Goals for the new year are pretty simple:
get married
start a family
possibly buy a house
graduate from college
Yep that about sums it up. Only some of the biggest goals.. say.. ever.
I'm so excited for the year to come!
Saturday, December 31, 2011
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Christmastime pt 1
I may not get my New Year's kiss this year, but I got spoiled at Christmas instead.
Somehow I choreographed a crazy trip down to Utah as soon as I finished up the semester. Thursday night I finished my last final at 8:30. That was such a crazy day with two finals, white glove, and Christmas exchanges. Sierra and I left at 11 to go get Gordon. I offered to take him down to work so Celia wouldn't have to red eye down and back. i was kind of nervous to drive down at night but thank heavens the roads weren't too icy. Gordon also stayed up with me and helped keep me awake which was much appreciated. I dropped him off at Chris' apartment. What a killer to know he was sleeping in the other room and I couldn't see him. But being 3 in the morning, I didn't want to wake him.
Sierra and I jammed out until we got to her house and crashed out. Days are now mixed up in my mind. I think it's because I loose track of time when I'm with Christopher. Chris and I met up with his dad for Chubby's the best Mexican in SLC for lunch on Friday and Olive Garden on Sunday. We spent the weekend hanging out, watching movies, and going shopping. Shopping proved hard to find Chris any shirts that fit him well. At least he was able to walk away with one. I also picked up a shirt from Calvin Klein for $3. Ya baby! He also went with me to David's Bridal with me to order my wedding shoes. Let's just say he puts up with a lot for me. We watched the Help which Chris even said was amazing. Sunday night I also got to meet Scott and his family. They were so welcoming and nice even though I was hoping they would pick on Chris a little bit more than they did. Sierra and I also spent time shopping at Hobby Lobby, eating samples at Costco, and making a sweatshirt for her brother.
Needless enough Tuesday morning came soon enough when I had to go. I picked up Blake from the airport and we headed home. The fog was so bad, I somehow missed the turn onto I-15. We caught it about 10 miles later and had to turn around. Otherwise, no hiccups and we were back in Rexburg.
Somehow I choreographed a crazy trip down to Utah as soon as I finished up the semester. Thursday night I finished my last final at 8:30. That was such a crazy day with two finals, white glove, and Christmas exchanges. Sierra and I left at 11 to go get Gordon. I offered to take him down to work so Celia wouldn't have to red eye down and back. i was kind of nervous to drive down at night but thank heavens the roads weren't too icy. Gordon also stayed up with me and helped keep me awake which was much appreciated. I dropped him off at Chris' apartment. What a killer to know he was sleeping in the other room and I couldn't see him. But being 3 in the morning, I didn't want to wake him.
Sierra and I jammed out until we got to her house and crashed out. Days are now mixed up in my mind. I think it's because I loose track of time when I'm with Christopher. Chris and I met up with his dad for Chubby's the best Mexican in SLC for lunch on Friday and Olive Garden on Sunday. We spent the weekend hanging out, watching movies, and going shopping. Shopping proved hard to find Chris any shirts that fit him well. At least he was able to walk away with one. I also picked up a shirt from Calvin Klein for $3. Ya baby! He also went with me to David's Bridal with me to order my wedding shoes. Let's just say he puts up with a lot for me. We watched the Help which Chris even said was amazing. Sunday night I also got to meet Scott and his family. They were so welcoming and nice even though I was hoping they would pick on Chris a little bit more than they did. Sierra and I also spent time shopping at Hobby Lobby, eating samples at Costco, and making a sweatshirt for her brother.
Needless enough Tuesday morning came soon enough when I had to go. I picked up Blake from the airport and we headed home. The fog was so bad, I somehow missed the turn onto I-15. We caught it about 10 miles later and had to turn around. Otherwise, no hiccups and we were back in Rexburg.
Saturday, December 24, 2011
Today's smile brought to you by:
Lauren Alberts
Background:
She was the sister I almost had. I say that because I dated her brother for awhile and felt like part of the family even though I had never met her specifically. By almost being part of the family, I kept up with them which led me to finding her blog.
Reading Lauren's blog got me into the blogging world quite awhile ago. Her's was the first I followed and led me into wanting to see what else was available. Lauren is a big reason why I want to blog. She tell's it like it is. Writing is not only therapy for the soul, a journal to look back on, but a way to communicate and touch others hearts. She has done this on many accounts to me, speaking words I needed to hear, states away, and when she had no idea.
Over the past year, I let her know how much she helped me out with a few emails here and there. Each and every time we talked, I cried. More like bawled out my eyes out that she cared that much. She was able to put my feelings into words I couldn't.
With baby number two due any day now, I wanted to send a little something to once again say thank you. Thank you Pinterest for giving me the idea of a photography assistant onesie. Here are the phone pictures I took before hurriedly getting it off in the mail. (Thank you Post office for getting it there in two days with no additional charges. :) )
Background:
She was the sister I almost had. I say that because I dated her brother for awhile and felt like part of the family even though I had never met her specifically. By almost being part of the family, I kept up with them which led me to finding her blog.
Reading Lauren's blog got me into the blogging world quite awhile ago. Her's was the first I followed and led me into wanting to see what else was available. Lauren is a big reason why I want to blog. She tell's it like it is. Writing is not only therapy for the soul, a journal to look back on, but a way to communicate and touch others hearts. She has done this on many accounts to me, speaking words I needed to hear, states away, and when she had no idea.
Over the past year, I let her know how much she helped me out with a few emails here and there. Each and every time we talked, I cried. More like bawled out my eyes out that she cared that much. She was able to put my feelings into words I couldn't.
With baby number two due any day now, I wanted to send a little something to once again say thank you. Thank you Pinterest for giving me the idea of a photography assistant onesie. Here are the phone pictures I took before hurriedly getting it off in the mail. (Thank you Post office for getting it there in two days with no additional charges. :) )
It was so much fun to make and mail off this unexpected present for a much deserving mama. I'm glad I could put a smile on the face of a woman and friend who has done the same for me many of times.
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Thankful
Here is us on Thanksgiving. I couldn't be more thankful for this boy. In fact with Christmastime approaching he's all I want.
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Clinging
Since Sunday, I have been able to do little without missing Christopher. I was so anxious all day to see him even if it was only a few hours. He drove up with his parents since their car was in the shop just to turn around and drive home in the morning. I waited and waited all day. After 10, I was about really to text him mom to figure out where they were. He knocked on the door, looking sexy in his dress greens, gave me a kiss, and we stood their hugging. I couldn't let go of him. We went on a short-lived walk since it was so cold. However, he was able to share some of his concerns with me. He would prefer to be super stressed out himself than to worry me with problems. It's his way of caring, but hearing some of whats been bothering him was hard. He is so torn about my last semester. He wants to be with me so bad but doesn't want to loose his job. He doesn't want to just see me on the weekends, but I told him not to worry about it anymore. He will be down there while I'm up here. It was so hard to say that when I don't want that at all. He is also still trying to decide what he wants to do with the Army. Last I heard, he just wanted to get out. The Provo unit is trying to get him there, put through training, and to go active. He talked of a tour leaving in March to Kuwait. It lasts six to nine months. He said of course he wasn't going to go because of the wedding, but I could tell he would love to go. All my fears about not being with him are being realized. I won't be with my husband the last third of next year. What if he decides to go active and is deployed. I know my opinion matters to him and we will make this decision together, but I'll never really know what it means to him. I just want him to be happy. But right now I just want to be with him. Our whole relationship has been long distance. We hooked up over the phone. We broke up over the phone. We got back together over the phone. We decided we would be married over the phone. We decided we want a baby right away over the phone. I need him. I need my baby. And that's why I can't concentrate on school or work anymore. He is my world and I can't be with him yet.
After our talk, we went back to his place since he was getting tired. After the family went to bed, we were just sitting on the couch. Christopher was leaning on me, but he turned and asked if we could cuddle. Since he doesn't ask much, I could tell he had missed me as much as I him. We laid there on the couch clinging to each other. There is no other word to describe it. I was holding tight to his arms around me, holding back the tears. It wasn't supposed to be a sad moment, but the weight of everything crashed down a little bit. So many life decisions to figure out and we only get each other for a couple hours a week. Chris didn't want me to leave so I stayed until he fell asleep. I woke up early to get him up and went with him to fill up the truck. Straight out of bed and he thinks I'm beautiful.
After our talk, we went back to his place since he was getting tired. After the family went to bed, we were just sitting on the couch. Christopher was leaning on me, but he turned and asked if we could cuddle. Since he doesn't ask much, I could tell he had missed me as much as I him. We laid there on the couch clinging to each other. There is no other word to describe it. I was holding tight to his arms around me, holding back the tears. It wasn't supposed to be a sad moment, but the weight of everything crashed down a little bit. So many life decisions to figure out and we only get each other for a couple hours a week. Chris didn't want me to leave so I stayed until he fell asleep. I woke up early to get him up and went with him to fill up the truck. Straight out of bed and he thinks I'm beautiful.
Saturday, December 3, 2011
Timing
This whole week has been a reminder of why I want to be a blogger. For myself. As a journal of the things that go in in my life. However, whenever I sit down, I draw a blank. I forget about all that inspired me this week. I feel like there were a lot of breakthroughs this week though. Chris brought up that he was getting old, that in five years he is going to be thirty. Because of everything we will have done by then, I don't feel like that is old at all. In the next five years we will be parents, homeowners, a graduate. Soon-to-be hubby and I talked more about when we want to start a family of our own. I know it's different for everyone, from being able to conceive easily to trying for months. Without knowing how it will turn out, we did pretty much decide though that we would like a family right away if possible. That means in the next five years I could be a mommy to two. It's such an exciting thought and I can't wait. I already can't wait to be pregnant and to feel a new life inside of me each day. I can't wait to see Christopher with our child. He is the best. He will be wrapped around a little girls finger, and a best friend to a little boy.
Each day I yearn to be with him. This long-distance thing is a killer let me tell ya. But I know it draws us closer as well. When we are together, there is no where else we would rather be. It makes me appreciate him a lot more, that he already works so hard for us and is making sacrifices. I know that I need to finish school and now is the best opportunity for that. The sacrifices we are making now will bless us in the future. But I am also excited to be married, to move in, and to not have to leave his side anymore. (At least over the course of the summer.) I don't know what will happen after that and that it will be hard, but we are strong and can make it through one last semester if we have to.
Each day I yearn to be with him. This long-distance thing is a killer let me tell ya. But I know it draws us closer as well. When we are together, there is no where else we would rather be. It makes me appreciate him a lot more, that he already works so hard for us and is making sacrifices. I know that I need to finish school and now is the best opportunity for that. The sacrifices we are making now will bless us in the future. But I am also excited to be married, to move in, and to not have to leave his side anymore. (At least over the course of the summer.) I don't know what will happen after that and that it will be hard, but we are strong and can make it through one last semester if we have to.
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