My Heart

July 20th is a good day. It's the day where we celebrate Jason, my husband, my best friend, my heart. There are so many reasons why I love him to name a few, he's a hard worker, stupid smart, funny... makes me laugh everyday, loyal, caring, but most important he loves me and our little Wren. I couldn't be any luckier.

Happy 30th Jason.

july 20th

I can't believe how fast summer is going. It's already August and I feel like I still have so much to do before sweater weather comes. I do love the fall and can't wait for all the fun holidays to come but before I get ahead of myself..lets go back a month. July 20th to be exact.
That day we celebrate Jason's birthday. I sometimes forget how old we are..but it was really depressing when I remembered that Jason is still in his 20s..one more year big boy and you get to join me!
This year I told him to go rock climbing all day..he works so much and I wanted him to take advantage of that blue sky and warm sun. I think he had a good time. Later that night we celebrated with eating pizza with some friends. It was a great night and I can't thank Jason enough for being such a great dad to Wren and an amazing husband to me. I am truly blessed to be his Mrs.
This summer has already been filled with fun memories and I've got lots to share.

Happy August

Happy Birthday Wren

We celebrated our bird on Saturday with the best party with the best people. We had the party in my parent's backyard which is always perfect, always gorgeous. 

It was such a perfect day with our families and close friends. 

We ate, we played, we hit a pinata, ate some more and sang a special song to my birthday girl. Jason's mom made the perfect cake for our little one and the rest of the party ate another goody (our wedding cake..thats right I ordered my cake that I've been craving all these years)

It truly was a magical happy day for our little Wren. 

She has blessed us in more ways that I can even count and I am grateful for her little laugh, her little voice, her tiny little body, the way she brightens my day every single morning.

Happy Birthday Wren

my birthday girl

A year ago and actually at this very moment that I'm typing this..my water broke. 

I was in my kitchen luckily just finishing some banana bread. 

I remember feeling really calm and so excited that the next time I walk into my apartment..I'll be with my baby girl. 

That night we did squats and walked around the hospital trying to speed up the process. 

I was getting anxious and nervous of not knowing what would happen. 

After a few long painful..happy hours. This little girl came into my life and swept me off my feet...and every single day she brings so much love and happiness that I didn't even know existed. 

June 1st will forever be a favorite day for me..because I became a mom for the very first time, it's the day that I met my baby girl face to face, and it's the day that my favorite little person came in my life and has changed me for the better.

I just can't believe she is 1 already. Happy Birthday to my little bird, my baby, my wrenylou, wrenybaby, lilla, sweetie pea, to my Wren. 

bundle of cuteness

These days are messy. I wish I could just freeze time because she's growing up way to fast. But this bundle of 15 pounds is so much fun. She's becoming my hyper, more animated, more stubborn, more stinkin cute. 

These days we are also doing more, eating more. This little bird is a big fan of hummus and going up stairs. She is into pointing and clapping and just being so cute. 

If we aren't going on walks and taking naps together, we've been spending time with family. 

This past week we celebrated my parents birthdays. I love my mom and dad and I love that Wren is so happy over at their house. Being a mom makes me grateful and so appreciative of all that my parents have done for me. I just hope they know how grateful I am of them.

This week is the last few days of the Spring semester which means I have a couple of weeks before Summer starts and I'll be busy hanging out with the babes, hopefully see my hard working husband, and there better be some sunshine and warm weather coming my way.

Until then..enjoy these pictures of my messy hungry baby. Oh man I'm just in love with this little one.

Happy Tuesday
and Happy Birthday to my mom & dad..us Rasmussen's sure love you

update & some favorites

This past week has been the best. I turned 31 and was surrounded by all of my favorite people (obviously a few were out of town..mom, dad, ems, krista) but it truly was a week to remember and I got spoiled. Here are a few of my favorite items this week. Maybe you'll pick these up for yourself or these are great ideas for gifts..enjoy

My parents have started this dish collection for me from Anthropologie and I looove it. If you know me, you know that I'm a little obsessed with bowls, dishes, you name it. I'm in love.

Speaking of love..remember when I talked about this quilt that I just loved? Well little Ms Abby is going to whip it up for me and I can't wait.

Marta had done a 12 day countdown to my birthday and I was spoiled by all the goods..here are some favorites. Lush Ocean Salt Scrub (I used it the first time last night and love it), glass bird paperweight reminds me of my little bird and grandma June, bumble&bumble texture creme, oh and this bed head conditioner so dreamy, I'm in love with this candle..simply the best (can find these at Anthropologie or Got Beauty)

My Aunt spoiled me and bought these shoes from J crew so cute and I cannot wait to wear them..thanks Jo

The hubby always makes my birthday so special and I got to go shopping baby free (a few times)..I picked up a few items like these comfy tees and this finally came out on dvd..I'm obsessed.

First week being 31 has been pretty good.
Happy shopping

Wren, rain and a birthday girl

Lately we've been taking pictures of what positions Wren sleeps in..above is a classic one. I love her baby arm reaching towards Jason's face..I'll be sad when she out grows this little blue number. Our days have been getting colder which means more leggings and animal beanies, we walked to City Creek yesterday and met up with my aunt Jo, Kerry, her hubby and little Ms Tar with that baby of hers.  This morning I woke to rain and taught a couple of yoga classes and spent the rest of the afternoon with the Birthday girl..last year we spent her birthday painting her empty house and thinking of the day where we'll have babies together..today we ate lunch at her house filled with our new born babies sleeping, screaming and her little man playing cars. I love how we take each other's birthdays so serious and I love how that girl has been by my side for 30 years..so fun to see how much our lives has changed and grown through the years..a big Happy Birthday to my cousin/twin Marta..you're the best and thank you for letting me come over to spend this special day with you and your crew. 

For the rest of the day, I'll be listening to my little babes talking, and making this soup that I love oh so much just because it's that good kind of soup for this good kind of weather..and I'll probably leave my house a mess because it's just one of those good old days.

Happy September 25th

Birthday

Today we are celebrating my mom. Her birthday is today and I picked these pictures from Christmas because they describe her perfectly. My mom adores her grandsons and it shows on her face. I cannot wait until my little girl joins the group and gets the same love and attention that my mom gives to all her boys. Becoming a mom soon has made me think of all the qualities that my mom has and hopefully I can give the same love and affection to my little girl.  

I do know that I'll check my kids out often to go swimming,

I know that I'll sing to my little girl when she is falling asleep

I know I'll tell her she can do anything if she puts her mind to it

I hope that I can be encourage and listen to her and just be a good mom.

I have a lot to look up to and I'm so blessed to have a mom like my mom. She's amazing and strong and I sure love her lots. 

Happy Birthday Mom 

Birthday shout out

Mike & Abby

Yesterday we celebrated this little lady's birthday. I've spoken so much about my sister Abby on this blog hoping that those of you who don't know are just dying to meet her. She is truly amazing. I feel at times when I can't solve a problem my thoughts go straight to her for help. She has been by my side throughout my life and not a day goes by that I don't think about her, call her or feel completely blessed that she is my sister. I'm hoping that I'll be able to take her out to lunch soon and let me spoil and take care of her since she does so much for me, 

Jas and now our little babe. 

So a big Happy Birthday to my sister. 

You are truly the best!

Happy Saturday