Life Right Now // 02

Life right now is...

Getting super duper excited for the holidays 

Watching a Christmas movie every night 

Still potting training Moose

Always having dirty dishes in the sink

Being so busy that I don’t look at my phone all day

Trying new recipes and making our own with whatever we have in the pantry 

Pushing myself to new links and stepping outside my comfort zone 

Finally switch to a digital calendar 

Listening to The Little Book of Hygge again, because Hygge is my life vibes forever

Trying to learn Spanish 

Missing my moms cooking because I’ve literally never gone this long without it 

Wishing the sun stayed out a little longer so I could play ball with Maci when I get home from work 

Weekend In 30 Seconds // 002

To My Big Brother And His Wife

Colby and I’s relationship had a rocky start. I was told a story a few months ago and apparently when I was a kid if someone asked me if had any siblings I would respond with that I had an older brother that hated me and I hated him too. This is obviously not true and never was. That being said I know the exact moment our relationship changed. I was 11 and Colby was 17. I stuck a note under his door that said “will you take me shopping for moms birthday? Check yes, no, or maybe” He put it back under mine with a check yes. When Colby went to college I slept in his favorite sweatshirt from high school for a year and half, because I just missed him so much. Colby has always encouraged me to be myself and supported me in every step of becoming the person I am today. There is a distinct moment I always go back to whenever I am second guessing myself. Of Colby and I standing in Urban Outfitters. Colby asked me if would wear a headband that was on sale. I told him I really like it but I would never wear it because people would think it’s weird. He simply responded who cares what anyone else thinks, to be myself. Colby is brilliant, stubborn, and he is my best friend. Thank you for always being a brother I could look up to. 

Three and half years ago I got a phone call from Colby. At the time it was kind of strange because we don’t talk on the phone often, but he had to tell me about the beautiful and wonderful girl he had just asked out on a date. After the phone call I walked into the kitchen where our parents where to casually inform them Colby had met the women he was going to marry. It wasn’t long after meeting Abbey that it was clear Colby had hit the jackpot with her. She loves every aspect of him (including the fore mentioned stubbornness) and has just as big of dreams for life as Colby. Abbey, not only do you inspire everyone with your confidence and vulnerability, you make us all laugh too. I think I speak for our entire family when I say we are so freaking excited to have you as our newest member. 

I wish you both the very best in life and marriage! I’m beyond lucky to call you guys my brother and sister. I can’t wait to stand next to you guys tomorrow when you say “I do.” I love you both so much.

Dixie Classic Fair // 2017

I love the fair! I have so many memories going to the fair as a kid with my mom and our friends. Every year I would be checked out of school early to spend the day riding rides, eating too much food, and looking at cute animals. Honestly they are some of my favorite memories as a kid. The fair got even more special a year ago when Eric and I had our first "official" date there. It was the first time I was like "Damn I really love this kid." This it was so fun to go to the fair together after having a year of adventures (and struggles) under our belt. We spent the day running around playing games, eating so much food it makes my tummy hurts to even think about it, playing with birds, and riding a few rides.