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Wow. It's January 22nd and I am finally getting around to updating this ol' thing. Slacker right here. But whatever. The idea of going back and documenting all of December just overwhelms the heck out of me so I'm just highlighting a few important points.

+We had the best month of December. Plenty of shopping, decorating, baking, walking up and down main to see the lights. It was wonderful and perfect and I was sad to see it end.

+Nate spoiled me on Christmas. and so did both of our parents. I got plenty of clothes, workout gear, COWGIRL BOOTS, & a pistol BB gun, from my love. Nate's parent's got me .22 rifle. (that's a gun for anyone who is as clueless as I was) and my parents announced that they are taking the WHOLE FAM DAM to the happiest place on earth!! Oh my gosh April can't get here fast enough.

+ The day after Christmas we headed up to the cabin and didn't come home until New Years Day. It was probably one of my favorite weeks. We went sledding on some pretty sketchy/steep hills, played tons of games, sang our hearts out, (ha!) and LAUGHED until my stomach HURT. It was the best.

+Nate's semi motor blew the week before Christmas.. That was rough. Luckily we got it fixed and back running quickly so we can pay off that huge bill. Semis are too expensive but I'm glad Nate likes what he does.

+I started my internship and I really like it. I just don't like the 12 hour days as much. Yeah, not my fav. But I'll do what I have to to be able to have that diploma in my hand by May!

+I am loving Cross fit more than ever. I sacrifice my sleep every morning so I can go to the early class.I'd be lying if I said it isn't a struggle getting out of bed. But once I'm there I am SO glad to be there that I never think twice about it. I LOVE it. It is my escape and my therapy and this is totally a "toolish" thing to say but my dead lift is 215 pounds and I am pretty dang proud. #humblebrag  HA!

+Nate has been my rock the past couple of weeks. I have been stressed/busy to the max and he is so good to always make sure I know he's got my back. Sometimes I get these guilty feelings because I'm only home one time during the week to make dinner. The rest of the time he's in charge. I get home late and I'm tired and it's hard because I feel like I'm the wife and I should be doing all those wifely duties and it makes me feel bad that I can't right now.  But he has really stepped up and taken the reins and SUPPORTS me 100%.

okay wow. Sorry that was a lot to get out. One last thing..

+My word for this year is FOCUS

I want to focus on 

my dreams

my husband

my relationships 

my knowledge of the gospel

my career goals 

my health and fitness

being kind

having fun

enjoying the ride.

becoming who I need to be. 

And lastly, here are some totally random photos on my phone. I took all the Christmas photos with my camera and ain't nobody got time for uploading pictures if you know what I mean! So the funny snap shots will have to do for now.  xoxo

I kinda like him 

these 3 troublemakers

that babe though. HE is the reason I wouldn't mind having a baby to take care of

This is my cute little work space at my internship. It's on the top floor of the courthouse so sometimes I just catch myself staring out the windows. oops. And unfortunately they don't provide the protein shakes.. I have to bring those from home. (but how could would that be if they did??)

This is my favorite. notice the 20 lb. baby Jesus who can almost sit up by himself. Love that crazy fam of mine! 

very photogenic..

These fine ladies our my favs. We laughed so hard on the sledding mountain I almost peed my snow pants.

this is how Nate handles after Christmas shopping. 

We got to babysit this cute girl and her sweet sister overnight last weekend. Of course they melted me. Saturday afternoon Navy and I watched a movie and of course she fell asleep. It was so adorable until she started tooting and I couldn't move because it would wake her. ha ha that mom biz is tough work! 

Isn't she the coolest mom?

No words just adorable. 

If you've never spent the holiday break in a beautiful cabin in a snow filled valley with your crazy/hilarious/bizarre family. I would HIGHLY recommend it.