The Hill-Do

While in Utah for the wedding, I told Ashley that I wish I had an up-do appointment for the reception since our dresses were so formal. Ashley came to the rescue, she looked up hair salons in the Salt Lake Area and found someone who was available on Tuesday afternoon at 1:00. 

She then informed me that the stylist's name was Hilda and the salon name was Hair Jazz. We were all a little skeptical, but thought, how bad could it really be? 

1:00 rolled around, and we pulled up to the address to find Hair Jazz. I was always taught never to judge a book by it's cover, so although it looked a little sketchy on the outside, my mom and I decided to go in and see what it had to offer.

We met Hilda, a nice 40+ woman who matches the exact description of a woman who would be named Hilda. 

As I sat down to get my hair done, she mentioned she had no bobby pins. How is one supposed to do an up-do without bobby pins? Luckily her salon buddy had some extra laying around. Who knows where they came from. So I described to Hilda what I wanted, just a low pony tail, with my bangs pulled back and some curls pinned up. (I demonstrated almost exactly how to do it). Hilda began and as she started I realized, things were going downhill. I began showing her what to do, but she was NOT having it. So instead she turned me around, with my back to the mirror so I couldn't see what she was doing. 

30 minutes went by, Hilda finished, and when she whirled me around I saw her finished creation, what we now refer to as, " The Hill-Do"

In all seriousness the pictures do not do this beauty justice. We decided that it was a mix between a polygamist and a Jewish Wig. The front of my hair was honestly an inch off my scalp, and there was so much hair spray my hair was white. I like how Hilda left some of the pony tail out, it gives it a nice touch, don't you think? I took this one with my phone, so I have 3 chins, but it gives a better picture of the front bangs.

Luckily, my mom was to the rescue. We went to my cousin's house, she brushed out the hair spray, curled my hair, and went to Nordstrom to buy a headband. What would we do without mom's? Or sisters who book us appointments with Hilda!

Thanks Ash!!! :-)

Wedding Weekend!

We had the best time in Utah this last weekend. We arrived in Provo on Saturday morning and hit all our favorite stops!

This was the apartment complex Andy and I met at...good ole' Spyglas Court. The funny thing is, the girls apartments are on the right and the boys are on the left. I was on the second floor and Andy was on the third. But the two sides had concrete walls in between them, so in order to get to one another's apartment we had to go all the way the bottom, cross to the other side, and go all the way up. No wonder we were so skinny when we dated!!
Can't go to Provo without some BYU chocolate milk!! SO yummy! I also love BYU campus, I appreciate it so much more now that I have graduated and visited other college campuses.
We then went to Check City to see all of Andy's old co-workers, University Mall where we saw some good friends, and ended up at my favorite, Pizza Factory. I could eat their Bowtie Chicken Caesar Salad with a cinnamon breadstick ANYDAY!

On Sunday we had the opportunity to go to church at the Joseph Smith Building on Temple Square. It is such a pretty building and going to church on Temple Square is always a nice experience.

On Monday my family arrived and we started it off right at Hires Big H. We didn't take any pictures, but the Cheese Fries with Fry Sauce, Hamburgers, and Diet Coke with shaved ice can't be beat! We ended the night right with Nielsons Frozen Custard.

Tuesday was the big Wedding Day. Whitney and TJ were such a cute couple, and it is always fun to reminisce about your own wedding day. It seems like just yesterday we were married, and now we have a baby on the way. Time sure does go by fast!

Andy and I in front of Salt Lake Temple

The Bruce Girls

Cute Lexi Lee! (my second cousin ?)

Mr & Mrs Park

Whitney and I

The Beautiful Brown Family 

Whitney and I in our pretty dresses

Last, but not least, Jin Jin with Ava Bava and Baby Shea!

Congratulations TJ & Whitney... it was the perfect wedding!

Going to Utah

For this cute girls wedding!

Just call us the Murphy's

Definition of Murphy's Law: Anything that can possibly go wrong, will go wrong

I seriously think that our last name should be Murphy. Whenever something happens to us, or could happen to us, it always goes terribly WRONG! Remember this incident? I mean honestly, who does this happen to? Today was no different. I got back from lunch and put a piece of gum in my mouth as usual. All of a sudden I feel something crunchy in my gum. I think back to what I had for lunch and realize, I didn't eat anything crunchy. Then I feel the inner side of my teeth and lo and behold my left, bottom moller (sp?) is jagged. I take the piece of gum out and in the middle of it is the other half of my tooth!! I begin freaking out, and then all pregnancy hormones take effect and I start bawling. Once I gained my composure I remembered that my father-in-law was a dentist and every sister-in-law was once an assistant and can probably offer some advice on what to do. I called Jamie and after she calmed me down, she was able to tell me that although I thought life as I knew it was over, I would be just fine. I called the dentist and luckily they could fit me in. 

Dr. Lords put a temp filler on until he can fill it next week.... Hopefully I won't need a root canal! The piece that fell off was pretty significant, and he is concerned that the cavity will get to my nerve/root. 

I promise I brush my teeth....I confess I need to floss more, but should not flossing really make my teeth crack? Don't answer that. Also don't tell me Diet Coke is to blame, because we all know getting rid of it is not an option. (don't worry, I am going on a 9-month hiatus of Diet coke... but you better believe that is the first thing I want after delivery!)

Until next time... Have a good day!

From the mouth of babes

We came to California this weekend for my mom's graduation (pictures to follow). But I had to record my conversation with Ava from this morning. I was getting ready for the day in the bathroom and Ava came in. She ran into my mom's room and grabbed this book....

She then points at the picture in the frame and says, "Jin-Jin look! It is Dorothy, oh my favorite Dorothy!"

I just about died. But she kind of does look like her, in a polyg-y kind of way?

Love you Ava Bava!

Just some thoughts...

(** Sorry no pictures! We accidentally packed all our camera chargers, so it might be a while!)

1. Food

I don't remember the last time I actually cooked a meal. First we were moving so I had no kitchen, so we ate out for dinner. Then I found out I was pregnant and the thought of cooking both gagged me, and I will crave something and have to have it that moment. I just tell Andy, "Baby wants chicken nuggets" (or fill in the blank of whatever sounds good). For instance, last night I HAD to have a Tempura Vegetable crunchy roll from Sushi Plantation. Unfortunately, driving 4 hours to California was not an option, so Sushi Dan had to do. It was SO good. Tonight all I wanted was pizza. Andy said ok, I'll order one from Pizza Hut. Unfortunately, baby had something else in mind....

I had heard Rocco's was good.... but it was delicious! They had the best by the slice pizza so we could both get what we wanted. Plus they had garlic knots, AND the yummiest funnel cake/pizza crust dipped in powdered sugar. I think I may have have gotten my appetite back! My doctor was concerned because I haven't gained any weight yet... I think her concern will be over after my next appointment! 

2. Las Vegas Summers

I have been DREADING the summer coming all winter long. No offense to any las vegans, but last summer was just plain awful. I was explaining this to Andy last night, and he said that last summer was awful, because Andy was on crutches ALL SUMMER LONG! Which meant I had to do all the yard work, dog poop scoppin, house cleaning, carrying in of groceries, car washes...you name it, I did it. But today I got a glimpse of how wonderful Las Vegas Summers really are. We had Robby and Veronica come over and swim, Cari and the girls came over and all day we frolicked in the water, ate watermelon and played Colors. It was pure bliss. Plus, afterwards I wasn't covered in sand! If everyday this summer is as blissful as today, I can't wait for summer!

3. Pregnancy

A lot of people have been asking, "how do you feel?" I feel pretty good. I have really great days (today) and really bad days (last wednesday and thursday). I am always tired, but if I get to bed by 8:00 I usually am ok for the next day. My skin is really dry (is this normal?) and I feel bloated all the time. I crave fruit and gatorade 24/7, as well as fruity candy. Sitting next to me right now is a bag of skittles and starburst. At work I have a drawer full of Tropical Jolly Ranchers. We are very excited to find out what we are having next month (Costa Mesa Specialist here we come!). We both feel like it's a girl... but we don't care boy or girl. 

Well those are my thoughts today.... I will try and dig out my camera charger soon! 

Happy Saturday!

First came Love...

Then came Marriage...

Now comes our Baby in the baby carriage!

I was trying my hardest to wait till 12 weeks... but today I had my first appointment and after seeing our little guy/girl I can't wait any longer! Baby Coons is 10 weeks old and is coming this December and we are thrilled to finally tell you!! Now bring on the Cheetos, Golden Spoon, and Grapes!