End of October

today is just one of those days.

I am sitting here kicking myself because after the weekend we had, I don't have one single picture to show for it.

Believe me it was one for the books. 

Jeb and I both were able to get Friday (and Saturday for Jeb) off so we could take a road trip up North to see all our family.

We left Friday morning so we could meet Lacy in Pueblo just as she got off of work and we hit the road!

We spent the afternoon at my cousin Kati's visiting with her and her family. She had a baby boy 3 weeks ago and I COULD NOT wait to meet him! 

They had a Halloween party to go to that night so we met up with one of my very best friends and her fiance and Jeb's brother to play BINGO!

We really did have such a good time even though none of us won any money, we went back for the "late night" round to try our hand again. Didn't win anything that time either, but got to spend some more time together!

After watching a few episodes of Duck Dynasty with my Aunt Chris we called it a night.

The next morning we left kati's house after 2 rounds of hugs and kisses from Jackson and headed to my Grandparents

Saturday was my papa Jason's 80th birthday. We spent the morning chatting with him and my grandma about the wedding and all the happenings in their lives. 

My parents and Karly made it to my Grandma's house just in time for lunch. 

Just as we were about to sit down to big plates of nachos my aunt Becca and cousin Jake brought my other cousin Matt's daughter over to spend a little time with us.

She is so cute, it took her a little time to warm up to all of us, but when Jeb and I left to head for Ft. Collins she was being passed from person to person.

My parents, sister and family celebrated my Papa's birthday that night with dinner and a scrapbook full of memories from many people in my papa's life.

We met up with Jeb's parents, brother and girlfriend at Farm House, the fraternity that Tyler is president of. They had just finished up an afternoon snack of cinnamon rolls and hot cider. Perfect for a pre-game snack.

The 6 of us stopped by 5 guys before heading to the game just to make sure we were full to the brim.

The game was so cold! But, THEY WON! it turned out to be a pretty fun game to watch!

Jeb's friend Ian met us for the 2nd half of the game and for drinks at Potts after.

It was such a fun day!

Sunday we met Jeb's brother for breakfast before his alumni meeting and then went over to Buffalo Wild Wings for more food (ha!) and to watch the Eagles loose. Boo!

We had to head south after the game because we had an appointment in Castle-rock to pick up the cutest party favor EVER!

This is Trip! He's already settled right in to our little family!

Today, I am so thankful for my family. And the family I have joined.

My cousins are always inspiring me to be better. At everything, Kati and her family are settling into being a family of 4 and seem to be loving it. Her husband Chris is such a good dad, he even makes changing a dirty diaper into something so hilarious my sides started hurting. 

My grandparents try not to miss a beat in all of our lives, my papa had lots of questions about Jeb's job and how things were going. Both were so excited to hear about all the happenings with my sisters and I.

My mom made sure to send us on the road with some home-made goodies & I have never seen my dad so rested looking and at peace. I really think this fall has done him a lot of good.

My sisters are busy as always it was so good to spend some time with them. Jeb had a good time razzing them too!

Sam and Gail were so fun to talk with. Lots of laughter this weekend and I am so thankful I married into such a wonderful family.

Tyler and Robyn are as busy as my sisters are. It was really nice to see them for the game and evening.

Today, I can't help but want to move. Closer to all of our family. I know we are putting down roots here and the people we have met down here have really made this move easy. The time with our family is always so short lived, and that is why I think I always leave wanting more.

A little bit about MUAH

I haven’t blogged in a while for a few reasons.

UNO: my cowboy and I have different views about blogging, & info sharing in general, so I have “kindof” been thinking about deleting my blog.

And I for now have decided to keep it. I blog mostly for me and to inform people of what is going on in our little lives.

2: NOTHING EXCITING HAS BEEN HAPPENING!

Three: Lately I have been feeling a little used (professionally), insecure and negative, so to keep from whining I kept off my www.

And finally four:

I have been keeping myself busy reading other blogs. I currently have 3 new favorites, none of which I know personally. & I like that I have no idea who these ladies are in real life, it’s pretty refreshing.

The idea from this post comes from my MOST favorite blog right now Mama Laughlin.

http://www.mamalaughlin.com/

But, WARNING. She is a little crude and she calls it like it is 100 percent!

I absolutely LOVE her.

She has been my size heavy twice & found the motivation to lose it all to the size I would like to be.

If that isn’t motivation I don’t know what is…

A month ago she posted a blog called “If You Really Knew Me…”

I really liked the idea, here is my version.

If you really knew me you would know…

I follow recipes down to the 1/8 of a tsp

I prefer the actual CD instead of the online “download” version

I watch “The Real Housewives of…” EVERYWHERE and literally laugh out loud every episode

Sometimes, I feel like my skin is too thin to be a hair-dresser. My feelings get crushed when people take advantage of the skills I have achieved & when they gossip about the job I did instead of to my face.

I think the fact above is HUMAN and is allowed!

Although I have found different sources of inspiration to lose weight time & time again my tries are always short lived and I only become more discouraged.

I absolutely hate it when people try to give me “pep-talks” about my size and situation.

I want to own and manage my own salon one day.

After I have kids

I love big big dogs

I dislike any cold blooded living things. Spine shivering disgusting.

Lemonade that you can only get at fairs and festivals is my ALL TIME favorite drink.

I love the smell of cigarettes but can’t believe that people still smoke after the horrible commercials about what smoking can do to you.

I have 11 piercings all in my ears and only want one more. (In my right ear) then, I promise I am DONE

I bite the insides of both of my lips and both cheeks as well as the flesh around my nails, but have kicked my nail biting habit thanks to braces.

I’m not into lifestyle fads at all & prefer to do things the opposite of them to prove my point, if only to myself. I.e. I refuse to buy anything “organic” even when the sale price is cheaper than the not on sale non organic item.

I have been told on many occasions that I am “sexist” and have yet to be offended by it.

BUT find it disgusting when men, husbands, fathers, etc. etc. take advantage of women and when men think they are better than women.

I’d drive a diesel over a little smart car any day

It is a daily battle in my head to keep my hair long or cut it short.

I have a short temper easily defused by my husband’s comedic attempts.

I prefer to do my hair and make-up Indian style in front of a mirror where ever the best natural lighting is at that point of the day.

Stars are my favorite thing to decorate with.

Camouflage is my favorite color, although I have never been hunting.

I like frosting more than cake

I like a little bit of coffee to warm up my creamer

I feel most beautiful in tight pants and a loose shirt

I recently jumped on the extension train & looking into buying permanent extensions for myself for the first time ever!

I use Pinterest for ideas for my make-up and hair daily

And for recipes and decorations and Christmas gifts

I love giving especially to the ones I feel closest too

I believe in God & have a personal relationship with my savoir.

This weekend we are headed to Pueblo for a horse show. ALL of our family will be there as well! I am so so so excited to see everyone for the first time since our wedding!