oh christmas tree...

see more photos from this weekend on insta @erykaann

dan had a 4 day weekend and it was glorious. i love having that guy home! we watched lots of movies, ate yummy meals and decorated for christmas. i love our christmas tree so much. something about having it up just makes our house more magical! 

did you deck your halls yet? i have seen many pictures on instagram of eveyone's trees and i love them. they all just look so pretty! 

oh && it's december now, that means it's time for a happy list! 

+my sweet babies 

+daniel 

+parenthood on netflix 

+our pretty tree

+twinkle lights 

+a beautiful mess app is finally on android

+when dan rests his hand on my belly to feel the babies move

+no more crazy roots-finally took care of my hair 

+family 

+when i get a good nights sleep 

+the babies nursery 

what's on your decemeber happy list? 

xoxo

happy list//november

my birthday month 

a hard working husband 

the cute babies in my belly

our street covered in leaves 

boot weather 

hidden blessings 

close friends who are always there 

apple cider 

weekends with daniel 

my amazing visiting teachers 

sweater weather 

my wedding ring {still after over 2 years i am in awe}

you readers 

what's on your happy list?! 

xoxo

happy list: october

+ the smell of autumn in the air 

+ feeling the twins' tiny movements 

+ hearing our babies heartbeats 

+ tea in my favorite mug
+ finding new blogs to read 

+ our precious babies in my belly 

+ loving and supportive family 

+ boots, scarves, sweaters, etc 

+ fall crafts 

+ good hair days 
+ no bathroom breaks during the night {these happen once in a blue moon}

+ the cool crisp air 

+ my pregnancy pillow 

+ general conference weekend {cant wait!}
+ you amazing readers {thanks for sticking around all this time!}

whats on your october happy list?! see other happy lists from abcde here.

happy list//september

the growing bump 

my thoughtful husband

fall is around the corner 

my knowledge of eternal families 

smell of pumpkin spice

usually daily naps

maternity jeans {best invention ever}

my cute nursery kids {im going to miss them when i cant keep up anymore}

my loving family

finally being able to know what these babies are in a few weeks 

pregnancy cravings {currently stuffed chicken and bacon papa murphys pizza. mmmm}

whats making you happy this month?! 

happy list {august}

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so, i kind of forgot about the happy list last month. whoops! lets just pretend i didn't. this month instead of a list list i wanna write a few things i have been pondering that truly make me happy!

i feel like since we found out we were pregnant life has just been a whirlwind. since seeing that plus sign and then later seeing/hearing those two heartbeats things have never been the same.

being a mother is something i have longed for since i was little. i never knew how bad i wanted this until we really started trying in decemeber. before then it was just something that if it happened we would be excited and know it was meant to be. it wasn't something i let overcome my life until i saw my first neg sign. fast forward to about april. i woke up one day and said "if its going to happen it will, no need for me to let this take over my life". the week we found out in may i had finally come to the terms that i have no control over this. then bam, that plus sign.

okay the whole point of this....i feel like the whole reason heavenly father had us wait that few months was for us to truly be ready for this. to truly be ready to be parents. i think i wasn't ready at the other times in my life. i feel like i am ready for this.

trust me i am no where ready for the huge changes that are coming our way with two babies but, i feel that i am ready to try to be the best mother i can be.

we are so grateful and humbled that we get to to be parents to these twins. it something that we talk about on a daily basis. we can't help it! we are just so excited and so happy! we both feel so grateful and will never take this for granted. {well maybe we will be questioning our heavenly father when both babies are screaming and we are going 2 hours of sleep. haha}

happy august, my loves! 

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swimming 

tan lines 

snuggling kitties 

summer nail colors 

my loving hubby 

statement necklaces

sleeping in 

my trip to ca on the 11th

reading in the sun 

snow cones 

my loving heavenly father 

bows in my hair 

my little nursery children, love them

chocolate covered strawberries 

what are some things we are looking forward to this june, that will make you happy?! 

happy list//may

some pics from instagram. @erykaann

modern medicine 
sunday walks 
my thoughtful hubby 
good friends
my calling in the nursery at church
family 
the warm sunshine 
seeing changes in my body from insanity {i miss working out. wish my ear would be better already!}
pretty flowers on our porch  
sleeping 
spring blossoms 
watching re runs of my fav shows 
my loving heavenly father who loves me no matter what 
this blog and all you readers

a happy list

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blossoms

sunshine

conference weekend 

baseball games 

cuddles with my love 

new phones 

snapchat with kay 

mint nail polish 

family

seeing results already from insanity 

the gospel 

good hair days 

blogging friends

what's on your april happy list?? 

it's happy list time

+ spring is on its way even if utah hasn't gotten the memo yet
+ anniversary month 
+ my supportive husband
+ loving family 
+ looking at our wedding photos
+ laughter 
+ spring colors
+ sunshine 
+ daily chats with kay
+ flowers
+ date nights 
+ girl scout cookies 
+ love 
+ new blogging friends 
+ all you readers 

um, its march. what the? well its 6 days into it but, i am so excited because its our anniversary month and spring is that much closer! what's on your march happy list? share you happy list below in a comment or blog about and share you post in a comment! 

happy march, loves! 
xoxo

happy list >>> february

+ the love of my life 
+ blogging friends 
+ looking at old photos 
+ the power of the priesthood 
+ old episodes of greys
+ secret valentines 
+ tea in my favorite mug 
+ a clean house 
+ spending time with good friends 
+ my loving heavenly father 
+ date nights with my love
+ sleeping 
+ newborns 
+ brownies 
+ family 
+ modern medicine 
+ being able to hear out of my right ear {something i can't do 100% yet but i tell ya i did take it for granted!}

what would be on your happy list? leave a comment below or if you post a happy list leave the link so i can check it out! 

xoxo

it's a new year. so, that means...

hey guys, i am back from my little break. it was so nice to take some time for me and get away from this blog. can you keep a secret? i never went away. i was still doing other blog stuff {bad eryka!} i do have some exciting ideas for this little blog of mine for 2013. so, last week was spent brainstorming!

i want to say thank you to all those darling ladies who took over for me. i loved reading all their posts! hope you did too! you will have to bare with me this week while i play a little catch up! 

...it's that time again {well you probably already did this since we are 7 days into january!}...time to write down things you hope to accomplish during the new year. i was look back through my list from last year and it was pretty fun to go through and cross off the ones i accomplished! so, at the end of this year i will turn 25 {holy cow!}. i have decided to make a list of 25 goals/resolutions to accomplish this year. everyone seems to be doing the 25 before 25 thing so, i tried to make it a little different and wait until new years to start. also, count this as januarys happy list. since all these new goals make me happy!!! 

+ find a way to give more 

+ read my scriptures daily 

+ cut dairy out of my diet 

+ read 25 books 
+ get pregnant {can atleast wish for it!}

+ set a time every day to unplug from the internets

+ get in shape//loose that extra weight {so cliche'} 

+ try harder in all things 

+ tell those i love, i love you more often

+ drink more water 

+ not be so quick to judge others 

+ attend temple more often 

+ do yoga at least 3 times a week

+ stick to a groceries budget 

+ cook more meals at home 4 or 5 nights a week

+ tell/find ways to show the husband i appreciate him more

+ not let the dishes pile up in the sink

+ organize our apt

+ be more diligent in my personal prayers  

+ not be so shy 

+ no blogging when the hubby is home or on weekends

+ eat less carbs {i know, i am crazy!}

+ plan a vacation to somewhere we haven't been but, close to home

+ watch less tv 

+ do more random acts of kindness 

some may think it's silly to write things down since alot of us don't accomplish what we want but, i have always loved it! so, what is on your 2013 list?

xoxo 

happy list >>> december

+ our christmas tree 

+ a husband who can make me laugh 

+ eternal families 

+ celebrating the birth of christ 

+ date nights 

+ comfy cozy sweaters

+ christmas lights 

+ sleeping 

+ trying new recipes
+ winter nail polish colors 

every month i feel like these happy lists sneak up on me. i cannot even believe the year is almost over. christmas is a few weeks away and i haven't even thought about christmas gifts. i did order our christmas cards they should be here this week, and the house is all decorated {since before we went to ca!}. that's a good start! 

what is on your happy list? leave a comment below with a few things or leave the link to your post if you do one! happy december, loves! 

happy list: november

+boot weather 

+primary program sunday 

+my birthday 

+laughing 

+a loving hubs 

+tights 

+target runs 

+family time 

+a clean home 

+pumpkin spice candles

+love

+birthday presents 

+new cups for tea 

+snuggles with my love

ummm, it's november? im not going to complain since it's now my birthday month. woohoo! i love my birthday. always have, always will!  what is on your happy list?! leave a comment below with a few things making you happy this month. cant wait to read what is making you happy! 

happy list: october

+ tea in cute mugs 

+ cozy sweaters 

+ family 

+ pretty leaves 

+ cool mornings 

+ halloween candy 

+ cuddling with the hubby 

+ happy mail days 

+ button up and boots

+ a loving hubs

+ old one tree hill episodes 

+ the gospel 

can you believe its october? what the what?! how is this year going so fast? im not complaining at all. i love the fall. what is making you happy this month?! link it up below. :)

a happy list: september

um, how is it already september? not that im complaining at all. one month closer to fall and its gorgeous weather. don't ask me why, but when the weather starts to change to cold stormy days i get a little happier. 

1. my hubby and they way he always makes me laugh

2. the gorgeous sunsets in utah. i love this state.

3. guys, the leaves are changing on the mountains. ahh!

4. fro yo. 

5. opening the windows and listening to the rain/thunder 

6. finally finding a chambray that fit the boobs. all my ladies know how it is. haha

what is making you happy this month? also be sure to check out the new sponsors over to the right! :) 

a happy list

yeah, we are already 7 days into august and im just now posting this. 

whoops. anyways, what is making you happy this month?! do share in 

a comment below. kthankss! xox

pssttt....made with love will finally be opening very soon!!!! i cannot wait for my shop to be open! 

families are forever

one of my best friends/cousin got married to the love of her life this pass weekend. it was one special weekend. i spent a lot of time reflecting on how grateful i am for my family and the fact we can be together forever. thinking about it just makes my heart happy. yes, my family is loud and crazy but, i love them oh so much! i loved watching michael and annie start their eternal family. it reminded me of the day daniel and i were sealed by my grandpa for time and all eternity. the same grandpa that sealed michael and annie this weekend. such a special memory. 

on thursday we went to the temple {click temple to learn more about them} with my family to support annie. she was going through for the first time. as i was sitting in there i looked down on my lap and in my lap was the pouch my grandma used to use for all her temple stuff, which i now use. on it is a stitched picture of the san diego temple and the words "families are forever". i had not noticed the words until that moment. in some way i feel that i was meant to notice them at the very moment. the moment when my testimony of families was the strongest. 

i guess you can say this weekend was a special weekend full of spiritual uplifting, happy tears, family, and lots of love. i love that families can be together forever through the blessings of the temple and the gospel. it makes my heart happy. what makes you happy? yep, its a new month which means its happy list time! {did you like that? how i flowed right into the happy list?! haha}

july happy list: 

+ families
+ my husband 
+ the blessings of the temple
+ laughter
+ the gospel 
+ love 


psssttt....don't forget to enter the shabby apple giveaway and the reader appreciation giveaway. both end this friday! 


have a happy day loves!
xo

happy list: june

let's just talk about the elephant in the room.....my whole new blog design. thanks to my LOVELY friend kailyn from WE ARE YOUNG. she is amazing! thanks so much b.davis. i love it! xoxoxooxxo


im over here today talking about being a wifey. be sure to stop by and tell amy i sent you. and tell her congrats on getting engaged. her ring is stunning! she is also one my sponsors this month. speaking of new sponsors.....its june which means there is a bunch of new sponsors over on the right side bar. check em out! 
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how is it already june 1st? this year is FLYING by. you can read older happy lists here. if you are new to my blog and thinking what the heck are happy lists? well, the first every month i write list about what is making me happy. i find it so really refreshing to take time at the start of each month and reflect on what makes you happy. i think i got the idea from naomi over at rockstar diaries {on a side note she just had he 2nd baby today and he is precious}. if you want to join in on this happy list thing please do so. i even made it easy for you. simplly blog your happy list and link it up at the end of the post.  


a happy list:

+ cute swim suits

+ snuggles

+ weddings

+ love

+ family

+ laughter

+ instagram
+ new blog designs {thanks kailyn}

+ good hair days

+ daniel

+ power of prayer

+ sleeping 

+ planning vacations

hope you all have a happy weekend && happy june 1st! 
.:xoxo:.

our insta weekend//a happy list

a happy list: 

+ weekends like one we just had
+ when you feel cute in your church outfit
+ sunday naps 
+ target trips
+ new nail polish
+ when daniel kisses me

+ a clean closet 

+ colored skinnies 

+ my sparkly wedding ring 

+ feeling the spirit

+ dance dares on ellen
+ dates with the hubby

+ new blog friends

+ my blessings 

+ apples and peanut butter 

+ laughing so hard i cry

+ good health 

+ love

+ good books {heaven is here by stephanie neilson}

+ fresh air


whats making you happy this month?
and for the first time ever you can link your happy list up. {cue all the yay's and woohoo's}

a happy list: april

+ sunny skies 

+ new blog friends

+ spring blossoms

+ my heavenly father

+ colored skinnies

+ android has instagram, finally {dan is working on updating my firmware so i can get instagram. so  when i get one ill let you all know how to follow me.}

+ the hubby hubs

+ this video. hope my kids will be this cool

+ sleeping

+ painted nails

+ mad men on netflix {addicted}

+ easter candy

+ forever 21's cute and cheap clothes

+ laughing til i cry

+ holding dan's hand

+ family 

+ our watermelon candle 

{ shoes: toms skinnies: target sweater: forever 21}

happy april, loves. i am now accepting new sponsors for may. if you are interested let me know.
stay tuned for a post on what's been happening tomorrow.
xoxo