Globemapper

I can't wait for Baby Gap to get their Globemapper line in this week. I can't get over how cute it is! I think the swimsuit is my favorite!

4 Christmas's (Not the Movie)

I have never seen the movie Four Christmas's but I lived it for real this year. Not only did we have four different Christmas's to attend but the weather helped out none! It has been snowing for 3 days now. I'm pretty sure we have over a foot of snow here. Anyway, Christmas Eve we went to my husbands Dads house and had dinner with his side of the family. Then Christmas morning my mom, Jim and Andrew came over and Emery opened presents. Then Christmas night we went to my dads house and had dinner and opened presents with my dad, Denise, Andrew and my grandparents. So anyway, just wanted to share some pictures from my christmas.

Emery helping mommy open presents
Emery and Uncle Andy. Emery is wearing a dress that I wore and my sister wore when we were 1 at Christmas
Emery and Grandma Debbie chatting
Emery loves Christmas!!!!

Chuck me Pink!

While walking around the mall the other day, I passed by a shoe store for kids and found these Converse Chuck Taylors for Emery! Needless to say I could not pass them up.

Sorry Santa

As I was in Marshall Missouri last weekend for my friend Leah's Bridal shower, my dad and his fiance Denise took Emery to my works Breakfast with Santa where Emery got to sit on Santa's lap. It didn't last long though. Emery was not much of a Santa fan. Here are some fun pictures to share. One of which is on our Christmas card this year. Enjoy.

A Busy Time

OMG! I have been so horrible at keeping up with this lately. Had to pick up a second job to help through the holidays and I changed my regular work schedule to 4 10 hour days and that is hard on me too! But, while I have been gone I have a lot of updates.

So the running thing I started training for....I really was doing well. Honestly. I got up and ran, I ran on my lunch breaks, and I ran on the weekends. And then I got the flu and all came to a hault! And now that I'm all better, I have yet to find a time to run. I'm kind of a sissy when it comes to running in the dark and every moment I'm not working, it seems to be dark. But I need to get re-motivated! I have a wedding Feb. 20 that I need to look good for!

Also while I was gone I had my 25th Birthday! I'm actually not all that excited about it. I worked both jobs that day so it was a very long day. But the real surprise was when I got home. I came home to two wrapped gifts and a handmade card from David and Emery. Dave drew me a little cake and Emery colored on the inside. I had no idea what he could have gotten me. Well it was new running shoes and my Nike + iPod thing I wanted. I am so excited and think I found my motivation!

So to sum it up, life hasn't been bad while I'v been missing, just busy. I will try to post more often.

Dress My Emery PLEASE III

Once again Baby Gap has caught my attention with their 1st winter line. Their 2nd winter line will be coming out mid November.

Skinny Jeans $24.50 and Furry Cable Knit Sweater Vest $34.50
Metallic Gem Ballet $26.50 and Ruffle Party Dress $39.50
Dotted Party Skirt $ 29.50 and Bow Cardigan $26.50

The Beginning of the Rest of My Life!

For all 4 people that actually read my blog know that when I was younger, I use to actually be in pretty good shape. I played soccer, ran cross country (for approx. 2 weeks) and was very active. I look back at pictures of me my freshman, sophmore, and senior year of high school and yern for that body back. As I have no money to join a gym, I decided I am going to start running again. Dave my husband will tell you that I say this every week. That Monday starts the new lifestyle of eating heathy, exercising, and quitting smoking. But then Monday gets here and there are vanilla waffers calling my name at school and I'm too tired from the weekend to work out. So I decided, why do I need to wait until tomorrow? If I want to change then why can't I start right now on Sunday. I did some research online and found all the 5K's that are happening in Kansas city. I decided to set my goal on the 5K happening on Valentines day. That gives me more than enough time to get into shape AND it will also help me look good for my friend Leah's wedding that is only 1 week after Valentines day. So I know that when you are as out of shape as I am, you can't just go out and start jogging like you use too. So I found a 5K plan from Cool Runnings call the Couch-to-5K plan. After printing it out and reading the page, I put on my running gear, strapped in my iPod, tied up my shoes, and asked David to take a picture of me. I wanted to remember this day and also wanted to document my change. I think by posting my progress on my blog, it will help me keep up with this. So, as you can see, I took my picture with the date, and headed out to start week 1 of my training. I have decided to post a new pic every Sunday since that will be my new start of each week and track my progress.

After I got back from my first jog, I felt very tired, my planters fasciitis was killing my feet, and I felt GREAT! I did it, and didn't cut corners either. I look forward to my next jog Tuesday.

Half Way Up The Hill

As my 25th Birthday quickly approaches, I have been asked what I would like for my birthday. As I tell people not to get me anything, I don't need anything for my birthday, in my head, this is what I am wishing for....

A new iMac desktop computer from Apple.
The Nike + iPod sports kit to help with my new running goal. More about that in my next post.
A new North Face fleece jacket. In pink, blue, or maybe even a green?
A Nalgene bottle because I am trying to drink more water during the day.
And last but not least, new Nike+ running shoes. They go with the Nike+iPod sports kit and I would like an actual running shoe apart from an everyday tennis shoe.

One!

October 8 marked the one year birthday of my baby Emery. We celebrated that night with dinner and her first piece of cake, and then on Saturday we had a big party. Emery had lots of friends and family come and we had a ball. Below are some pics of her big day!We woke Emery up by singing her Happy Birthday.
Opening presents on her birthday night.
At her party at the Pizza Shoppe.

Finally Fall!

Today was a beautiful Sunday! We decided to spend our time outside at the Liberty Corn Maze. Instead of going into the actual maze though, we went to the farm that was right next door. There they had a petting zoo, slides, train, farm shops, and a hay ride that took you out to the pumpkin patch where you can pick your own pumpkin.
Emery loved the hay ride and loved even more running around the pumpkin patch.
Her and Daddy found the perfect pumpkin for Emery to paint.
Emery was so tired at the end of the trip that we didn't even have time to do the easy Hillbilly maze on the way home. Maybe next time.

Running Gear

So I am not a runner what-so-ever. I use to play soccer and run a lot though and I loved it. I have had a lot of weddings in these past few months that I have been to, one that I have been in. And looking at those pictures, I am not happy with myself. Where did my body go? Right down the drain apparently. I need to get back into something. I have one very important wedding coming up soon. My friend Leah is FINALLY getting married to the love of her life. I am a bridesmaid in this wedding and I want to look good. When we went to get fitted for dresses, they measured me at a 28!!! I am NOT a 28. Even the sales lady was like, "You don't look like a size 28 girl. I have seen a lot of 28 girls and you do not look anything like their bodies did." Great, Thanks, but they ordered me the 28 anyway because that was what I was measuring. I will not wear that dress in that size! I will run! I will get into some sort of shape this isn't round! And here is the gear that is going to help me.

Coming in at my number one spot is the Nike + iPod Sport Kit. Only $29.99 and it's mine. What you do is put this little thing into your shoe, then plug in your iPod, put on your fav. tunes and RUN! When you are done with your run, plug your iPod into your computer and you have your distance, minutes ran, calories burned, and a goal to reach! I will be asking for this for my birthday or christmas to get me going!
Coming in second place at $59.00 is the Nike + SportBand. It basically does everything the iPod one does except this one keeps your pace and is more expensive. Even the kids that helped me in Dicks Sporting Goods recommended the iPod one.

A Beautiful Wedding; Mr. & Mrs. Alday

On September 27, 2009, my best friend Heather got married to her best friend Dolan Alday. The wedding was in beautiful Sedona, AZ at Seven Canyons Villas. It was the most beautiful wedding I had ever been to. My daughter Emery was the flower girl and her and I had the honor to walk down the isle together. The day after the ceremony, we went all over Sedona and took pictures of the new couple. It was amazing, the scenery, the rivers, and the red rocks! I didn't want to leave. Heather and Dolan have been on a climbing trip across the united states and into Canada since early July. You can check out their blog here. Congratulations Mr. & Mrs. Alday!

The newly weds on some cliffs looking over Sedona
Heather and her Dad walking down the isle.
Heather and my daughter Emery.
The ring bearer and flower girl
Heather posing for the many pictures I took
Getting ready with her mom and sister

Dress My Emery PLEASE II

Oh Baby Gap. Why do you make it so hard for me to stay away from you?

Fun Graphic T $14.99 Corsage T $14.50
Wide Leg Corduroy Pant $19.50 Three-Button Cardigan $19.99

Printed Party Dress $29.99 Floral Printed Dress $29.50

A Digital Dream

If I could buy any one thing right now, it would have to be a Canon EOS 40D Digital camera. I feel like every picture I take with that camera is an instant classic. My friend Leah is letting me borrow hers for a wedding I am getting ready to attend in Sedona, AZ. I wanted to play with it a little first so I took some pics of Emery after work. Just wanted to share them. None of them are photoshopped yet, but I still love them.

A&A: The Wedding

My cousin Adam got married last night to his long time girlfriend Ashley. The wedding was at a beautiful church downtown. And the reception was at Bartle Hall. It was AMAZING! Beautiful decor, the cake was huge and yummy, and the live band was amazing! We danced all night till they shut us down. Above is a picture of the happy couple that will be spending their honeymoon in Ireland.
My Grandpa and Grandma Ryan, sister Meg, Brother Andrew and me.
Me and my sister Meg with the bride, Ashley.
The huge and amazingly good cake!

5 Generations

This is 5 generations here people! I'm not sure how rare this is anymore but I think it is very special that Emery has met her Great Great Grandmother and we got to take this amazing picture. Far left is my grandma, Loreta. In the middle holding Emery is my great grandma Orien. Me up top and my mom, Pattie, on the right.

Life is Good

Oh, to remember the joys of swinging in a swing on a sunny day at the park without a worry in the world. Emery loves to swing at Parkville. We were down there for Parkville days this past Sunday where we got Emery an "E" that has a ribbon hanging off it for all her bows. Click here to go to her website and see other neat stuff. These girls that had this tent were by far my favorite thing at Parville Days this year. Anyway, these pictures make me smile because of how something so simple as to swinging can make a baby so happy.

Getting ready for winter

Winter is coming along quickly and my poor Emery had almost nothing to keep her warm. Okay that is not entirely true, but she really does not have much when it comes to clothes for this fall. Now come next summer, we are pretty good. But anyway, I had a great coupon for The Children's Place which I am actually not a big fan of, but when I am getting everything 50% off, I really searched and found some cute things. Emery will be styling this winter.