New time of life has started once again. Brad's student loans have entered the repayment period. Enough said!

Fall Fun

     Today was one of the first cold days of the year. Raelee and I took full advantage of it. Ya'll that know me, know that I am NOT a morning person. Today though, I am so proud, because Raelee and I were up, fed, showered, dressed, and out the door by 10am. Whooohooo! Great victory for me! We picked up my little brother Matthew(or Mat-Mat as Raelee calls him) for a day of fun. Our days with Matt are limited as he received his mission call this week. He will be serving the Lord in Provo, Utah for two years starting Dec 14th. I know this is a great opportunity for him and that he's doing the Lord's will, but I am sad for him to go. He's been my buddy for the past forever years. And Raelee loves her Mat-Mat. I get super sad to think that when he comes home, she'll be almost 4!!!
     Anyway, back to today. We started the day with a trip to the main library. My branch closed this week because a new library is being opened, RIGHT BY MY HOUSE! (not until next month)Can you tell I'm super excited? I had a book to pick up, and thought my books were due today, it was actually yesterday they were due, but the librarian forgave my fee :) We then headed to Toys-R-Us in search of a cheap car seat for Raelee for Brad's car. The one I wanted wasn't in stock, but I did finally find Raelee some frilly socks for church. This is her first pair. Seriously every time I've tried to buy her a pair, they're out of stock. At all the stores. How has this been possible? I bought a bunch of pairs today. Then a quick trip to Target. Sweater were on sell, whoop whoop! Matt and I then took Raelee to the park. The weather was GORGEOUS! It was quite entertaining the see Matt chasing Rae around the park. Then home for a nap, and the Rae was off to my parents while Brad and I went jogging. We're still not up to the entire 5K, but today was definitely easier. This is week 3 of jogging. Man I am upset with how out of shape I let my body get. No negativity though, I've been telling Brad, we can only be positive and encouraging from here on out. No guilt for the past. Just a healthier future. I'm excited to see how far we can run in a month and then 2 months...

   

Bee!

Super hilarious video that I feel kinda bad about.

Blocks

Raelee loves to build with her blocks. She can make some pretty amazing buildings. She's always so excited when her block stays in place and super surprised if her building falls. And yes she built these all by herself. 

Happy Birthday Brad!!!

My hubby turned 28 last week. We had so much fun celebrating. It started Wednesday morning when Brad let me sleep in while he watched Raelee. Lucky me! Brad is reading Lord of The Rings and apparently on their birthdays the hobbits have a party and give gifts to their friends and families in appreciation, so Brad wanted to do a small spin of of that, hence I got to sleep. I think I like this idea lol. Then I sent Brad to play golf while Raelee and I decorated. Brad's parents were able to come over that night and eat dinner with us, and have cupcakes, and we watched the finale of SYTYCD. Go Melanie!!! Brad's mom made him a picture video set to music of pics of his life. She did a really awesome job.
     Saturday our BFF's drove to Lake City with us to eat at Texas Roadhouse, Brad's favorite restaurant. It was a good time to talk and catch up. But the drive back to Tally with full bellies was long!!! So glad Raelee let us take a nap when we got back home.
     Sunday Brad gave a talk at our church. He did such an awesome job! I love to hear him speak. He spoke on his conversion story and the power of a testimony of Christ. The spirit was super strong. My parents, sister, and a friend from work were able to come hear Brad speak, we were really appreciative of their support and help with Raelee(she so needed a nap by that time of the day).
     Last night my parents, siblings, grandparents, uncle, aunt, and cousins came over to celebrate Brad's birthday. My sister Lindley and I made Brad an awesome surprise birthday cake. Pretty sure it's the best cake I'll ever make in my life. Brad LOVED it and it was super yummy.
    Happy birthday Brad!!!! Hear's to an AWESOME next year!!!

Pics from the last week

  Sick Raelee

                                                       

 First Burger King crown

 Practicing

 Guzzling her chocolate milk. She can drain a cup in 40 secs, yes I timed her!

  Profile

Decided this week to LOVE bath time!

Home pics

our new shoe cabinet from IKEA.

New media cabinet, also from IKEA. Still needs some baskets.

Living room

 Mason jar from my grandparent St.Mary's house, turtle from Bahama's,

                                                                   favorite candle scent.

Dresser repainted by my dad. I love this little corner now.