This is the history of Carries hair from Oct 06 when she moved to DC to right about the time I left, there were some GREAT Haircuts and Color we did, but I don't have the pics for all of them. I think my favorite is the blonde cut with bangs to the side BUT with brown hair. Yours?
Where were you 10 years ago?
I was living in Woods Cross,UT trying to adjust to life in UT. Rocking the 7th grade at Millcreek junior high
5 things on my to-do list today:
1. go to story time
2. the hob log
3. play with the c-note
4. clean house
5. go to the gym
Things I would do if I suddenly became a billionaire:
Get out of the Army and decide what we want to do with our life. Buy a house or two or three, a dog and anything my boys would want. And of course splurge on myself.
Two bad habits:
1. Eating skittles, I love, love, love them
2. Not going to bed earlier enough
5 places I have lived:
1. California
2. New Mexico
3. Iowa
4. Virginia
5. Utah
6. currently, Georgia
Jobs I have had:
1. Dry Cleaner
2. Administrative Assistant
3. Hairstylist
4. Mommy
5. I need to do more exciting jobs, I haven't done enough
5 things people dont know about me:
1. I get very grumpy, dare I say angry
2. I am very domestic-Sewing, Cooking, Baking, Scrapbooking-love it all!
3. I don't like living in GA that much, not very much at all
4. I've read the notebook a million times and have seen the movie twice as much
5. I love being with my husband, a lot. We love spending time together just doing nothing.
I now tag:
Jannel
Carrie
Megs AND.......
Amy
And that is go on a date. It has been TOO long(nov). So we found a great babysitter and hit the town. We went and got some delicious Thai food, yum, yum at the Thai House. And then we drove like crazy to get to our theatre(because I love previews) well, we went to the wrong theatre, so we had to book it to the other one, and yes I made Eric I run, what can i say I LOVE previews. Well, we made it to Juno just in time before it started, no previews but hey we didn't miss any of it. Eric and I agree- great movie! Made me cry, but what doesn't these days? And then we came home, doesn't sound very eventful, but we had a GREAT time just being the two of us, much needed and much appreciated. Yeah to date nights!
You know I think Valentine's is like Christmas, everyone is rushing to buy flowers, candies etc. And I think why just on this day everyone rush's to be romantic. Why not through out the year? But, me personally I'd rather my husband wait til August, and randomly surprise me with a nice card or flowers. Sorry, done ranting.
Our valentine's day was nice. Caden and made a giant heart cookie for Eric (a long-time slaughter tradition) and we decorated way too much, but that's half the fun.
Eric got off at 5:30, I know we we're shocked too. We exchanged letters. Tears immediately is all I have to say. My husband is the most romantic person alive, just a tease of his romance, the first line:
Dear Tabitha,
You are most certainly and unequivocally the love of my life.
I will keep the rest private but how great is he? Love, love, love him. I'm such a lucky gal.
Overall pretty darn good day.
Today is not only the day for lovers and children.
It is the day our Carrie came into the world, hence the Carrie Valentine Fuller. Yup, that's right Carrie is now turning one year older and I'm sure this year will be her most exciting, it seems to be that way with her, it's like she has a competition with herself, to make each year more rocking then the last. I think she's off to a pretty good start, Van Halen!
So, Happy Birthday Carrie! We wish we were there to be with you to celebrate this special day!
For some odd reason I am super jazzed about the upcoming Valentine's day. Normally I think Valentine's day and new year's eve are the worst! If your curious I'll tell you why. It's all built up to be the funnest night ever or most romantic day ever. And most of the time it's not.
Well, this year I'm excited, we don't have anything planned, probably just hang out at home, order in food and some yummy chocolate covered strawberries! yum! yum!
Maybe I'm just anxious to finally have my husband home for more then an hour. And this year we are also implementing a new rule, instead of trying to find a gift for eachother and wasting money, our new thing is to write letters to eachother, sweet, huh? Feel free to copy our idea:)
Kids fall in and out of love with food, one week they'll love gold fish, can't get enough of them and then the next week "ahh, no thanks i don't want any". Well, he's re-discovered his love for grape's and oh are they "nummy" in his words. I thought these pics were too cute, he just plopped on the kitchen floor and went to town.
Well, I'm trying to do something that I'm not very good at, and that is decorating. I just don't have the natural ability for it, but I want our home to feel more like a home and less like a apartment we'll live in for two years and move again. So, here some pics:
I bet you think you already know the best thing about American Gladiators. And sorry to disappoint you but it is not the dreamy looks of hunky Titan. But the fact that caden is mesmerized by it. He'll sitin his chair and watch the entire time and then as soon as it goes to commercial he takes off to play with toys. But, when he hear's the Gladiator's music he comes running back in the room takes his seat and
continues to be mesmerized. Awesome!
*Like father like son
The only way to watch the superbowl
I know I'm surprised but the NY Giants pulled it off and to say the least Eric and I couldn't be happier. It was a pretty slow game there for awhile but picked up in the end became my favorite type, nail clenching fourth period. So, yeah to the Giants, they did well!
ROACHE'S! Yup, doesn't matter where you live they say. Nice, old, new, or blah. There is roaches everywhere you go in the south. But, to make me feel better the bigger the roaches are the better! Means we don't have a problem except for the fact we live in the Dirty South.
I love how easily excited Caden gets, on the other it's also amazing how quickly they go into break down mode.
He's talking so much now and doing so many things, i often wonder where do they come up with the things they do for instance, Great example. Everday after eric comes home he lays on the floor and caden attacks, he jumps,blows on eric's belly to make funny sounds, kiss's, rides em like a horse. Well, the other day he playing around with eric and lifts up his shirt to blow on his belly does it once and is satisfied well, he doesnt stop there, he lifts eric shirt up all the way grabs his nipple, pinch's it and goes "nipple". I about died laughing, A) where did he learn the word nipple B) the look on eric's face, like he had been violated. Hillarious and embarrasing all at the same time. Classic!
I must say when I heard of the passing of our dear prophet, my heart jumped a little and then was filled with joy. I'll tell you why, I have a grandma who is very dear to me and all that surround her, well several years ago, the love of her life passed away. It was sudden and painful and since then she has ached to be with him again. So, at this time of our prophet passing remember him and the marvelous work and sacrifice he has done for us. Be comforted to know that he is now reunited with his love for time and all eternity.
Well, after avoiding the unevidable, that is trusting someone besides my beloved Julie to cut my hair, so I took my chances and had Scott do it. Well, Scott didn't really want to listen to what I had to say. So, needless to say it's a tiny bit short. Different, but short. But, it's starting to grow on me and maybe in a couple weeks it will be perfect.
Along with vanity our son has taken to a new fashions sense....let's say a little more southern. Forget polos, forget gap sweatshirts, this is what's in this winter!
Caden loves the mirror. He runs around with it and screams at himself. I think we might have to work on some vanity issues here. I think Carly Simon wrote a song about him "Your so vain, your probably think this song is about you....
With the Holidays comes my birthday.....Yeah! Well, we had just gotten home the day prior to my birthday. And it was quite a lovely day, Eric worked part day then he came home we ordered pizza had lunch and watched a movie, went shopping for a bit, went and got some Delicious soup and bread bowls from Atlanta Bread(dare I say almost as good as panera). And just hung out, it quite relaxed but I enjoyed it so much.
So for pictures I told eric I wanted a picture of the two of us, but as many of you know my husband can not keep his eyes open for a second when it comes to taking a picture, I'm not exaggerating or being rude, we took 14 pictures. That's right and for the one his eyes are open in, well, you can see how that turned out. But, I love him.
In the spirit of the this fine New Year, I feel motivated. This is the year I'm going to...........Be a better person sounds vague, I know but I have some things narrowed down....oh you want to know. Well, okay here's a couple just because I like my readers.
Be a Better Person-
*a better wife
*a better mom
* a better friend/sister
Follow a cleaning Schedule
Hold FHE Each Week
Read the Following Books:
* “Certain Girls” By Jennifer Weiner (April 11th)
* “World War II Letters” (own)
* “Eating Heaven” (own)
*”The Glass Lake” (own)
*”Nineteen Minutes” (own)
* “The Last Valentine” (own)
* “The Weight of Water” (own)
* “On Chesil Beach” by Ian McEwan
* “ A Long Way gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier” by Ishmael Beah
* “The Kite Runner” by Khaled Hosseini
* “A Swift Pure Cry” by Siobhan Dowd
* “Love Invents Us” by Amy Bloom
* “What The Dead Know” by Laura Lippman
* “If you could see me now” by Cecelia Ahern
* “Where Rainbows End” by Cecelia Ahern
· “Mrs. Whippy” by Cecelia Ahern
Start a Food Storage
Start taking Online College Class's
These are just some of my goals. Also, if you have any good books you think I should read, please feel free to let me know, I love hearing of a guaranteed good book. Good Luck to you all in 2008m let this be the year we start achieving our goals and aspirations!
Well, we headed home to freezing Iowa for Christmas. It was fun getting to everyone again and spending the holidays with them. Caden enjoyed the never ending attention. We got what we came for and that was family, fun and snow. That's right we love the cold and loved the snow. Especially on Christmas Eve when Larry, Eric and I were out shoveling for 2 hours, let it be known I did most of the work while they just sat around and watched. We attempted to take Caden sledding but we didn't' know what the weather was like til we got out there, let's just say when it's 12degrees and 40 mph wind, caden wasn't really in the sledding mood. Eric spent quality time with his brother Jon, going to amateur fights and so on. I had time to read three books which is always enjoyable and go into the art of jewelry making with connie and cookie baking with the cain, slaughter, house woman. Overall it was a very pleasant trip, nothing better then being with family at the holidays.
Jon and Connie
Eric, Caden and Taz
Jeff Wrestling
Eric and Jon Christmas Morning
Larry
Caden with his trains
Merry Christmas from Caden
Yup, we are heading to freezing Iowa tommorrow. I can't wait to feel like christmas, with snow and all the trimmings. I told eric that I was going to bring every hat, scarf and mittens that I own because I can't wear them in Georgia. He thought that was a little much. But, we'll see. So, stay tuned, I just may post while we are away...if your lucky. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! This is the season of love, giving and the birth of our Savior. Please remember that and all that you have.
So, I've thought about it for months now and now I've done it. I cut myself some fringe(bangs). They are so in and here in Columbus, I crave for something trendy. So, I hope you like them, and if you don't, well, too bad.
It is 80 degrees and Sunny. Last I checked it was the middle of December.
I love Christmas Time. I love everything about it, the baking, the music, the lights the trees, the snow-wait it's doesn't snow in GA! But, I love it and I have been crafty this year. Here is a pic of some of the crafts. Enjoy and feel free to get inspired!
Well, this last Sunday Caden turned 2. And let's just say he wasn't too happy about it. He was quite the grump. We went to church and came home. Caden helped make his cake and then took a nap. He woke up and still was not quite happy. But we forged ahead with birthday celebrations, lit the candles he was digging it, eating the cake, still wasn't digging it. Then we gave him a dump truck and tricycle. Which he loved! All in all a good day!
Well for our anniversary Eric worked for most of the day and I went to a tri-ward craft day. YEAH! Then we finally got together we decided to get the H out of Columbus and head to Warm Springs, GA. It was a quaint little town decorated to the hill with Christmas lights. We went to a good ole' country buffet and had all the greasy food you can imagine and we tried Fried Green tomatoes, tasty! Afterwards we walked around and looked at all the tiny stores. And they had a little jolly train basically a lawn mower with a couple of wooden caboose's. But caden loved the choo-choo and the conductor even had a whistle. Nice sound effects. Not too shabby for a buck! I'd like to say we did more but no such luck, it was a quaint little town and a good break from Columbus!
Four years ago today I married the love of my life! We have traveled together, laughed together and celebrated the joy of our life together(caden). It has been a great couple years with Eric and I only hope for a hundred more!
