5.11.2013
Baby push-ups! Marlee started crawling, well more like dragging her body across the floor, last Sunday, the day we got back from Disneyland!! I think she had been deprived of being able to roll all weekend, because the second I put her down, she was off! She started out laying on her side and pushing off with her feet, and has progressed into both sliding on her belly and the crazy side laying push.
4.19.2013
Drewbie
I feel so blessed and indebted to the Lord to have found my husband. He is such a good person through and through. What you see on the outside is what you see on the inside. He is happy and accepting to the very core. No cover-ups, no pretending.
Of course he has his imperfections and trials like anybody else, but he is humble and honest about them, and works hard to overcome them.
Here is just a little story that made me realize again how much I love him.
Yesterday Drew texted me asking me if it was okay to stay after work to help his co-worker jump her car. I didn't think anything of it, but figured I would just talk to him about it after he got done with work... I later realized that I had a hair appointment at 7:30. Drew gets off work at 6:30 ish, so I needed him to come straight home to watch Marlee so I could make it to Provo in time.
I called Drew at 6:30 to tell him this, and later when he was clear of that employee, he let out a sigh of relief. He really wanted to help her, but told me that he had prayed earlier asking Heavenly Father for something to come up so that he didn't have to be put in an awkward position and be alone with this girl. He didn't have a valid reason to not help her, and he didn't feel comfortable lying. So he felt stuck. My call to him about my hair appointment was an answer to his prayers... (Probably the only time in his life he was so happy to see me spending that amount of money.)
He told me how uncomfortable it would make him feel to give her a ride home, then be alone with her while jumping her car. He told me it was not a matter of temptation, but because he wanted to avoid the appearance of evil. He made a rule when we were first married that he would not put himself in a position where he was one-on-one with another woman (excluding relatives, or reasons for church callings and work), and he has tried his best to stick to that promise.
I know this may seem simple and insignificant to many, but it is HUGE to me. It is by the little things that big things come to pass, and by the little things that shows how seriously one holds to his or her values. I know that if we are both careful about the little things, we will be able to have an enduring trust that will last throughout the eternities.
4.08.2013
Quitting work
I love teaching dance. I love the satisfaction I feel when something I have created is enjoyed and loved by others. I love being able to influence lives young and old by gaining a friendship through dance. And I love the feeling of being squished in the middle of a massive group hug... this wasn't an easy decision.
But do you know what I love even more? I love being a mom. I love waking up each morning to a child that relies on me so much, for everything. That needs me, her mommy, to feed her, change her, love her and protect her. I love that my husband and I can be the greatest influence for good in her life; to help her grow to her fullest potential, spiritually, mentally, and physically. I love those slobbery kisses, sticky spit-up stains, and her new silly two-toothed smile. I love her little cackle of a laugh, and am trying to love her loud wailing cry.
Working is a personal decision between each couple and the Lord. I know there may be a time where I have to work to help with finances, but not until Drew and I have done everything in my power for me to stay at home. I'm glad Drew feels this same way; we would both rather be poor. I am willing to work when needed, but I know my greatest calling is in the home.
There is a time and a season for all things. And now is my time to be a mom.
But do you know what I love even more? I love being a mom. I love waking up each morning to a child that relies on me so much, for everything. That needs me, her mommy, to feed her, change her, love her and protect her. I love that my husband and I can be the greatest influence for good in her life; to help her grow to her fullest potential, spiritually, mentally, and physically. I love those slobbery kisses, sticky spit-up stains, and her new silly two-toothed smile. I love her little cackle of a laugh, and am trying to love her loud wailing cry.
Working is a personal decision between each couple and the Lord. I know there may be a time where I have to work to help with finances, but not until Drew and I have done everything in my power for me to stay at home. I'm glad Drew feels this same way; we would both rather be poor. I am willing to work when needed, but I know my greatest calling is in the home.
There is a time and a season for all things. And now is my time to be a mom.
Conference week
Mimi and Papa Hansen came to Utah last week! The girls played as the boys went to work; it was so much fun!! We went out to dinner, talked, and laughed at the pranks I pulled on Drew. I think Papa Hansen might be the baby whisperer... he has a magical way of putting babies into trances. We were sad to see them go, especially Mar Mar, she kept snuggling Mimi before she left. But not for long, we're headin' down to AZ this weekend! WOO WOO!!!
Mar Mar finally rolled onto her belly for the first time!!! It happened during the Saturday session of Conference. I couldn't believe my eyes I was so excited! Now if she wants to get something, she can slowly roll herself on over to whatever she's got her eye on. And she's been sitting by her self for a good 5 seconds at least. My little string bean is movin' up in the world!!
Drew went to priesthood with his Gramps, and Marlee and I hung out with Grams Hansen. It was so good to spend time alone with her. She is just the sweetest little lady. Her laugh is so contagious, and instantly brings a smile to anyone in the room.
I absolutely loved this Conference, so many inspiring things were said, and it went by too quickly. My parents invited some people over from the branch to watch it with us; they are such great examples of reaching out and serving others... It is truly amazing to me to see the change that the Gospel brings into people's lives.
I loved the discussion we had afterwards about standing as an example, and cleaving to the gospel principles and commandments.
Mar Mar finally rolled onto her belly for the first time!!! It happened during the Saturday session of Conference. I couldn't believe my eyes I was so excited! Now if she wants to get something, she can slowly roll herself on over to whatever she's got her eye on. And she's been sitting by her self for a good 5 seconds at least. My little string bean is movin' up in the world!!
Drew went to priesthood with his Gramps, and Marlee and I hung out with Grams Hansen. It was so good to spend time alone with her. She is just the sweetest little lady. Her laugh is so contagious, and instantly brings a smile to anyone in the room.
I absolutely loved this Conference, so many inspiring things were said, and it went by too quickly. My parents invited some people over from the branch to watch it with us; they are such great examples of reaching out and serving others... It is truly amazing to me to see the change that the Gospel brings into people's lives.
I loved the discussion we had afterwards about standing as an example, and cleaving to the gospel principles and commandments.
4.07.2013
APRIL FOOLS!!
This year was my best April Fools yet!! The Grand Finale of all Finales! I was so anxious for April Fools to come this year because I had found a new bag of tricks I couldn't wait to pull on Drew.
Drew actually pranked me first this year. He called me on his lunch break and told me that one or two of his employees was quitting, and since we had already been talking about it, he decided to jump on the band wagon. He totally got me, besides the fact that he said "April Fools" 5 seconds later.
Right after he pulled that prank on me, I told him we had fraud on our account, and that there was no money left in that account. Totally worked, only for a few seconds though, then he caught on.
Drew left back for work, and my tricky games had begun! I had a list of pranks I needed to accomplish in one short day, so I ran from thing to thing while Marlee was sleeping.
1. First things first, I put Vaseline under the door knobs so that when he opened the door he would get all greased up.
2. I had a new prank up my sleeve and put bubble wrap under the toilets instead of the ol' saran wrap trick.
The way to tell a good prankster is if the prankster can actually prank himself. The theory is that you prank so well and so discreetly that you forget you even pulled the prank in the first place. This exact thing happened with prank #1 and #2. Not only did I prank myself, but I pranked myself about 3 times! I kept forgetting about the vaseline under the knobs and got greased each time I went to pull my next prank. I also had to pee so bad that I sat down on the toilet seat and was startled at the 'snap' from the toilet lid.
3. I first put food coloring in Drew's toothbrush, but it was so obvious that I decided to switch plans. I resorted to salt.
4. I glued the end of the toilet paper down so that after Drew got Vaseline on his hand, he wouldn't be able to get the tp to wipe it off. He kept trying to find the end, got frustrated, and asked me to help him because he couldn't figure out what was going on. HAHA! He saw my huge grin, and busted up laughing.
5. I read on pinterest that you can put chicken boullion cubes in the shower head, so that your victim will smell like a chicken. I saw beef granules in the pantry, and knew I had struck gold.
6. To make it even better, I painted the soap with clear nail polish so that he wouldn't be able to lather the beef smell off of him.
I know these last 2 pranks sounds mean, but I thought that he would notice something was wrong when the water smelled like roast. Apparently not. When I double checked the shower, the water came out brown. Not when Drew took a shower... I asked him about it later, and understandably he was upset because his nose was stuffed and he couldn't smell anything.
7. I hid all Drew's black church/work socks. The only socks left were his long white Nike socks, and his short white ankle socks.
8. I put tape underneath the computer mouse. Drew tried to use the computer to study, thought it was frozen, and restarted it again. He was about to restart it again, but then saw the cursor move the slightest bit on the screen, and realized he had been pranked again.
9. Last the best of all the game. I actually sewed Drew to the bed!! HAHAHA I never dreamed that it would work the way that it did. ANd the best part is that I got it all on film!!
Drew actually pranked me first this year. He called me on his lunch break and told me that one or two of his employees was quitting, and since we had already been talking about it, he decided to jump on the band wagon. He totally got me, besides the fact that he said "April Fools" 5 seconds later.
Right after he pulled that prank on me, I told him we had fraud on our account, and that there was no money left in that account. Totally worked, only for a few seconds though, then he caught on.
Drew left back for work, and my tricky games had begun! I had a list of pranks I needed to accomplish in one short day, so I ran from thing to thing while Marlee was sleeping.
1. First things first, I put Vaseline under the door knobs so that when he opened the door he would get all greased up.
2. I had a new prank up my sleeve and put bubble wrap under the toilets instead of the ol' saran wrap trick.
The way to tell a good prankster is if the prankster can actually prank himself. The theory is that you prank so well and so discreetly that you forget you even pulled the prank in the first place. This exact thing happened with prank #1 and #2. Not only did I prank myself, but I pranked myself about 3 times! I kept forgetting about the vaseline under the knobs and got greased each time I went to pull my next prank. I also had to pee so bad that I sat down on the toilet seat and was startled at the 'snap' from the toilet lid.
3. I first put food coloring in Drew's toothbrush, but it was so obvious that I decided to switch plans. I resorted to salt.
4. I glued the end of the toilet paper down so that after Drew got Vaseline on his hand, he wouldn't be able to get the tp to wipe it off. He kept trying to find the end, got frustrated, and asked me to help him because he couldn't figure out what was going on. HAHA! He saw my huge grin, and busted up laughing.
5. I read on pinterest that you can put chicken boullion cubes in the shower head, so that your victim will smell like a chicken. I saw beef granules in the pantry, and knew I had struck gold.
6. To make it even better, I painted the soap with clear nail polish so that he wouldn't be able to lather the beef smell off of him.
I know these last 2 pranks sounds mean, but I thought that he would notice something was wrong when the water smelled like roast. Apparently not. When I double checked the shower, the water came out brown. Not when Drew took a shower... I asked him about it later, and understandably he was upset because his nose was stuffed and he couldn't smell anything.
7. I hid all Drew's black church/work socks. The only socks left were his long white Nike socks, and his short white ankle socks.
8. I put tape underneath the computer mouse. Drew tried to use the computer to study, thought it was frozen, and restarted it again. He was about to restart it again, but then saw the cursor move the slightest bit on the screen, and realized he had been pranked again.
9. Last the best of all the game. I actually sewed Drew to the bed!! HAHAHA I never dreamed that it would work the way that it did. ANd the best part is that I got it all on film!!
After I finished my stitchery, I debated on what would be the best way to let Drew figure out what I had done. I debated letting him sleep through the night, but realized he'd probably try to turn over mid-night, wake-up from being stuck, and be super creeped out... It sounded like a pretty good plan to me. Then I realized I had to film his reaction; that was going to be the best part of this whole thing. So I decided to do what any prankster would do... set his alarm, and WAKE HIM UP!!
I'll admit the alarm I chose did sound like creepy clown music (as he said in the video). It went off sooner than I was planning, so I had to book it into the bedroom to film his priceless reaction.:)
Here are some pics I took of my fancy craft work... The camera was so loud, and it didn't even phase him.
I still have no idea how he slept through all of this. I was full-on tugging on his shirt and pant legs with the needle. There was a few times where I almost lost it and burst out laughing. The best part is that he didn't even flinch the whole time, just snored on, straight through. His ability to sleep through anything was more than any prankster could ask for, but it also concerned me... if someone breaks in, I'll have to be the one to defend us!!
AND THE VIDEOS!!
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