Its all about you... no, not even close.

People, in general I just don't understand some of them. I don't get people who are hypocrites. How is it that someone can go around treating people like shit, and the minute someone treats them badly they play the victim? I just don't understand why its OK for someone to sit behind a desk, email, chat, etc. and say all the rude things they want to say, make fun of people, and because they think no one will know or get it that it makes them better. But the minute someone puts it out in the open, and basically just tells you like it is, all of a sudden people are disrespectful, rude, "evil". How is it that a person can go around making assumptions and having opinions, and offend people and be "entitled to their opinion" But when it comes down to someone else being the same way, they are being mean hurtful people?
It honestly makes me wonder if these types of people are so consumed with their own lives, and making themselves and everyone else believe they have got it together, that when they hear something said, or someone says something that is a generality and could be focused on one or more issues or people, they take it as its solely directed towards them. They really think that the people that don't care to comment on what they do, or even acknowledge what they are doing must not because they are" jealous" so when these people have conversations that have nothing to do with them, and they are not involved, they try to somehow work it around in their head that they are talking about them, making fun of them, or mocking them. NEWS FLASH... no one cares that much about your life, if you honestly think that people are out to get you, you think your OWN FRIENDS are out to get you, maybe you need to reevaluate some things, and realize that just because you have different things going on in your life, and you're not always included in things you used to be included in, doesn't mean people don't like you, but if because of this you make it seem like your "too good" to come around anymore, and you make comments that might suggest you're a better person, don't wonder why people might start acting different towards you.
The friends and people that have known you, and helped you, the friends that you have counted on and confided in will always know your secrets, your faults, your mistakes.
There are always two sides to every story, and if you are too self centered to try and find out the truth, then people will give you what you asked for. There are far more important things in life than worrying about the he says she says bullshit everyday. You have a problem with someone, let them know, you think someone has a problem with you, ask. Your feelings are hurt, talk about it. But don't play the victim.
Don't act as if you have never said or done anything to make anyone angry, hurt any ones feelings, or been unfair. Life sucks, you have to take everything given to you and make the best of it. People ARE mean, people will have opinions, accusations, people will judge you, talk bad about you, spread rumors, etc. People are bully's, people do bad things. That's life people. You cant expect to act this way towards people and only get good vibes in return. People clash, some people have more patience then some, and some people are just FED UP.
I try to avoid confrontation at all costs, I hate it. I have kept my mouth shut more than I should when it has come to relationships, friendships, co-workers, etc. Ive learned that this allows people to walk all over you! I don't have any intentions to be intentionally mean to anyone, but hey if the time calls for it I will. I do believe in cutting the bad people out of your life, bad attitudes will bring you down, peoples lifestyles will rub off on you, if you feel that you are in a bad situation or surrounding yourself with bad people, fine, then erase them from your life.
But I'm not a bad person, I have GREAT friends, who yes at times can get wild, and can be out there, but I KNOW who they are inside and out, I have seen the things that they have done for their families, their friends, and then some. They work hard, they are AWESOME moms, girlfriends, and wives. Most importantly they are REAL. I have the friends I have because we get each other, we help each other out, we give each other advice, and when we think one of us is making a mistake, we TALK. I'm so grateful to have such a variety of girlfriends, and I'm glad I get to add to the mix!
I know that no matter what I say or do, when it comes down to it, I know my friends will be their to support me, not judge me. I'm grateful for the friends that do speak their opinion, stick up for themselves and don't care what other people think. I'm glad that when we have issues with one another, its talked about, or brushed off because, hey we are women, and we do have attitudes and we will be bitchy 90% of the time.
Certain people need to stop being so uptight. Life changes, and its great that you get to experience different things, being married, having kids, traveling, staying home, doing what you enjoy. No one should make you feel like you are wrong for enjoying these things, but enjoy them, don't try to rub it in other peoples faces and act Superior because you do these things... and PLEASE stop using the excuse that people are "jealous of your life" or "cant be happy for you" Because we are, we just don't like the attitude, and personality change that came along with it.
Be yourself.

6 Months!

Harper is now six months old! Crazy how time flys!
After our trip to California, being exhausted, and still not unpacking all of our stuff... I never put the pack&play back up in our bedroom, which is what Harper was sleeping in up until now! I'm happy to say that she is now falling asleep in her crib, and staying asleep for 6-8 hours! Ahhh. I do miss having her right beside me, so like a crazy person I go in and check on her multiple times, and keep the baby monitor on! :)

I don't know how it happened, but I'm glad her crib isn't so foreign for her anymore. She actually will roll over and get comfortable instead of getting into "play" mode. Although she does end up in our bed by early morning, she is going to bed and taking naps frequently in her big girl bed! On to other 6 month changes, Harper is now rolling and rolling and scooting, no crawling.. but she definitely can get around! She also is sitting up with support, and pulls herself to sitting in her swing, chair and stroller! We have also started on baby food, which I researched and tried on my own! My doctor never told me to start her on cereal, how much, when, how often and because we don't go to her 6 month check up til Nov 1st(yes mommy slept in last week) I started trying the basic fruits and veggies myself. She is doing well, she loves apple sauce and bananas, squash, and is still debating on carrots. I was lucky enough to be given a whole box of baby food a few months ago, and was excited to see that I had some choices to choose from! Hopefully at her next doctors appointment we will get some better information on feeding. Also next Dr. apt means shots :( not fun.Squash!

She is finally growing hair!! Its coming in blonde! Yess. I'm so excited to see how she looks with hair, and of course to continue to put obnoxious bows in her hair. Halloween is just around the corner, and I'm so excited to dress her up! I'm not doing the girly girl, typical princess costume, we are being skeletons!! Of course I'm dressing it up with a cute bow I purchased on etsy! If you have not been on the sight, I suggest checking it out, it is awesome for baby accessories!

Will post pictures soon!

Another road trip!

The view from Laura's street.

A few weeks ago I got the chance to go to San Diego, CA to visit one of my best friends Laura, who recently moved there with her family. I was pretty lucky to get the chance to just go and relax and hang out! Michael's friends were getting married in Hawaii, and he was going to fly out of LA to save some money, so we packed up the car(our good ol' traveling Buick) and drove to California!

We got to stay a day in LA before Mike left for Hawaii, unfortunately I was unable to go, but still got a vacay anyways!I then drove to San Diego with Harper by my side(back seat) to stay a week and 1/2 with Laura and her family. I was lucky enough to have Laura's sister babysit a few days, so me and Laura got to go to Disneyland, and then shopping and have a few drinks together. Laura's sister has a one year old daughter, Sophia who just loves having Harper to play with!

We took Harper to the mall with us, and decided we would rent a stroller there, I was a little worried that she would absolutely hate it, because they seem too big for her, but she loved it! It was shaped like a car and had a steering wheel and everything, she grabbed onto the wheel and was having the time of her life! So cute!

We then got to go to the Italian festival, where Harper was a hit! haha Ive never seen so many people stop to look at her, people even asked if they could take pictures of her! Very proud mommy moment for me! *tear* Of course she was dressed to the nine as always!

Someone asked if she was a "real" baby! ;)

Eating gelato! mmm

We also got to go to La Jolla beach! The weather was nice, not too hot, but a little chilly for Harper, but she didn't seem to mind! She loved it. She was so alert, squealing, loved having her feet in the sand, and loved eating it! Yes, she kept going in for more! So funny.

The rest of the week we got to hang out with the babies, ate good food, pool, hot tub, shopping, relaxing, laughing and having a good time! We drove back to LA to pick up Michael, and ended up staying another 4 days! We got to go swimming, hangout, get breakfast, and on our last night we got to go to Hollywood!

Hangin with the boys.

Laura, Harper,and Snow White's star!

All of us in front of the Chinese Theater.

Mike,Me,Harp,Laura,Cody.

I'm sooo lucky I get to do these things with Harper, she really is such a good baby, and such a trooper! She really puts up with mommy! haha For being 6 months old she really has done a lot! For being in the car for 12 hours at a time she really is a patient one! I'm so grateful for the friends and family I have, and for the Belvedere's who always make me feel at home, away from home!Here are some more pictures from our trip! I took sooo many!

Bath time with the kiddos!

Enjoying the view.

Lauras Family party, all the kids loving Harper!

Getting Ready with Aunt Laura.

Football!

Last weekend we got the chance to go to a Utah Utes game, Grandpa Sletten was unable to go so we got to use his ticket! Ive been wanting to take Harper to a game so I could dress her up in one of her many Utes outfits she has! She was a Utes fan before she was born..by default that is! Between her dad and Grandpa there is no way she wont be! I was surprised at how well Harper was with all the people and all the loud cheering, but she loved looking around! Towards the end of the game she got pretty tired so we had to leave just before the game was about to end. Its definitely not the easiest thing to do with a baby, especially when they are transitioning from wanting to sleep and be held, to fighting sleep and wanting to move around!

I'm so glad that we have had opportunities to take Harper on trips, and outings like this, I cant wait till I can show her all the fun places we took her when she was little. She has done so much for only being 5 months! :)