the weekend

So, I've been on my death bed since last Thursday, but as Rita always reminds me, I do what I want. So even though I was feeling like crap, I still did what I want. ha ha.

Saturday I spent some time with Jordon's mom & sisters. We went to lunch at the Cheesecake Factory, spent some time at the Home & Garden Show, & did a little shopping afterwards. It was so much fun. I LOVE Jordon's family. They are so much fun to be around & always make me feel so welcome. Now, if Jordon could just come home, life would be great!


Sunday we got to spend some time with Dallas. It was so much fun. I love that boy. He is the best!

DTown

So I'm not talking about the town. I'm talking about DTown the boy, or man, or monument, you decide. The one that is 6'3", 190 lbs, (or ten-to-two as he likes to say), & has the hugest hands in the world. My favorite little brother. Ok, so he's my only little brother. But man is he amazing. DTown, me & you are pretty damn good at making bad decisions these days. That being said, I still love you. I will always love you. There are people in your life that will walk away because of things that you've done. But I will always be here. Not only because you're my little brother, but because you are incredibly important to me. I don't know what I would do without you. I hope the next few months are the best months of your life. I love you.

Jonah boy

Yesterday was Jonah L. 's birthday. I can't believe he's already one. Dylan & Darci had a birthday party for him with lots of family & good food. He got some good presents. Here are some pictures from the fun day.Me & Mama. and Stewart.
Jonah's cupcake.
Isaac boy.
Dylan sure is a cute daddy.
Jonah & Taryn playing. Gosh I have cute nieces & nephews.

life goes on

Jordon & I were talking on the phone the other night & he said something that has really made me think. He told me that even though he is in Iraq, life still goes on. I know, that seems so obvious. But I've been thinking about it ever since & have had several "life still goes on" moments that are pretty frustrating to me. It would be nice if life had a pause button.

Dallas is getting married this year. As excited as I am for him, I'm so not ready for him to be a husband, even though I know he will be an amazing one. Dallas has always been a sweetheart, but I love to watch him with Kasielyn. He loves her so much. He is so cute with her. Couldn't life just stop for a while so I can have some more brother/sister moments?

My favorite girl lives in Phoenix & I haven't seen her for months. I want to drive around & listen to our favorite music, singing at the top of our lungs. I want to go get pedicures together, get our hair colored together, go to reflexology together, and buy chippers at Paradise. I would love it if life would just stop for a while so I could be with my best friend.

I'm more than ready for Jordon to come home from Iraq. I love being with his family, his parents are incredible. But I almost feel guilty spending time with them because it's just like he said -- life goes on without him. It's going to be so fun when he comes home. I can't wait. Only 41 days til April!

DTown's Engaged!!!

So after months & months of getting mad at me for telling people he's getting married, Dallas has finally proposed & she said yes! He's going to marry Kasielyn Butterfield! DTown is my best friend & to be honest, I'm pretty stoked for him. But you know what this means for me .... a flippin' pig trough dance. Shiz. The pig trough dance is where if a younger sibling gets married before you do, you have to dance in a pig trough at their wedding reception. The thing is, I'm pretty sure Kasie won't allow that, so I think we're good.

Here's a picture of Kasie's beautiful ring that Dallas designed himself. I think it's so pretty!

a dozen roses. ..

and a phone call from Iraq made my Valentine's Day amazing!! Thanks Jord.

Happy Birthday!!

This weekend we had a birthday party for Jordon, Brooks, & Dallas. It was so much fun. We had so many people that came to celebrate our favorite boys. The only thing that could've made it better was to have Jordon & Brooks there. Jordon & Brooks have the same birthday, which was yesterday, & Dallas' birthday is tomorrow. He's gonna be 23! I never feel old until he has a birthday & then I feel super old.

Yesterday I went & watched the superbowl with Jordon's family. They are the best. Everyone was there but Cassa. Cassa, next time I hang out with your family you better be there! I love Jordon's family. They make me feel so welcome & it helps me not to miss him so bad. They were telling me funny stories of when he was little. Today we decided my countdown is wrong - there is only 50 days til he comes home from Iraq. I say 50 days, Jordon says 7 weeks. But that seems longer to me. Either way, I can't wait!