Asay's 1st Birthday!

TJ's parents put on a little party a couple weeks before Asay's birthday because they were not going to be able to make it to her big party. It was pretty eventful. She burned her fingers on the candle in her cupcake (what where we thinking even using a candle) and was a little cranky for the first part but when she was opening gifts she was a new girl.

Grandma and Grandpa Morton got her this tricycle. She doesn't really understand how to use it but she loves sitting on it and playing with the streamers.

Cousin Shanda

Asay's birthday was on the 21st but we celebrated on the 26th. We were hoping for warm weather so we could have it at the awesome park behind our condo but of course it snowed the night before. Our condo is way to small for all the people we invited so by default, we were at the church. It turned out great though.

I found out that one of the girls I visit teach makes cakes. She is awesome. She made Asay's cake and it turned out so much cooler then I had expected. Thanks again Whitney:)

So my brother Rob kept giving me crap for all the pink and green polka dot stuff so I had to snap a picture of him holding his cute plate:)

Asay with Aunt Krisit and cousing Madison.

The birthday girl!

With auntie Karen

So first of all, I just love this picture of my mom holding a knife. My mom was such a huge help with the party and keeping me calm. We were running behind(who me?... I am never late) and she took over and made all the cupcakes and tons of the food.

Asay loved this little stuffed poodle. My niece, Jean, bought this for her at her school auction. She was so excited for Asay to open this gift she asked me if she could open it first. Afterwards my sister told me to wash it because this auction was a "bring something from home" type of deal. Nothing new allowed.

Tiarra made this cute headband for her. She also took most of these pictures because I had forgotten our video camera and forgot to charge my snap shot camera.

She took her sweet time getting into her cake.

The damage

Will and Tiarra:)

I had so much fun making the decorations for Asay's party. I was super proud of how good the picture frames turned out. We totally appreciate everyone who came and helped out. I love this little girl so much and I can't believe how fast this past year has gone.

14th Day

14 Day- Pictures of family

I may have gone overboard but I love my family and in-laws.

The Shumway clan at my baby shower. My brother Jason and my brother-in-law Chris are missing but this was the most recent Shumway family picture.

Here are my parents and siblings minus Jason at Thanksgiving 2 years ago. I don't think you can see it very well but my dad's shirt has a can of beans on it and it says "I make my own gas." So John:)

This is my big brother Jason. He died 5 days after he turned 28. That was 11 years ago. My biggest regret with Jason is that I never got the chance to know him as an adult. I myself had just turned 15 and was selfish and insecure. I wish he could know me now that I have had a chance to mature a bit. I love and miss him like crazy.

My cute family at the temple.

Asay and her Shumway cousins at her birthday party.

Star Wars is a big deal in my family so here we are at the Chinese Theatre posing with the Star Wars handprints or footprints. Whichever.

The Morton Family minus a few little ones. I had a more current picture from Asay's blessing but somehow it got erased from our hard drive. I was pretty angry when I realized we had lost a ton of our pictures. That is a totally different story though. Just had to vent for a second.

Asay with her Morton cousins.

I had to throw in a picture with Bauer. He got the shaft big time when Asay was born but we still love our little guy.

12th Day

12th Day- How you found out about blogger and why you made one.

When TJ and I moved to Texas, we were worried about being away from family and being out of the loop with friends. I am not a big fan of facebook so my friend Markelle told me about blogger. I liked it because I didn't have to have a blog to be able to view others. After I started watching her blog I found more and more people and liked that I was able to stay in touch with friends and family. At first I wasn't interested in starting my own blog because I felt like blogs were only for people who had children. I can't really remember why I finally got over that and started my blog but I am glad I did.

10th and 11th day

I may never finish this challenge. I have already messed up again.

10th Day-Songs you listen to when you are happy, sad, bored, hyped, mad...

• I love listening to Bruno Mars, Lee Dewyze, and Katy Perry songs (just to name a few) when I am happy.


• The last thing I want to do when I am sad is listen to music. I would rather watch a funny movie or tv show.


• Bored...what is that!? I don't have time to be bored with little miss Asay around. I honestly wish I was bored a little more often.


• When I am hyper I sing Old McDonald, Itsy Bitsy Spider, and Baby Beluga to Asay. (Just a few of her favorites)


• Being mad is like being sad for me when it comes to music.

11th Day-Another picture of friends

I decided to post pictures of Asay and some of her friends.

8th and 9th Day

So I have already messed up on my 30 Day Blogger challenge. So I will just do the two days together.

8th Day... Short term goals for this month and why.

• I have taken on some projects for Asay's birthday party decorations. When I started I didn't think they would be that hard or take that long to make. I was wrong. They weren't hard but they took forever.
• Get my house cleaned before family gets in town for the party.
• Finish Eat Pray Love so I can finally watch the movie that I have had since Christmas.
• Save money...always
• Go on more walks with Asay and Bauer as the weather gets nicer.
• Visit Alisha and baby Parx:)

9th Day...Something that I am proud of in the last few days.

I finished this super cute picture frame (actually two of them) that I have been working on for Asay's party. I had to find all these random wood pieces, stain them, paint them, paint them again, distress them, and glue together in sections. It was quite the process but they turned out so darn cute. I will post pictures of them when I post about Asay's party.

7th Day

7th Day... Someone that has the biggest impact on me.

My parents are the first people who ever made an impact on my life. They gave me life and then continued to support me in everything that I have done. They are two of the greatest people with the biggest hearts. They continue to give me great advice. I have only been a mom for a year but I already respect them both 100 times more.

I can't imagine life without TJ. I know that sounds so cliche but he is so amazing. He has been such a huge impact on my life. He has taught me that there are several ways to view life. I have watched him accomplish so many amazing things in the course of our marriage and he continues to teach me everyday. He is my eternal companion and my sweetheart.

Being a mom is the most terrifying, challenging, and absolutely gratifying adventure I have ever been a part of. Asay has definitely been the biggest impact on my life. Everything before her has just led and prepared me for this ultimate role. I feel so blessed to have the opportunity to be a mother. I had no idea how proud I could feel over watching my daughter find her fingers for the first time or for cutting her first tooth. I am eternally grateful to my heavenly father for these truly inspiring and wonderful people in my life.

6th Day

6th Day... favorite superhero and why.

I was totally going to say Superman cause he is just awesome in every way but as I was trying to find a cool picture of him I stumbled across this one instead. So to be honest, I actually think the Comedian is totally depressing and I didn't love Watchmen (I couldn't even finish it) but I am totally smitten with Jeffrey Dean Morgan.

Birthday and 5th Day

Asay turned a year old today. I can't even believe how fast the time has gone. We already had a little party for her in Vernal last weekend but I am waiting to post pictures until we have her actual party this weekend. I had to post one of her year old pictures on her birthday though. More to come. This little girl has been such a blessing and I am so glad she is mine:)

5th Day... Somewhere I have been to.

TJ and I went to Mazatlan, Mexico for our honeymoon. It was such a fun trip. I would love to go again some day.

4th Day

4th Day... A habit I wish I could break.

So maybe I shouldn't admit this but I can have quite the potty mouth. I am really REALLY hoping to get it under control before Asay starts repeating what I say. So does TJ.

3rd day

3rd Day... Pictures of me with friends
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2nd Day

So I realize I am cutting it a bit close to get this post in today but here we go.

2nd Day- The meaning behind my blog title

Well it is simple really:) Its my last name. Nothing very exciting about it folks.

happy st. paddy's day

Happy St. Paddy's Day!

1st Day... Current picture of me and 15 interesting facts about myself.

Taken last night

1. I am the youngest of six children.

2. TJ and I only dated for four months before we got engaged.

3. I have a nose twitch:)

4. I hated reading until I was 22. Harry Potter changed everything:)

5. I am a licensed master esthetician but I rarely have use for my license.

6. After growing up with an English Bulldog, I swore I would never own a dog. Since then TJ and I have owned 4.

7. There are 16 years between my oldest brother and myself.

8. I don't have a smart phone and plan to hold out as long as I can. TJ is working on me.

9. I get so much amusement from watching Asay watch Mickey Mouse Clubhouse.

10. I haven't paid full price for a pair of jeans since around the time I got married.

11. I go to Old Navy at least once a week. Not that I always buy something but I love looking at their baby stuff.

12. I own a PS3, X Box, and Wii and I don't play any of them.

13. I prefer vegetables to fruit any day.

14. I could be moving to SLC within the next year.

15. I will watch the same movie over and over again for a month straight before I move on to the next one. Right now it's "Easy A."