Love this Quote

A quote like this makes the hard days worth it. It gives me perspective and joy because in the end, when all is said and done, it is love that keeps these four walls together...not the piles of laundry, the dark circles under the eyes, or everyday frustrations with raising a child.

The world may say that other paths are more full-fulling, and they can seem oh so alluring and lucrative, but I cant imagine coming to the end of the road without my little family. You cant take a career, your makeup bag, or all the shinning jewels of the world with you, but you can take love and all that is good and change generations for eternity because of faith in the Savior taught in the home. I'm grateful for that knowledge. It keeps me going.

Eyes, Ears, Mouth, and Nose

We've been working on a lot of words over here! Jake's Great Grandma Carson knitted a tiny baby blanket and put a baby in it for Jake to learn facial features. He did great! Then, I asked him to kiss the baby, and you know what?! He did it! Then I asked him to hug the baby, and he did it! Life is pretty brilliant. It fills my heart to see him learn and grow!

Babycakes NYC

My parents, baby Jake, Andy and I ventured through downtown LA in search for babycakes cupcakes and to tour the city (I'll post some touring pics in a bit).

Originally, the gluten, soy, egg, dairy free cupcake and sweet shop hails from NYC, but there is one in LA. SO while mom and dad were here for a medical conference, we decided to go try it out!

We walked a few city blocks to get there and I was super excited because of some great reviews and I own two of their books. I was however...disappointed. First, the shop was small and not very clean, NOTHING like the books, and the cupcakes well...they were just ok. Pretty dense, but I dont want to be too harsh cause if you cant eat a lot of things, they would rock. We tried the mint chocolate chip and the carrot cake. At least, the pink box that the cupcakes came in was cute!!!

Blushington

Recently, I got an online flash deal for some eyebrow maintenance on gilt group to a hot new makeup lounge called Blushington in West Hollywood!

I'm no frequent spa go-er and I really don't have bushy eyebrows or even care to get anything like this done. I just do it myself, but for a great deal, I had my eyebrows gently tweezed and snipped like a pro (yeah, who knew you can get your eyebrows clipped?). It was so subtle and so nice...I really like what was done.

The atmosphere is really cheery. You can tell they really invested in a color scheme and a solid brand. It's so girly and I loved their fresh blush and cream tones and the great service. I would recommend this place to anyone if you ever so happen to need some lil pampering.

Walk with me

We had another BEAUTIFUL day in WEST LA last week at the end of February. This week not so much, but when it's nice we walk around our Westwood neighborhood and adore all the little homes and the gardens. Each time we go we find something bright and beautiful. This time it was these flowers.

Sad Face

This is the face we see when I leave the house or do something other than sit and play with Jake. Baby boy waits at the gate and cries. Poor baby.

BIrthday wishes

Another year goes by and it's my birthday again....I just cant believe how fast it goes. As a child, it felt like my birthday would never come, but now before I can breath it's here again! This year was a big birthday, as in I remember when my mother turned 30! Age is just a number right?? I still feel like I am in my 20s, but on Saturday March 3rd, I said goodbye to my twenties and hello to my thirties. Sounds so crazy to even say that and even odd to admit, but I'm going to take it gracefully! 30 has never felt better and I sure hope I am the wiser for it!

Each year, I think about what I've learned, and hope that I have grown in some way. All my birthday wishes came true, and I am thankful. Thankful for a sweet baby boy who is eating so well now, thankful for a husband who works hard, but even harder to love us even when we're a wee bit grumpy, thankful for a mom and dad who drop everything to help a family member in need, thankful for friends who have helped us in countless ways, thankful for a bright future ahead. Thankful for so many other people and things. My heart was filled to the brim on my birthday!

I really loved my twenties...went on a mission, graduated college, ran a marathon, married my sweet hubby, had a baby. I've learned a ton and still am learning life lessons. Lets hope I learn quicker this go around!

The weather on my birthday was a gorgeous. My mom was here and she made me pancakes for breakfast!! We went for a walk and enjoyed some sunshine. Jake got his first sunburn and ate some dirt.

Andy took me out to LaJiRaffe in Santa Monica. Owned by a french surfer, turned chef, it has a nice vibe on a bustling street corner in SM. Their Molten Chocolate Cake is the best, and it tasted really good after deciding to hold off on sweets until I could sink my teeth into some of that goodness. I also recommend the pork chops with apple chutney and the sweet corn ravioli with some type of fancy sounding cream sauce. It is so light and lush that you'll want more.

Thanks for all the wishes. It was a great day!