Sunday Scrapbook | September 24th - 30th, 2017

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 24TH

Our girls turned two weeks old while still in the NICU. But we got great news while visiting them... Zoey could come home on Tuesday!! 

MONDAY SEPTEMBER 25TH

Zoram has just a few days left as the only "child" in the home. He also likes to lay on my laundry as I'm folding and getting ready for the girls to arrive. 

TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 26TH

So on Monday morning, the girls were given a new formula to try to help with their spit-up issue. Zoey's return home is delayed, but Makell's is moved up and both girls are able to come home on Wednesday!! 

Oh, and Chris and I visited Walmart and looked at Halloween costumes. These masks are awesome and I want them. 

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 28TH 

We took the girls to the pediatrician, which was quite an adventure. Zoey weighed 5 pounds 10 ounces and Makell weighed 5 pounds 6 ounces. Both are bigger than their birth weights, but they're still tiny. The onesies they're wearing are preemie size, but I don't have much in preemie. They'll be wearing clothes a little bigger for a while. 

Our first day together was like a dream come true. I've waited for this for so long. I am finally a mother and my girls are better than I could have ever imagined. I am so truly blessed. 

You can watch their homecoming vlog on my YouTube channel HERE.

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 29TH 

Chris worked most the day, but the girls got a visit from their Uncle Nick and Grandma Ostrowski. We all stayed in jammies all day and it was a lazy, comfy day. That night we all watched our Utah State Aggies beat BYU! Even though Chris and I no longer go to school at USU, we're big supporters.

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 30TH 

(Makell has a lipstick kiss on her forehead.)

My life is completely different with these girls in my life, but I wouldn't have it any other way. We had fun spending the whole day together. I love dressing them up in cute outfits (and getting through summery dresses like this while it's still warm, but the cold is definitely coming). 

Chris is such a good dad and he loves these girls so much. He works so hard to make sure they have the best life. We're struggling with me no longer working, but he is the best help by being such a hard worker and still volunteering to help out with the girls and having to deal with the needy Zoram. I love him. I married a winner. 

A huge thank you to my lovely visiting teachers for bringing over dinner. Honestly, do you see that picture? I could never make something as amazing as this. That's homemade bread! It was all so delicious and I am so truly grateful for all the kindness and generosity of my neighbors in these crazy first few days with the twins. 

Sunday Scrapbook [Feb. 21st - 27th, 2016]

Hello friends! Today I am started a new segment on my blog that will hopefully help me keep up with blogging. Part of the reason I started this blog was to document my life and I feel like that portion has disappeared. So I've decided every Sunday to do a quick recap of my week with pictures. Kind of like a scrapbook, but without all the prettiness. Let me warn you now, I don't do anything with my life. Most the pictures and videos I'll post are me playing with filters on Snapchat (cowgirlkaylee22), but regardless documenting my life is important to me which is why this is happening. I hope you enjoy it and if you do something similar to this on your blog let me know, I'd love to see more examples of ways to make this better and make it my own.


Sunday February 21st:

Umm.... I'm pretty sure I did nothing today. Yeah. Nothing. But I did blog! You can find the post called Becoming A Warrior HERE. It's a personal favorite and was pretty popular on my Twitter. I'm so Twitter famous *wink wink. I also got an email through this blog which means something exciting is happening soon!!! ...it's a giveaway. I couldn't wait to spill the secret. Start liking my social media pages now to get more entries into the giveaway! I'm not sure exactly when it'll happen, but soon.

Monday February 22nd:

I did way too much shopping today. Ross, American Eagle, and Cotton On. I will be doing a haul video soon so you can see all my purchases! Also, I replaced Chris with my bear Oso:

Tuesday February 23rd:

Today was apparently National Toast Day. (How would we ever know about these obscure holidays without social media? Thanks Twitter for the heads-up.) So I posted this photo on Twitter in honor of the holiday:

And I'll be honest, I was really upset that no one liked my Tweet. Does no one care about Nacho Libre? Sure you may not be able to quote it as easily or often as my husband, but doesn't it still just make you laugh? It's Jack Black for crying out loud!!

Wednesday February 24th:

So last night I slept with my hair in braids so I would have wavy hair and, yeah, it was insane.

(Sorry for the blurry picture) This picture is even tame compared to the way it looked right after I took the braids out. It's been a long time since I've done this with my hair and considering how annoying it was I'm pretty sure I remember why I stopped. Although this kid at my work said it looked nice.

Also, I need to get my ombre fixed. In pictures it always looks like I'm in weird lighting so the top is randomly dark. I want to go back to my cousin since she originally did my color, but she lives to far away it's hard to justify a long drive just for a hair dye. So if you live in Cache Valley and want to do my hair for cheap you should let me know.

So last Saturday Zoram started his puppy training classes, which he embarrassed us in. But we got some pointers on leash walking, which previously Zoram would have nothing to do with. This week he picked it up quickly. Honestly, Sunday Chris was dragging Zoram around on the leash and today:

He's a little professional. We spent our lunch break walking him around the block. It's a short walk, but he's doing fantastic and he loves it.

Thursday February 25th:

Work is hard. Being an adult is hard. And when you're tired, nauseous, and have a headache, there's no better day to wear your hair in pigtails and pretend you have a weird mustache.

 

Friday February 26th:

Today I built a metal shelf thing I bought at K-Mart's closing sale that goes above the toilet. But it's slightly lopsided and I couldn't get one of the shelves to fit. I'm upset.

Then I went into Chris's work with Zoram and let him wander the aisles. Whenever Zoram saw his reflection in a refrigerator or oven he would freak out and it was pretty funny. I'm pretty sure he technically shouldn't be wandering Sears, but I'm grateful that Chris's boss hasn't said anything about it.

When we got back home I was making Chris watch My Fair Lady with me, but he fell asleep before "The Rain in Spain" which is lame. I stopped it at intermission anyways because it was already midnight. I grew up with musicals, I love musicals, and I love introducing them to Chris even though he's never a big fan. Except with Phantom of the Opera, because let's be honest that movie was incredible and the music is just so dang good!! Anyways, here's a Spotify playlist of my favorite musicals, it's fun to put on shuffle and great to sing along to.

Saturday February 27th:

Today I woke up at like 11, because Saturdays are my sleep in days, then immediately took Zoram on a long walk, then spent forever getting ready while watching 13 Going on 30, then took Zoram on another walk to PetSmart for his class. Zoram was great in his class today because it was on loose leash walking... which we walked to the class so he didn't need too much extra help. I don't think he is going to have his bad reputation in class anymore! Yay!

Notable tweets of the week:

8 years ago I decided not to commit suicide. While I still have daily trials, I am so grateful for that decision. #SuicideAwareness

— Kaylee ♡ (@cowgirl_kaylee) February 23, 2016

I just wish I had a work best friend like @JoslynDavis and @lily_marston. My grown up job is too lame. #friendshipgoals

— Kaylee ♡ (@cowgirl_kaylee) February 25, 2016

It takes all my will power not to freak out when #zoramgerrard is licking my hand. My fear of dogs is better, but not fully gone. #puppy

— Kaylee ♡ (@cowgirl_kaylee) February 25, 2016

It's funny how I used to hate the love songs in musicals and thought they were boring. #musicals #love

— Kaylee ♡ (@cowgirl_kaylee) February 27, 2016

#zoramgerrard's second puppy class went better. He still has a lot of work though. #puppy #puppytraining #petsmart pic.twitter.com/PYWqNMzTBY

— Kaylee ♡ (@cowgirl_kaylee) February 27, 2016

Week In Photos: August 13th -August 19th

So I don't have very many photos this week... only like one. But I did have a good week. So I'll just recap on everything.

Monday: I started a workout video! It's really fun it mixes dance, stretching, and cardio. It's lots of fun. The rest of the day I just organized my room and stayed in my workout clothes all day.

Tuesday: Tuesday was another stay-at-home day and I worked on my room and applied for a lot of jobs. I got to watch Dance Moms and The Week the Women Went (both very fantastic television shows).

Wednesday: Really nothing exciting... I took a photo of my hair because its been looking very red lately, and I am considering dying it (more on that another day).

Thursday: I had a job interview at D & K Daycare!

Friday: Date night! But it began with a phone call... From D & K Daycare... I have a job!! :) I start training Monday morning and I'm really excited! It is also like a preschool, so my training involves early childhood education basics. I'll be playing with and teaching little kids and I am super excited! It's from 1 to 6 so I'm looking for something else to do in the mornings to make more money. Friday night was my movie date, you can find more about that on my last post. I love seeing Christopher!! (and I really wish I had taken a picture of my outfit because I loved it! (and so did Chris))

Saturday: I just worked on cleaning my room and then we watched Hunger Games as a family. It really is one of my favorite movies.

That's it. Very simple week. A little boring sometimes. This week should get better since I start work and my room is getting close to being finished (my pile of stuff in the garage might say otherwise, but we'll just go with it).

--Kaylee

Week in Photos: August 6th - August 11th

So this has been such a fun and eventful week! So I didn't get my room all organized like planned. I have a lot more stuff than I thought, so it's a struggle. But when everything is all done I'll show it to you. :)

Wednesday: On Wednesday my work gave me a going away party/dinner. They invited my best friend Nick DeFilippis to come and Craig (Fritz) brought the cutest cupcakes (shown above)! His sister decorated them and they were delicious! The barn was especially for me because barn rhymes with Farnes. :)

Thursday: So it was Jimmy Johns Customer Appreciation Day. For anyone who doesn't know, I'm obsessed with Jimmy Johns. I probably have it once a week. So getting two subs for $2.42 was the most fantastic thing of my life! The line went around the store but it was totally worth it! :)

Friday: So it was the Cache Valley Fair and they had lots of cool displays and animals (all shown below). It was tons of fun spending my last day in Logan with Chris at the fair. :) 

Yes, this is a creepy doll with a knife pointed at Chris. 

Most perfect bag for me!!! But I didn't get it. However I did get a cow print wallet that I absolutely love.

Texas-Twister drink! 

Yes, this wheel was bigger than me. And there were more that were even bigger! 

New favorite goats. or only favorite goats. 

Cute cows! 

I love him! :) 

Playing at a park! 

Saturday: All packed up to leave. We barely fit all my stuff in my dad's Rav-4. It was so hard and sad to say goodbye to Chris.... 

Balloon Festival!! 

Creepy Dora Pillow Pet at Target. 

Perry!!! 

It was a fun week with Chris. I'm really missing him right now. I hope I can see him again soon! 

--Kaylee