Saturday, January 12, 2013

Credit.

When my dear Trace does something sweet, he never does it so he can get some points or anything like that. I can always tell he does out of genuine love and care. Often times he does it quietly without telling me what's happening. Whether its doing the dishes or just getting up to refill my drink. Last night was a wonderful example. And I would like to give credit where credit is due.
This is a very detailed account. But I never want my kids to not know that their father loves their mother very much.
Around 10:00 I started getting a headache. I usually get a headache around 10:00 it's weird. So I laid on his bed and slept while he cleaned his room and wrote some letters. Then he napped too, we woke up about 11:45 and I felt like I was going to to die. Everyone at work has had the flu so of course I was panicking, praying I wouldn't throw up. Trace had to drive me home anyway, so we went downstairs, he gathered all my things (I had lots of extra stuff for some reason) put me in the car and drove me home. I thought to myself, he is so sweet. But then we got home. He carried everything in and I said "thanks honey, drive safe getting home!" He turned me around, pushed me down to my room (gently), stayed outside the door and pulled it shut. I put my pjs on and opened the door to tell him goodbye, he pulled me upstairs, put toothpaste on my toothbrush and walked out again. Then pulled me back to my room, tucked me in, held my hands and said a beautiful prayer. I said thank you and goodnight and he said "oh I'm not leaving until you're asleep" then Kelsey told us she felt awkward cuz we were whispering so we went upstairs by the fire. He tickled my back (which I think he hates so its even sweeter when he does it for extended periods of time) while I wiggled around wanting to die. I finally found a comfy spot totally facing away from him. Poor thing, I didn't even feel like cuddling. I fell asleep around 12:45 and woke up at 1:30. I hope he slept too. He made sure I'd be ok then drove home on the icy roads.
I have no doubt I am going to be well taken care of the rest of my life.
I love you Tracer.





Tuesday, January 8, 2013

Running Late

Am I too late to get my resolutions down? 
A goal not written is only a wish.

No? K good! 

Well here goes. 

Physical:

Run the Deseret News 10k again and beat my time by 5 minutes

Only eat crappy fast food once a week (McDonalds, Wendy's, Taco Bell)

Walk to Rodgerson's (when we live on the other side of the hill) either to get my car, or to walk back with Trace -- as soon as it's warm enough to do so.


Domestic:

Get into habits and a schedule with cooking and cleaning.

Try new things in my cooking.

Make real desserts for my sweetheart with a sweet tooth.

Keep the house clean - and deep clean it every Saturday.


Emotional:

Get married... to a dream boat of a man.

Date my husband.

Learn to share the load.

Ask questions and communicate instead of guessing what Trace is thinking.


Financial:

Start to build credit with a card just for gas.

Communicate openly about our money, don't keep any secrets.

Save as much as we can

Live below our means


Spiritual:

Pick a topic to study every week. Use scriptures, talks, books. Utilize my study journal better.
Pray every night with Trace and alone. Talk about our prayer first and don't let them get lax or repetitive.

Attend the temple at least 3 times a month - at least 2 of those with Trace.

Get a calling in my new ward and fulfill it like I've never fulfilled a calling before.


Wednesday, January 2, 2013

Reflections on 2012

Let's Take a Look at 2012...

I started the year as a brunette... mid life crisis. 



I learned to study my scriptures. I learned to love them and learn from them. 


My best friend left me for China, and we went to the temple every day for a week before she left. 

I "babysat" my future little brothers and we had fun sleepovers every night for a week


March...

Elder Bills came home from Brazil

Cass and I discovered we're friends. 

Kenn and I discovered we were friends.


April...

Collette and I discovered we're the same person....

These cats got engaged. And I watched the whole thing behind a bush. 

I skyped with this cutie. Well... I didn't say anything, I was too nervous... but I watched him talk to his family!



May...

I mastered the work/school life

I roadtripped alone... to rexburg

but it was worth it



To be with these girls 


June...




I realized I was getting a little chubby and made a drastic move... Nutrisystem. It worked. And it was awful. 


My best friend came home. 

I went back to my roots. Hadn't been to Birchcreek in yearrrrrrs



July...


I ran a race with an upside down number. 

                                         
I sent my last letter to Elder Rodgerson



August... the month of love. 


My cute Disneyworld roommate got hitched

OH and the love of my life, my best friend came home

Two of my best friends got hitched to each other

And I got to be by her side all day


September...


We crossed "see the chili peppers in concert" off our bucket list

And loved some time in beautiful Colorado with Trace's grandparents


October...


I got engaged. I get to be with that hunk for eternity. 

November...


We just spent the month being in love and stressing over school. 


December...


I went to Disneyland with my love. 

Here's the gist...

In 2012,
I learned how to be happy all on my own.
          how to enjoy my alone time
          how to cherish the quiet time

I learned how to apply the atonement
          I applied it when I was along
          when I was hurting for my sisters or my friends
          when I was struggling in school

I learned how to listen to the spirit
          it doesn't just come

I learned how to love. To really love
          to dig deep into our relationship and
          strengthen every insecurity

I learned about trust and faith
          It's no easy choice, the one we made.
          But, we made it together.
          It was the best thing I've ever done.

I love him more every single day.

Bring it on 2013.