A LITTLE THING I LOVE {concerts}

* A little bit about some of the concerts I've been to

Chris Cagle: My first experience at the Utah State Fair. We had seats but made our way up close to the stage. We got to meet him and have him sign an autograph (on a dollar bill) and take a picture with him. He also stopped mid-song to yell at a fan who was recording him when they weren't supposed to. Ah, the memories. 

Little Big Town: I love them. They have amazing voices and are such good performers. 

Keith Urban: He oozes talent.. and sex appeal. 

Rascal Flatts: I've seen them twice and the second concert was better than the first; I just wish their tickets weren't so darned expensive. 

Tim McGraw: my first experience at USANA in actual seats. I highly recommend the seats opposed to the grass-- much more enjoyable. 

Don't mind my super short mini skirt.. I wore it especially for Tim

Kenny Chesney: My first concert at USANA; we sat on the grass and mostly watched all the crazy drunks 

Dierks Bentley: My very favorite country concert I have been to. I get to see him again in October when he comes with Miranda Lambert 

We got to be pretty close to Dierks.. yay! 

Andrew Bird: I've seen him twice. He's amazing. Highly recommend checking him out if you ever have the chance. 

My friends jamming out

Xavier Rudd: One of the best and most entertaining concerts I've been to. He is seriously so incredibly talented.

City & Colour: This was Hiccup's first concert, we went on the night we found out I was pregnant. Dallas Green is absolutely amazing live. 

Iron & Wine: a fun concert, although for the record, I HATE going to InTheVenue. 

The Head & the Heart: a pleasant surprise

Lonely Dear: loved them

Innerpartysystem: I've seen them twice although the fist concert experience was better. They put on a great show for such a small band

NSYNC: My very first concert. It was at Rice Eccles Stadium and they looked like tiny little men from our seats; still great and wouldn't change it for anything. 

Jason Aldean: I've seen him twice, both times he opened for other bands.

Sugarland: I love their music

Jack Johnson: such a good, mellow live show. His music is magical to me.

Rogue Wave: Love them.

Griffin House: We actually got to meet him. Such a good and humble performer. 

3OH3: We accidentally stayed for a few songs of theirs when they first came on the scene. Ugh. 

Gaza: Casey has grown up with and is friends with most of the guys in this band. We just saw them at Gray Whale. Not my usual concert scene, but I can't deny that they've got talent. 

De La Soul: Free concert as part of the Twilight Concert Series. Lots of weed smoking and crazy guys trying to dance with me. 

The Cool Kids: Ditto to De La Soul

Josh Ritter: Another Twilight Concert Series. This was the first time I had heard his music and it made me excited to listen to more of his stuff

Kellie Pickler: She is adorable. We saw her before she was really popular. She is so cute and funny and genuinely grateful to be doing what she's doing.

Carrie Underwood: I was not a giant fan of this concert. I've told people that it was the most boring concert I've been to.

Kalai: We saw him at the Waterfall Amphitheater at Thanksgiving Point. Such a beautiful place for a concert. His music is great. My very favorite moment of the night was when he sang Be Still My Soul while playing the guitar. It gave me chills. I was definitely not expecting to hear a hymn at a concert.

Play it By Ear: I love concerts in the park and I love getting to watch my friends perform. This was the day Casey and I met.

We made funny tshirts to show our support for our friends. 

Hiccup goes Swimming

We took Hiccup swimming a few weeks ago. My dad is the recreation director for South Weber and they had South Weber Swim Day at the Roy Aquatic Center. It was nice to go then because the pool wasn't so busy.

Hiccup loved being in the water. He didn't like the fountains so much so we stayed away from those. We let him stand up in the shallow end but he kept trying to walk and dunking his face in the water. He loved to lay on the beach part and kick his legs. He likes to do this when he's in the tub too.

Casey got in with him and held him on his belly so he could kick his legs. He loved zooming around in the water like that. He would lay back and lounge against Casey while they walked through the pool just people watching.

I want to get a punch pass and take him on my half days. I think he would love it.

101 in 1001 MAKING THE BUCKET LIST POSSIBLE

I'm participating in Day Zero, the 1001 Project

The Challenge:  Complete 101 preset tasks in a period of 1001 days (roughly 2.75 years)

The Criteria:  Tasks must be specific (ie. no ambiguity in the wording) with a result that is either measurable or clearly defined. Tasks must also be realistic and stretching (ie. represent some amount of work on my part).

Why 1001 Days?:  Many people have created lists in the past – frequently simple goals such as New Year’s Resolutions. The key to beating procrastination is to set a deadline that is realistic. 1001 Days (about 2.75 years) is a better period of time than a year, because it allows you several seasons to complete the tasks, which is better for organizing and timing some tasks.

Starting: April 1, 2013 Ending: December 28, 2015

I found her blog from Pinterest and have been reading it ever since. That's where I got this idea and fell in love with it. I've always tried to keep a bucket list / dream list / things I've always wanted to do list. Some things are huge and truly may be a dream, some are little and may seem insignificant to most people. Some things I've left off (swimming with dolphins, traveling to Europe) mostly because I knew they most likely wouldn't happen within the designated time frame.

My goal is to blog about each experience as I accomplish them. That way I'm enjoying and sharing my progress. Wish me luck!

Health, Fitness, Style

1. Have my make up professionally done

2. Couples Massage *August 16, 2013* DONE & BLOGGED
3. Grow out my hair long enough for a pony tail

4. Go on a bike ride
5. Give up something for Lent

6. Go to a fitness class
7. No soda for three months
8. No fast food for 30 days

9. Go to the batting cages 

10. Feel good in a swimsuit

11. Hit a bucket of balls

Reading, Writing, Learning
12. Write Hiccup a letter every Mother’s Day
13. Read 25+ books in a year
14. Read an entire book series
15. Read a book considered to be a classic

16. Buy Hiccup a book for each holiday * July 13, 2013* DONE & BLOGGED
17. Read with Hiccup everyday (start with one month)
18. Write in gratitude journal once a week
19. Make a dent in my 5 year journal 

20. Write in my family journal once a week

Home & Organization

21. Clean out extra bedroom
22. Organize craft and art supplies

23. Organize gift wrapping supplies better
24. Finish hanging things on entry wall
25. Stick to a budget
26. Establish a savings account dedicated to Hiccup, Christmas fund, vacation fund
27. Organize important documents in case of emergency
28. Get my blog set up just how I want it
29. Donate old and unused items in our home
30. Paint the office

Family / Togetherness

31. Make Hiccup a big brother

32. Write in the Grandma & Grandpa books
33. Blog about my brother
34. Get family pictures taken
35. Make our “out to eat passport” and get three "stamps"in it 

36. Plan 12 dates for Casey and I throughout the year (Give for Christmas?)
37. Blog about my papa

38. Visit and do work in the Logan, Brigham City, Bountiful, & Salt Lake Temples

39. Go to the temple with my mom and grandma
40. Have dinner with extended family at least once a month

41.Take a(n extended) family vacation

42. Be there as Casey receives his Patriarchal Blessing

Crafting & Creating

43. Complete a project inspired by Pinterest 

44. Paint the corner shelf 

45. Do something with all the movie tickets we have saved
46. Help Mom finish t-shirt blankets

47. Make a wood craft or decoration for each holiday
48. Make a growth chart
49. Make Hiccup a blanket
50. Make a craft and gift it to someone

In the Kitchen

51. Gather Brenda’s recipes and add them to the cookbook
52. Learn how to make homemade bread
53. Clean out/organize the cookbook
54. Make ham fried rice *October 22, 2013* DONE!
55. Make my ‘famous’ chocolate shakes
56. Have Hiccup help me make a treat; expose him to cooking *July 8, 2013* DONE & BLOGGED
57. Make Hiccup’s baby food *DONE!* & BLOGGED
58. Use the grill we got for our wedding that is still in the original box 
59. Home made hamburgers
60. Home made ice cream

Creating & Remembering Our Legacy

61. Finish Hiccup's baby books

62. Make a book of Kyle’s photos

63. Organize photos to start family yearbooks (starting with 2008)
64. Organize videos and transfer to DVD (starting with 2012)
65. Take pictures with grandparents & great grandparents 

66. Watch home movies from when we were little
67. Re-do memorial video for Kyle
68. Create a will and pick guardians for Hiccup

Travel, Entertainment, Adventure

69. Join a Bunko group 

70. Go to a fortune teller/psychic/reiki

71. Go on a baseball vacation
72. Go somewhere special for our 5 year anniversary
73. Go to a Real Soccer game
74. Take Hiccup to the zoo *October 18, 2013* DONE! 
75. Get my passport
76. Let Hiccup play at the park
77. Go to a midnight movie
78. Visit the Salt Lake City Library
79. Go to a Farmer's Market
80. Go swimming *June 5, 2013* DONE & BLOGGED

For Others

81. Bring/send someone flowers
82. Do 12 days of Christmas for a family in need
83. Pay for the person behind me at the drive through window

84. Cheer on/support a friend at an event

85.  Support a local business
86. Throw an anniversary party for my parents
87. Help my family do my grandpa’s temple work
88. Pay a compliment to someone each day for 2 weeks
89. Register for Indexing at Family Search and complete 25 records
90. Accept a calling in church 

Simple Pleasures

91. Take Hiccup to breakfast at Mimi’s on a Monday like old times
92. See Hiccup’s first steps *March 25, 2013*
93. Kiss in the rain
94. Get photos taken in a real photo booth
95. Add a puppy to our family

96. Go to Kayd’s graduation
97. Organize a craft afternoon/night
98. Hang out with Kayd (go on a bro/sis date) before he gets "too cool"
99. Have a get together with my friends at least once a year

100. Be there for the birth of a baby *April 17, 2013* DONE & BLOGGED
101. Have my handwriting analyzed