Simply Jaimie

Today, I became an official Utah licensed driver. I took my written "open book" test and passed with flying colors. With it being an open book test, I would have been extremely embarrassed to fail. The embarrassment came seconds later when the employee handed me my temporary license.  Has anyone seen that show called The Middle? There is this episode where Sue can't take a good school photo. They are ridiculously bad. When I saw my picture, I immediately thought about that episode. Yep, I am Sue. I don't dare put a picture up of what it looks like, so just imagine big wide eyes and a half creepy smile. . . . no joke.  After this happy and equally mortifying experience, I needed some chocolate, English chocolate. So Aaron and I loaded up the girls and headed into Salt Lake City.  After we bought our chocolate and got back in the car, Hannah accidentally smashed her fingers in the car door. She had a good cry, cuddled with Daddy, and enjoyed her chocolate. Lu...

This quote by Elder Neil L. Andersen has been on my mind for a while now. Probably because I have been asked again and again if I work or just stay at home.  Just stay home!? Hello, I get to live my dream by being a Mother who "just stays home."  Yes, it is hard, and there are countless days when I feel like a total failure. However, becoming a mother has drawn me closer to my Heavenly Father, and I know I am doing his work. People may think they will lose their identity when they become a mother, but I know I have found the person I was always meant to be.  I love being a Mum. Cleaning and scrubbing can wait for tomorrow,  For babies grow up, I've learned, to my sorrow. So quiet down, cobwebs. Dust, go to sleep. I'm rocking my baby, and babies don't keep. - Author Unknown Book Recommendation - I am a Mother by Jane Clayson Johnson Look at these cuties. . .        Why would I wa...

We had a blast at the Provo Pioneer Day Celebration! They had tons of free activities for kids including pony rides, petting zoo, scavenger hunt and lots more. We finished the day eating some delicious Navajo Fry Bread!!!!

Today we had a lot of fun testing to see if this experiment actually worked!? Can you stick pencils through a bag full of water without the water leaking out?  idea found at paging fun moms

 My Mum asked me to come up with something we could eat with some steak. Being that it is summertime and incredibly hot, I didn't want to eat anything too heavy. So Hannah and I prepped some veggies and voila! The result was some delicious vegetable kebabs - cooked on the grill outside and the leftover veggies and asparagus roasted in the oven. All I did was lightly coat the vegetables in olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Simple yet delicious!  To roast the asparagus - cook in 425 degree oven for 12 minutes. 

Let's clear something up - I was born in England and I am extremely proud to be English (unless it involves cheering for our rubbish football team.) I think my heart will always be in England and the memories it holds. However, I am (technically and legally) an American. I love living here. I love that out of all the American guys I could have ended up marrying, I married a Marine. It doesn't get much more patriotic then that, and I love that I have little girls with American accents. This truly is a great nation, and I am blessed to call it home.  So, do I celebrate the 4th of July? Sure. I dress the family (including myself) in red, white, and blue. I get together with family and enjoy eating hamburgers and hotdogs. I watch sports on TV, and once in a while venture out to see the fireworks (I actually hate really crowded places.) A couple years ago, my family and I went to the beach and stayed for the fireworks! There were so many people there at the beach and because of...

Almost half way there!  I still can't believe that I am having another baby. Not to mention a boy! Are they much different from girls?  I still do not have a name for this little guy - well actually I do have a name, I am just waiting on my husband to agree on it. I told him that he has until the baby is born to come up with a better name. I know he won't and I know he likes my name, but he enjoys teasing me! Good thing I love him.  One thing I have noticed for sure is I am a lot bigger with this baby then my last two. At eighteen weeks pregnant with Lilly, you couldn't even tell I was pregnant! This baby has made his presence know a lot sooner. I feel big already! I am trying to make sure I am eating healthier, so I don't put on too much weight. However, sometimes I just can't resist a McChicken sandwich and delicious salty french fries. I am also trying to drinking plenty of water. At every doctors appointment, I have been told to DRINK MORE!  Overa...