It is fun to just stay at home with Alyssa though. Maybe I'll finally be able to get her on a regualr napping schedule.
Christmas break was fun. We went to Portola California and spent the break with Jim's parents and brother. It was nice to have some time to relax. We went sledding and snowshoeing. I'd never been snowshoeing before but it was fun. We went at night though so I made Jim not go to far from the house because I am scared of the bats and bears at night. I think all the bears hibernate in the winter but I sure didn't want to take any chances!
Alyssa is now rolling over more often from her stomach to her back. She has only rolled once from her back to belly and it was in her crib so maybe she used the bars to help herself over. She is a lot of fun and is super curious about everything around her. She never wants to go to sleep anymore because she is afraid to miss anything. We have recently discovered that she loves cats and dogs. She tries to talk to them when she sees them and she gets all excited. Too bad though for you Alyssa because your parents aren't pet people.
The new year is a time when everyone is making goals and trying to improve things in ther lives. So since we got back I have been trying to drink more water and exercise more. I have actually really been enjoying exercising. When I get out of the habit I forget how good exercise makes you feel. I have a baby at home so I can't really get to the gym(and I don't have a gym membership anyway) so I have been doing exercise DVD's at home. It's nice because that way Alyssa can be right with me and I can fit in into my day pretty easily.
Hopefully it won't take me another few months to post again...
Christmas break was fun. We went to Portola California and spent the break with Jim's parents and brother. It was nice to have some time to relax. We went sledding and snowshoeing. I'd never been snowshoeing before but it was fun. We went at night though so I made Jim not go to far from the house because I am scared of the bats and bears at night. I think all the bears hibernate in the winter but I sure didn't want to take any chances!
Alyssa is now rolling over more often from her stomach to her back. She has only rolled once from her back to belly and it was in her crib so maybe she used the bars to help herself over. She is a lot of fun and is super curious about everything around her. She never wants to go to sleep anymore because she is afraid to miss anything. We have recently discovered that she loves cats and dogs. She tries to talk to them when she sees them and she gets all excited. Too bad though for you Alyssa because your parents aren't pet people.
The new year is a time when everyone is making goals and trying to improve things in ther lives. So since we got back I have been trying to drink more water and exercise more. I have actually really been enjoying exercising. When I get out of the habit I forget how good exercise makes you feel. I have a baby at home so I can't really get to the gym(and I don't have a gym membership anyway) so I have been doing exercise DVD's at home. It's nice because that way Alyssa can be right with me and I can fit in into my day pretty easily.
Hopefully it won't take me another few months to post again...
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
ABC's about me
A= Age: 22
B= Bed size: full for now but as soon as we get a house, we are gonna get a king size! Then my poor husband won’t have his feet hanging off the end of the bed every night
C= Chore you hate: doing dishes and putting laundry away
D= Dogs or Cats? Neither, I don’t really like animals
E= Essential to start your day: glasses or contacts
F= Favorite color: blue, green, or pink
G= Gold or Silver: silver
H= Height: 5'2" or 5’3”
I= Instruments you play(ed): umm…I played the recorder and violin a little bit in elementary school
J= Job Title: Mom! And student til December
K=Kid(s): Alyssa, 3 months
L= Living Arrangements: I live with my sweet husband and baby
M= Mom's name: Shari
O= On time or late: depends but I like to be early or on-time
P= Pet Peeve: Don’t really have any
Q= Quote from a movie: “The florist says they have people everywhere, they don’t mean in the same room.” Can’t remember the exact quote but it’s something like that. It’s from a James Bond movie….
R= Right or Left handed: right
S= Siblings: Cindy (20), Ryan (17) and Amy (14)
T= Time you wake up: Whenever Alyssa wakes up and needs to be fed. Usually 5-7 but then she and I go back to sleep for a little while longer
U= Underwear: G’s
V= Vegetable you dislike: fresh mushrooms (I like the canned kind though if they are chopped small)
W= Water or juice: I like juice better but water is good too
X= X-Rays you've had: teeth, ankle
Y= Yummy food you make: Our new favorite is Pepperoni pasta. Also homemade hamburgers and French fries
Z= Zoo favorite: Tiger!!!
B= Bed size: full for now but as soon as we get a house, we are gonna get a king size! Then my poor husband won’t have his feet hanging off the end of the bed every night
C= Chore you hate: doing dishes and putting laundry away
D= Dogs or Cats? Neither, I don’t really like animals
E= Essential to start your day: glasses or contacts
F= Favorite color: blue, green, or pink
G= Gold or Silver: silver
H= Height: 5'2" or 5’3”
I= Instruments you play(ed): umm…I played the recorder and violin a little bit in elementary school
J= Job Title: Mom! And student til December
K=Kid(s): Alyssa, 3 months
L= Living Arrangements: I live with my sweet husband and baby
M= Mom's name: Shari
O= On time or late: depends but I like to be early or on-time
P= Pet Peeve: Don’t really have any
Q= Quote from a movie: “The florist says they have people everywhere, they don’t mean in the same room.” Can’t remember the exact quote but it’s something like that. It’s from a James Bond movie….
R= Right or Left handed: right
S= Siblings: Cindy (20), Ryan (17) and Amy (14)
T= Time you wake up: Whenever Alyssa wakes up and needs to be fed. Usually 5-7 but then she and I go back to sleep for a little while longer
U= Underwear: G’s
V= Vegetable you dislike: fresh mushrooms (I like the canned kind though if they are chopped small)
W= Water or juice: I like juice better but water is good too
X= X-Rays you've had: teeth, ankle
Y= Yummy food you make: Our new favorite is Pepperoni pasta. Also homemade hamburgers and French fries
Z= Zoo favorite: Tiger!!!
Sunday, October 11, 2009
You will be missed Grandpa!
As I was filing papers the other day I came across the funeral program for my Grandpa McLean. I was not able to attend the funeral but my mom brought me back a program. It hit me that my grandfather was actually gone. Charlie McLean passed away on July 6th, 2009. Just 3 days (almost to the hour) before Alyssa was born.We like to think that Alyssa and Grandpa got to meet each other and spend some time together in the spirit world before she came to Earth.I was sad that I couldn’t attend the funeral but got caught up in the birth and life of my new daughter. I hadn’t really had a moment to reflect on my grandpa’s life until now. He was a great man. Grandpa was a quiet man and was soft-spoken. He was a strong man who loved his family and did all he could to support them.
He suffered for most of my life with Parkinson’s disease. This meant that his body didn’t always cooperate with all the things that he wanted to do. It was sometimes hard for him to walk and I remember my Grandma always letting him put his hands on her shoulders for support as he walked behind her.
My grandpa liked to go for walks and I remember going on many walks with him and my grandma. We would go to the park by their house in San Diego and walk around, enjoying the beautiful scenes of nature.
My grandpa also liked to sail. He raced sailboats when he was younger and won many of the races. He would take us out sailing when we went to visit. Sometimes he would even let us help steer the boat. I always loved going sailing with him.
My husband Jim only knew my grandfather for a short time. Jim was only able to meet him after Grandpa got very sick. Jim and I went up to visit him and my Grandma the summer before we got engaged (2007). It was a great trip and I am so glad that we were able to go. One of my favorite memories is going to the waterfall in Oregon where my grandparents lived at the time. It was fun for my grandpa to be able to get out and to enjoy nature again for a short time.
While I miss my Grandpa McLean, I know that he is in a better place, a place where he won’t have to suffer anymore. I am grateful for the knowledge that I have and for the Holy Spirit which brings comfort to us in times of grief. I am grateful to my Grandpa for accepting the gospel of Jesus Christ and joining The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. I know that through the atonement of Jesus Christ, I can see my grandpa again. I know that the plan of salvation is real and that there is life after death. I am so glad that I will be able to see him again and get to know him better in the next life. I hope that I can pass on the legacy that my grandfather left me of hard work, strength, intelligence, humility, sacrifice, love and charity.
I love you Grandpa!
He suffered for most of my life with Parkinson’s disease. This meant that his body didn’t always cooperate with all the things that he wanted to do. It was sometimes hard for him to walk and I remember my Grandma always letting him put his hands on her shoulders for support as he walked behind her.
My grandpa liked to go for walks and I remember going on many walks with him and my grandma. We would go to the park by their house in San Diego and walk around, enjoying the beautiful scenes of nature.
My grandpa also liked to sail. He raced sailboats when he was younger and won many of the races. He would take us out sailing when we went to visit. Sometimes he would even let us help steer the boat. I always loved going sailing with him.
My husband Jim only knew my grandfather for a short time. Jim was only able to meet him after Grandpa got very sick. Jim and I went up to visit him and my Grandma the summer before we got engaged (2007). It was a great trip and I am so glad that we were able to go. One of my favorite memories is going to the waterfall in Oregon where my grandparents lived at the time. It was fun for my grandpa to be able to get out and to enjoy nature again for a short time.
While I miss my Grandpa McLean, I know that he is in a better place, a place where he won’t have to suffer anymore. I am grateful for the knowledge that I have and for the Holy Spirit which brings comfort to us in times of grief. I am grateful to my Grandpa for accepting the gospel of Jesus Christ and joining The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. I know that through the atonement of Jesus Christ, I can see my grandpa again. I know that the plan of salvation is real and that there is life after death. I am so glad that I will be able to see him again and get to know him better in the next life. I hope that I can pass on the legacy that my grandfather left me of hard work, strength, intelligence, humility, sacrifice, love and charity.
I love you Grandpa!
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Shots :(
Alyssa got two of her immunizations yesterday. I am doing her two month shots in 3 sets of 2 instead of all six at once. I almost started crying with her when they gave the first shot, it was so sad to see my baby in pain. She cried really hard for about 5 minutes, then I changed her diaper and nursed her and she was happy after that. What a brave girl!
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