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Ode to my Ryan

I was just folding up the laundry in my haphazard way and then stuffing them into the drawers and was just reminded about how lucky I am to be married to Ryan. He never once has criticized me on the way I do things or complained about my rarely made box, frozen or canned dinners or the fact that my belly has started to expand rather than shrink back since having Molly (not to mention my hips or thighs). No no, instead he is always telling me he loves me and that I'm doing such a great job and how pretty he thinks I am. He's always trying to get me to take breaks and have a nap. For my birthday he wants to tear me away from Molly to take me to a play. Also, he made me the cutest homemade card with coupons that you ever did see. One was that I could ask for a house as long as it was on April first ;). He also got me some beautiful roses and book. He's just so great. So thank you Ryan, your my main squeeze and I love you mucho!

By the by. Thank you to all that wished me a happy birthday (I got all your messages) so thanks it means so much and junk. Okay got to go Molly is in meltdown mode.

Yo YO Yo!

Don't start eating like.. cakes and cookies.. or you'll blow up, like my Aunt Roberta. Happy Sunday all!

confession

Hi, my name is Melanie, and I have a problem.
Yes, sign me up for the 12 step program, because yes, I can admit it now, I am an addict.
I am hopelessly addicted to sugar. I read somewhere that sugar was found to be more addictive than cocaine (at least to rats). Anyway, I need to find me a program to get me off this stuff. Today I am having withdrawals (despite my brownie with my sugar cereal for breakfast). Man I could really use some candy right now!

heylow eveberbody.

Here is my most beautiful girl. I have some others where her eyes are huge and startled but I'm too lazy to try and find them right now. The flash on the camera has made for some most amusing photos.

Anyway,

I have this political add from the Catholicvote.com that, while maybe a bit on the dramatic side, I like the message of. I want to stand up for God's values, because when it comes down to it, that is what is most important. If you are interested, here is the link to the video http://www.catholicvote.com/ I'm not trying to endorse one candidate over another, because I don't really like either of them, just something to think about is all.

Also I wanted to share my most favorite choc. chip cookie recpie to date. It is from Jill Pilling (a lady in my ward).

Chocolate Chip Pudding Cookies

2 1/2 c. flour

1 tsp. baking soda

1 c. margarine or butter, softened

1/4 c. white sugar

3/4 c. brown sugar

1 pkg. instant vanilla jello pudding (the large box size or you can use chocolate for chocolatey cookies)

1 tsp. vanilla

2 eggs

1 pkg. chocolate chips (I have never used a whole bag of chips with any cookies)

Mix flour and baking soda; set aside. Combine butter, sugar, pudding, and vanilla; beat until smooth. Add eggs and beat gradually; add flour mixture. Lastly, add chocolate chips. Bake at 375 degrees for 8-10 minutes.

they stay soft, which is why I like them so much.

Have a good one or something!

Happy birfday Erin!!!

Happy Birthday Erin dear! Happy days will come to you all year!!!

I am remembering happy Erin memories:

going to your birthday party with Tye which is where it all started
lion king lip sync at my b-day party
choking on root beer
flying through the park (no drugs involved)
Sams shakes
riding around in your car that had a cool name, but I can't remember, was it chiki-monkey or something?
garbage locker in B wing
roller chairs and apple core in computer class
slobber gummy bears on buses
and all those running around BYU campus things
Beatles and whatnot
I first discovered Jane Eyre through you (book and play)
sleepovers
remember that one time where Tye and I suprized you on your birthday and we were hiding in your closet? that was fun
my first and only so far experience of Disneyland
pirates booty-Thar be good!
dandilions in a vase (picture me singing this way off tune or really sharp)
international cinema
trick-or-treating (remember that one time I tried to be an 80's chick and later I realized I just ended up looking kind of sleazy, but your mom didn't realize it was my costume and said I looked really pretty)
India Fest
Bombay House (it has become a birthday tradition)
singing the alphabet like a bunch of drunks to bushes
chemistry class
remember how you took mechanics? that makes me happy
scary movie night where we made ourselves too scared to pee without someone singing hymns by the bathroom door
and so much more!!

I had fun following you around like your shadow, so thanks for always taking me along for the ride! You introduced me to a lot of my still favorite things. Thanks yo!

Hope your day is a fun one! Love you!

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