Scenes From the Weekend

So this weekend was dedicated to reading and figuring out all things camera.

 Kyle started building some of our entertainment center that we got for Christmas ( Thanks Rick and Saundi!) 

He loves when the paparazzi won't leave him alone.

We have one more piece to build and then I will show you the finished product!

 We had Christmas at my mom's since they were back from Germany!

(That's my "I don't really think you are taking a picture" face)

Kyle's enjoying his new German National jersey.

We're still enjoying the Christmas decorations at our house so I think they'll last until New Years.

 

I find them like this way too often. I'm clearly the second favorite.

Hope everyone had a great weekend!

May Your Days Be Merry And Bright

Merry Christmas one and all! 

We are very lucky to have a lot of family that love us very much! Our Christmas began last night with Kyle's mom and step dad Mike, as well as his brother Mikey and his wife Melissa. We enjoyed a FANTASTIC dinner, gifts and an incredible Christmas lights adventure land. Unfortunately, I didn't receive my Christmas camera yet so there are no pictures but they are all in our hearts :)

This morning we did Christmas with my dad

Mayhem is not too sure about this camera business!

Then we headed over to Kyle's dad and Saundi's. The great thing about having such large families between the two of us is that we are spoiled! I wish that we had more time to spend with everyone but we are so grateful that everyone lives close and we get to enjoy all of our families!!!

And for some fun.....

Christmas the first year we were dating...

Last year's Christmas which we unfortunately spent apart...

And our first married Christmas!

We got lots of good "stuff" but spending time with your loved ones is the best gift of all! We will get to have Christmas with my mom and Tom when they get back from Germany!

2013 Year In Review

Whew, what a year this has been! I loved being engaged this year and even though it was a bit stressful, I did really enjoy wedding planning. This year officially marked the next phase in my life and I couldn't be more happy about it.

Here are some highlights this year.



I found my love for fitness. Growing up, I was never really in to sports and not very athletic. As an adult I realize that I just didn't like team sports. Too much pressure and teenage girls are too mean. I love working out and competing against myself. I love to feel strong and able. 



We celebrated two years of dating in February! It feels like we've been together much longer than that. I guess because we've really known each other for so long ( with a very long gap in the middle ;) ) I admit that I knew pretty quickly after we started dating that he was the one for me!




Wedding dress shopping with my now THREE moms! My family has been in a big transition for the last couple of years and it has been really hard on me. I feel like I finally got to a good place this year with my own and I feel really lucky to be welcomed in to Kyle's loving family.





We took our engagement pictures in fabulous Fort Worth!





Kyle's love for disc golf continues. I know he's missing it right now since it's too cold and gets dark too early! 





I turned 26 this year. I really cannot believe that I am that old. I still feel like I'm 17 in my head.





Kyle bought his first brand new car! He spent a lot of time researching and thinking about what he wanted. We weren't even really planning on buying a car but then the perfect deal came up and we just couldn't pass it up. I am so proud of what a hard working, responsible guy Kyle is. He deserved this car!




I was so blessed this year by all of my fabulous friends and family who showered me with love. The people in your life are so important. I cannot stress enough how important it is to surround yourself with people who build you up and are really there for you. Thank you friends and family for all of the love this year. I love and appreciate all of you!




Then there was that time I got mugged in the grocery store parking lot. It reminded me that there are a lot of bad people in the world and you need to always be aware. It also reminded me that there are a lot of good people in the world. Look for the light and you'll always find it.




I married the love of my life! I promise to talk about other things too next year but this year I decided to lean in to it. If you would've told me even five years ago that this man would be my very best friend and the love of my life, I would have laughed at you. But I am so grateful that he came back in to my life! I feel so lucky to have such unwavering support now and forever.





We went on our first vacation and it was both of our first visits to the pacific northwest. I don't think it will be our last. 





Kyle turned 28! 







I think this was the fastest year of my whole life and definitely the most exciting.  I can't wait to see what this next fabulous year holds for us!