Sometimes.... (v1)

here - but it's tumblr. anyone know the real source?

I can't stop thinking about babies [It's what you do when you're a newlywed(ish) in Provo and everywhere you look someone's pregnant.] or Dallas [and everything involved in moving us there].

I just want to eat cheeseburgers or pizza! all day every day. 

I am kinda a bad person and am not the nicest driver. My daily commute makes me a mean [read:semi-vengeful] driver sometimes. 

I wish I could dye my hair darker! love those deep browns. 

I strongly consider spending a lot of money on vacations, clothing, a new sewing machine!, eating out at fun places. Am I a teeny bit worldly wanting this stuff?

I'd be lying if I said no.

I just don't understand the allure of drug seekers. I have to deal with them every once in awhile and it breaks my heart to see how they let something else control their lives. 

I get weirdly excited about how much change is going to happen in the next year or so. The future is so exciting!

I feel overwhelmed with gratitude when I realize how incredibly blessed we are with everything we've got even though we don't make millions of dollars.

I can't believe how close I am to not being in Provo. I've been here for almost 6 years. A lot of growing up happened here. An education happened here. Falling in love happened here. A little piece of my heart will probably stay here.

linking up here.

A swaddle blanket for Jamie

I went to Jamie's baby shower last weekend and this is what I gave her. I got the idea from here. It's meant to be a blanket that you can swaddle your baby in and tie it closed so they don't wiggle it undone..

I just made it with soft flannel that receiving blankets are usually made from. And obviously, it's a cream color. (Excuse the semi-blurry pictures. We are working on fixing that, but no matter if I use my camera or my phone something funny always happens.) 

We hope our new niece decides to make her appearance soon! 

Blanket numero dos.

This past weekend I went to my dear friend Kristen's baby shower - Candace has pictures.

I started this blanket right after Thanksgiving, but because of Christmas, I didn't finish it until after break. 

I used Caron yarn, in cream. Super easy to work with and I'm still in love with this blanket pattern. 

NY/Christmas

I won't bore you with repeated posts on every little detail, so here are some pictures on our fabulous trip.

NY transit museum.

You can walk through all of the different trains they have had since the subway was built. They are restored and have ads from the time period too. Some were hilarious.

Why I gained weight: fresh bagels, baklava, candlelight, Indian food in grand central, lots of pizza, delicious burgers

Christmas!! Lots of presents and fun. Georgie tried to rip every piece of paper he could find.

The High Line. Seriously one of my favorite parts of the trip. It's an old elevated rail line that is now a park. It was beautiful even in the middle of winter. 

All the random ones. A dog that likes to sleep like a human, cutest puppy ever, birthdays, bringing my wedding dress home, etc...

Also one of the best parts of the trip. We took the Staten Island Ferry back and forth. It was so fun. David and Dad are listening to the end of the BYU game on his iphone in the middle of the bay. Love technology.

Not pictured: Family Olympics. Sorry, Mom. All the craziness didn't get captured on camera! :)