Tyler & Whitney

5 Months

2012-01-10T13:09:00.000-08:00

Rolling over and over and over again. Rice Cereal Your becoming a champ at slowly but surley. I dont know exactly how much you weigh but I know your growing 50 percentile across the board thus far so I am not to worried. I am getting nervous for feeding you food. It seems like soooo much but? If only there was a guidline that told me how much what and when to feed you. sorry I guess we will learn together..(any moms out there that know of a guidline that says how much when and what to feed these little kids please fill me in) thanks! Happy 5 months Tru

Lots and Lots of pictures

2012-01-10T13:00:00.000-08:00

Hey its been a while i realize. However I captured many pictures and will explain each one. Just in short, we went to Idaho for christmas, where there was not a speck of snow to be seen. Hello 55 degree weather it felt like we were in California. Anyway I will "let the pictures do that talking" but will explain as well.

a box of flowers and roses. I have saved all the bouquets and sweet flowers tyler has given me over the years since i was 14. As well as my bouquet from our wedding day. I just couldnt let go. Then finally I decided a box of flowers was useless and I found myself never getting to the point of figuring out what I could do with all these beauties. so I through them out. and lets be real here flowers smell rancid after a while. So I took a picture to remember them and here they are

A very artsy feller? why yes indeed. I must brag about the fact Tyler know pottery? He took a class when he was younger and since his mom has a wheel we spent an afternoon while up there for Christmas to make a creation to hold our cooking utensils. it turned out to be a mixing bowl but hey its a start. Proud of you Ty

We gave Truman Rice cereal for the first time. I'd say he did quite well o the faces were priceless dont mind the girly bib, real men wear pink right?. (notice the wall mountings in the background. Yes my father in law is a hunter and that room is like a museum for children its awesome!

Tyler can be a tad bit overwhelmed and sensitive when it comes to changing our little man, this is proof. Suck it up ty be a man! haha just kidding love you

can you ever capture enough pictures?

I know this is lame but apparently we had a lot of time on our hands. I wanted to feel what it was like for a child to be swaddled. SO Tyler and my mother in law Lani swaddled me I look like a mummy but ya haha.

the cousins helper Tru do tummy time

This is Samantha and she is LIGHT so we like to throw her around she was the only little girl around christmas week and oh is she a cutie.

our little sheep

Christmas eve nativity scene

bah bahhhhh bahhh!!

little Jesus and Joseph

first Christmas

my two handsomes

so do men know womens sizes that a big fat NO.. well some men i should say. For a coat I am usually a size medium or Large. Now let me tell you this great christmas coat story. My father in law knew the same thing that his wife Lani (pictured above and below) wears about a size Large for coats. Did he know that Large at different stores is different no. So when he ordered this coat on the phone he told the people she's a large. So they sent a SIZE 20 people size 20. haha it was huge. we were laughing for quite sometime. it was a great christmas morning

look at how big that is!

Brenan and luke with me on the quad love Idaho country

Ty and I on the tramp

Tyler being himself love him.. can you believe the NO SNOW in the background

That was our Christmas Holiday and was filled with lots of fun and new adventures.. Hope ya"ll had a great one too!

its one thing

2011-12-21T17:59:00.000-08:00

So its one thing.. I have a lot of thoughts up in this crazy mind of mind. I decided to write them all down. They are my thoughts and opinions and some straight hard facts about people,places, things etc. So read this if youd like if not its okay cause its almost theraputic to me.

The other day I read that someone has over 3+ journals that she writes in. WHAT a great idea. I say 3+ cause I cant remember the exact number. I remember in high school at girls camp we made journals. I made 2, one was specifically my spirtual feelings and thoughts. The other was drama, and the drama one i named boy journal. I wrote in it everything that would happen dealing with boys, probably more dedicated to tyler but mostly drama with girls and boys. Now it is HHAAALARIOUS to look back on. Therefore kendra oakden is my inspiration to start writing in journals again, I dont know if i will be like her and have 3+ but thats ok its worth a shot. I sitll have one from el salvador and in it i also have prior stories before ty and i got engaged and when we got engaged then I havent written in it for i guesss 2 years.. i need to catch up. I think i might type all of everything to catch up cause its faster even though hand writing is more unique and special.

Tyler and I just had our 3 years anniversary CRAZY.. and we have a kid wow I remember when we first kissed in front of the Briggs home. haha what a great memory. we went to the melting pot for dinner. not really aware of how much we were in for price wise. and after we learned we could have probably eaten at ruth's chris for cheaper. its ok it was a great experience. dessert of course was the best.

So its one thing (the title of my blog) because its whats been on my mind. It is one thing to brag about your children but then there is excessive bragging that just gets out of hand. Those people that are the excessivers <-- -is that even a word? they just drive me nuts (as my mom would say batty) anyway ya. I mean yes the great accomplishments your children make are great to hear about but when you keep going its just not polite
. Did you know that it is NOT proper etiquite to always boast about the newest latest.. shoes,tv,$680000 car, etc that you got. It is known to be looked at as not polite. its just straight boasting and almost erragont. yes we all do it though.. I try to catch ourselves (tyler and I) before it happens. The polite thing to do is not say anything and if people notice great if they dont then they dont.. but please people DONT RUB IT IN other peoples faces. However yes of course if you land a new job or new house whatever it may be.. then yes.. and IF people ask whats new then sure..and of course blogging you put on there what you choose to its your blog you do whatever you want with it and people love to follow your lives and read about it soo BOAST about whatever whenever you want.... PLEASE dont make it the head of a conversation topic. IE: girl/dude i got these sick new shoes,tv,glasses,shirt.. whatever it may be BECAUSE.. like really how is one on the recieveing end supposed to respond to that? of course they'll be nice and say cool! but you never know if it can make them down/sad cause maybe they cant have new cool things like that too or they dont like your newest latest thing. Also, theres those who straight tell you they dont like whatever the thing may be. Thats their opinion yes BUT its rude that they just tell you straight up even if you didnt ask them, even if you did they should still lie unless you completely honestly ask for the dirty honest truth. IT's like when you know a child/baby is (not that cute) you still tell the parents they have a cute child..Your not going to say wow he looks...

COMPARING: who knew this would ever be a topic in my life. but honestly in the newest world i am in of kids there is like a "keeping up with jones CHILD" its RIDICULOUS.. I found myself starting to worry about tru like O my gosh hes not doing this yet hes not doing that yet. it was making me soo frustrated then i took a step back. are the people who are comparing doing it to make up for something that is wrong with their child.? or to make themselves feel better about themself? and even if there is something wrong no body cares or is going to judge you or look at them or you differently. SOO therefore If my child is NOT walking at 9-10 months its really ok because MOST kids I know start walking at 12 sometimes even up to 14 months. so if truman decides to not walk until he is even 2 or even at all its ok...at least he is happy and healthy. Also Every child is different just like every adult is different so why do people compare I have no idea. But I am puting a stop to it well i cant do it everywhere.BUT it will NOT happen in this family. Anytime someone asks or says "o he isnt doint that yet, wow! my child was doin that at his age i wonder why he isnt yet"? ahhhhhh! ill just simply direct the conversation elsewhere. and politely remind them every child is different..

David archileta is going to be serving an LDS full time mission. I assume HE has to stick to it now since he announced it at a concert on his tour, when he was in salt lake. so thats cool. My cousing would love to marry him when he returns, thatd be neet.

My DAD aka mcdreamy? yes mcdreamy haha that could come off weird/wierd? (i thought the rule was i before E except after C?wow i cant spell) since hes my dad.. however do you know this man

YAAA thats right! my dad.. DR.Tim Hansen is the new Chief of the medical staff at Valley Childrens Hospital.. pictured with my mom Bev below! Anyway I am so proud of him..

ANYWAY. I realize this is by far the longest most random blog I have ever done. But it felt good to get everything off my mind written down. Also May I just say I love the Hollidays and the christmas season. This year we are spending it with the Hardy family for the first time and I am excited. It will be a new adeventure to see what its like with a different family yay! Have a Merry Christmas and Happy new year. For those of you who read this thank you for not judging!

4 months

2011-12-07T10:57:00.001-08:00

You are no longer an Infant, and starting to be a baby. The kind that Hollywood makes you think your supposed to have right out of the womb. I must say I am loving it. You talk to us everyday with so much excitement and bring joy to your dad and I. You laugh and it makes your dad and I laugh too. How did we ever get along with out you here. Last night you decided what people have told us you'd do around this age, you woke up in the middle of the night laughed and talked to yourself, then fell back asleep.
You are the greatest Truman. You know momma loves her sleep and you give her that blessing of sleeping 10 to 11 hours every night. 10:00 pm to about 9:00 am.
Your kinda short but that's ok you'll grow.
stats:
Height: 24 inches (25-30%)
Weight: 15 lbs 2 ounces (50%)
your our little squishy round butter ball..love you keep it up!

our little fishy..thanksgiving..

2011-12-07T10:41:00.001-08:00

When my family came to town we got together with my moms side and went swimming. It was Tru's first time. He loved it. I think it more relaxed him rather than hyped him up. Can a 4 month old really get that hyped up anyway. Thanksgiving was nice. We played in a turkey bowl in the morning, ate some food,took a nap,and went to see the lights at temple square. Also we met up with the amazing Oakdens. They are so cute and hilarious you cant not smile when your around them.

pooped in grandma Bevs arms after swimming

early Christmas present

the Oakdens

nap with Uncle Parker

twinners

My Favorites

A name and a blessing

2011-12-07T10:34:00.001-08:00

On November 20, 2011 Truman James Hardy Received his name and a blessing. It was wonderful. It was crazy to think that my own husband and child were participating in the opportunity. I have watched and listened to many before in my life but never imagined what it would be like as a parent. Lots of family came and showed their support it was a beautiful cold day.

Cousin Luke was an awesome helper!

3 Months

2011-11-07T10:23:00.000-08:00

Truman is still growing thats for sure. We love his rolls and chunkiness nice and healthy just the way we like it. He is pretty good at holding his own head up now too. He sleeps through the night like a champ. 10:30-8:30 for now but we will slowly get him to do 12 hours as time goes on for now 10 hours is the best! I thank Baby wise even though I am not "hard core" with it, I have taken some pointers from it do whatever is best for us and life is GOOOOD..

HALLOWEEN

2011-11-07T10:03:00.000-08:00

This year we didnt do a monster mash or murder in the dark, instead we went to the zoo with some friends. To be honest the zoo was ok since you couldnt see anything cause it was so dark, but it was still fun to be with friends, eat lots of yummy stuff and play games afterwards.We also went to a young married activity for our ward which was fun. Tyler and I were 80'S people and Truman was a little spider.

REVENGE anyone?

Milo the little monster

The group at the zoo

2 months

2011-10-10T13:26:00.000-07:00

Our little Truman is becoming not so little anymore haha but is definitely still snuggly, a great listener and cuddle buddy!. He got his shots today and was awesome.. Here's his 2 month stats and a picture of the little Gordito.

Weight: 12 lbs 6 ounces (75%)

Height: 22 1/2 inches (25-50%)

Head: 40 cm (50%)

..looking back..

2011-09-26T15:45:00.000-07:00

8 years ago on September 17th the Tyler and I started dating in High School. Its crazy where the time goes. Now we have a child together ahh! But I must say that doesn't stop us from living our lives and doing the random things we like to do day to day. I love you Tyler and love that you like to have fun with me and make me laugh.
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We enjoy bringing our little tru with us to the things we like to do. The BYU-UTAH game was an upset to say the least but our little guy was a CHAMP.

The Men

The Ladies

The BYU Fan Tailgate crew

Mr Utah (grandpa) and Truman at the tailgate house chillin

The MR. and little MR.

THE CHAMP

--I must admit I am grateful that we followed our feelings and answer to prayer to start our little family. We have been "just us" for so long that adding another addition to "us" has been an adjustment but well worth it. It almost felt like someone was intruding in on "us" but it has been a blessing of an addition. I feel as if we wouldve waited for more than a certain amount of years it wouldve been an even harder adjustment because we wouldve been SO set in our ways.I love "us"= the now 3 of us

Growing

2011-09-07T10:59:00.000-07:00

Mr Truman James Hardy is now 1 month. Were pretty sure he is going to be quite the chunk and that's just how we'd like it. My great friend gave me the idea below to do for a picture each month until he is 12 months. We love our little guy.

Labor Day

2011-09-07T10:54:00.000-07:00

This past weekend was fun. I am so grateful Tyler doesn't work weekends or holidays. His job is the greatest. On Labor day we went with some friends to a park above the capitol and the view was beautiful, and I happen to not catch a picture of the great view, however I got some randoms.

Tyler in action being funny

Miss Sara and little Milo

Gabe, mike and christian playin woofle ball

Sara and Mary

Tyler and I

Tyler playing Mr Dad with Truman

I also have just a thought. I love watching Ellen and the other day she made me laugh quite a bit. She said when you go to Olive Garden, they say "when your here your family" how are you family? If you were family you'd eat for free and you don't eat for free there.

Our little man!

2011-08-30T10:20:00.000-07:00

Its starting to actually feel real and not just like playing house..I cant believe I am a parent. Its a definite learning experience for all but well worth it! I love it. My brother Parker asked sooo what do you do all day whit? I laughed and said take care of the little man, my days fly by. Here are some pictures of the little guy hes 3 weeks!..

Truman James Hardy

August 7,2011

7 lbs 14 ounces

..a new chapter..

2011-08-20T18:56:00.001-07:00

Right now I am soo lazy for some reason to update my blog ha! However here I am writing away. So this is going to be long....and have many pictures... For starters.

We went to Disneyland, and Newport beach for my brother Lyndon's wedding.

When i found out we would be doing this back around the same time I found out I was pregnant I was so nervous I wouldn't be able to go. Since I would be 36 weeks pregnant. Well I made it, and its probably because I told my doctor "um I am going" I don't care if I deliver the baby in Disneyland I am not missing out on this. Although I couldn't ride all the rides I still had a blast, I rented a put put and that was soo nice.. exits? i think yes..Pretty sure that all the dancing, boogie boarding, and moving around so much got the little guy moving his way to be born.

..disneyland..36 weeks..

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..the lovers..

..we all look SOO happy..

..The family..

..luncheon..

A week after we were back Tylers brother Greg and his wife Mandy had extra tickets to Tim Mcgraw so we went with them. It was a great concert. I was 37 weeks or 8 months and 1 week pregnant. The day before I had been having contractions, or what i thought were contractions and some people said they probably were and some told me they were just braxton hicks. I didnt know exactly what "contractions" are.. I was told "i WOULD KNOW" when i was having them.

..Tim Mcgraw..

Tyler overly excited for the concert.. haha

37 week belly shot/ 7 hours before I went into Labor, Thank you Tim Mcgraw our little guy must be a country boy
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So I wasnt sure if i was in "true labor" or not...when we got to the hospital my awesome nurse Laquisha said "dam girl how are you even standing there talking to me, I was dialated to an 8 and 100% effaced..and they were about 3-4 minutes apart

pre epidural

after the epidural

He's here a whole 7 lbs 14 ounces and 3 weeks early thank you for coming early little guy if he would have come on his due date he probably would have weight almost 9 lbs ahh!

..footprints..

..going home.. ..Parker and his shoe..

..the little guy.. Truman..

sooo.. I feel I was definitely prepared for labor from everyone's stories about their labor. Mine was a whopping 4 hours, which i am told is great!.. this is very true except for the fact that 2 1/2 of those 4 hours were spent in my bed at home in pain wondering.. if it was real labor.. ha when it got way bad I wasnt very pleasant to be around, once I got my drugs i was so happy and chattin it up.

I was thinking, woman get all the advice about labor and pregnancy they need, sometimes way more than wanted. But I never got advice for the aftermath.. I would rather go through 10 labors "with medicine" than go through the "healing process" and postpartum. I am starting to feel better day by day. But wow bring on the achiness,soreness, tiredness, crying, and anxiety. Breastfeeding, is a work in progress and I didnt know I would feel all these emotions alongside of everything.. I am told every baby is different. But being the life support for someone is overwhelming until it sets in and your used to it and you and the baby figure things out.. how long do i do on each side, do i even do each side? how do i know hes getting enough, is he getting to much, what about when he spits up a TON, what about the fact that his nights and days are switched, a routine, how long will this take to get him on one do i want him on one? when do i start tummy time? when is a good time to take him to church? haha.. many other thoughts run through my head. all i know is to stay patient of course. but wow no one warned me about all these crazy emotions that swarm in.. Any advice from you moms out there!?

Things are going just dandy over here...being a mom is wonderful its weird calling myself mom and Tyler dad.. haha.. I am excited about starting this new chapter of our lives..

REALLY!? REALLY!?

2011-08-04T14:40:00.001-07:00

So this past week we went to California for my older brothers wedding it was a blast! Yes even at 36 weeks pregnant. I still boogie boarded, attended Disneyland, and flew in an airplane. I loved it! Pictures will come soon, I am too lazy to upload them right now but wanted to write whats been going through this crazy mind of mine.

I was thinking the other day, jeez I cant believe My brother is married. I am no longer the only married person in the family! Even more crazy I CANT BELIEVE I AM PREGNANT.. Its still so unreal to me. I feel I have been blessed with quite the easy pregnancy. I was laying some clothes out the other day for the little guy that'll be here in less than 3 weeks, and it hit me like wild fire. AM I seriously having a child. I just feel like I have a big belly is all and it just randomly squirms and wiggles. I am nervous anxious excited, all the above. Any advice, please shoot it my way.

..I'm proud to be an American in Idaho..

2011-07-07T15:09:00.000-07:00

For the 4th of July we went to Twin Falls, ID to visit Tylers awesome parents. We had some good food, wen tot the snake river and the local lake Murtaugh to go Carp shooting. I was dragged behind the boat on a tube for a little bit, and when we got going I thought Id possibly go into labor from hitting the big waves! I thankfully didnt..

Sunday we visited our old Spanish Branch which we love and miss them so much..

..US a while ago, and US NOW!

..So I HATE awkward pictures,this is our attempt to replicate one..

..Happy 4th! plus the 32 week belly shot..

San Francisco and Dirty Dash

2011-07-07T14:30:00.001-07:00

I went to California to visit the family for a little bit. While there I went to San Fran for the day, it was short and sweet, wished Ty was with me but it was still fun..

..Me and "G"...( please excuse my chunky cheeks i am pregnant ya know)..

...The Crew...

..Grandpa with the seals...

Tyler participated in the Dirty Dash. Its a 5k in Midvale, Utah through obstacles and mud. I am excited to be able to do it next year. He makes me laugh all the time, heres some pictures that dont do it justice but its an idea!

..My Champion...

The Team BEFORE Tyler likes to be #2 instead of #1 love him

.....Go Ty Go..

..AFTER...

..Shower..

2011-06-23T14:09:00.000-07:00

I have been quite busy the past couple weeks with baby showers, visiting home, and having visitors. Tyler has been working so hard, and I am so grateful for him. He is the best husband ever!

Here's a few shots from the Baby shower in Fresno. And an up close belly shot, the little guy is growing so fast.

My awesome mom and me

Friends since we were 2 minus the beauty below...

..love you Alex..

..28 weeks..

...RaNdOm...

2011-05-26T09:55:00.000-07:00

I have a million things each day that run through my mind. I dont even know where to begin. I figure that by writing things down that keep running through my mind, it'll help clear it! SO here it is...

FIRST I like to watch the Bachelor and Bachelorette and Tyler watches it with me! Surprised?

Dont be fooled cause he usually has his picks of who will make it to the end by the 2 episode. Yes we might count this as our"family night" on Mondays, but ill add for sympathy that we have started to have a lesson along with it. Now I'll tell you we both think this show is completely a joke but so dramatic its hilarious. On this season there is a man on it who is from salt lake city, He is a schmuck to say the least however, we have 3 mutuals friends! weird? yes. I discovered I am friends with his younger brother on Facebook as well whom i have never met? does that count as 4 then? I know theres only been one episode, however if you are a viewer, what are your thoughts on this Bentley man from Salt Lake? or this season in general?

SECOND there has been previews for the new movie coming out Mr. Poppers Penguins. Tyler asked me if I ever read that book as a child,I said no I was all about Go Dog Go, Green Eggs and Ham, Bernstein Bears type thing do you remember those? He said no Mr. Poppers Penuins would've been one of your first "chapter books" each chapter is like 3 pages and the book is short. We then started discussing our first chapter books. I said I read the girly ones, I remember people reading Goosbumps and Animorphs or something. He laughed and said awh you were "the baby sitters club" I laughed forever that he even knew it, and I didnt. I probably didnt remember, because when we were forced to read in class for "sparthenian reader" I probably acted like I was reading and was really paying more attention to what was around me and what other people were reading, and passing secret notes or something. Do you remember these books? What did you like as a starting reader?

THIRD why is it that when I am not pregnant and "trying" to be good, its so easy to pack on pounds like nothing. But when I AM pregnant and actually "need/have" to gain weight its slower and a tad harder. I am predicting its going to all pack on way fast the last 2 months? which is not whatd I'd prefer, I'd like to slowly pack it on instead of all at once but what can you do right? o well.. On the same note I am going to Fresno for a Baby shower and just to enjoy, I am so excited but cant decide if I am more excited for seeing everyone or the yummy food places only found in Fresno!

ZENI-YA salad i cant even explain this goodness... Me-N-Ed's pizza is the best thin crust pizza you'll ever have

Dog House grill Tri-Tip, many in Utah dont know what I am talking about when I say Tri-Tip, need i say more.....Japanese Kitchen.. Teppanyaki I know there is places like "Benihanas"? however according to my brother Lyndon it Jap Kitch doesnt even compare to Benihanas. So?

FOURTH so we live in Salt Lake and are loving it. I am going to be Volunteering at This Is The Place Monument so come visit me. I have just been being suzie homemaker and pregnant since we left Provo, So I am grateful for the opportunity to be volunteering and helping with anything I can until Baby comes. Since its quite impossible to get a job for 3 months with vacations in between. I feel great! I just have a protruding middle section, which by the way has started to actually throw off my balance when i wear heals its kinda sad, but Im working on it..

FIFTH I have many boy name ideas running through this mind everyday. Any ideas, some would be great, however were not "naming" the little man until we see him.

SIXTH I think about this way awesome couple at least once a day.

I am so excited for their wedding besides the fact I dont know how huge ill be at 36 weeks, I just hope I can see my feet...But DISNEYLAND with everyone will be the greatest..

SEVENTH is this not the most random blog post ever and long? I am sorry but to those of you who read this blog thank you for listening/reading. Any thoughts on anything I mentioned?

Walmart price matches?

2011-05-15T15:40:00.000-07:00

O but don't be fooled on this. Tyler and I have been on the hunt for a descent T.V. stand. We want a nice one because we plan to have it for quite sometime. Who would've thought Walmart would have descent stuff? We should get an award for the money we have put into that place recently. Anyway, we found the TV stand we wanted online at Walmart.com and thankfully they had it available in a couple stores nearby. So we get in our car so excited at the prospect of getting our furniture on Saturday and not having to wait weeks to have it shipped. However, when we got to the nearest Walmart store its 50 dollars more than what it said it was online. We were in shock. We spoke to a manager who told us that they don't "price match" with other Walmart stores or Walmart.com what? However if we order it online we can get the discounted price and shipped to the store for free, but we can't have one of the seven that are in stock.

..And there it is..

2011-05-09T14:13:00.000-07:00

...HE FINALLY DID IT...

..Tyler Graduated from the BYU Marriot School of Business..

And now were Living in Salt Lake City, UT which I am liking, I wasnt too excited about it, but there is more diversity here than I thought, I guess I just figured Provo is the same as anywhere else in Utah but o i was wrong. The second hand smoke, people buying alcohol at the grocery store, tank tops, short shorts, tattoos, different ethnicities,and same sex couples, for some reason makes me feel right at home. Tyler says its probably cause thats what reminds you of California, I said your probably right, he also asked me, "does her immodesty make you happy" when we were strolling at the gateway. I dont remember my response but, Salt lake City definitely has its diversity for me, and its refreshing..

We were invited to a Murder Mystery Dinner and got to play dress up, I must say it was quite fun. Tyler's outfit I thought won for sure..He was a Regal Military Officer (including sword).. and I was a Regal Princess..

Also I am starting to show.. My belly button is starting to pop. and if I lay in just the right position, and laugh, it completely comes out which when it happened for the first time I freaked out and was extremely grossed out by it... I naturally have an inny soo having a half outty but full outty at times intrigues.. haha here are some pictures of the last little while..I dont think I have mastered the hand placing to show the bump, and how to make it a non awkward picture.. but it will have to do..

(seen in earlier post)...at 16 weeks...

...at 20 weeks...

...at 24 weeks...

Its been a long time

2011-04-19T12:16:00.000-07:00

I know I know its been forever. I just love reading everyone else's updates. Even when they update about complete nonsense its still interesting to me, and I dont feel I have the touch to update everyday! Maybe this summer I'll start since I will have A LOT more time on my hands.

In other news...

The latest CD I have been rocking out to is the one and only NEWSIES soundtrack.

For some reason its making me super excited for my brother Lyndon's wedding experience. Were going to Disneyland, the Beach, and just having a great time together with 100+ family members and friends for 3 whole days! crazy.

Also I never told you but were excited to say that...

ITS A BOY!

Blog Stalking

2011-03-21T15:51:00.000-07:00

Ok I was going through random peoples blogs today, I came across one of my best friends old roommates. I spent a weekend with her one time and she is a hoot. She posted this on her blog and has decided to do VLOGING from inspiration of the people below.. I think its a great idea, because it just is.. Anyways how funny is this couple? Do you think I could get Tyler do something as cool as these gems?

Are you showing yet?

2011-03-12T13:22:00.000-08:00

The answer is no! I will post once I have a little basketball. As of now I just look straight bloated haha..and really just quite nothing at all.. and I am just fine with that.. but this is for those who keep asking "are you showing yet are you showing yet"?

(me at 4 Months)

I am sorry I rarely update.. However I will start updating more I promise.

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2011-03-08T15:20:00.000-08:00

Guess What…?

Tyler is Graduating yeah were so glad to be done until further notice.

Now we’re off to just a few miles north….SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH… Where Tyler will start his new job in May as a research associate. He is very excited about it!

………….And guess what were having…………

A pleasant Surprise

2011-01-29T08:38:00.000-08:00

A Christmas morning in the Hansen Family home, to be remembered. Lets just say Bev's reaction is priceless to her Christmas morning surprise.

Its a New year its a New day

2011-01-17T11:38:00.001-08:00

I figured since its still January I am still allowed to write in regards to the new year. Its a new dawn, its a new day, and IM feeling good- michael buble ( or as seen on weight watcher commercials).. 2011 here I come it'll be so fun!

I have seen too many blog updates and think every time I see them how I am so bad at updating and need to update. I just have this block of pure laziness, i guess i will call it, of uploading my pictures, now that I have a different computer it doesn't have a port for my memory card and therefore I have to take the extra 2 seconds to plug a cord in. ha-ha now enough complaining.

I have been thinking a lot more often lately of how. When were growing up its always o I wish i was 16 so I could date. I wish I was 18 so I could be on my own. I wish i was in college out of my parents house so that I could be independent. ( for some/ most in the case of going to college the only independent you become is: waking yourself up everyday, cooking for yourself, grocery shopping yourself, learning to know who you truly are and not just what your parents want you to be, and doing your own thing, otherwise your not "truly independent" they still pay certain things for you. aka car insurance, health insurance, cell phone, etc Anyways then when your in college you think i just want to graduate and have my career, i just want to be married.then its i just want kids, then its i just want my kids out of the house, then its i want the kids back home. It seems as though we always want what we dont have at the moment in time.

Well this whole time I have been married I have never felt so content in the place I am at in my life. I dont want anything else I am happy with everything I have. I dont feel the -need- of anything different. I just feel so content at this state in life and cant picture life being any greater. Its amazing. It will be fun to see what the future has in store for us because it will just add that much more joy. I hope to always enjoy every stage in life as I grow older and experience new things. Enjoy each day and each year cause it will never happen again.

..Happy Anniversary..

2010-12-20T09:25:00.000-08:00

2 years ago today we were Happily married in the Bountiful, UT Temple. Its crazy how time flies. We have learned so much since we have been married.

This weekend one of my best friends got married and it was amazing. Everything the person said that married them was so true. One thing that stuck out to me he said was that ....Before your married your eyes are blind from any weaknesses one another may have, after the wedding festivities you may start to see them, but if you love each other unconditionally and have the pure love of Christ you will easily see past those weaknesses and only see their good and strong attributes. No one is perfect, marriage is not always perfect there is work as well. You learn to work together....

I once was asked -In a relationship what is most important, communication, cooperation, or consideration? I say communication because with out it your only holding your thoughts and feelings in. I have learned that ( MEN can not read our minds even though we think they can) Each day we are helping each other to be a better person than we already are. I have never been happier I love being married. Waking up to your best friend every morning, kissing them, holding their hand whenever you want, laughing and having fun, is the best..

Tyler I love you, Happy Anniversary

Picture Overload

2010-11-15T19:55:00.000-08:00

..Part of our Living room..

.. Being festive for Fall yeah,, for harvest blocks..(thanks Lani)

...The Lou...

..with the help of my Mother in-law.. I made this Quilt..

..not the finished product but an idea..

....Mike"the situation"....."snooki"

Halloween Party ...How did we do on look alike?...

...Farmtastic Fun and Fright...

..Fairytale land..

...the group...

..Byu football games, GO COUGARS...

.. Meeting Grandma Soelberg..

...My Awesome Parents came to visit us this summer in Twin Falls..

....Take one.. dating... April 2006...... ....Take two... married...May 2010....

The day in the life of my summer.. i cant pass a tractor thank you..

The best road trip buddy ever... my little nephew Luke..

Buggy Ride and the 4th of July

Hansen Family Pictures

Fogg Wedding

..Summer time at the lake..

..Trip to Boise for the weekend with Greg and Mandy..( yeah for the Anniversay Inn)

Special Request..

2010-11-14T12:19:00.000-08:00

Update.. Yes please... well where do I start. This semester has been way busy. Tyler is in his senior year and I am working full time again, we keep really busy. Tyler has been applying like crazy to everywhere for a job when he graduates in April. We are still in the unknown stage as to where we will be a year from now, its scary yet fun at the same time.
I have taken pictures of our new humble abode, and the past couple months of our life. Tyler was my flag football coach, we dressed up as Snooki and Mike the situation for Halloween, We have gone to a BYU football games, and have just been living life.. I am sad to say that I uploaded the pictures from my camera to my computer, and the internet is not connecting on my computer anymore therefore, I take every chance I get to use Tyler's computer whenever he is not using it. so pictures will come soon.
We are in Park city this weekend with my wonderous parents at their time share, its been nice to take a break from Provo for a little bit.

--Earthquake--
what?
I thought this story was blog worthy however ,I have been trying to figure out in my head how I can retell the story since I am not the best at it.
To start we were laughing so hard the next day once we realized what had happened the night before.
Well, one night I fell asleep thinking that the people above us are one day just going to fall through the cieling because our cieling creaks above us when they walk around. At one in the morning I woke up and thought my fear had come true. So I jumped over to Tyler's side.. at the same time I felt a jolt, and Tyler grabbed me..

Tyler: It was just an earthquake.
Whitney: What?
Tyler: Didnt you just feel our bed shaking?

... we then fell right back to sleep, but my thoughts lingered thinking (this is Utah we dont have earthquakes)..
the next morning.. we talked about this incident and decided we both shared the same dream of having an earthquake and Tyler was just shaking in his sleep which jolted me..
...We have pretty random experiences of this matter, especially with me talking in my sleep often...

We're Back

2010-10-01T21:39:00.000-07:00

Do people really read our blog? We feel as though were not too interesting but we can pretend were totally awesome and everyone wants to "keep up with the Hardy's" just like everyone likes to "keep up with the Kardashians"

When we were at a wedding this summer a wise bunch was talking to us about "blogging" there are the ones who blog WAY TOO MUCH... the ones who do it just the right amount, and the ones who rarely ever do it.. Our reply was well what is the right amount? she said you know like once or twice a month but not every DAY and not even more than once a week.. I agree completely. I promise to update on our wondrous life more often than every 4 months. I just like reading about others especially the ones who write incredibly well and who are creative...

A blog I (Whitney) read the other day had 10 things that made her happy that day.. well here are a couple of mine.

1. driving to work the song "you'll always be my baby" by Mariah Carry came on and it took me back I was inspired to put shuffle on my I-pod the rest the day, a few were -spice girls, Hanson, and TLC.. I felt like it was my first CD boom box mix allover again.

2.Fall is almost here however its 90 degrees out.. i am excited for the leaves to fall and to wear sweaters, and pumpkin spice candles yum...

3. the fact that every birthday in my family with out fail you will have a call from at least one member of the extended family member its the greatest

4. my husband for being my #1 fan and for supporting the flag football team and BEING THE COACH.. its great, we laugh all the time

5. learning to sew valences

6.we were feeling the need to nurture so we got a fish!.. haha and Tyler had the honors of naming her Snookie

7. going on walks and scooter rides

8.being thrifty and re-doing furniture

9. all the awesome new shows this fall we are getting into

10. The fact that I attempt at wearing red or pink lipstick/ or wearing different things and I am still loved for it

-Ok it was actually a little hard to think of ten things,however I did it, lets see you try..it actually makes you feel great!

- here is a few family pictures taken recently.. It was super HOT in Las Vegas, however it helped the family bond a little better id say..

This & That where have we been.. where are we going..

2010-04-07T20:25:00.001-07:00

The Following is quite a bit of pictures from whats been going on in our lives.

Tyler and I are moving to the beautiful land of potatoes this summer.. were excited...

Hats off to our nephew Luke Happy 3 Birthday!

...Our Cousin Jake got married in St. George it was almost a mini family reunion too CONGRATS JAKE and MEG..

.. yeah for festival of colors.. thanks to the hindu tradition of spring...

..my Brother Lyndon taught us how to truly celebrate St. Patrick's Day..

..For Valentines Day we went to Idaho and went to a dance I have never been to a decorated dance this intense... we also went to where our Hardy Grandparents plot is and Kieth and Lani's it was sweet...

... We went to one of the new Forever 21's and played around it was huge and fun..

..new years Ty had a Photobooth event..

...Christmas Time in California..

...Happy 1 Year.. We celebrated in San Francisco...

..As we were eating crepes.. I said we should go see the seals after this. Tyler replied what if their not there today? I laughed and said seriously Ty? Their always there...oh but wait when we got over there... THEY REALLY WEREN'T THERE.. we were laughing so hard..

.. Our gingerbread home we made.. and our tree... what?? NO This was at Festival of Trees..

---Thanksgiving in Colorado at Grandpa & Grandma Hardy's---

....Halloween....

ThOuGhTs..

2010-02-20T16:51:00.000-08:00

1. sometimes i like to break out into singing and dancing because i just do

2. We went to Twin Falls Idaho for Valentines & it was a nice getaway

3. I cant decide what to do in school, therefore I am taking a break! just for a year until ty graduates then i will know by then hopefully what i want to get a bachelors in. i switched way to many times " one week i was a nurse, then a ultra sounds tech, then a teacher, then a physical or occupational therapist, and many more" ( hey i have an associates degree, and many skills so for now i am good to go) / Tyler is busy busy with school its a Saturday and he has been at school since 9 this morning with a couple breaks with me but still...

4. We are looking for internships for Ty this summer.. its crazy not knowing where we will end up.

5. I have started learning how to play rugby and love it, i also run ( try to run) lol its hard to run for a long long distance when there is not a ball involved, maybe i will discover this runners high people talk about and change my mind, but it doesn't look near in the future anytime soon

6. doing this "thoughts" thing is kind of nice because now my mind is clear and i am actually thinking about NOTHING haha..speaking of something interesting i saw on you tube was the difference between men and womans brains and how they work, its called women's brains vs mens brains...

7. i didn't want to do six thoughts cause i like the lucky number 7 better, but anyway thats my thoughts...

Up Date..

2009-12-06T18:37:00.000-08:00

The past few months have been crazy..I am sad to say I do have pictures ut am not able to upload them currently. Our computer caught the virus Cyber Security because of this I have to re-format the computer so I am waiting to upload anything new to it. For halloween I was a pumpkin and ty was a blow up ballerina. It was funny. Thanksgiving we went to Grand Junction Colorado, I met all the Hardy family for the FIRST time it was way fun. I also did the whole Black friday shopping thing for the first time I am still debating how i feel about it. Stay tuned for pictures coming soon. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

End of Summer

2009-08-26T20:42:00.000-07:00

---Lake Powell---

...We Achieved new goals...

...Saw Some Beautiful and Interesting things...

---Work---

...Made Some new FRIENDS...Tyler and Mike.. Me and Annie...

---Fresno---

...Tyler is an Amazing Husband and let me go home...

-Beau is a cousin who I have been like a sister to and he a brother to me our whole lives-

-My Grandparents have been a very big part of my life-

-My Family is the most important part of my life-

...I just want to voice how grateful I am for them in my life. I married the most amazing guy ever which is so cliche to say but it was not just him that I married it was his family also. I could not ask for anything better. I love being with Both My family and Tyler's Families.

---With My family when we get together it consists of---

-Loud noises lots and lots of it

-Talking a ton-

-Laughing-

-eating just to eat-

-eating until the foods gone instead until were full-

-My grandpa raised us all with a Mauri culture life style when we get together so we do dances and sing, sing LOTS-

-laughing-

-being CRAZY -sometimes literally-

-Have the gospel in our lives-

-Keeping the spirit present anywhere and everywhere we are and in anything we do-

---With Tyler's family it consists of---

-Hunting-

-shooting-

-Hard work- Literally-

-Talking Lots-

-Laughing-

-Have the Gospel in our lives-

-Keeping the spirit present anywhere and everywhere we are and in anything we do-

-eating just to eat-

-homemade anything you can think of (thank you Mom Hardy (Lani) ) from FOOD to quilts to bags pretty much awesomeness-

- I have been officially initiated into the Hardy family at least i like to think so ( i love carp shooting)-

Mr. INVISIBLE

2009-08-16T18:38:00.000-07:00

... SO we have all seen them, those people who think they're INVISIBLE in their car. Well I've come to the conclusion that im married to one of them, and here is the evidence...

..SUMMER..

2009-08-10T12:54:00.000-07:00

SCHOOL

2009-07-18T11:57:00.000-07:00

...Tyler got into the Marriot school of business...we just found out on Friday we are so excited..
..SOMEDAY we want..

..some of these...

..and one of those cute little guys...

yet even though

he will be huge later and named duke.. Me and the little ones will dress him up like this....

..cute ole duke..

.. we are happy with everything we have and feel so blessed for the love and support from everyone. thanks a ton we love you all..-

A SpEciAL dAy aT tHe OlymPicS

2009-06-04T19:40:00.000-07:00

LENNY on the stand recieving the SILVER Medal

...TY volunteered to help me out with some Special Friends from work...

Saturday at the Special Olympics our new friend LENNY got robbed of his GOLD MEDAL in the 200 meter dash- sooooo tyler plans on training him for next year for his big come back...!

MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND

2009-05-25T20:24:00.000-07:00

I am so sorry I am horrible at updating but here is the latest..

-I have officially been initiated into the HARDY family-

...For memorial day weekend we went to Idaho..

Where I not only touched/ held a gun,went shooting carp fish

with bow and arows for the FIRST TIME...

BUT..(i caught my first fish with one) small little guy but its

the thought that counts...

..Ty and I with the coolest shades ever to Be able to see the fish better..

we had a lot of fun.. Next thing to check of on the list is (shoot a gun) what?

HAPPY EASTER

2009-04-17T11:08:00.001-07:00

The East Bunny brought Tyler a new phone.. As for me it was the ability to make deviled eggs!

The Past 3 Months

2009-04-15T16:53:00.000-07:00

Of Course you can tell I have not updated this since we first got married and got settled into our humble appartment!... WELL..

FIRST.. I did what every newly wed girl does, but after the FACT.. she regrets it:

I CHOPPED MY HAIR...

But, the one and only of course still loved me
and asked me out on a fancy date to
Jason and Chelsea Morriss' wedding..IN CALIFORNIA..

It was beautiful and SUNNY.. and nice FAST gettaway from the snow, we had alot of fun
catchin up with everyone!

I know this Post is a little bit jumbled but it NEEDED to be updated...

soooo...

Second: We went to a Rascal Flatts Concert for my birthday!

THIRD: We made a random weekend to Las Vegas also to watch Dad(Tim) and brother(lyndon) ride the race cars at the Nas Car stadium it was Legit..

There will be more to come but I think this works for now...

The Honeymoon

2009-01-15T07:39:00.000-08:00

Park city, Vegas, next stop California

car trouble

2009-01-15T07:00:00.000-08:00

As we were driving to L.A. our driver side window

decided to shatter on the freeway.

soo the next morning we sat in a glass repair shop

waiting room..We got really bored.

An HOUR later we got to go to The Happiest Place On Earth. They even gave us Newly-Wed pins

DISNEYLAND

2009-01-15T06:45:00.000-08:00

Standing in lines for only under and hour

Screaming on Space Mountain INTENSE..

Went to Club 33, they made a special dessert

congratulations on being newly married...

Smallword It was still decorated for christmas

Huge christmas tree on Main street..

...We're Finally Married...

2009-01-01T14:31:00.000-08:00

Some Pictures

2009-01-01T14:06:00.000-08:00

2009-01-01T14:00:00.000-08:00

Thanksgiving Cruise

2008-12-02T14:42:00.000-08:00

2008-12-02T14:30:00.000-08:00

We went on a cruise for thanksgiving for a family reunion, it was fun!

2008-11-10T20:40:00.000-08:00

Engagement pictures...

2008-11-02T19:20:00.000-08:00

Mandy took pictures of us... We had a lot of fun can you tell...yeah cant wait to be married!

2008-11-01T20:52:00.000-07:00

halloween we were figure skaters it was fun. the contest was classic, we didnt win but thats ok! But it was overall a blast...