happy

So my blog pal Naomi, of the famous rockstar diaries had the wonderful idea to write down ten little things that make you happy. 

I have to say, just writing my own list, made me happy. It always helps to remember and recognize the little things in life that make life worth living.  Thanks Naomi, you're a good gal.

Here is my list...

1. waking up to my niece and nephews giggles

2. surprises

3. playing whiffle ball at the park

4. Elevensies - includes the people you love + favorite soda & snack 

5. my tv shows

6. sarcasm

7. baseball games on hot summer days

8. sister secrets

9. thinking about the day i get to see my best friend seth again

10. eating out + diet coke 

Now write your own if ya dig

Commercials.....

Usually I am not fond of commercials, which is strange because my Dad has spent most of his working life in the ad industry.  Luckily DVR and the mute button provide me with much less time annoyed by lame and obnoxious commercials. 

Although.....because I feel like I've seen so many bad commercials I can really appreciate the good ones.  These seriously put a smile on my face every time I see them. Holla!

Dr. Pepper Commercial

Citi Identity Theft Commercial

Seriously clever Sprite Commercial

Any others that need to be added to the list?

This has nothing to do with this post except that this picture puts a smile on my face everytime I see it.  Sheer terror in her face,  and it's priceless that someone got a picture of it.

Dear Boys,

I know you think texting a girl for a date is easy and safe. Everyone texts for everything, right? WRONG! You may be really hot and wear sexy aviator glasses, but when you send me a text that says "hey, want to go out Friday night?" you make it WAY easy for me to say no to you. If you can't talk to me enough to call me on the phone, then how do you expect to talk to me enough on a 4 hour date? I'm so over the date text and I think most girls would agree.

Kate's Roses

I like my dad...

... because he makes his own dreams come true 

I like my mom... because of this...

... and because she wears blue eye shadow

I like how true love happens... and lasts

I like how big glasses happen... and I like people named George and Dorothy

I like how denim happens...

I like how she...

... married him... mostly because he looks like this

I like how she...

... married our Mexican brother

I like how the previous 4... gave me these little ones...

I like how this boy is so concerned for others

I like how this girl watches TV...

I like his unexplainable dimple...

I like how this boy wears his emotions on his sleeve

I like how he already likes baseball... and how much he likes food

I like her... because she takes care of me

I like her because she likes sweets as much as I do

I like her because she wears pirate shirts when I ask her to...

I like her... mostly because of this picture 

I like when 33 happens...

I like how my dad taught me to love baseball... 

I like when this happens... 

I love her... 

I miss her... but happy she's gettin' her missionary on

I miss him... more than I can say

I like him and how weird we can be together

I love raft adventures with these two and Scott, "the raft hero" of River Trip '08

... and I live for Elevensies on THIS porch in Beaver, Utah... with these people

Fashion Tribute

Spring Break always consists of a trip to St. George, this year was no exception. Although, this year did differ in the fashion dept. The grandparents have a house in Beaver and a house in St. George so that means G-ma has clothes and accessories at both houses, JACKPOT. This woman can pull off any look, her closet was filled with many different styles, and we tried them all. Here's to you Grandma Mary, you are one fashionable broad.

(We found a baby floral hammer in her scarf drawer that accessorized nicely with many of the ensembles. Dear Grandma, I know you only use the computer to play cards, but if you ever see this will you please leave the hammer to me....your namesake. Lovingly Yours, R.Mary)

Welcome to the family, little one

Abram Michael Christensen was born last night, March 7, 2009 at 11:37PM, weighing in at 7 lbs. 8 oz. 

Celia and Abe

As Ruby says, "My Friend Daddy" and Honest Abe

Happy Family

Congrats on the new addition, Scott and Cel 

*Yet another mind for me to mold. Love, Favorite Aunt Kate 

Picture Treasures

If I ever adopt a child it may be a little tempting to do this.  I mean, there is no gentle way to tell someone they're adopted so I guess you might as well go big right?!

My roommate and her boyfriend bought a great dane.  I'm a dog lover, I am, but I am particular about dogs.  The only way I'm letting this animal into my house is if it wears these boots all the time and with nips like this, it better wear a bra too.

If I wake up to this, EVER, I'm letting it run away and then I'll blame it on Ally.  This is freaky, it looks like a human, a very flexible human! No way, I am not down with this.