Not so new

I kind of like to avoid the fact that its a new year, because then I won't have to feel the guilt of not making any goals or plans. This new year didn't really feel like anything new to me and we didn't do anything special to celebrate so it just slipped by. I think I'll mark my new year by when I have my baby. Man, that sounds so weird to say. I've started getting a belly and mostly it just looks like I ate too many burritos. Hopefully it takes more of a 'baby' form soon enough.

I hope Caleb and I can have a few get away's before you-know-who arrives. We already have one little one planned! We're going down to Zion's National park and staying at a lodge there for a 3 day weekend. I'm kind of beside myself in excitement to have a weekend away from life and to enjoy the outdoors, snow storm or not.

After having a 3 month break from music, Caleb and I are doing an all worship night at church this Friday. I think it will be very refreshing to be playing again, atleast for 6 months then we'll reevaluate again.

Also, my dogs can howl, its really endearing and hard to capture on film

News

Wow, well, I'm pregnant!! 11 weeks along. I'm getting very interested in this new journey. I can't believe in 7ish months I'm gonna have a baby in my hands. I'm just trying to get use to the fact that a little someone is growing inside of my right now. It truly is a miracle that I've never been more aware of.

Cheers to a new year of new baby adventures for me!

3 Day Weekend

I love an unexpected 3 day weekend. Who really doesn't? Hopefully I'll be able to finish crocheting my scarf and make a big batch of chicken and dumplings for everyone who wants to hang out tonight.

I also need to take my dogs on a much needed run. With this cold front that's come in this week all I've wanted to do is eat, and I need to finally brave the weather for my furry friends and get some of that insane energy pent up inside of them - OUT.

Few photos as of lately. I found a recipe for UNBELIEVABLE homemade Pumpkin Spice Lattes. Very addictive especially with homemade whipped cream! Also started an art project and last week enjoyed the fall colors. Made a delicious chicken pot pie and tried wearing red lipstick.

Good couple of weeks.

List

-I joined a soccer league

-I'm sort of keeping up with running as a new hobby

-I still eat WAY too much junk food

-I am learning about joy

-I'm wearing almost black nail polish for the first time

-I have one good DIY Christmas project to start....and hopefully finish

-I started crocheting

-I forgot how much I like sweaters and socks

normal musings

My friend grows mint. She grows chocolate mint, Moroccan mint, and spearmint. I imagine going into her backyard of overgrown mint bushes and just breathing in the unbelievable flavors, I mean, who really knew you could grow chocolate mint right out of the garden.

I finished packing. I leave in 7 days. Usually I'm not this on top of it, but going to Europe for 18 days is a huge step and I really want to make sure I have the right outfits. I want to look cool, but I have to wear each shirt 2 times so I have to make sure its not a shirt that shows off pit stains. Yup, that's what kept me busy this morning.

Today is my day off and tomorrow I go back to work. Everyone will be saying thank goodness it's Friday and I'll feel kinda bad I already got a break to get me through the week, but it's short lived as I remind myself we all made a choice to work part-time or full time and eventually I'm make myself useful enough to deserve my part-time.

I think about being creative and "Scrubs" always wins over. But I'm not that sad about it because I'd rather see what JD and Turk are up to instead of figuring out my own life.

We went to Rhode Island with Caleb's family and then we went to Coalville, Ut with my family. I like both places a lot. If we could combine them they might be perfect.

See what I mean?

Saturday Night

I know I'm still a little bit of the person I used to be. Just can't let it slip away. Yeah I sit around a lot more than I used to but now I have a house to take care of and a husband and dogs. We can still jump in lakes late at night and enjoy the thrill even if we come home to more routine and a dirty house.