It took a mental break down, but I got what I want

So life has been tough, I'm not gonna lie. Lee works seriously like all day from like 8am to 11pm. That leaves very little time for family etc. He hates it, I hate it, we have a 2 year old, that and a few other things were just enough to make me snap last week. I told Lee if I didn't have something to look forward to I might lose my mind and be one of those crazy moms who does something terrible to her kids. Lee in accordance with my thoughts (that sounds so much better in Spanish, I can't think of a good way to say it in English... its late, you would think my English would be better than my Spanish) told me we needed a summer vacation. So we are going on one. In a few weeks we are going to VA Beach for Massages, Pedicures, laying out on the beach, going to the pool, and dinner cruising the night away. I am so excited and feel a sense of rejuvenation. Having something to look forward to seriously helps. Not to say that vacations solve all your problems but it will be some much needed time that Lee and I need to spend together.

"Mommy I swimming!"

That is the phrase Kenzie was yelling to me all Saturday at the pool. She loves the pool. Well the baby pool that is. And she loved Melissa's goggles. Thanks Melissa. She just kept telling me "mommy I swim like a fish." When I told her it was time to go home she told me "no mommy I not go home yet, I swimming." The whole ride home she was screaming "I wanna go to the pool, I wanna go swimming." So lucky for us I think this summer will be full of many water adventures. We're just going to have to get our own goggles. Here are Kenzie, Micah and Cole and the pool, they looked so cute. Don't they kind of look like a little crazy school of fish? Photos courtesy of Melissa, Gracias.

Just for fun Movie questions

Cheesiest Movie you'll actually admit to liking?
A Walk to Remember with Mandy Moore, such a stupid cheese ball movie but I really like it, in fact I own it.
Movie everyone else loves that you don't? Pride and Prejudice. I am not into the whole Jane Austin thing. In fact any movie that takes place in that time period bores me to tears. I guess I am a pop culture snob.
Movie you've seen recently that you would NOT recommend? He's Just not that into you. Lee and I saw it, it was horrible. In fact it disturbed me for like weeks after. Its this movie that seems like it could be good but then when you watch it it is like 5 different movies in one and only one of them is slightly happy, the rest depress you or disturb you. Just don't waste your time.
Movie you own that no one else has heard of? Monster Squad. Its an 80's monster movie that actually totally rocks. If you want to borrow it, let me know. If you've seen it let me know.
Movie you could watch over and over and over again? Wedding singer. I don't know why, I just think its very watchable. I used to watch it everytime I did laundry in Wymount. It would take me about that long to fold the clothes.
Favorite Christmas movie? Its a Wonderful Life and Elf


Just another small glimpse into my world. If you would like to share your answers. Please do I am curious.

All time Faves

So this is just random because I am bored. So I like to discover music but honestly my ability to discover new music has totally depleted since... well I went on a mission and got married and had a child. So though I may sound old school I can't deny my faves. These are the cd's I have practically worn down to nothing and still continue even after like 7 years.

1. I love Dave. Mr. Matthews feels like a part of growing up to me. Haven't been as impressed with recent stuff, but I love like the 7 cds I have. FYI.. So I've seen Dave in Concert, he puts on a mean show. Its been a while since I've been to a concert so I thought, Huh wonder how much DMB tickets are. How much do you think they would cost? Guess..... For good seats on VA Beach... $769 dollars my friends. Yes you read that right. Has it just been a while since I've been to a concert or have prices really gone up. Wow! Don't worry Dave I still love you, I just won't ever see you in concert again.

2. Pete Yorn, just really like him.

3. Cold play

4. John Mayer, although I think you are a skeez I can't help but love your music.

5. Counting Crows, got me through life when I didn't think it was possible. Thank you Counting Crows.

6. Jack Johnson - ah the soothing sounds of Jack. Another FYI... I told Lee I wanted to name our boy Westley W. But then I said "well can you really name a kid Westley W." Lee told me "Look what it's done for Jack Johnson." So I guess I can name my kid whatever I want.

Those are my tops. Its funny how there aren't any female artists in my group. I like female artists they just didn't make my faves. But more recently I discovered Ingrid Michaelson, wow she is good. Other discoveries I love: Dave Barnes. Does anyone else have any discoveries that they love and want to share? I am a little behind and could use some help.

Mommy's not....

So lately Kenzie's new thing is telling me what I am not. It goes a little something like this.

Mommy's not..... (all things she said to me today, there were more, too many to remember)

1. A taco
2. Onion
3. Lettuce
4. Water
5. Brighten
6. Essence
7. Persia
8. Ben
9. Bryn
10. Jayn
11. Claire
12. Daddy
13. Home Depot
14. Exactly
15. Spaghetti
16. Braces
17. Ethan
18. Andrew
19. Kitty
20. Marilyn
21. Doggy
22. Kitchen
23. Elmo

I think my favorite was "mommy's not onion." My response "thats right, mommy's not an onion." Where did she get that from? I then ask her "Who's mommy?" and she yells "Ashley!" Its pretty cute.

A Pleasant Surprise

I know I am about a week late on this post but I couldn't let it pass me by. Sunday in church Lee and I walk in (juggling Makenzie) after the opening prayer, find a seat and Lee leans over and says..."why is President Uchtdorf on the stand?" I was like "what!!" Sure enough there he was sitting on the stand. It was pretty cool having a Prophet, Seer, and Revalator right in front of me. It was neat to hear his words and his testimony. I could really feel his authority as he spoke of how he knew Christ's church had been restored and as he testified of a loving Savior. Not that he said anything I haven't heard before, but it was nice to hear him bare a simple testimony that wasn't accompanied by a conference address. One of the biggest treats was being with him and his wife in Young Men/Young Womens. They came in to address the youth the third hour (how lucky I am to be serving in the YW). Sister Uchtdorf's message basically said, listen to your elders, they have some experience on you. Then President Uchtdorf opened the floor for questions. He was asked "what is your favorite part about being in the 1st Presidency?" He said he loved working so closely with President Monson and what a great man he was. Then he was asked his favorite scripture. He named a few but talked mostly about how he loves to read the Joseph Smith story. He mentioned the part where it says "I knew that I had seen a vision and I knew that God knew it and I could not deny it." That is also my favorite part. His closing remarks were very powerful. He talked about how the youth are the future of the church and how they didn't need some huge manifestation or sign to know that they know the truth. He just kept saying "You know it" over and over. I think that is a pretty simple and powerful message to the youth. "You know it." I know I did at that age, but to hear a Prophet of God come into my meeting and tell me that, well there is no denying. I feel truly blessed to have had such a rare experience (well living outside of UT I guess) to have one of the 1st Presidency come and speak to my congregation.

Signs Your child is 2

Makenzie is showing all the signs of being two. She will be so happy, laughing, singing one minute, the next she is freaking out hysterical etc. Anyway here are so videos. The one showing the sudden changes in a 2 year old and the other showing how sweet she can actually be. Everyday when we wake up I think to myself "I hope this is a good day." Because when its not a good day, it is so hard. Please tell me I am not the only one with a bi-polar baby because that is what it feels like these days.