SURPRISE!!

Brett was pretty irked last month when I told him he had to figure out a way to get February 15th off of work because I had a surprise planned.  He repeatedly told me that he couldn't take a day off of work just because he wanted too, but he was eventually able to schedule it so he could leave the hospital at noon that day.

Soon after he got home from work there was a knock at the door, and imagine his surprise when he opened it to find 5 of his brothers and brother-in-laws standing at the door!  SURPRISE!!  The Blaser Boys (minus Brett's dad and two brother-in-laws who couldn't make it) flew in from Utah and Texas to surprise Brett for the day!

They hung out at the house just long enough to say hi to Weston and me, and for me to get a pic of the group, and then headed out the door for some quality male bonding.

First stop: Brett's favorite Barro's Pizza for lunch.

Next up: K1 Speed for some high-speed racing (and crashing).  Fortunately no one lost their lunch during their 42 laps of racing!

Next stop: US Airways Center to watch the Phoenix Suns take on the Utah Jazz (the real reason for the trip).

The boys were able to score a sweet suite to enjoy the game and a catered dinner from.  Brett did have to endure a little heckling from the boys for cheering for the Suns instead of the Jazz.  What can I say?!  Once you go Orange, you never go back. :)   [BTW, the Suns won 102-101. :)]

And finally: Back to a downtown Phoenix hotel for an all-brother sleepover.  Fortunately Brett had packed scrubs and went straight to work from the hotel the next morning.

The boys had a great (and somewhat wild) time, and managed to only end up in the back of a cop car once the entire night. ;)

End result:  Even though it was a very quick one-day visit, they all had a blast, and Brett quickly got over having to get time off of work.

Little Minnow

I am pleased to announce that Weston is currently in training for the 2028 Summer Olympics!

Not really, but thanks to Hubbard Family Swim School we've been enjoying free swimming once a week since he was 6 weeks old!  They have a free swim class for babies 4 weeks to 6 months of age and their parents.  It's been a great opportunity for Weston and I to get out of the house, socialize with other moms and babies, enjoy a heated indoor pool during the winter, and expose Weston to a different environment and situation than he is used to. 

The result: he LOVES it!  He's very comfortable with the water already and loves to kick and splash.  He even started going under at 3 1/2 months! (Don't worry.  He doesn't come up screaming or choking. :] )

Since Dad isn't able to come to our lessons during the week, we went to the pool one evening a few months ago for an open swim night so he could share in the fun with us.

I can't wait for the summer when we'll be able to spend much more time in the pool.  Plus, I'll finally be able to get a tan while we're at it.  Bonus!

Family, Friends, and Fake Nails

I must start by saying that I LOVE my in-laws (all 38 of them!), and I am SO SO blessed to be part of such a wonderful family! 

That being said, since most of the Blaser clan resides in Utah, we don't get to see them as often as we'd like.  To remedy this, a few weeks ago Weston and I took a quick trip to Utah to soak up some much needed family time. (Yes, Weston and I went to visit Brett's family without Brett.  He was working.  What's new?)  

Our few action-packed days included a trip to Logan to visit Brett's aunt, a trip to Provo to see my brother and sister, an evening spent with our wonderful friends the Chamberlains, and an all-girl Valentine's spa party.  SO much fun for only a few days!

After an hour's drive to see my bro and sis at BYU, these are the dumb faces they give me.  Wouldn't have it any other way!  LOVE THEM!  :)

The Blaser all-girl party was absolutely uh-mazing, complete with delicious food, acrylic nail manicures, eyebrow waxing, and lots of chit chat. 

My sis-in-law Bridget prepared all the food and decorations for the party as a project for a local news show.  Didn't she do a great job?!

Thanks so much to my mom-in-laws friend who ended up doing TWELVE sets of nails!  Whew!

All the meanwhile, Weston and Jaxon enjoyed crashing their first ever "girls only" party.

They weren't that impressed. :)

And of course, we had to get a pic with Christie, Bridget, and I all sporting our animal print.  Totally not planned, but oh so rad!

Weston and I had such a fun time seeing so many friends and family in such a short time, and hopefully next time we'll get to see those we missed.  Thanks so much to the Blasers for being such great hosts.  We can't wait to see you again soon!  Hint hint.  :)

What's That Smell?!

*** I've just found this post that was written awhile back, but never posted.  I think I wrote it, and then, having a moment of clarity, decided it was WAY too weird to post.  After finding it and re-reading it, it is VERY random, but it made me laugh, which is always a good thing, so I've decided to post it.  Here's a little glimpse into my random quirkiness.  Don't judge.  Or do.  Apparently, I don't care.

Also, if you're wondering, I did get a new garbage disposal RIGHT AWAY.  The stench (and the mess) is long gone.  Hooray.
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What IS that smell?!
It's not the trashcans.  They just got emptied.

It's not the dogs' breath.  Their teeth were just cleaned.

It's not the baby.  He was just changed.

What is that smell, you ask?!

It's dirty, moldy water that has been (unknowingly to us) leaking out of the garbage disposal and pooling under the sink!

Dear Santa Baby, since I've been an angel all year, please forgo the '54 light blue convertible and yacht to bring me a new garbage disposal!

Things to Love

Although Valentine's Day is meant to focus on the people we love, I decided for some odd reason to make a list of things I love.  (Don't worry. The people I love are each more important than all these things combined.)

100 Things that I LOVE: (in no particular order)

1. Old signs
2. Chewing gum
3. Hot pink nail polish
4. Sunsets
5. Subway trains
6. Baby shoes
7. Lemonade
8. Gel pens
9. Skyscrapers
10. Chocolate-covered strawberries
11. Gerber daisies
12. Black furniture
13. Fortune cookies
14. Christmas cards
15. Chewy ice
16. Polka dots
17. Ocean waves
18. S'mores
19. Patterned tights
20. White tigers
21. Blackberries
22. Ferris wheels
23. Rotary phones
24. Hats
25. Stainless steel
26. Hot chocolate
27. Boots
28. Sunshine
29. Sweatsuits
30. Scented soap
31. Mint ice cream
32. Funky socks
33. Photo booths
34. Fondue
35. Roller coasters
36. Fountain drinks
37. Giant stuffed animals
38. Orange roses
39. Scarves
40. Palm trees
41. White chocolate
42. Gossip magazines
43. Hot air balloons
44. Costumes
45. Ladybugs
46. Deep dish pizza
47. Rain boots
48. Drive-in movies
49. Skinny jeans
50. Sports cars
51. Big sunglasses
52. Fresh-cut grass
53. Fireplaces
54. Pedicures
55. Cookies
56. Bridges
57. Cute umbrellas
58. Road trips
59. Swings
60. Huge purses
61. Watermelon
62. Mexican food
63. Gel eyeliner
64. Cable cars
65. Flip flops
66. Photographs
67. Hula hoops
68. Zebra print
69. Kettle corn
70. Tulips
71. Gummy worms
72. Water balloons
73. Cinnamon
74. Peep toe shoes
75. Giant clocks
76. Slumber parties
77. Fedoras
78. Coupons
79. Giraffes
80. The moon
81. Fireworks
82. Sock monkeys
83. Phone booths
84. Headbands
85. Houseboats
86. Pecan pie
87. Slippers
88. Scented lotion
89. Long necklaces
90. Pretty books
91. Waterfalls
92. Hugs
93. Cookie dough
94. Scooters
95. Zip-lines
96. Street fairs
97. Sharpies
98. Hammocks
99. Hoop earrings
100. Cartwheels

 There are so many things to love in this world.  What do you love?
Happy Valentine's Day!!

All I Want for New Years...

...is my SIX front teeth!

Yes, believe it or not, my ALMOST four-month-old baby is currently battling the eruption of SIX new teeth!

Thus, this...

has been turning into this...

VERY quickly lately!

Don't believe me...here's the proof!

Considering he's not even four months and has six teeth coming in at once, I think he's handling the whole situation pretty well: a little more crying and fussiness; a lot more drooling, gnawing, and snuggling; a lot LESS napping.

I'm not sure yet what will be worse: a teething four-month-old OR a four-month-old with teeth!  YIKES!

Beach Baby

Last weekend we took a quick trip to one of our favorite places

to see some of our favorite people

and do one of our favorite things.

It was our first trip to the beach toting our little man along, and although things were a little different, we still had a blast.

Most of the time Weston did this

while his parents read about kids,

played with kids,

and ACTED like kids.

When Weston was awake, he played in the sand

and chilled with his BCF (best cousin friend) Jaxon.

And when the day was through, we'd go inside, play some games, and enjoy the view!

Hooray for Brett's two days off and the 45 minute flight to San Diego!