I love egg cups! It started last year when I went to Germany... having egg cups is just like having salad plates, it's prettty much essential. I blogged about egg cups last year, I've been wanting to find more. Last week at target I found these babies for $1.99 and had to get a few to go with my others. So fun for easter, or just anytime!

Godiva

I Love Godiva chocolates! One of the good things about memphis is that we have one in our mall. Every time I'm in the mall I have to take a little peek inside and just enjoy the chocolate as "eye candy" because I can't always justify spending $1.30 for a chocolate (sometimes I can justify it though, and I relish those days) For our anniversary Josh got me that whole box of Godiva Chocolates! Yum, Yum, YUM! My plan is to savor them, have only 1-2 a day and then I will have them around for the next couple weeks. It will be a moment of my day that I savor and look forward to! The bottom photo is the oyster chocolate, those are my favorite! Thanks Josh, you're the best!

p.s. Some of our friends didn't want a wedding cake for their wedding, but they loved godiva. They got tons of Godiva chocolates and had the Godiva people arrange them in the shape of a wedding cake! what a deliscious idea!

Little Mrs. Manners

Sorry Mom, it's not much, but all the good videos were a bit longer and it takes FOREVER for our internet to upload those... so this is all you get. And mom, you guys will probabally won't appreciate this... listen very closely after I say "do you have something to say to us?" Everybody else who watches this, sorry, but you won't be too intrigued, it's just that grandma's who are hundreds of miles away will love to see any sort of little video :)

Happy Anniversary

Happy Anniversary to a super great husband (...that's you Josh)

I can't believe it's been 4 years already! But, I'm glad it has only been 4, because that means I have many more years to enjoy you!!! I love you lots!

Valentine Blues

They call Memphis,
“Home of the Blues”
But I think you can feel
However you choose.
Ya see today my hearts in Memphis
And my mind is too.
Cause I’m so far away
From my sweetheart true.

A king size bed
That was all all mine!
But waking alone
On this Valentine?
I’d quarter that bed
And sleep on the corner.
Just to avoid being
This Valentine mourner.

My pookum packed me a love note
I opened it today.
So I’m feeling much better
This Valentine’s Day.
As soon as I can
I’ll jump on that plane.
So my body can be
In the same place as my brain.

Memphis may be
The Home of the Blues
But right now that’s the only,
Place I would choose
Hawaii, Beijing, SLC, or France?
None of those places
Would get half the chance.

I’d even take Memphis over
Bangkok or Rio,
Just to spend this Valentine’s
As the McAdams trio.

Love you two cuties!

Josh

Get your own baby...

My little Millie is such a cutie and I Love this stage that she's at! she's always soo happy and can't resist smiling anytime we look at her. She is learning all sorts of skills like complaining and shoving both hands in her mouth at the same time, and rolling over (well, almost) So I kindof have a story about a situation I found myself in... I went to wal-mart the other day to get some gum balls. (this was a story in and of itself. I was looking every where for gum balls to use in Young Womens and no one seemed to have them, or to know what they were for that matter. My last resort was Wal-mart. I called and asked "do you carry gum balls?" they lady says "gum balls? would that be in the toy department? what are gum balls?" I'm like "um.. no probabally with the candy, they're the round colored balls of gum that you chew?" and she's like "oh yeah." anyways, they did have them.) Anyways, so I go to the Wal-Mart. I had Millie with me, and I had her in her car seat which was set on the shopping cart. While we were inside so many people were just so excited to see her! About 4 or 5 different ladies came up and started talking to her. 2 of them started grabbing her hands and 1 lady was kissing the car seat. I have had a couple random people kiss her, on the face- now, I'm glad that I Millie can make people happy but... I'm fine with people I know touching and playing with her but what do you do when it's some total random (believe me, there are alot of random's here) who smells like smoke and seems like they haven't showered in a few days? etc.

Project Bathroom

This was our bathroom as we moved it. Now, not that it looks good in the photo but it looks WAY better in the photo than it did in person. The paint was totally flat and crusty, and the cupboards were painted with gloppy white paint with rusted out, falling off hinges, and orange paint on the edges and white paint on all the handles. The floor is white tile so with the white cabnets it was just to much.

Hinges. yick.

This is our new set of cabnets. I sanded for hours and hours. I was going to spray paint so I could get a nice smooth finish. I primed and painted and then replaced handles and hinges:) We also got rid of the orange walls and used a "Hazlenut cream" (beige). Now, we just need a shower curtain... but that's the hard part. I can't find anything! We want something that looks "clean" and that ties in with the black obviously. We also have that bluish rug that we like too so we're thinking a black, blue, "hazlenut cream" bathroom. So, here's where I need your help.

I think something like this fabric would be cool but can't find anything like it. I've looked at stores and I'm not finding much. I think I might make one? I've looked online at some fabric (we've got nothing good here as far as fabric stores.) I'm still not finding much, but below you'll see the best I've come up with...

but I wonder if I'd get sick of this and it might be to "kiddy"?

Same problem as above

too much for a shower curtain?

Perhaps the print is too small? too much blue?? (all fabrics from sewmammasew.com- love this site! check it out if you need cute fabric)

I'm trying to avoid having to buy this (above) shower curtain, featured by kholes. So- please let me know what you think. I'm horrible with decorating and need advice. I'd love it if you've seen any cute curtains anywhere or if you know of any cute fabric online that I could get. Thanks!

17.3 laps to a mile

I really enjoy a good Saturday run. Today I was in a dilemma as Josh is in NYC, and there was no one to watch Millie. The weather is in the 60's so I just couldn't pass up the opportunity. Millie had fallen asleep in her car seat on our way home from a baby shower, so I took the monitor in one hand, and the GPS in the other and started off on a little run on my own personal track-- my yard. As I circled round and round, I found that there are 17.3 laps to a mile. sheesh! My neighbors (out working on 4 wheelers) found that they lived by a really strange lady! I agree with the neighbors, it was strange... I was pretty much smiling/laughing the whole time because it was just so rediculous. (You see, Josh and I had joked about this earlier, so I just had to try it) p.s. sorry if you think I'm a bad mom, but I was never further than 20 feet from Millie, and I checked on her 3 times during my 9 min. run

Half Ponytail

I've been in a hair rut. Probabally alot of the "rut" is because I never do my hair, so of course it isn't going to look good! Normally I shower, brush it out, and slick it back into a bun. Yesterday I did my hair in a half pony-tail. I was so proud of myself all day (for trying something new) and I just thought it looked so cute. When I was in 8th grade I did my hair in a half pony pretty much every day, so that got me to thinking, can I still wear a half pony-tail? or perhaps it is out of date? or maybe it's still okay to wear, but only if you are in 8th grade? please be honest so I do not embarrass myself further :)

Where are you Christmas?

This year, for what ever reason, I've had a hard time "letting go of Christmas." When we came home from the Christmas break I knew it was probabally time to take down the decorations. It always seems so depressing to take the decorations off the shelves and pack them away. Around the second week of January I finally got around to putting decorations away, well, most of them anyway. I decited that I needed to keep out a little piece of Christmas, so I decited to keep my little Christmas angel out all year long (My mom got her for me in Germany last year.) My angel will serve as a reminder to me to "live with the christmas spirit all year long."

many faces of Millie

Sorry if you are sick of people who just post pictures of their kids on their blog all of the time... if you are sick of it, to bad I guess. She is just getting to be so fun right now. She has discovered her hands and feet and is always waving them around. She loves to smile and is always so smiley right directly after her naps! she's just about 14 lbs. and around the 90% for weight :)

she's loves to Drool, blow bubbles and click her tounge, and make little talking noises

This one is for her uncle Andy, who is at Ohio State (Law School) he gave her these little onesies. We're having a ton of fun with her and of course think she is just the cutest best baby ever! We're so grateful to have her!

The coldest day

Today was the coldest day ever in memphis! okay, mabye not ever, but the coldest day for the past 6 years! The hight was about 25- but with the wind chill and humidity it sure felt colder. I went out to run and as the hairs in my nose started to freeze I thought of running out doors in Utah, where some days it never gets over 15! I also had fond memories of the winter I lived in london. I really have no idea what the temperatures were there, but I do know that was the coldest time of my life. The problem was only compounded in the fact that I'd have to walk about 3/4 mile to the train station to get to work, then another 1/2 mile from the station to work. Back in those days I hadn't really jumped on the coat bang wagon. I had a thin little pleather coat and I expected that to do the trick... ahh! I think because of those days I was permanately damaged. I think I contracted a disease called C.B.S. (cold body syndrome) Yes, this IS a real thing, and yes, I just might have it. I'm always cold. I will wear my boots and down coat around the house and still want to turn the heat up. I also want to mention that our house might be the draftiest house in this blasted town. The termostat tells me it's 70 degrees in our house, but there is seriously NO WAY! I'll invite you all to come test out the temperature to see for yourselves. Man, I'm just looking forward to some warmer weather.

Blessing

We blessed Millie over Christmas! We thought we'd wait to do it "at home" because Millie is the first Grandchild on my side, and also we'd be able to have a couple of Josh's siblings there. It was a really cool experience. I was proud of Josh for being able to bless her :)

I made Millies blessing dress when I was in High School (for a Laurel project) so even though it isn't the cutest dress you've seen, it was special. Also, my Grandma made Millie the white blanket that you see in the background, it was also very special to have that as part of her blessing!

These are a few of Millies cousins (5 are missing). It'll be so fun for her at family reunions because she'll have 4 other cousins her age! (3 girls 1 boy- 1 girl 4 months older and 3 others about 6 months younger- these three will be triplets, we're excited for them to come in a few months!!!)

Christmas

We got to go out to Utah (to my parents) for Christmas! We had a really fun time enjoying many family traditions as well as a VERY white christmas, and the company of many good friends. We made sure to endulge in some of the provo perks such as the BYU indoor track, Gandolfo's, Los Hermanos, Granny Bread etc. It was of course fun to have Millie meet all our family out in Utah!

I really enjoyed the christmas season this year, (but it still seemed to be so short like always) I think part of the reason was b/c I thought about it more b/c I wasn't busy with a "job" and I also think the anticipation of going home for the holidays made it fun, also it was fun to have Millie for christmas!

Of course traveling became a bit of a concern. We thought it was hillarious that we had so much luggage, so we took a picture. You can not see the back pack that Josh is wearing that could fit a small country! We each had 2 carry-on's plus Millie. We checked 6 bags (from top to bottom: Car seat, My bag, out to right is a box of grannie bread, Millie's bag, bag of christmas presents, Josh's bag.) Arg, I was so stressed out with so much stuff to lug around. We actually forgot one of our carry on's on a plane (an expensive electronic breast pump, ha ha) we didn't have time to go back and get it we were so worried, then all of a sudden the stewardis from our last flight shows up on our plane, out of breath, with the pump! A christmas miracle!

We flew with Delta. We love delta! We have enough sky miles that we can each check 3 bags for free. That was definitely a plus on this trip. We also have enough sky miles that we'll periodically get upgraded to First class. That happened on this trip! It made the trip sooo much better! We had way more room to maneuver little mille (who was so good on the flights by the way:)

This is Millie and Josh enjoying their first class seats. Thanks Delta!

It's hard to believe Christmas is over! almost 3 weeks later I'm still having a hard time taking down my decorations. I love the Christmas season and the spirit of Christmas. Can't wait till next year :)

Bumper Sledding by Josh

I love it. We hadn't even started driving, and Whit had this huge grin on her face like some little kid. That's what Christmas does to you. I believe it's things like this that will keep us young...or else we'll die young. It really wasn't that dangerous especially since we've gotten like 12 inches of snow the last 3 days. Now when I was growing up with a bunch of boys, the driver tried to hit the asphalt spots to see whose bum would wear through the sled and their snow pants first.

Best Time of Year by Josh

So our little girl is so adorable. Now that I've been able to spend so much time with her over Christmas Break, I am convinced that there is nothing cuter on the whole wide world. Growing up with 8 brothers and sisters, I would sometimes wonder why and how my parents could have so many kids. Now I know. They just fill your heart and life with so much joy. I go for a little run and the first thing I want to do is see her. We came out here so family could see her, and we could have some babysitters, but I feel like I have been hogging her for myself. I am realizing that I don't get to see her nearly as much as I'd like with school.

I am already excited to see her grow up. Next she'll be rolling, then crawling, walking, running (with a smooth efficient stride of course), then driving, dating, going to college, getting married, and she'll be gone. So the only way to make sure you have a little cute one is to have more. I am excited for more little munchkins.

We are in Utah and I wanted to post a picture of the snow dumping down right now. It's picture perfect , but since Whit has some of my presents on the camera (we opted to take pics of our gifts that are back home in Memphis so we don't have to travel with them), I will have to wait which means they may not get posted. Needless to say, it will be a dreamy Christmas with all this gorgeous white snow. The only time I like it is maybe all 3 days before Christmas Day, and then it can melt away and be 75 degrees for all I care, or even 100. Just not cold and/or snowy.

This is our Christmas Card that we sent to everyone. The caption said, "Got all we want for Christmas...well almost all of us." We took so many pics and this one really is the only one she was crying in so we thought it was cute. She'll probably find it in 15 years and say we were so cruel. I may feel bad, but then again, I'll probably laugh. J/K!

Sorry that there is still a picture of fall leaves on the top of my blog... but lets be honest, I'm almost positive I won't get around to changing it before christmas.

The good, the bad, and the Ugly... the very ugly

Well, we've been in TN. for a week short of a whole semester! I can't believe we've been here that long! There are some things I like about it here.

The Good

1. shelby farms park
2. the nice big trees
3. mine and millie's doctors
4. Baptist Memorial Hospital
5. our ward
6. the new "atmosphere"
7. way friendly people when ever you go out to the store
8. Howards Doughnuts, "Baby Time" and Reundevous
9. SCO and all the SCO and LDS SCO students and wives!
10. Cheaper gas

The Bad

1. horrible drivers
2. no mountains
3. no snow
4. Chuck Ward (our Morgage officer)
5. Expensive groceries- especially Milk!
6. dumb grass
7. no sidewalks
8. lots of mental-bentals
9. Coachroaches and Brown Recluse spiders all over your house!!!

The Ugly!!!!

see number 9 above.

I could have attached many photos of "The Ugly" for your viewing pleasure but I remember when my Friend Leslie put a nasty picture of a spider on her blog and it is giving me chills just thinking about it... so i decited to spare you. Anyways, this week I found 2 Brown Recluse spiders in my house. I was so disgusted! and so Angry! I spent an entire shower trying to figure out who to be mad at... b/c it seems dumb to be mad at a spider. Then today I had all the SCO 1st year wives over for lunch and we had 2 surprise guests join our luncheon... coachroaches. Kinda embarasing to have all those gals over and in wander nasty coachroaches. blah! (not to mention the night I woke up in the middle of the night to see an earwig on my bed, crawling towards me) oh, the woes!!!

Our little chub-o

Last year we investede in a nicer camera and had been enjoying it, but as fate would have it, it broke a few days before Millie was born (Luckily it was still under waranty). We sent it in to get fixed and just got it back this week. (the camera we were using in place of it was not very great and only worked when it wanted to) Now we can post some more photos of Millie!



I took Millie to the Doctor last week... she weighed in at 9.8 lbs. just 13 days before (at her 2 week check up) she weighed 8.0 lbs. We think it's funny b/c the average weight gain for a baby is 6 0z a week. So, she should have gained almost 12 oz. in that time frame, but she gained 24 oz. Way to go Millie! I guess if she's like Josh and I it'll go straight to her thighs... jk. (Josh always got teased by his running teamates about his big legs. They'd call him cottage cheese legs etc.) We've been having a ton of fun Millie! She's still been a really good baby; she loves baths, "tummy time", and whispers and is starting to learn to lift her head up! Everybody says your kids grow up so fast, it really is true. It makes me kindof sad that she has outgrown her first outfit, and is almost to big for the Newborn diapers. Our little Mills really is just growing up so fast!

Josh's fav. sunday activity... Napping

Time?

"Don't say you don't have enough time. You have exactly the sam number of hours per day that were given to Pasteur, Michelangelo, Mother Teresa, Helen Keller, Leonardo da Vinci, Thomas Jefferson, and Albert Einstein."

-H. Jackson Brown Jr.

So, that quote, maybe it's true, maybe we do have enough time, but not enough arms!