Most Recent Purchase

Okay--so this is kind of embarrassing, but we have purchased the P90X workout. Garrett has been bugging me for weeks to buy it. We finally took the plunge. I still feel somewhat guilty because we don't really have the money to spend on something like this, but I couldn't resist. We discovered this program on t.v. being displayed on an infomercial. Garrett quickly became addicted. I would walk in the living room to find him glued to the t.v. watching this advertisement. It cracked me up. The program promises to have you in the best shape of your life in 90 days. Sounds good to me--especially after having a baby. Today is day one---I wish I could say that I will post my beautiful bikini pictures---not so much, but I will surely keep you updated on how it is working. We are stoked!

This is Garrett

Yes, this is my husband. Oh how I love him. In the past weeks, I have grown a great appreciation for one of his defining characteristics. He is goofy. 100% goofy. I have always appreciated his ability to look at things optimistically and his ability to put a smile on peoples faces. I have to admit, however, that at times the "goofyness" has driven me nuts! Just a few months ago Garrett's mother passed away. The weeks following her passing were very hard, and Garrett was not himself. This scared me, and I realized how much I loved his personality and how it usually was. During this time, I got to see a somber Garrett--which was very appropriate, but I still missed my goofy husband who always makes me smile. Since that time, his personality has come back to life, and I appreciate him all the more for who he is. There are many things that I love about him. To name a few:

I love that he loves the outdoors.

I love that he loves being a dad.

I love that he thinks style is stupid--although sometimes I wish he cared.

I love that he supports me in everything.

I love that he's not afraid to be himself.

I love that he wants to live a simple life in the country.

I love that he is a true cowboy at heart.

Ah... So many things. Most of all I love him because he loves me.

A New Life

Okay, it has been way too long since I have blogged. I have a lovely sister who has been bugging me about this, so here we go. First of all, I have a new little baby boy. Grayson Chad was born on December 4th, 2008. He was 8 lbs. 6 oz. and 22 inches--a lot bigger than I thought he would be. The delivery went wonderfully, and in fact, in retrospective I actually kind of enjoyed the whole process. So, he is 3 months old now. He is smiling, moving all over the place, and Garrett even got him to giggle the other day (I was in the shower and missed this--I was so bummed). I'm discovering the joys of motherhood. Yes, I am more tired than I have ever been. Yes, I don't get to do all that I used to do--my schedule is not so flexible anymore, but I love it. I love Grayson more every day. He brings me so much happiness. Here is Mr. Handsome:

Right before he was born.

Day he was born.
The most recent.

Second, I graduate in 3 months with my bachelors degree in nursing. I cannot wait! I will keep you posted on the dates!