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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. 

the week before finals in 3 snap shots

All I Can say is I survived this week and I think the worst is over. Hallelujah. 

I haven't been home to make dinner once this week. 

I'm stressed to my maxx.

I have a few new zits on my chin to prove it. (tmi?)

I've worn a hat almost every day. Looking a little like a hobo.

I accidentally wore my moccasins to work yesterday.

I.am.a.case. 

our thanksgivin'

Thanksgiving was the best this year. I loved every minute of it. I woke up bright and early to head to Cross-Fit because let's face it, I kinda like that place. Then Nate and I ran all around the park and practiced sprints to make up for the loads and loads of turkey we would later be consuming. Totally worth it. We ate dinner with Nate's fam who I just love more and more everyday. Everything tasted delicious and instead of taking a nap after stuffing our faces everyone headed out to the gun range. (aka the backyard) perks of living in West Corinne I guess. ha ha  We had such a blast and I have even improved on my shooting skills!! big deal. So naturally, Nate thinks I need my OWN for Christmas. Um I think I'm more of a new clothes girl than a new gun girl but we'll see what he decides. 

Thanksgiving night we got to go over to my parents and eat pie and play with the fam. It was such a perfect day I never wanted it to end. 

 Um how do I work this thing again?? 

Thanksgiving Eve shoppin with my favorite side kick. It was CRAY-ZY.

Our little apartment is looking quite cozy and I love it. Even if we still haven't gotten around to decorating the tree. 

These marks are from  my jump rope whipping me this morning. multiple times. I.HATE.DOUBLE-UNDERS. 

Now it's back to real life and I'm telling you this week has already been a whirlwind. Yesterday I didn't get home until 9:30 at night (after being gone all day) I was literally pooped. Like I'm talking too tired to even pick out cowgirl boots that Nate so graciously offered to purchase for me right then before the sale ended. What is wrong with me??
 But after next week I'm FREE! As I was looking through my planner (nerd alert) I realized pretty much every hour of every day this week is occupied. Yikes. I'll be glad when the weekend rolls around again! 

Thanksgiving 'n stuff

Okay where in the world did November go?? Suddenly it's almost over and I feel like it has just FLOWN by.It has been busy but so wonderful! I just want the next month to go by so SLOW. So I can enjoy it all.

I'm so stinkin' excited for Turkey Day. It is my 2nd most absolute favorite holiday (next to the Fourth of July.)
It's crazy that last year at this time we were in sunny Mexico livin' it up on a huge ship! But I'm excited to be HOME this year and be with fam. I'm planning on doing a KILLER workout Thursday morning so I can stuff my face. (without feeling TOO guilty ;)

Some weird thing I'm grateful for:
+money to pay the gas bill. (otherwise we'd literally freeze)
+broad shoulders (that sometimes make the seam in my shirt rip)
+water. to drink, to shower, to clean. I know i take it for granted.
+cowgirl boots
+homework (because even though I hate it, it means I'm getting  an education)
+banana breakfast smoothies. I would be lost without them.
+bruises on my shins and collar bone.  (because they are proof  that I am pushing myself)
+my beautiful opal wedding ring that I have never ONCE regretted.
+marriage. because it is better than I ever could have imagined
+WHITE chocolate. hold the brown stuff please.
+being able to teach the YW in our ward.
+eyebrow wax. mine are forests.
+feeling free
+Nate's blue semi truck. when I see it through the window at shop I can't help but jump for joy.
+FAMILY. on both sides that can always put a smile on my face.


So here's a little trip down memory lane.

Ann and me. Thanksgiving 2007. I remember being so excited she was HOME! 

Thanksgiving 2010. My first year of college and I had never been so grateful to spend turkey day with MY fam. and so.many.babies. 

Thanksgiving 2012. I had just barely gotten back from Ghana. Hence the tan skin and blondie hair. I couldn't get enough of that baby Lowell. 

Last year on Thanksgiving day. we swam and layed in the sun all day. perfection.

Oh and don't worry. Here is a selfie from this morning I took while waiting atthedamn train.
I really do have SO MUCH to be GRATEFUL for. 

random october

when a baby is as cute as him, its hard not to want to take a million photos. LOVE that baby B. 

Girl time at the cabin :)

Her shirt isn't very convincing. ha! She's the cutest. 

Pumpkin Patch Pickin' at it's finest. 

I was quite picky about finding the perfect pumpkin. 

Grandmas J's 92nd b-day celebration. She will always be the young, fun grandma in my eyes.

I sure do love this lady. 

Corinne can be kinda pretty i guess..

baby muscles. (ignore the sweaty tank and messy room) BUT after doing about 100 thrusters I felt like I needed proof that something was happening! 

cowgirl boots and blue jeans. my kinda day 

It's not too early to be sending Nate  Christmas gifts hints is it??   ( Call me a granny but i could reallllly use a robe) 

Last weekend was too hectic so we had to squeeze in a Saturday afternoon lunch date to make up for missing our weekly date night. 

I love when Nate makes a Peruvian dish for Sunday dinner. 

I sure do love that Indian of mine though 

I can't believe I'm really saying this but I am pretty sad to see October come to an end. It has been one of my favorites... ever. Not to mention the WARMEST!!  I love that we have been able to do so many fun things outside-it makes me feel like I'll be able to bare the winter cold a little better.Well, Hopefully.
 School is hectic as usual but its crazy to think that this will be my last fall EVER that I'll be going to school. (or will it be??)  I'm trying to just enjoy it all and not wish away time. This life is pretty dang good.

cow heads and babies

We spent a (small) fortune on this gem for our home. It is huge in real life and I love it. Nate thinks it's a little creepy. 

Sometimes I get weird and tell Nate we should probably have a baby soon. Then I look at his photos and think yep, We DEFINITELY need a baby soon. Then we stay out way late and I sleep as long as I want and I think, We should probably wait on the baby. BUT LOOK AT HIM!

This will be going up somewhere in our home :)

Perfect fall evening spent out in the country. Complete with a fire and all. 

We had a little couples get together this weekend and I haven't laughed that hard in a LONG time. The kinda laughing where you are afraid you will pee a little. That kind. These people are prime dimes and I'm glad we have so much fun. (Also notice the 7 month pregnant lady, is she a trooper or what?)