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!

Pictures!!

My brother Ian is an amazing photographer & took some pictures of me yesterday at Wheeler Farm. They turned out so well! Here are a couple that I like. He took about 100 & I'm sure I love them all, so I figured three was enough of a sampling. Thank you Ian, I love you!