Wall Art Tutorials & a NEW Family Poem

I keep seeing women using creative ways to build

wall art or new tutorials for decorating your house.

I would love to have this poem put

onto a piece of art like some of my favorite blogs have been doing.

At Momma go round,

she simply used her favorite songs that she sings with her son.

And Little Miss Momma,

she had a fabulous tutorial on how to use decals in your art.

A friend of mine that lives far away (cough, ERIN SACKS, cough),

has always given me the best parenting advice and 

recently she posted this poem

I thought it would be just perfect for my

own little art project.

"Read to your children.

Have the courage to say “NO!” at times.

Create meaningful family traditions.

 

Make home a place where your

children want to be.

Have Family Dinner every night.

...Teach your children to work –

and work with them.

Support your child’s interests.

Talk with, not at your children.

Listen.

Say “I love you” often."

So.... I will post pictures of the project if
I actually complete the task.

OK... I have a confession...

I have this little itsy bitsy problem where I begin a project...
stop... and never return to finish because

I  have started 5 others projects I thought of.

NEW GOAL: 
To complete each project that I attempt, 
so  I can teach Parker to always finish what he starts

(unlike his forgetful Momma).
HA-HA!!! We'll see if this one sticks...



***Here's a little sneak peak on today's pic sent to me***
**from Mr. Wright**
*I Love my Boys!*

My Boys and One Year Anniversary

I am pretty madly in love with these guys!

 Sunday, August 1, will be our one year annviersary as Mr. & Mrs. Wright!

I know the weekend is going to be PERFECT because

my hubby let's me know every second of the day

He LOVES me!

My hubby is between jobs and waiting to begin at a new medical facility.  

He just finished going to school to become an MA and continue

untiltoe be a Physcians Assistant.

SO, while this Momma goes to work at 7:00 am,

these guys get to stay and cuddle.

How could you not want to stay in bed with THIS face! 

I get to work at oh 7:25 a.m. which of course early, but late for me

(I get to leave early if I come in early)

So, I usually get to work, grab my cup of coffee, and day dream

that I was home. But, the hubby makes sure to send me stuff

like this.....

and this...

running arrands and I get this...

and then back home with this...

and then I get off work at 3:30 and get one more....

So I drive home as quick as I can and  like always I come home to a kiss 

from my hubby and s amile from Bubba strectched from ear to ear hysterically laughing while kicking his feet up in the air.

Ahhh, my boys! 

Just thought you should know that. I feel pretty darn lucky because 

I married this guy

Some know him as other names, but to me he's the love of my life, 

hubby, my soulmate, "baby, the better half,

my partner, & best friend. 

I just wanted to start our ONE YEAR Anniversary weekend off right.

Friday get off work and go home to the hubby. Grandma is watching Parker so we can 

get massages & a date night, CHECK!

Saturday, sleep in and relax with my boys, CHECK!

Sunday, OUR ANNIVERSARY SUPRISED FILLED DAY.

Best year of my life!

Family Pictures from our Wedding

MY PARENTS AND ME



AARON WITH HIS BROTHER NICK & LOVELY MOM LUCILLE



THE WRIGHT FAMILY (DEBBIE, STEVE, DOROTHY, AND NICK)




THE RASTEN FAMILY (IAN, KENT, LAURA, UNCLE KJELL, ALEXIS, & SHEL)




THE RASTEN FMAILY (IAN, LAURA, KENT, & ALEXIS)

Our Wedding Day

So, we did it. On August 1, 2009 all our dreams came true with family and friends present to witness. The event was held at my Aunt Charo's estate in Beverly Hills. That morning I woke up with my dearest and oldest best friend Lacey to get a manicure and breakfast. We chatted about the days before we loved boys and how today was a remarkable day. I could never have asked for a better friend. The ambiance was unbelievable. The house itself has an old Spanish style with chandeliers, grand pianos, gorgeous stair iron cases with priceless art all over the walls, and my favorite was the all white "vanity fair" bedroom I got ready in. Aaron, of course, walked back and forth nervous to speak in front of our friends and family, but his best friends were there to talk to him. I walked down the asile to Izzy "Over the Rainbow" which made me shed a tear. And of course, the kiss was the most remarkable of it all. Aaron embraced me with his arms, dipped me, and layed the most romantic kiss on my lips. Priceless. After the ceremony,the bridal party of cpurse all did a shot and we went to take pictures. The appetizers were prosciutto wrapped figs with truffle oil, cucumber Asian cups, salmon shots splashed with Saki, and a gorgeous bread sculpture. The food consisted of a simple greens salad with walnuts, pears and Gorgonzola cheese. The main course was a Tuscan style chicken with two traditional pastas and grilled fall veggies. The day was magical in every way from the music, to the speeches, to the kiss. Here are some of the pictures taken by Maria. She was the most amazing photographer if anyone needs anything.

WEDDING

Hi! My name is Lindsay Rasten and my fiance is Aaron Wright. I guess this would be our "offical" blog. We just started planning the wedding and starting our own family, so I figured this would be the perfect way to let everyone know what we are doing. Aaron proposed on March 20, 2008 on our trip to Hawaii for his 30th birthday. I suprised him with the trip and he suprised me with the proposal. A few months later we decided we missed our family and moved back to So Cal from San Fracisco. So, we are living in Camarillo with our two dogs, Harley and Coffee. We just decided on getting married August 1, 2009.