It's been awhile

I've been so busy lately! Between work and traveling home and the holidays getting started, things have been pretty crazy. Thanksgiving was amazing, it was so wonderful to be home with family and to be able to share the holiday with B this year. And as much as he doesn't want to admit it, I think he had a lot of fun and enjoyed being in a family atmosphere. We had a little baby shower for my cousin who is due in January, I can't wait to see pictures of her baby, since it's unlikely that I'll get to meet the little one anytime soon.

We had to leave Sulley and Evie at home with my brother. I was so sad to leave them, it's the longest we've been away from them, but boy were they happy to have us home. Kitty has been extremely rambunctious since we returned. Lately I've been catching her on the counters. She then gets squirted by the water bottle. I'm hoping it doesn't take long for her to learn.

We're slowely getting the house all decorated for Christmas. I put up the tree and what little decorations we have. Today I have an apple cinnamon candle burning so it smells festive in here. After payday we have to go buy some lights, both for the tree and for outside and some more decorations and we should be set.

B and I also already got each other our Christmas gifts. He got me an Artisan Kitchenaide Stand Mixer and I absolutely LOVE it!! Baking is so much more fun now. I love coming up with excuses just to use it. I bought him the xbox he's been asking for. I got a game to go with it, and he's getting a couple more games later when my mom sends our all our presents.

We also did a little gift exchange while we were in Minnesota. We had bought the gifts for my dad, mom and sister and brought them with us to save a little money on shipping. We decided to give them their gifts while we were still there, and my mom gave brandan and I each one of our gifts. It was really nice because my favorite part of Christmas is seeing people open their presents, and everybody loved what we got them. Brandan and I did too of course. He got a Raider's jersey he's been wanting and I got the duvet cover I've been wanting for our bed.

We also started out the holidays with some snow. It's not very common in Washington, and pretty much shut down the area for the few days we had it. Being from Minnesota I found it a little funny, but I also understand that they're just not equipped to handle snow here. I actually enjoyed having a little bit of snow because it just made it feel so Christmasy. Sadly it was all melted by the time we got back from MN, but I hear we might get some more this winter.

All in all, it's been a good start to the holiday season. I have a lot to be thankful for, and I'm looking forward to starting some Christmas traditions with B.

9 Days

Until We go to Minnesota!!!!

That is all.

Can you tell I'm really excited??

Thank You

Those two words are so simple but mean so much. Today I would like to say Thank You to all of the Veterans out there, past present and future. We are a land of the free because of all of you brave men and women and your selfless act of serving our country. I cannot think of anything I do on a daily basis that is as selfless as that. I am so thankful to know so many wonderful people who serve our country, including my amazing boyfriend B, my brother, my grandpa who is no longer with us, and many many friends. Thank you all, from the bottom of my heart!

And I think it is appropriate at this time to also recognize all of the military families and the daily sacrifices they make. Our soldiers couldn't do it without all of you standing strong behind them. <3

15 Days!

Until I get to go to Minnesota! I'm really excited because I will get to see a lot of my family and friends, plus it will be Thanksgiving which is one of my favorite holidays because of all the food. Of course. And it's also been a long time since a lot of my family has seen B. I just can't wait! It can't come soon enough!!

I Love Today

I love having the day off. Today was the first day in about 2 weeks that I didn't have to wake up at 4:45 to take B to work. Thank God. It felt amazing to sleep until 7. We seriously need a second car, like it needs to be a top top priority. I can't keep driving all over every single day. It's getting so old, and I end up on the road for abot 3 hours each day and I HATE it. Absolutely HATE it. Hopefully B will get some reenlistment money, that would certainly be nice.

Today I plan on doing nothing but snuggling on the couch with my furbabies. I have about 8 shows sitting in my dvr waiting for me that I just haven't had the time to watch. I'm excited to actually catch up on everything today.

Well off to be lazy.