Dust in our eyes.

Today Nathan & I had the day off of work. 

On top of that the girls had a three day weekend because of 'Good Friday'. 

I honestly wish that I were back in school just so that I could get random days off.

Wouldn't that be lovely?! ;)

(Though this particular "good friday" isn't just random, but I hope you know what I mean!!)

Anyways ... I realized more than ever today that I portray a very "motherly" personality. 

It's kind of insane. It makes me feel like I am "less fun" than others because I am constantly concerned with their well being. 

I have heard so many stories of people dying from four-wheeler wrecks. 

Nathan definitely loves riding four-wheelers and has a blast, which is GREAT!

I am just so worried that everyone is going to hurt themselves, so I am constantly aware of everything that could possibly go wrong. 

Ugh. I get annoyed with myself sometimes.

I wish I could just enjoy things and trust that everything will turn out fine. 

Plus, the dirt roads sent dust flying EVERYWHERE ... and into our eyes it went.

But all in all it was an adventure and without an adventure, life would be a little less interesting. ;)

Despite all of my worrisome ways, today was a really good. :)

These are the reasons why:

1. I got to sleep in ... and it was actually after 8am!! (Applause would be much appreciated at this time.)

2. I spent all afternoon with my boyfriend & sisters.

3. We all got to eat some mexican food.

4. All of us brought my mom home a sweet kitten. (PS. She started crying, you guys! Seriously. It was cray! She was beyond happy.)

5. I received a very LARGE Starbucks coffee bag from Nathan's mom for Easter! She knows the way to my heart. I was doubled over with happiness. :D

6. My family and Nathan spent the rest of our night watching 'Scream 3' because my sisters really wanted to see it. (which is NOT as scary as it was when I was in 8th grade all those years ago!!! **Also it has far too much cussing for me, I'm afraid.)

I hope you had a very "GOOD" Friday!

Easter is literally just around the corner. 

I look forward to hearing what wonderful things your weekend brings you all!

much love, friends.

xoxo

PS. Sorry for the low quality photos. I was working only with an iPhone and didn't do anything special to the photos this time. Plus, Nathan took a few ... so ... ;) jk. He did a great job. The trip really needed to be instagram-ed, but maybe next time!

Weekly loves from this past week.

This is a flash back Friday ... on Saturday! ;)

A friend & I at chili's one afternoon back in my college years.

The sweet memories. 

I love finding so many lovely things through blogs that I follow or read weekly. :)
So, I thought I'd share with you all some links that have made my week a little brighter.
Enjoy!


Don's dialogue with his daughter & what it means to her! So cute.


I always love the DIY posts from Melissa about her wedding.


This post made me laugh so hard. -- I love Lauren's loyalty to Peeta. I'm right there with her!!


I adore the watermelon skirt that Elizabeth made.
I don't feel like making one, though. It probably wouldn't look as pretty.
**If any of you can sew & get the itch to sew me this gorgeous skirt, then I wouldn't argue. ;) just sayin'!


Katie's blog is probably one of my top 5 favorites. & when her son Max writes letters to his baby sister (who is still a bun in her momma's belly), it makes me giggle and laugh so much.


Molly shared what was on her heart.


I loved Katie's mommy & daughter, daughter photos! Adorable.


Mandy's blog got a new, simple blog design (done by her husband). *loves* -- especially with her new post on being a tattooed momma!


Oh, and Jess + Rene's sweet blog that I came across the other night! :)

I hope you are all having a relaxing weekend!
My Saturday has been filled with a trip to pick up a grill (that I couldn't help Nathan carry), getting food + some coffee (yippie), all his friends coming over ... and more friends ... and more! Ha. I loved it! I just kept having to make more burger patties! -- Then we looked at funny & CRAZY videos on YouTube. :) It has been a pretty swell evening.


much love, friends!

Happy Valentine's Day.

My, oh my.
Yesterday was wonderful!
**I had to work today, so it was nice to pile a lot of fun into one day. ;)

Nathan stopped by in the morning.
I open the door to find flowers & coffee!
Aw. He knows the way to my heart. ;)

We got to chat with my mom and sisters a bit.
I also forced them to take photos outside with me.
I am glad they did. I'm not so sure that they are just yet.
It was very cold.



The afternoon called for lunch and a nap!
By late afternoon, the last bit of snow had fallen.
Always sad because that first day of snowfall is always so beautiful!

After all that, we went to visit with Jordan, Tyler, & the boys for a couple of hours.
It was filled with snow balls, laughter, popcorn, and a fierce game of Phase 10!!


**Disclaimer: If you have not played that card game, then DON'T! It makes you angry when someone is a couple phases ahead of you. I promise. It really will. I'm telling you all this for your own good. You can thank me later. 

Nathan & I then headed to our crappy theater in town to watch 'The Vow'.
You should all know that I did NOT shed any tears.
Well, any "visible" tears.
My eyes stayed watered through most of the movie, though.

PS: I had the one of the WORST shifts in the pharmacy tonight.

I didn't expect to see Nathan at all.

But, being the sweetest guy around, he surprises me with those lovely flowers and coffee (right up there)!

I am one lucky gal. ;) 

Happy Valentine's Day!

No matter how it was spent - with a boyfriend/girlfriend, spouse, friends, siblings, or parents - I hope it was filled with love. 

Oh ... & lots of hugs. ;)

Out on a rainy day.

Aw. Yesterday was lovely.
Plain & simple, folks!
My Friday was filled with rain, coffee, tropical smoothie, laughs, target, dresses, a movie, candy, bathroom breaks, Chipotle, siblings, funny stories, silly photos, pain, and a cute little addition. :)

I just realized that I didn't take any photos of coffee yesterday. 

Now that is a real shame! ;)

I hope you all have a WONDERFUL weekend!

I believe another visit to the theater is penciled in this afternoon. 

Until next time...

much love!