Baby Mason...Welcome to the world!!

On July 1st, my best friend gave birth to a beautiful little baby boy! 7 pounds, 8 ounces and 21 inches of perfection! Richard Mason Neve (a.k.a. Mason) has already stolen my heart! Congrats Chels and Rich, you will be the best parents ever!

DIRRRTY SOUTH!

Last week I went out Louisiana to visit my man! He is working out there for the summer. I have traveled all over the world but never really been to the REAL south....let me just tell you that the south is a world of it's own! It was soooooooooo much fun! If it weren't for the hot humid climate I might just be able to live there. I love the southern culture and the food. It was so nice to be able to hang out with Jord all week. I even took Jersey pups outwith me to visit him because she hasn't seen him since the end of April! (That was an adventure of it's own!! I carried her on the plane with me in a little pet carrier!!) I actually ended up leaving her out in LA with Jord because I am going back out there on July 6th and didn't want to pay to fly her out again. Anyway---Here are a few of the highlights of the trip: We went on an airboat swamp tour to find us some Gators! It was so freaking fun, our tour guide was awesome and found us lots to look at. We also went down to New Orleans and went to the Audubon Aquarium, Bourbon Street, and the French Quarter. By the time we were done walking down bourbon street I had LOTS of beads around my neck....whoever said you gotta show some skin to get beads? Just gotta be blonde lol. It was quite the eye opener if you know what I mean....I can't even imagine how crazy it gets at Mardi Gras! At the French Quarter of course we had to go to Cafe Du Monde and get us some beignets, they were DELISH! While the boys were at work I did a lot of hanging out with the other wives that have husbands working out there, lots of pool time, shopping, and even a little bachelorette party! It was super relaxing and really fun, I can't even imagine if I lived out there with him for the summer, it would be like a 4 month long vacation. Oh well, I guess someone has to take care of all the sick people at home :) Can't wait to go back out there. My ticket is booked from July 6th-19th, but I think I might just call extend it for another week or two!

~~California Dreamin'~~

At the beginning of June, we took a weeklong family Vaca to Cali! It was SOOOOOO nice, some serious R&R was needed...and achieved! We stayed at the Carlsbad Beach Resort and it was A-mazing. Can I just tell you how much I love quaint little beach towns? I seriously think I could move there. We drove to Cali in a big van which was....interesting lol. It wasn't too bad because we stayed a day in Vegas on the way down, and on the way home so it split up the driving time a bit. Jord was able to fly out from Louisiana and spend some much needed time with me after not seeing each other for a month! For the most part we just relaxed on the beach! We did a lot of boogie boarding, playing in the sand, and riding beach cruisers on the boardwalk. We also went on an ocean kayak tour in La Jolla and spent some time in San Diego. The time flew by way too fast...I can't wait for our next family vacation!

Babies Babies Babies!!

Well I officially suck at blogging! You can expect a few posts in the next day or two to catch up on life's highlights! So my two besties, Ash and Chels are both going to be new mamas!! Ash actually already had her little stud muffin and he is cute as ever! Remington Reed Shepherd was born in the middle of May and he is adorable, I love kissing that little head with tons and tons of hair! Chels is due the first part of July so we are just waiting on little Mason to make his debut! I'm sure he will be a little hottie just like his Momma! I have tons of work friends and neighbor friends that are pregnant too! It's crazy how many baby showers I've been to in the last little while! All this baby talk is making my husband a little baby hungry......!!!

ABC's of me!

I've seen this on a few blogs....and since it's Sunday night and Jord is doing homework, that means I'm bored! So here goes.....

Age: 21
Bed size: Queen....can't wait to get a Cali king!

Chore you hate: Loading dishes! Dirty dishes gross me out. I will unload but NOT load. I also HATE folding laundry
Dogs: Jersey!! I love my little yorkie muchkin!
Essential start of your day: Pee, brush teeth, look outside to see what the weather is like, to determine which "to do" list I should start on!
Favorite color: Pink! So cliche....I know....
Gold or silver: I used to say silver all the way...but I've been into gold lately too....I guess it just depends on my outfit!
Height: 5'9''
Instruments I play (or have played): I used to play the piano and I HATED it! My mom told me that if I quit I would regret it when I'm older....I don't regret it, not one bit!
Job title: Registered Nurse
Kids: No thanks...JK, I have one-her name is Jersey and she's furry! Real kids...someday!?
Live: Spanish Fork
Mom's name: Ann
Nickname: Kate, Katie Kate, Brazil....cant think of any others....

Overnight hospital stays: no overnighters, thank goodness!
Pet peeve: Bad spelling, when Jordan hits my dog, milk without ice in it, empty boxes in the pantry (hello-if you take that last one, throw the box away!!) People who are super over protective of their babies. Cap left of the toothpaste, people who steal covers, there are lots!
Quote: "good things come to those who wait"

Right or left handed: Righty
Siblings: Just Two! Zac- older bro (23) Nic-younger bro (18)
Time you wake up:8ish on normal days, 12-1ish when I have worked a grave the night before!
Underwear: G's!
Vegetables you dislike: The only ones I DO like are potatoes, corn, peas, and carrots!
What makes you run late: When I'm having a fat day and I don't look good in any of my clothes....or when I'm having a bad mascara day...or when I forget my phone and have to go back home to get it!

X-rays you've had done: My nose (after a crazy lake powell water weenie incident) and my leg, chest and neck (after an ugly car accident)

Yummy food you make: I bake yummy treats and throw together yummy salads....as far as a main dish, it's either BBQ, takeout, or grilled cheese....cooking definitely isn't my strong point!

Zoo animal: Snakes, (I hate them-but they are cool if they are behind glass) Penguins, Lions and Tigers and Bears-OH MY!

Duckies!!

So....While all of you are blogging about your cute kids and the funny things they do, I suppose I will blog about the pets at the Van Ausdal family farm. So....a few weeks ago me and Jord were at CAL ranch and I was telling him how cute I thought the baby chicks and ducks were, then after we left the store I didn't think anything else of it. Then, last Saturday Jordan told me that he had to run and grab some stuff at CAL. Next thing I know he comes in the door carrying a little box with holes in it. I ask "Jordan.....what's in the box???" And he opens it up and is holding a little baby duck in each hand. He goes, "I knew you thought they were so cute so I thought I would surprise you with some!!" Can you imagine what is going through my mind? LOL. Just because I think something is cute does not mean that I wanted it as my pet- oh well, my husband is just too cute and tries so hard! Anyway, we now have two baby duckies living in our garage! We have a yellow one and a black one. I got to name the yellow one (Peeps) and Jord got to name the black one (Howard) of course he would pick something weird like that. He likes to call it Howard the Mallard. Jersey is so funny with them, she herds them around like they are her little buddies. She is never mean to them, just plays with them all the time and it's hilarious to watch! If you have any kiddo's that are bored feel free to send them over to the Van Ausdal's petting zoo. We are free of charge and a guaranteed good time. HAHA!

SPRING FEVER!!!

Soooo....I am getting Spring Fever worse than EVER! I am so excited for spring/summer to come I can hardly stand it! Since the summer after my Sophomore year in high school, I have been taking college classes almost full time THROUGH the summer, so needless to say I haven't really had a summer since then! I plan on PLAYING a lot this summer!
I plan on going to this concert.....
...And this concert......

And hanging out here alot....

And maybe taking a few quick getaways to here.....

And if I'm lucky maybe even taking a vacation here....

BRING ON THE GOOD WEATHER!!!!!