6 months going on 16

This new "no naps" thing is a fun challenge. Lydia wakes up at 7:30am, doesn't fall asleep until late afternoon (I try putting her down sooo many times before then, she just cries for 45 minutes straight), and then only sleeps from like 3-3:30pm until bedtime at 7:30pm.

WHAT??

Good thing she's dang cute ;).

I mean I really can't complain, because I would take sleeping through the night no question over napping during the day. But once in a while it would just be really nice if she would go down for an hour or two so I could clean or read or learn how to blow dry my hair with these new bald patches (a story for another day... postpardum hairloss is REAL I tell you - I don't care what they say about only losing what you didn't lose in pregancy. Lies.). Thankfully Lydia is a pro at outings! This girl really likes to hit the town. She is happiest when we are walking to our ghetto gas station for soda, perusing down the magical aisles at Target, or sampling hummus at Costco. My kind of girl! 

Poolin Around

It's so nice when you have awesome friends who tell you all the cool things to do. And bonus points when it's literally two minutes from your house!



Lyla and Lizzy

For instance, who doesn't love a heated indoor pool in the middle of winter?



Alex and Georgia

Thanks Alex for the great idea! The kids all really seemed to like the water! But let's be real,
it was more an excuse for us moms to get out and play :).



Owen and Libby

I truly don't know what I would do without these girls. We hang out all the time and they are those friendships that are just so... easy! Like I never have to worry about weather or not I'm showing up at their house in sweatpants or if my kitchen is a disaster when they come over. If one of us has to leave early due to meltdowns, errands, etc, everyone understands. We're constantly watching each others' kids and texting about everything. What are you wearing tonight? Have you found a carwash that's cheaper than $8? What do you do when your baby's poop is hard?? Hahaha. I really lucked out with the best friends up here I could've ever hoped for. And we definitely need each other - we're med wife widows for the next four years!





Till next time Fairmont Pool!

Imaginary Closet

So... with Michael as a first year med student, we have about a decade of being broke ahead of us! Lydia will basically be a beehive (12!) when we have a job. So in attempt to "buy" cute new clothes without spending any money, I have an embarassing habit of shopping, trying on clothes, and then putting them on hold - and never coming back for them. It apparently fills some small hole in my heart but still keeps our bank account happy! Win win. Here are a few recent finds:

Nordstrom denim skirt

I have been on the hunt for a denim skirt for months, but I guess I have 

picky qualifications that are making the search pretty tricky. 

It needs to hit right above my knee cap, not flare out weird at the bottom, 

not have huge slits (this on has slits in the front AND the back, cue crying emoji), 

and it needs to be in a decent wash. The Nordstrom one almost fits the bill! 

Nordstrom tie front tee shirt 

A supersoft tee with a great sleevelength (and in my favorite t-shirt color), 

and the tie gives it a little shape. 

But for some reason the tie on this one wasn't laying quite right.

Albion Fit Maria swimsuit

This suit is perfection. SO comfortable, cutest strappy back, best color, totally modest, LOVE.

And here's a(n equally low quality) pic of the back.

Alright. That is all for my imaginary closet today!

Stay tuned and I'm sure there will be plenty added in the near future ;).

Lovish Stuff

Alternate title: Why Getting Hitched the Day After Valentine's Day has Pros and Cons

As much as I enjoy having a two straight days (or a whole weekend, in this case) dedicated to love, I feel like we kind of cut corners and smoosh it all into one event ;). In my mind it must be kind of like having your birthday right next to Christmas. Do you December babies like it? 

But on the other hand it is fun trying to be uber romantic and surprise-y two days in a row!

This year, Michael had to study on Saturday (the 13th), so Lydia and I drove up 

to campus and met him for a quick lunch.

On Sunday (Valentine's Day!) I woke up to a whole display of flowers, candy, 

decorations and a pink present that he'd set up the night before.

And then before Michael woke up I quickly added a few things for him (to the left) and 

whipped up some nutella crepes! I'd never made crepes before, but those things are a cinch! 

Literally 5 minutes to a fancy breakfast.

Pink and purple vintage 80s dress I thought was fitting for V day :).

Then after church we visited Papa and Nana (Michael's paternal grandparents) 

who live right next to campus. They are the most positive and selfless people. Papa just had another heart attack, yet he's always offering to make us food and dropping off gifts! 

Then on Monday (our three year anniversary!) I again woke up to a surprise. 

The New Balance tennies I've been eyeing for weeks!! I really lucked out with the most

thoughtful man around.

Michael studied all morning and then we took a quick drive up to 

Park City to walk around Main Street.

It was overcast and freezing, but just the break we needed to hang out and talk 

and pop into all the fun shops and art galleries.

Lydia might possibly be the easiest baby ever. She never cries, and when she's extremely tired 

she - get this - laughs. What baby laughs when they're exhausted?? I almost feel guilty.

Almost ;).

We are so in love.

Of course it's never too cold for ice cream. 

Thanks babe for the best three years of my life! I am not exactly what you would call "chill," and I know I can be all over the place sometimes, but thank you for being patient with me as I try and become better. You are the perfect partner for me, and I'm so grateful to be on your team for eternity. 

Mushy much? :)

V Chocolates Tour

This morning my inner 5-year-old was in heaven - we got to tour a chocolate factory! 

Don't mind my squinty eyes in all of these.

Lydia and Quinn, the most darling little girl (and twin!). Wish I could claim two! ;) 

Maybe in a couple years...

A group of us medical school wives met up in downtown Salt Lake at the V Chocolates factory.

Salt Lake is seriously growing on me! I never thought I'd fall in love with Utah, 

but it really does have it's perks. 

The gang. WE WANT CHOCOLATE, screaming babies and all ;).

The adorable kids getting Very Specific Instructions not to touch anything.

Chocolate covered strawberries - one of Michaels' favorites.

Dipping pretzel rods in chocolate. Carmel apples on the right and our tour guide in back.

(Lydia clearly thought this was all very riveting if you were wondering.)

Such a fun thing to see! I was a little shocked at how much excess goodness there was everywhere. Tons of buckets with leftover hardened chocolate and caramel just sitting around. 

Like, I'll take that off your hands for you!

We did, though, get to leave with a little bag of our own chocolates! 

Salted caramel graham cracker was on point. 

I'm not much of a caramel person but this was super soft and the perfect ratio of caramel to chocolate.

PS what is even the right way to use carmel/caramel? And how are we pronouncing this? For some reason CARE-uh-mel just seems too... fancy for me.

Thank you V Chocolates! I think every morning should start with a little sugar rush, ya?