Happy Christmas!

Some pictures from our white Christmas in Utah.

I hate finals

This is what I look like:


... or sometimes this:







This is what I feel like:




Or maybe this:

Nona & Pa.

The week of Thanksgiving we had the chance to have my parents out to visit. I can't believe what a hit they were with Ezra. I mean, I thought he'd love it for sure but they were here for 6 hours and Ez had already turned his back on us. All he wanted was "Da", his Pa or "Nonie", his Nona. But boy am I glad that he got to spend that one-on-one time with them, and from the sounds of it, they loved it just as much! So many memories made for one little boy. Thanks Mom & Dad!

Thank Heavens for grandparents, we can't wait to be home for Christmas where he'll be able to play with all of them; Nona, Pa, Poppy, and Lala. I know they're counting down the days like we are.

Shout out to Dave.

Have you ever wondered how much time is put in to earning a JD or PhD or Masters? I can't believe how many hours Dave has put in during just the last week. He has been studying for at least 15 hours a day. The other 9 consists of playing with Ezra, eating, and sleeping. Last night I was trying to sleep, but I just couldn't with out Dave being home. While I was laying awake, I was thinking about how lonely our husbands have to be, with just them, the books, and the other students. And ultimately they are doing this for us, their families. They sacrifice so much; sleep, time with their kids, sanity (at times), extra curricular activities, and money, and those are just a few off the top of my head.

I just wanted to give a shout out to Dave and let him know how proud I am of him. Dave, I love you so much! I couldn't be more proud of you. You're an amazing husband, father, brother, and son. Ezra couldn't ask for a better dad, no matter what you find time for just the 2 of you. You have so many wonderful qualities that Ez and I can both learn from; loving, strong testimony, hard working, dedication, sacrifice, happy, family orientated, and so much more.

Thanks!
With MUCH Love
RicAnn & Ezzy your "bestest buddy"

I'm it...

I've been tagged twice, and I am sorry that it has taken me so long to post this. But here it goes, 7 random facts about me.

1- I put french fries on my McDonald cheese burgers. Only at McDonalds though. It doesn't taste right unless there are fries loaded on top.

2- I say "I'm all..." a lot. I say it way way too much! I have tried cutting back but it doesn't seem to help.

3- I can eat chips and salsa all day everyday. Dave makes me salsa at least 2 a week. He makes the best homemade salsa! In fact that is what I'm eating right now...YUMMY!

4- I am OCD. In the weirdest ways, my towels are always folded and lined up perfectly, when loading the dish washer spoons go in one holder, forks in one and knives in one, they don't mix. I count tiles on the floor or ceiling, anything.

5- I make math equations with any set of numbers. Addresses, phone numbers, time, license plates, anything. Example the clock says 2:24: 2x2=4 or 4-2=2. I do this with out even thinking about it. Dave sometimes says whats your equation for that address, and without even a second thought I spit it out. Weird, I know.

6- I can't keep a surprise. It's really hard for me to keep secrets, like what I give everyone for Christmas or Birthdays. When I found out I was pregnant I wanted to tell everyone right away. I am doing better, Dave's Christmas present is still a secret...Want to know what it is?

7- I love shopping! I can't get enough of it. It doesn't matter what or who it is for. I really could do it everyday. The one thing that makes me happier is when I find an awesome sale. Dave and I are quite the bargain shoppers. If you need tips let us know we love sharing the goodness.

I tag anyone who hasn't done this before. I love reading things like this, you learn so much about people. So go ahead and get a typing :)