Blog Slump

Jason totally made fun of me for taking a picture of our patio "crack". All I could say, is that it's more fun to read a post when there's a picture to go along with it. I have been slackin a little on the pictures, so sorry there's nothing new for today.

Life is good, nothing exciting to report. But then, as my mom always says "no news is good news." So, life goes on as normal around the Sant household. Just the usual... laundry, and picking up toys all day long. Oh ya, and playing with my cute little boy! Carter is so close to crawling. He can definitely get himself around, so I guess it's time to kid proof our house, so he doesn't get electrocuted or something.

I guess that's all, maybe I'll be creative and get something up tommorrow.

Thinking of you Hon!

I was cleaning up my mess today after planting, and thinking to myself "... Jason's going to be so happy that I cleaned up my mess..." And I just had to smile because I knew it wouldn't be up to par with Jason's standards. My idea of cleaning up the patio, is sweeping the dirt off the patio into the rocks. I realize that I miss stuff along the way, and that there are little bits of bark and dirt that get stuck in the cracks and left behind. I figure the wind will either take care of it or make another mess anyway, so I don't worry about it too much.

Most of you who know us, know that we're pretty laid back, not to anal or particular about things. But, get Jason in the yard and the OCD starts to come out. I think one of Jason's favorite hobbies might be cleaning the cement. He LOVES to get the hose out and spray out the cracks. It's not enough to just sweep it off, he chases the dirt until the cracks are clean and the dirt is where it should be. Sometimes I think he's almost done working- and end up standing there for another 20 minutes watching him clean the patio. This past weekend he actually got the VACCUM out! And vaccumed the cracks! I use to give him a hard time about this little quirk, but now it just makes me smile. After all, I DO enjoy a clean patio.

So, if you ever notice the clean patio when you're in our back yard- you have Jason to thank for that! (Thankfully, he doesn't hold me to the same standards!)

Planting Tomatoes

So- I yesterday as I was cleaning my house I realized I hadn't planted tomatoes yet! This is the first year the thought has even occured to me- now that we don't have a dog to plow everything over! And thanks to Lauren's gardening advice I felt a little better equipped to start a garden.

I got Carter ready and headed to home Depot. After and hour of indecision, and $70 later, I left with tomatoes, eggplants, basil, and some honeysuckle for our planter box. I thought I was buying the cheap stuff- but I guess all those 3dollar plants add up!

Carter played while I planted the Garden, and I'm taking pictures now, because I don't know if my plants will make it to the next round of pics! This is my first try at gardening- so hopefully we'll see some fruit.

Too Big!!

So, I'm sneaking a break from my work to post my excitement for the day! I am cleaning out my closet- and getting rid of a bunch of stuff. This is a stack of clothes that are all too big for me!!! Wahoo! AND they're not even maternity clothes! I don't know if I'm brave enough to actually get rid of them- but they're definitely going in a bin, not to be looked at hopefully ever again!

27!!

Well, yesterday I turned the ripe old age of 27! I am not a person who gets all freaked out about getting older, but this is the first time I've felt really close to 30! All of a sudden it feels like it's just around the corner and I don't feel even close to 30! Anyway, it was a great birthday. It's interesting to have a birthday as a stay at home mom, because I still got to clean and do laundry (although I did take time to laze around in bed, take naps, and take myself out to lunch- drive thru) But I can't complain, because once again I've managed to drag it out for a week or so.

In Colorado, Jennifer made me a birthday cake, and everyone sang Happy Birthday! Then before we came home we went out to lunch with just the adults. Macaronni Grill! Yummy! Yesterday was our Relief Society quarterly enrichment, so I opted to go to that, and tonight I get to go out with just Jase! All in all it's been a great week. Thanks for all the love honey!

About last night. I just have to say, at first I was feeling kind of silly for wanting to go to Enrichment on my Birthday. But I can't even tell you how much I love our ward! We seriously have the best sisters! It was so great just to go have a fun night together, and catch up with everyone. There is just something about getting together with other women, and realizing how much we all have in common. Thanks for all your friendships! Love you girls!

We're Back!

We had a great time in Colorado visiting Scott and Jen and the fam. It was their first time meeting Carter, and he loved it! Thanks to Josilyn and Emri for keeping him entertained! It was a busy weekend, and we loved it. Had a crazy easter egg hunt, Went hiking at Garden of the Gods, ate out, checked out Manitou Springs city, went to see Horton Hears a Who, Watched Tyson's Soccer practice (he's a great goalie), and even went running with Jennifer! It was a blast- can't wait to go back!

Happy Easter!

Well, this is only like my 4th post for the day- but I had a lot of catching up to do. Now we're getting ready for our trip to Colorado to visit my brother Scott and the clan.

I just have to say, we are sooo going to miss the big Easter Egg hunt. For those of you who know the Sants you know about THE Easter Egg Hunt. (And no... it's not for the kids) We adults get to enjoy a crazy competetive race around the yard, hunting for eggs. Once our 7 eggs are found- we search for the Golden Egg. ($100 for the lucky winner). So, needless to say, we haven't missed one in our married life, but it's been a year and a half since we've seen my brother and this was the best weekend to go. So good luck without us! At least you can thank us for making the competition a little easier!

So, Scott and Jen, you must know how much we love you!!! We're going to miss being with everyone in Utah- but can't wait to see the Trainors! Maybe we'll have a little Golden Egg hunt of our own. (It definitely can't beat Paula's but I know those Trainor kids would love it.)

So, to the rest of you, Happy Easter! Be back soon!