2010 ended great for our little family. There were some un-knowing times, like when we didn't know if Brett was going to have a job, or where we were going to move/live- but as always God is always in control and things work out better then I could have planned or imagined.
Christmas came and went in a blur. I tried to soak up every moment I could, eating every holiday treat my expanding tummy would let me, looking at lights, enjoying the festivities of both of our families. I am happy to report that I once again took champion in the Crowley girl arm wrestling contest :) {we missed you Brooke} And I am unhappy to report that Kate won in our annual "hiding the ornament iguana in the tree and looking for it to win $20 contest"
- wow, what a long title.
As the year came to a close and we graduated college, planned for a future apartment, job, baby and move we realized we have so much to be thankful for- and we are excited for the years ahead and the adventures that are awaiting!
These next pictures are in no particular order.
I hope you enjoy the randomness and un-organization of it all.
Right after graduation I came home and was a part of one of my best friend's wedding. She was a beautiful bride- and it was a beautiful wedding! {I'm not sure why I have a chicken neck, as in i'm sticking it waaay far out. Was I afraid of not getting in the picture? How embarrassing.}
Currently why we are waiting to go back to UT for Brett's job and to move into our new place, we are loving spending time with family here in CA. This is what we do with our new found freedom of no school, homework or responsibility- we sleep, eat, go out to eat, eat some more, read, play with cool toys our families got for Christmas, take the dog on runs, shop {window shop really}, play card games, hang out with family. It's the best. This is today at a local Mexican restaurant that is amazingggg. - it was 12 pm and we had nothing else to do except go get lunch. This life is awesome. We know it won't last forever though so we are soaking it up.
14 weeks and 1 day today!!
I feel enormous. But it's been such a fun adventure so far! Now that it is actually the year our baby will be born- it has become a lot more real to us that we will be parents in 6 short months!!
Another highlight of our break was going with our niece, Lexi, to get her ears pierced!
I didn't remember how big the hole-punching guns were, I was scared when they brought them out! Lexi was so brave though, and she smiled through the whole thing. {Thanks Ddawg for the photo- as you can tell hers is all professionally done compared to all the other photos in this post}
Christmas Candid's
Clark and Abby during the annual talent show. Brett caught marshmallows in his mouth while they were being thrown at an alarming fast rate. To bad I don't have a picture of it-
it's quite a unique talent!
Our other holiday games included a "Minute to Win it" themed New Year's party. It was hilarious and so fun. I bombed my challenge- once again, sorry no pictures!
Carrie and I washing dishes after Grandma's Christmas feast
I think Caitlin had a LOT of sugar this night, and it was Christmas eve so her smile is extra big.
Brett and I are so thankful our families could drive 14 hours in the snow and freezing temperatures to watch us graduate. Idaho is definitely not where anyone wants to be mid-December, so we are thankful for their sacrifice to come support us! {And those who couldn't come we felt your love and support in spirit} :)
BYU-Idaho College Graduates!!
Mom and Dad came to Rexburg a day early because they planned a snow-snowmobiling trip in Yellowstone the next day. I'm so glad they were able to do something fun with all the snow!
Travis making a snow angel. {One of my favorite pics- my brother is hilarious}
Mom and Travis bundled up enjoying Yellowstone!
Welp, that's the update for now!!
Thanks for tolerating the Random-ness.
{p.s. This post is titled what it is because I have been rushed through this whole post! My family has been yelling my name for the last 10 minutes to come play games, but I just wanted to get this done, so I yelled out to Brett what to title this post and that title is what he said- so there ya go}
