Temple Trip

Thursday night Jeremy and I went to the temple with some friends who were here from out of town. We hadn't been to the temple TOGETHER in a while so it was really nice to be there with him. While we were in the temple, I was just staring at Jeremy. I know this sounds lame, but he is even more attractive to me in the temple. Just knowing the level of worthiness to be in the temple and seeing him there, and me being there, just takes our love to a whole new level. While we were there, we walked and found the room we were sealed in. How special. I am so happy that we have a temple so close, and that we are able to attend! I love you Jeremy! Thank you for going with me!

Easter Egg Hunt

On Friday our playgroup had an Easter Egg Hunt at a park. Kasen was excited to go. He had to play a little bit while waiting for the other kids to get there. I told him I would let him know when it was time to find the eggs. It was probably about every 4-5 minutes that he would come ask me if it was time yet. Clearly, he didn't understand that I would come tell him. Maybe he thought I was going to hoard all the eggs for myself, who knows what was going through his 3 year old mind. My guess is he was just really excited.

Kasen posing for me on the play structure. I can't believe what a little man he is turning in to. He even looks older to me now than he did 3 months ago. It's crazy.

They had sections of easy to find eggs for kids 0-2. He found those first. lol

Then there were some hidden for ages 3-5. He did have a harder time finding those, but still found them, it just took longer.

Proud with his bucket full of eggs!

Kasen bought a Mickey Mouse Easter Basket and wouldn't put it down. He even fell asleep with it on his HEAD when we were driving home.

Easter Egg Coloring

On Thursday we had an Easter Egg Coloring party with our playgroup at the park. I had just picked Kasen up from school and this is what I found:

They turned him into a bunny at school. I think he looks adorable. There were comments made about how the white paint didnt even show on his face, lol, but I am going to ignore those comments!
Kasen and his bunny friend, Sydney.
Dying the eggs.
The finished product. Kasen had fun, but I was still pretty careful about dropping the eggs in the color and getting them out.

My Word Blog

3 Celebs and an Ellen

On Tuesday a couple friends and I went dont to LA for a taping of Ellen. We were originally supposed to go to the 3 o clock taping but due to overbookage, ended up staying for the 6 o clock taping and STILL just barely go in! While we were waiting for our check in time, we went to lunch at a place called Portos. Just right around the corner from NBC studios. It was really good. When we were standing in line, we didn't know what to order so we kept letting people go in front of us. At one point this man came in linme behind us.

We were still looking at the menus in our hands while we stood in line. We weren't ready, but it was our turn, so I turned to the person behind us, which happened to be the man above, and said...."Excuse me, Sir. You can go ahead of us." Then when he walked past us, he looked SOOO familiar, but I wasn't sure from where. So I went about my business in trying to find the perfect sandwich to order. Until one of my friends mentioned who it was and it all clicked! it was ANDY GARCIA! From Oceans 11, 12, 13! So we ordered our food, while staring at Andy. Being totally start struck wanting so badly to talk to him and get a picture and even an autograph. After about 7 minutes of standing around WANTING to go talk to him and not having the nerve I finally got my pen out of my purse, grabbed my to go menu and walked off. I wasn't sure what I was going to say, but I walked up and said, "I'm sorry to bother you, but can I have your autograph?" He said "Sure, what's your name? Do you want his autograph too?" Pointing to the man next to him that he had been talking to since he got there. Not knowing who he was I decided to make a joke, and said "sure, you can sign the front of the menu, he can sign the back" ha ha, right? Well Andy continued to tell me. "his autograph is probably more valuable than mine at this point, he is the owner of this place" FOOT IN MOUTH! Oops! SO then my friends ran up and we took a picture with him. Me being the shortest of the 3 girls, which is VERY odd and NEVER happens to me, Andy said "So are you guys all on a volleyball team together or something? What's the deal here?" Keep in mind I am 5'11 close to 6'0. My two friends are both like 6'1. He was even shorter than I was. It was pretty funny.

So we got pictures, and I got an autograph. Cool, eh? Well the day gets better.

We went to the Grove. An upscale mall in Hollywood. Hoping to see more celebs, last time I was there I saw Matthew Perry, but not such luck this time. We then went back to the studios for our 6pm taping.

Like I said, we barely made it in the audience this time and so we didn't get to sit by each other. I had a man probably in his early 50's sitting by me who wouldn't stop flirting with me. Funny thing is? His wife was sitting on the other side of him. It was driving me crazy. It got so bad that the MC came up our aisle and was looking for a volunteer for something and before I knew it, and before I knew what he was asking, my hand was the first one raise and he called me out to the aisle. He asked my name and said "ok Brittany, you have 30 seconds, start dancing!" My jaw dropped. I looked at my friends and was devestated? Have a dirty man flirt with me? Or dance like an old lady while 200 people are ALL STARING at you. Umm? I tried to dance. I can't dance. I tried to make the best of it knowing I am not a dance, knowing that there was no way my dancing would improve in 30 seconds. I just danced. Humiliation and all. I sat back down and apparently my dancing made that man want to flirt with me more. I was glad when the show was over. Humiliated once again. But hey, I got a cool shirt that says : I danced with Ellen

But the actor that was on was Steven Straight from 10,000 BC. He was a cute kid. Just got married. Still giddy.

After the show was over we decided to go to dinner. We asked the people that worked at Ellen where we could go to see some famous people. We were recommended to this place. Dan Tanas.

When we got there we found out there was a 45 minute wait and we weren't really sure we wanted to wait until we looked around and in the wee corner, we saw....

sitting with 2 of his friends. We decided at that point to stay and took a seat at the bar to have some sodas. Seats that were given to us by drooling men. ha ha j/k. Once we sat down, we were immediately flirted with by an 80 year old man. Literally. He bought us drinks and everything. Couldn't stop flirting. IT was cute. Then two other men came in and started flirting. Safe flirting though. Us 3 girls couldn't stop laughing. 3 wholesome Mormon girls sitting at a bar being bought sodas and even an appetizer! Hilarious. Nothing we have ever experienced before. It was SUCH a fun day. SUCH a fun night. I am so grateful I got to go. We had a blast!

March for Babies

Normally I would feel guilty doing this. At this time? I don't. I am blogging to ask for a simple small dontation.

On April 19th, 2008 I will be walking for The March of Dimes-March for Babies.

Most people don't realize what a devastating problem prematurity is: that it's the leading cause of newborn death; that it has reached epidemic proportions; and that the rate is escalating. The March of Dimes is the organization on a mission to fight prematurity. The money we raise for March for Babies will support lifesaving research, services, education and advocacy that help babies get a healthy start. I am working for a goal of $500. I know this is probably asking a lot. I know that some of you won't be able to respond, but please respond if you can.

This is such an important thing to me. Very close to my heart. My son Kasen was born prematurely. He is such a blessing in my life and I am so lucky to have him. So lucky. If you feel prompted or inspired to donate, please follow this link.

http://www.marchforbabies.org/BrittanyBruce

ANY amount of donation will help. There is an OTHER section that you can fill out. Or you can simply click one of the suggested amounts. Like I said ANY amount will help me get to my goal so that I can contribute this money towards saving sweet little lives.

Thank you so much,

Brittany Bruce

CEC

Our tradition...evertime we go, we take a pic together!

CEC- Those are code words for Chuck E Cheese. We can only abbreviate around Kasen. If we say the name? We have to go. He LOVES this place. It's really nice because he is old enough that I can just let him take a token at a time and go play a game. I only give him 1-2 tokens at a time just so I can make sure he is ok everytime he comes back for a new token. That's how I feel safe letting him run around while I sit and talk to other moms. Plus, when you get there, they stamp your wrist and your kids wrists with the same number and then check it on the way out to make sure it matches. Brielle and Kasen were both standing by me and when Brielle's number didn't match mine she looked at me and started to tell me that she wasn't my kid. Crystal was just standing on the other side of me and they hadn't checked her number yet. It's so sad. She actually thought I was trying to take someone elses kid! It does happen and that's why they need to be so protective, and I am glad since I take Kasen there.





Anyway, our playgroup had an event at CEC the other day and I had a lot of fun! Here are some of the pictures we took while we were there!

Kasen and Brielle playing games together.

Well how do you think I had so much fun? It wasn't by sittin around, thats for sure!