Movie

My sister, parents and I decided to have mix up Tuesday and go to the $5.00 movie (with free popcorn!) We went to see the Lone Soldier. Let's just say before I started dating Brandon war movies were very... BORING! This one is different because it was based off a true story. Now, war movies hit a little closer to the heart. I am lucky that I have never had to deal with Brandon going to war while we have been together. The movie is a simple reminder that we need to be thankful for our soldiers everyday! It is a movie I would recommend to see but be prepared to cover your eyes during some scenes. At the end of the movie you will need some a lot of tissues for your tears.

*Ladies if you go with your husband/boyfriend you will be entertained and then you get to pick the next movie.. Chick Flick :)

A Day At The Zoo

This was a perfect day to spend at the zoo with my mom, Blu & Lake.

 Checking out the seals!

 Feeding the ducks! They loved the popcorn my mom brought.

 Playing on the playground! Doesn't everyone come to the zoo and play on the playground?

Lake only wanted to "Gold" popcorn! 

Looking up at the gorillas butt.

It's getting windy!

These kids are amazing and so is my mom for helping out! 

It was a great three hours before the wind started! 

Favorite Things Party

It was time to get the girls together again! This time I decided to switch things up and invite my girl friends from different groups! I figured why not let everyone have a fun Friday night together. I added a little spunk to the night by having a "Favorite Things" party! 

I hosted the party at Stories Coffee House. It was relaxing not having to put the house together and they had live music that night.

The girls brought four of the same item (their favorite thing) around $6 dollars each. Each girl put their favorite thing on the table and wrote their name on four pink pieces of paper and put them in the bowl.

Some of the Favorite Things:

Water bottles

gum

EOS balm

Eye Liner

Wine

Body Works

Popcorn

Self tanner

Each girl got a bag to take home their new favorite gift. On the back of the tags was a number and a question. We went into order on introducing ourself, tell about our favorite thing, where we got it and answered the question on the back of the tag. This was a fun way to break the ice and pass out the gifts. Then we picked four names out of the bowl and those girls got our favorite items.

If I host this party again I would figure out a different way to pass out the gifts.

My high school girl friends

Mom & sister in-law

My sister, co-works and Kristy

It was a wonderful night with the girls! 

MLK Day

"If you can't fly then run, if you can't run then walk, if you can't walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward.

like"

Dr. M.L.K

10 Things I Believe

10 Things I Believe

1 – God does have a path for you and sometimes it is difficult to understand why he puts things in your path. When I look back on situations that have been hard for me I understand why he had me live through the experience and life lesson.

2 – Family time is valuable. It is important to spend time with the ones you love.

4 – Love bring happiness into your life.

5 – Everyone is beautiful with a smile.

6 – The power of yes! Say, “YES!” to as many opportunities that come available to you because you might actually enjoy it!

7 – You time is valuable time. It is important to take time for yourself and do what you love!

8- Shopping is therapy!

9 – Travel and see the world. You only live once.

10 – Do things for others and it is amazing how it will make you feel inside!

Family

Sitting around in the living room talking with my parents and sister made me realize that we only have a couple more months of having this opportunity. At the end of the school year both my sister and I will be moving to the opposite ends of the country. It is hard to take in the fact that we wont be able to go to my parents house for dinners, birthdays or just to watch T.V. I guess it is time to appreciate the moments we have together. We will always be a phone call or facetime away from each other but it wont be the same without the presents of each other.

What special things do you like to do with your family?

Memory Book

I started a journal of our relationship when Brandon and I started dating. Every month I write a letter to Brandon going over some of the special events that took place during that month. I also add pictures but I don't do anything fancy to them. This is something I want to keep up throughout our life together. I think it will be special for our kids and grand kids to read.

What do you do special with your relationship story?