Let's reminisce, shall we?

Hey guys, I happened upon this on a friend's blog and thought it would be fun...
1. As a comment on my blog, leave one memory that you and I had together. It doesn't matter if you knew me a little or a lot, anything you remember!
2. Next, re-post these instructions on your blog and see how many people leave a memory about you. If you leave a memory about me, I'll assume you're playing the game and I'll come to your blog and leave one about you.

Baby Snarr... and it's a boy this time if you can believe it!

On Sunday morning I got a call from my sister Lindsey... the conversation began with "Guess where I am right now?" She sounded way to excited to be anywhere else but the hospital-- who wouldn't be at 9 months pregnant and suffering the California summer heat? But of course we were primarily excited for the arrival of little Tucker. After 3 girls, we just couldn't picture what a little male Lindsey/Tim offspring would be like. Anyway... later that afternoon my mom called and told me all the happenings. It sounds like Lindsey was put through the wringer... but he's here! And healthy! Of course I petitioned for pictures to be send right away via email-- it is driving me crazy that there is a new baby that I can't see... or smell in real life. While I am sure the pictures don't do his cuteness justice... they still are pretty adorable! So here's announcing baby Tucker Garnet Snarr.... congratulations Snarr family! I am sure Lindsey will be posting more info. and pics in the near future if any of you care to take a gander at her blog: Mysterysnarrtheatre3000.blogspot.com

Doublettes!

So...... you know how I posted that our ultra sound wouldn't be until the 17th, well apparently there was a misunderstanding-- our apt. was actually set for TODAY! (I am so glad that I called to confirm when I did because otherwise we would have missed it!) Anyway, yet again the two peanuts were being somewhat uncooperative in giving us a good shot of the goods... until towards the end of the ultra sound, the nurse got the most perfect shot of the two sitting side by side, rump down-- and there was nothing "there!" Yep, we are having girls! Not that we have a girl shortage on either side of our families or anything-- it was still super exciting news! And we are already appreciating the never-ending supply of hand-me-downs coming our way. We are truly blessed... now to come up with not one, but two cute names....any ideas?

p.s. we reserve the right to not use any of your ideas if we don't like them:)

Baptisms, Blessings, the 4th, and "Doublets"

Gosh, what a whirlwind this last week has been! On Tuesday afternoon, Jordan and I set out for yet another mini-vacation to California. We drove a rental car big enough to haul all the baby stuff (crib, etc.) Mom and Lindsey had been collecting for us, back to Utah. We got in late Tuesday night and crashed on an air mattress in the family room. On Wednesday the big event was Annie's baptism. I cannot believe that little girl is 8-- and still just as sassy as I remember:) It was good to see friends and family who had not seen "the belly" yet. I kept telling everyone that my tummy felt really big for not even being 5 months yet, but my sister assured me that when you are pregnant, you always feel bigger than you really are.
Thursday was an exciting day! My mom works as a receptionist for a mobile ultra-sound company, and was able to set up and appointment for one of the techs to come over and tell us what "kind" of baby I am having. We were so excited to find out-- not to mention, Lindsey had an arsenal of girl clothes she wanted to send with us if it was a girl. Anyway, we were in my mom's room on her bed, and about a minute into it the tech asks "how many babies are you expecting?" "Just one." I replied. She continued "looking around" and after a while said..." I don't mean to scare you, but I am seeing two babies" WHAT?!! Sure enough, as she kept prodding around with the scope, there was two of everything! I could not believe my ears or my eyes! My great grandpa on my mom's side was a twin, but never in a million years did I think I would be having twins. No wonder my tummy felt so huge! We were so shocked, but very excited! Anyway, the sweet tech tried and tried to get a good shot of the "parts" so that we could still find out the gender, but to no avail. At one point they were spooning (which was so adorable), in another shot they were rump to rump-- yeah, totally uncooperative. Jordan and I were like "great... they are already non compliant." Anyway, I will be going in on the 17th for my actual 20 week ultra sound, so hopefully we will find out more then. In the meantime, we are still trying to digest the news that there are two.
That same day I went to visit the Bahouths-- a family I used to work for in California. We were eager to see the kids, Jordan especially because I had been back not to long ago babysitting them for that week in April. Anyway, cute Talmage, who is 6, hadn't seen my big belly yet. So his mom asked him "Talmage, do you know why Maci's tummy is so big? What's in there?" He replied "It's a little child" (it was so cute, I wish you could have heard it in his voice). Then I said, "It's not just one little child, it's two. Do you know what that's called when there are two babies?" He said "Doublets!" It was so hilarious-- we got such a kick out of it. So these babies will no longer be called the twins, but the doublets, thanks to Talmage:).
The next day was the Fourth of July. That morning my nieces Annie, Mia, and Afton all participated in the neighborhood-wide kid parade. It was very cute. They all decorated their bikes, Afton was in a wagon, and rode around the neighborhood. That evening we went to our friends the Grayson's house for swimming and a BBQ. We totally hit the right spot because the pool temp. was perfect and for some reason I couldn't get enough bratwurst-- it was delicious, and totally what my body wanted--when cravings, for me, are still rare! They also gave us quite the fireworks show and the end of the night!
Saturday morning, Mom, Linds, and I went garage sale-ing. It was fun, but still a little frustrating that we don't know what we are having. I did score some helpful items though. And I found Jordan an electric drill for only 5 bones. We had a good time. That night was low key--just swam and had some yummy pizza.
On Sunday my friends Chrissie and Jason blessed their baby boy, Ellis. He looked soo adorable. After the fun event we went to their house for a yummy brunch, and then set off to make the long drive home.
It was such a fun trip, and I hope that we will be able to do it again soon-- although we are going to have our hands full for the next little while, so I am not sure when that will happen:). I will keep everyone posted once we find out the gender of our doublets... it's only a week away!

I've been tagged...no, not the graffiti kind

A bit about me, thanks to Carlee and Heidi...

Four Places I go Over and Over:

1. Jordan's parents house
2. Library
3. Church
4. Outside

Four People who e-mail me Regularly:

1. Mom
2. Mom Stutz
3. BYU
4. advertisers


Four Places I would Rather be Right now:

1. California with my family
2. New York
3. Somewhere tropical
4. getting a massage

Four Favorite Places to Eat:

1. In-n-Out
2. Chicago Fire
3. The Roof
4. Thai Basil
(For those who know me well, a list a four doesn't even start to cover it:)

Four Shows I watch Over and Over:

1. The Office
2. So you think you can dance-- surprisingly very entertaining
3. The Ellen Degeneres show
4. Avatar: the Last Airbender (and yes, it is a cartoon)

2nd Tag:

What was I doing ten Years Ago?

1998 I was 15 years old, going into my sophmore year of high school. I wasn't super brainy in high school but I loved going to school. I had a fun group of friends, one of whom was my older brother who didn't mind driving me around--yeah, I was lucky. I was playing on a select soccer team with my good twinner friends Bonnie and Jamie. I was also going to early morning seminary. Loved that too-- didn't so much love the early hour. I also had really short hair and terrible, brace-laden teeth. It wasn't soo bad, but I am definitely happy to be where I am now-- ten years later:)

5 Things on my To Do List:

1. Work out some health insurance details
2. Do some major organizing around my house
3. Finish my online English course
4. Find a little job for the rest of the summer
5. Go grocery shopping

If I were I billionaire I Would...
Um, definitely pay off school loans. By a new car so that our little Ranger can finally die. Buy a house for us and anyone else in my family that needs one. Travel. Help missionaries who need money so they can serve. I dunno... there's a lot of things I would do...

Bad Habits:

Biting my nails. Not being very clear about what I want or need at times-- for instance, if I am hot I will say to Jordan, "Isn't it hot in here?" Instead of simply asking him if he can turn on the air conditioner for me-- I know this gets on his nerves, and why wouldn't it? My sarcasm could probably be listed as a bad habit. I am also a huge TLC, HGtv, Bravo channel junkie. Whenever I go home for a visit and nothing is going on I am glued to those stations because we don't get them on our TV.

Last Five Places I have Lived:

1. Folsom, California (for most of my life)
2. Queens, NY
3. Brooklyn, NY
4. Long Island, NY
5. Provo, Utah

Do you see how my mission saved me on that one, because I haven't moved around a ton?


Next tag victims: Kaisa, Cori, and Emlyn