Pregnant women make me laugh

It's true. I have so many friends and family members pregnant right now it's crazy! One of my friends just found out she is expecting and they were only married a month before Sam and I, she's been a wonderful friend, one I've had for years now, and she currently lives only 15 minutes away from me so it kind of struck home (no pun intended) that "Hello! I get to see a friend be pregnant!" I mean sure my sister-in-law LaRee is pregnant but they are on their fifth child so it's not quite the same experience for her as it is for this friend or how it will be for me when I get that chance. It makes me laugh though because observing different women and how they handle their pregnancies, I find all sorts of behavior from one end of the spectrum to the other and it makes me wonder what I'll be like when I'm prego.
Something else that cracks me up is that my mother just had a baby in November and she looks like she could be mine so when I walk around in public with her in my arms people we know give me strange looks and I know exactly what they're thinking aka "She hasn't been married long enough to have a baby, am I missing something here?" or "I didn't know it'd been that long, how could... what?" haha No. I was not seven months along when we got married, that would be my mother :D And I just get the blessing of vicariously calling her mine.
Anyway, my sweetheart is falling asleep on the floor next to me, I think it's time for bed. Night all!

I'm spoiled

In lots of ways. The most recent one I've realized is that for the past three months of married life, my husband has been blessed enough to have work close enough to home that he is there for lunch and always home at the end of the day -even if that is nine o'clock at night. Now that he has to go out of town to find work I feel slightly gypped (is that how you spell it?) because my best friend and almost constant companion is no longer around even near the amount he used to be. It doesn't help that where he is currently has horrible cell phone reception and so phone calls are a mixture of static and blank spots with words sometimes coming through. Just makes me miss him more. :) I'm not complaining... really. I've simply realized that life is changing and for now at least, there is a large chance he'll be away from home more than at home.
It helps that I get to stay with my parents while he's gone, I think the only thing worse than sleeping away from him is sleeping in our bed away from him. But that is something I'll have to face in the future as well.
Anyway, I hope everyone's New Year started off well and even if it didn't, life always gets better. Trust me. A year ago New Year's Eve I was hating the situation I was in and probably hadn't had such a crappy night in a long while before or since. This year though, was a completely different story. Going through crap makes you grateful for some semblance of normalacy where everything isn't so completely screwed up you feel like screaming.
With that happy thought I'll sign off (haha) but really, remember that the story of tomorrow is yet to be written, and it can contain anything you want it to.

Mysterious... that's what I call you

A line from the song Lion by Rebecca St. James, one of the many from the Lion, Witch and the Wardrobe soundtrack.
I'd have to recommend the soundtrack, but as far as the movie(s), go read the books, they are a lot better. Possibly just because I am such a reader, I honestly prefer books to the shows inspired by them. Then there are those books I thought were such trash I haven't bothered taking the time to watch their movie adaptation... Such as Twilight. Yep. Never been impressed by Stephanie Meyer's work on a 'feel-good' level. Yes she is a clever author, picking subjects that catch people's eyes and create a sensation. But just because she creates something with words doesn't mean it's right or good.
Words can be used either way. Building up or tearing down, hurting or healing, killing or bringing to life. That is the way of a medium

Christmas time!!!

I don't know about you guys, but we got a lot of snow dumped on us in the past two days. It's wonderful!!! I absolutely LOVE small towns, some business was playing Christmas carols outside while the snow was falling, making the walk we took to the library even more perfect.
My snow hat is out of storage again, and oh how I'd forgotten how much I love it! Super comfy and warm. Makes me miss Montana though...
Lately I've been spending hours with the computer for company- uploading and organizing my family's pictures of 20+ years. It takes a while, thank heaven for digital is all I can think. I'm almost done with part of my Aunt's Christmas present though and that makes me happy :) Now I just have everyone else's stuff to go through...
I put in for a start up kit with this work-at-home company and frankly I'm not too darn impressed. Depending on how things pan out I could either be making 50 cents a product or 15 cents. That's a huge variance and I'm not exactly thrilled about the latter number. They are a small craft and take some delicate work. Called the company to double-check, they were out of the office, will call again tomorrow if they don't call back.
Anyway, time to run- I have some errands to do and the snow has stopped enough that I'd want to venture out of the house. Wish me luck!

I'm back!

Wow. Talk about a LOOONNNNGGG time since I've updated this part of my life. Anyway, I'm LOVING being married. It's definitely different, but super good. My husband is super amazing & I'm just grateful he can put up with me while I learn more about myself and living with others. We moved down to Mount Pleasant and are living in a 100+ year old house (believe me, the heating bill is definitely showing it) that is quite quaint. It actually used to be a dress shop that the older woman who lived here before the current owners, ran in the front of the house while living in the back portion. Got to love the history you can find everywhere here.
I just found out that one of the Presidents of the Church's grandparents were born and lived in Mount Pleasant... can't remember which one currently, but I knew once lol. I've been on this reading spree. Can't even tell you how much I LOVE the library here. Sam does too, just for different reasons than I ;) haha. I've made a decision that for every novel I pick up I have to read some book that isn't fiction. It's been interesting, I'm currently finishing up a book on the similarities between Thomas Jefferson & Joseph Smith- I love the Founding Fathers.
Haven't found a job yet but I'm hoping to make this venture with a work-at-home company go through. We'll just have to see, keep your fingers crossed.
I've been seeing a chiropractor and physical therapist for my car accident injuries-- I hope to be soon finished with that chapter of my life and onto better health. I've learned a lot from my physical therapist though, a nice guy by the name of Ben. Just different exercises to strengthen core muscles and the best part is that they aren't strenuous at all :D gotta love that!
My mom just had her 11th child, a beautiful baby girl they've named Sienna Rose. She's got more hair than all of my mom's kids combined, with the exception of myself perhaps :) I actually DID have hair when I was born.
It's been different, being away from home... when Home isn't really my home anymore. I miss them TONS. It makes coming Home fun though, every time I walk through the door my 3 year old brother greets me with a huge hug and a "You're HOME!!!" haha. Oh how I love that boy.
Anyway, it's getting late and I'm tired so I'll wrap this up for now. Much love and happiness heading your way!

Ten days and counting!

Well. It's been a while hasn't it?
And we are now down to the last ten days of my single life. Oh goodness! I can't even tell you how wonderful everything is and has been this past month.
Everytime I look at Sam I thrill inside to know that soon I'll be marrying my best friend and most wonderful sweetheart. The man I can support and love for eternity. He is such a constant strength and has been the whole time I've known him. I can only pray I'll be as good for him as he has been for me.
We'll be moving down to Mount Pleasant, into a house with his brother Taylor and his wife LaRee, they are such wonderful people and I am so grateful that we'll have the chance to learn from their examples in such close contact. God has been so gracious and continues to guide our lives, I cannot praise His name enough.
Our family and friends have all been so supportive and helpful with everything in preparation and I continually marvel at the wonderful people God has placed in my life.
Thank you everyone :)

Hi and bye again

Wow, long time no news. Sorry about that. Well, I'm engaged. Officially now :D
He did a great job with it too. We went back to the first place we kissed, where he pulled out the ring and proposed. Pretty much I was totally NOT expecting it, I was completely shocked and extremely pleasantly surprised. Haha :)
My birthday went well, it was a good day. Went to the park and had cake and ice cream with the fam.
The date for our wedding is set for September 25th. A little less than seven weeks away. Yay!
And crazy.
Well the dress I ordered... wasn't what I wanted. So instead his mom is making my wedding dress. I'm grateful she's such a great seamstress.
My family is leaving on the trek this week, I get to stay home and babysit :) It shouldn't be a real challenge since I'll only have the little ones. We'll have fun.
So pretty much, I'm marrying the most wonderful guy ever. He's so sweet to me. I love how we can communicate, and things always get worked out in the end. I only hope I can be as good for him, as he has been for me.