It's a girl!!

Most people that read this blog are friends with me on Facebook so most people I know have already heard the news that we're having a girl!!

We are so excited about this news! This time we weren't hoping for one sex over the other so I honestly didn't have any guesses about what this tiny bits was. Now that we know that she is a girl I could not be more thrilled. All day I have been imagining my two little girls playing together and loving each other. I have been thinking about what a good big sister Addy is going to be. I have also been thinking about how someday it is going to be absolutely crazy to have two teen aged daughters....we will just hope for the best. Until then I am going to cherish my sweet little girls and enjoy watching them grow into beautiful young ladies. Today I could not be happier!

And just because here is a silly picture of me and cute little Addy.



PS...Shane calls Addy little bits for a nickname and he has already nicknamed this one tiny bits. How cute is that? Daddy's and their little girls are the best!

Plans for the weekend

I love weekends! Who doesn't right? Lately it seems like I don't do much on my weekends but for some reason they still fly by. Shane and I just don't have the funds to do all the fun crazy adventures that some people enjoy during these summer months...but that is okay...you make due with what you got right. As long as I get to get out in the fresh air, maybe enjoy a picnic, and most definitely enjoy the summer nights...I am a happy girl. I have learned to enjoy the little things lately.

With that said I do have two things that I am dying to do this weekend.....

Make these!!



Don't these slushies look like the most perfect summer treat??

Another thing that I am dying to do is make these friendship braclets.



Oh yes! I would love to make a bunch. Maybe I will even make one for Shane and make him wear it (yeah right).

One more thing I am going to do with my BFF this weekend is go see Harry Potter! Oh yes we are Harry Potter nerds and I am so excited!

Now please just let this work day end and let tomorrow fly by! Yay for the weekend!

The baby and the belly

A friend of my told me the other day that I have not blogged about The new Thornton baby yet. Oh I am such a slacker. Despite being a total slacker about the subject we are completely and utterly thrilled about our new addition. I am due January 7th....yes another January baby. Shane and I have decided that we can only have them in January. Here are a couple of ultrasound pictures...sorry the quality isn't the greatest.


This baby was a little mover it was so much fun watching him in action. I called the baby a him because we are both convinced that this baby is a boy....but we won't know for sure for another 6 weeks. We will be excited either way!

Here is a picture of the belly at 14 weeks.



This pregnancy has been a lot rougher than my last but it will be worth it in the end. Can't wait!

Random Thoughts

I have been a super bad blogger. I just haven't been motivated enough....and it seems like nothing exciting is going on.

Shane took Addy and I on a drive up the canyon last night and then took us to Taco Time. It was the most enjoyable evening I have had in a really long time. It was such a simple thing but it was so great.

I have been super restless when I get home from work lately. It is like the minute I walk in the door I want something exciting to happen...but it never does. And then I don't know what to do with myself so I just watch TV or read. I really need some excitement in my life. Maybe I should take a class.

I took a nap on Sunday and then I got woken up from that nap like 15 minutes later and I was super pissy about. I told Shane about how mad I was and then he made me smile and then I was okay.

All the plants in my yard are super happy and big and full...and oh I just love it!

We got new neighbors finally and they seem really nice and cool. Such a relief!

And that is all the random thoughts I can think of for today. Thanks for reading!

Easter 2011

We had a pretty mellow Easter this year. It was a nice relaxing day with family. Addy was pretty excited about the Easter bunny...she kept calling him the "easy" bunny. Pretty cute stuff. I think her favorite part of the day was all the candy. How often do mom and dad let you eat chocolate at 8:30 in the morning?

Here are some pictures from Easter morning...with just one picture of Rosco thrown in...because he is handsome!





And here are some pictures of the hunt! Addy was the only kid so all 7 adults were following her around helping her find the eggs. She's pretty much the star of the family.








And just a couple of the candy eating.....



I just love the faces.

Good Morning

This was my view from work this morning. Isn't it nice? Ah things are nice when you get to work at 7:00 am....right?

Hello my name is Ariel and.....

I am more than slightly addicted to shopping on the internet. Are you? I mean it is one of the most amazing inventions ever, right? Just this week I have already purchased throw pillows, shoes for the little one, and three books for myself...now all of these things were on sale and I must say I am a complete sucker for free shipping (ugh, gets me everytime). My addiction goes deeper than just liking to shop...I also really hate going into stores..with tons of annoying people...around every corner..geting in my way!! I mean shopping in my underwear is so much more awesome. Well I know you are all aware of how cool the internet is but I just wanted to reassure you..thanks for reading. What about you friends, what are you addicted too?

Also for those of you that wear glasses you have to check out this website I've discovered Warby Parker. You just pick 5 pairs of glasses you like, they send them to your house so you can try them on...pick the ones you like send them back and get you prescription in the glasses you choose. Again no going in public! Amazing.