Summer Days....

These pictures were taken last Sunday, May 18th. It was such a nice warm day. We spent most of the day outside just hanging out as a family. We love these nice warm days but don't like all of the pollen that is in the air right now. It brings out Ava's allergies and asthma and that is not so much fun!

Little Princess

Ava and Jazz

Daddy

Ava and Daddy

My special little puppy, Gus!

Flowers.....

So, why mommy was planting some flower pots, Ava thought it would be fun to play in the dirt. Ava was wearing her "brand new" Hanna Andersson dress and mommy didn't think it was so cute when she first saw her in the dirt. Needless to say, mommy laughed about it a minute later and had to take some pictures!

"50" things you may not know about Aimee.....

So a friend that I work with challenged me to "100" things you may not know about me. However, I've decided to do "50" things you may not know about me instead!

1. I am in school AGAIN!
2. My natural hair color is blonde
3. I love Lake Powell
4. I could go to Hawaii hundreds of times and never get sick of it
5. I love the sun
6. Ava is my little sunshine
7. My best friends' names are Shanan, Misty and of course Kyle!
8. I work for the State of Utah
9. I am getting married on August 8, 2008
10. I miss my friends from AIB (you know who you are)!
11. I am petrified of ANY bird
12. My mom & dad are divorced; both are remarried
13. I have one sister (Misty)
14. I love to go on walks with my daughter and dogs
15. I like snow but don't really like the cold that come with it
16. I still drive my 1997 Jetta
17. I love Gerbera Daisies
18. I like to sit by a campfire but don't really like to camp
19. Someday I want another child (like maybe a year from now)
20. I miss my dad who lives in SLC, I don't get to see him as often as I used too :(
21. My house I live in was once my grandma's home
22. I am claustrophobic
23. I love to plant flowers in my yard
24. I love strawberry cheesecake
25. I really don't like to do laundry
26. I miss my friend Shelly who past away in 1997
27. I am scared of another emergency c-section, just the thought gives me PTSD
28. I love turkey sandwiches
29. I miss the city (sometimes)
30. I am trying to paint every room in my house before the wedding
31. I like bubblegum ice cream (the kid in me)
32. I like beer, bud light that is... yes kids, it's true I can't hide it any longer LOL
33. I once stole my grandma's car why she was asleep; ok ok it was more then once (bad Aimee)
34. I have a butterfly tattoo on my foot and a daisy tattoo on my lower back
35. I like to watch the Utah Jazz
36. I love the Rolling Stones
37. I also love U2
38. I play Texas Holdem' every Wednesday with a group of friends
39. I really don't like basements
40. I like to mow the lawn
41. I LOVE water... ocean, lake, rain -- especially drinking water
42. I LOVE my soon to be husband and little girl, Ava (as if you didn't already know that)
43. I like my "scentsy" candle melter -- no more hot candle wax
44. My favorite movie of all time is Independence Day
45. I don't have a favorite color, I like them all!
46. I don't like to play video games
47. I LOVE reef flip flops
48. My favorite TV show is CSI
49. I sometimes say bad words but try hard not too
50. I am getting married in my mom's yard and it will be beautiful!

Sweet Ava

Here's a few pictures that I took a few days ago. Isn't she just so sweet!

Baby Baby!

This is Ava and her cousin, Gratia. We kept Gratia for a few hours a couple of Sunday's ago and Ava LOVED all of the baby stuff that we brought out for Gratia to play with.

Furry Friends

Ava decided that she wanted to take Gus for a walk today or better said, Gus took Ava for a walk! She had so much fun and it was such a nice day. We are so excited for these nice warm days to continue.

Cruising.....

Since it was such a nice day, Ava thought she'd take a cruise in her car. She had so much fun!

Planning

So, the planning continues and I am well on my way. I have already done or there is a plan in place for: invitations, wedding dress, bridesmaid’s dresses, men’s clothing, photographer, rings, location, flowers, band and the caterer. I have the caterer booked but haven't decided on the food yet.

My question is this? What am I missing because I know I'm missing tons and just not thinking and have probably overlooked some important things. Help!!!

My Week in Numbers....

So, I got this from Jen and it sounded like fun!

1. The number of children I have as well as a psychology test due this week and the number of times I gave blood this week (that was a first for me).
2. The number of dogs I have and also the number of bridesmaid dresses I bought this week.
3. The number of people in my household who need a haircut.
4. The minimum number of times I've been to the grocery store this week.
5. The number of days I worked this week including, working out!
6. The minimum loads of laundry done in a week - not including weekends.
7. The number of times I cleaned Ava's bedroom.
8. The number of meetings I attended this week.
9. How many times I've watched or listened from the other room to "Max & Ruby" since last night!
10. Last but not least.... the MINIMUM number of baths Ava takes in a week. She thinks she needs a bath everytime her hands get dirty.

Loves to everyone.....

Change of Plans....

So, we have a minor change of plans with the wedding. The date has been changed from August 9th to August 8th, one day sooner. There are a number of reasons for the change and we are just glad that we put two and two together when we did. Hope everyone is doing well. I'd love to see everyone sometime soon... As always, Loves to all!

Happy Easter!

Happy Easter.... The Easter Bunny left some eggs in our yard this morning for Ava and her cousins. Although she did get to go on an egg hunt last year, she really didn't understand it. This year was much more fun!

Coloring Easter Eggs!

Ava colored Easter Eggs tonight and had a blast! She colored them with her cousins, Garrett & Kyden. She didn't know quite what to think about putting an egg in a cup and when you took it out; she said oh mama, pretty each time!

HMMM which color should I use?

You mean my mom will actually let me play with this?

I think I'll use pink!

Wow, look at all the eggs I colored!

Bathtime Baby!

Well, Ava won the battle this morning to bath in her clothes. We have a battle almost daily but this morning, Ava finally won! She is such a little stinker at times but she's always mommy's blue eyed princess!

Viva Mesquite!!!

We went away with friends over the weekend to Mesquite, NV. Played a little golf, bingo and blackjack, hung out with friends and just had a great time! The weather was about 72 and just beautiful. I really needed a weekend to rejuvenate and just let any stress I had go. It was a well needed weekend getaway!

Now, it's back to the grind.... work, school, Ava, home and continue to plan the wedding. So, I need to know; does anyone know a good place to get invitations?

The planning begins!

WOW... I had no idea that wedding planning was so stressful! I did however; find the most important part of a wedding, a dress. It is so pretty when you see it. The picture doesn't do it any justice. I went with an ivory color and the shorter tea length since we are having the wedding outside in my parents' yard. I now have to worry about everything else; invitations, bridesmaids dresses, flowers, etc. So... my question is this? Does anyone know how to plan a wedding without all of the stress that comes with it??? HELP!!!!!!