Once, when I was about 13 years old, I called into a radio station to see who sang a song I had heard. The guy immediately congratulated me for being caller number 10, told me that my Samantha Mumba cd and a t-shirt was in the mail and hung up just as quickly. It was the […]
It felt like time rewinded itself last night. If I didn't get Chris John Mayer concert tickets for Father's Day, I would have almost believed that we were still dating. Almost. All day I worried about leaving Greta. At the last minute we decided to bathe her and do her whole nighttime routine an hour […]
It's lunchtime. I always feed Greta 4 oz of baby food for lunch. 2 oz of fruit and 2 oz of vegetables. Once that is out of the way, the fun begins. I toast some bread and break it up for her and slice some peaches and spread them out over her tray. This will […]
I never thought a house could break your heart. A couple houses have. I was picking out a very contemporary wallpaper for the kitchen in Spanish Fork and drinking ice water while watching Chris cook in the professional kitchen that the Mapleton house came equipped with. Both houses dumped us before either of those fantasies […]
I am not sure what I envisioned for my week off of house hunting. I suppose I imagined Greta and I-- poolside--with a tall, frosty glass of lemonade and, of course, a sippy cup for the little cub. Maybe nice strolls around the block. Perhaps we would even have time to surprise Chris and make […]
Chris just left for work. It's Monday again. Last night, Brandon and Stephanie came over for dinner and I was explaining that I feel like I have deja vu often. I set my cell phone on the counter to clean the kitchen and Greta starts crying in the background. I realize I may not be […]
Entry #33 by Julia in Pleasant Grove, UTWe were buying our couch and ottoman, literally checking out--we looked over and saw this dining set. It seats 6, but is also expandable...we were only two at the time, my husband and me. But we both simultaneously said that we wanted to purchase it as well. It […]
A little about Jules, through the eyes of her husband: 1. What is your signature color? Pilot G2. Preferably very fine point. Black. 2. What is your most embarrassing moment? Does it have to be embarrassing for me? If not, I would say every time I inadvertently stumble upon the Tyra Banks show. 3. Would […]
Greta's pediatrician loves her. He is older (I would say late 60s) and I hope he never retires. He always comes in and talks to her for awhile like she can talk back. He compliments her name every time and always tells me I am doing a great job, too. I need to hear that. […]
We didn't get that house that we both loved so much. It was a pretty depressing day when we got that call. Part of me still thinks that maybe in two weeks, they'll change their mind and say we can have it. But while we subconsciously wait for that to happen, the Great House Hunt […]
Just days old 1 month old 2 months old 3 months old 4 months old 5 months old 6 months old!!! Sometimes when Greta wakes up from a nap, I tell her how much she has grown in just a couple hours. Looking back on the last 6 months, it's incredible. She has grown, literally, […]
While my sister, Andi, was in the states visiting we spent about an hour playing with Photo Booth on her Mac. We laughed and laughed. Just imagine these characters posting the following pictures on their facebook and captioning them as, "Just partying with my friends." I'm cracking up all over again. I miss her.
We put an offer in on this 2062 sq ft twin home in Spanish Fork. It has everything on our wishlist. Gated community Huge kitchen Dining room Walk in closet in master Gorgeous master bath with a deep tub and His/Her vanities Backyard 2 car garage An unfinished basement already framed for room to grow […]
Today seemed like a hard day. It started off decent. I worked out and showered before Greta got up for the day. My visiting teacher came over and we had a good chat and then it started going downhill. Greta has become more mobile. She can get around a room. She rolls and scooches her […]
Mom and Dad Marcum We just got back home from another trip to Rexburg. This one caught us by surprise. Chris's dad had a kind of pre-heart attack this week and had to have bypass surgery. Quadruple bypass turned into five bypasses. The whole family gathered together. We fasted and prayed. There was a game […]
ON RENT! Whoa, I feel sick about that. I am never going to see that money again. When I found out about that, I started thinking about how nice it would be to buy our own place and stop this renting business. Chris, of course, agreed whole-heartedly. So the process has begun. Last night we […]
I have four sisters, I know all about photoshoots. Everytime we are all together, which sadly isn't as often anymore, we spend a couple hours getting ready. I usually do everyone's hair, Krissy helps with the eyebrows and makeup and we all swap clothes for the big photoshoot. My mom takes the pictures in every […]
Last night, after 20 months of marriage, we switched sides in bed. The idea originated because I didn't want to sleep next to the open window anymore. After one night, I am hooked! I slept so well last night. Turns out, I like the other side of the bed. Greta also has a new way […]
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