Love is... our big little boy!

Our little Jude turned one this past week. Yes, one! He has gone from my little festus to my walking, jabbering Jude. I am so happy and blessed to have such a stud for a son. Hopefully, when he is like 17 he doesn't read this and say "ewww". I can't help it, I am so full of LOVE. Speaking of love, I love all my friends and family who helped out with this ( and the ones who didn't). Cari Morrow brought the hot dog buns, my mom watched Jude and brought the dip, Mike brought the red and blue gatorade in the red and blue coolers, Kris basically funded all the condiments and some extras, Kalie DeMann brought the veggies and dip (delish), Emma brought the cupcakes (she makes the best cupcakes EVER!!!!), Isaac Westwood manned the grill ( I feel like we are always making him to the grilling), Whitney Fenn was our pack mule/giant letter maker, and Natalie Hepworth was the genius behind basically everything. Poor Jude would have been stuck with a store bought cupcake at home if it wasn't for all of you! We had the best time and I cannot wait to throw another party!... Just jokes Ty, I am all partied out.

Here are some snaps of the rivalry themed birthday 

Sprechense the rivalry game, let's not talk about it, okay? I just want to continue to love everyone. And it's hard enough to love Tyler because he is a Ute... okay, not really. But let's just say someone overdosed on NyQuil after that game to nurse their broken heart.

Love is... a laugh

10:30 is much too late to be awake in our home. I am hysterical right now. You know that place you get to, right before you fall asleep, when everything is funny? That's me. Tyler just tried to kick Cougar off of our bed and all the Coug did was glance at him and then went to lay on Ty's pillow. SO funny. It was a battle of wits between the two of them for almost ten minutes. Tyler came out victorious. Tyler is winning everything today. I told him I wanted another baby and he totally shot that one down. RUDE! It's nights like these that make me so grateful for the Pinterest humor section. Say adios to the next 5 hours of my life.

Love is... some musings from today

Yeah guys, it's only 10am and I am already deep in thought. I have come to a few conclusions and made a few discoveries. So far this morning has been really productive. Something about herbal tea and Dave Matthews makes you feel like an invincible hippie that could probably solve world hunger if given enough time (yes, I realize I kind of just described a drug induced psychosis... but see! All you need is Dave).

Conclusions

1. Fall is the best season. I am starting to feel a crisp in the air. I am counting down the days to my sweaters and fuzzy socks. My pumpkin and apple spiced induced cooking and my pre-Thanksgiving tree decorating.

2. Babies are pretty sure that their toys are boring and everything you tell them to not touch, is what belongs to them. Plus, I think Jude is starting the tantrum phase of babyhood...

3. Sons of Anarchy is one of the best TV shows ever. It is full of drugs and violence. I dare you to find me a better combo.

Discoveries

1. I love family things. Which is really random, because I am quite shy. Yesterday we had a Morrow fam parTAY. When I say fam, I don't just mean Mike and Kris' family, I mean all the Morrows. It was great. People played volleyball. Children chased each other and drew with chalk. My little guy cried when I tried to set him on the ground because, lets be honest, nothing is more terrifying than grass?

2. Tyler works for the CIA or the FBI. I haven't quite pinpointed which it is. And here's why. He is never really "at work" and never answers when I phone him, but he always phones right back. He stays in great shape but never has time to work out. Obviously he has been chasing criminals. There are weapons hidden all around our house. I can't list them, because that's probably breaking some rule that I don't know about because he hasn't come out of the closet, as it were... for my own safety of course. I'd be an awful wingman.

3. I clearly have too much time to think.

Love is... another time waster

Guys. Tumblr has been good to me recently. Here is another great time waster.

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Love is... a very merry birthday

A very merry unbirthday to me

To who?

To me

Oh you!

A very merry unbirthday to you

Who me?

Yes, you!

Oh, me!

Let's all congratulate us with another cup of tea

A very merry unbirthday to you!

Now, statistics prove, prove that you've one birthday

Imagine, just one birthday every year

Ah, but there are three hundred and sixty four unbirthdays!

Precisely why we're gathered here to cheer

A very merry unbirthday to you, to you

To me?

To you!

A very merry unbirthday

For me?

For you!

Now blow the candle out my dear

And make your wish come true

A merry merry unbirthday to you!

Every year Emma and Ike invite us to Ikes cabin for his birthday. It is one of my favorite dreamy summer getaways. This year it was raining and it was delightful. Tyler and I could not get enough of the rain on the roof while reading our books and playing Clue. Emma recommended a book called The Fault in Our Stars. Loved it! Life changing. Go here to learn more about it. 

Emma always makes the most delicious treats and throws the best birthday parties. We are so grateful that they are our friends! Emma blogs way better than I do, so you should read more about the festivities at her blog.

Tyler pulled out all the stops for me and my very merry birthday. We went to Gourmandise for breakfast and I had their delicious Creme Brulee Oats. OMG! That;s right, I said it. O. M. G. It was so delicious and I am literally counting down the seconds until I can go back. They serve breakfast until 2pm so everyone should go!

Tyler took me to the Da Vinci museum, which I have been dying to go to. They have a ton of interactive displays and it was so much fun. We did things like step on a giant google map display, drew our faces while looking at a mirror, played in front of a green screen, and painted on a computer. Everyone should go. 

We met up with Emma and Ike for Market Street grill later on. It also did not disappoint. Well the food didn't. Our waitress was kind of a bummer. Afterwords Ty took me to Batman and I loved it even more the second time. It is definitely my favorite of the three. 

Not pictured is Spencer who came to my birthday breakfast. I had a picture of him flying solo but I don't know what happened to it. Poor Kalie was sick and couldn't come. We missed her dearly. 

Love is... a time waster

Today I discovered the best place to waste time. In fact, I would even argue that it is not wasting any time because you are subsequently learning about famous/influential people. 

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I would recommend that you have a wikipedia page also open. I admittedly had to look some people up. 

Love is... family fun

Guys! Today I get to travel to one of my most favorite places, like at least top ten. The place where dreams are made and fun is had. Where inside jokes like "steamed vegetables" and "Mona! I don't even know her" were shared among the hallowed halls of the Cedar bungalow. Where National champion football teams and Jimmer Fredettes are created. I am talking Provo. I am going to visit my brother in about an hour and a half and I am hardcore STOKED about it. Maybe we will find Jude some sweet shirts and foam fingers while we are there. In celebration of this blessed day I wanted to post some Chymboryk family photos for all to see!!!