Just chillin...looking forward to Feb.

I love this little photo that my brother took yesterday when trying out Instagram on my mom's phone.  It's a glimpse of what we love to do on the weekends (when we can). Chill.  Take a break, put on warm socks, curl up with a phone, book, or movie, and chill. 

We are thrilled that February is finally starting this week. We have been so excited for this month to come!  We're getting a new nephew on (or about) the 15th.  Can't beat that.  We cannot wait to hold that little one in our arms! 

A few days before that, we are crazy excited that we get to fly to LA to attend this:

February is going to be epic!

Thoughtful Gesture

I'm in the middle of a Nutcracker week. It is fun, but long.  As I left the house Thursday morning I forgot to take my violin and black clothes with me.  Luckily I had just enough time to run home after work.  I was really excited that I'd get to see Scott for an hour (our schedules haven't matched up so we've hardly seen each other this week).

I walked in our home to find this...

What?  Seriously?  A candle lit dinner.  I was smiling from ear to ear.  Not only did he cook for us (and even included a vegetable! I was so proud), but he put it on our china, which we have never used before!

It was extremely sweet, I want to always remember it.  I'm so blessed to have this man in my life!  I love you Scott!

Some links to my weekend

On my day off I went up to Logan with my sis-in-law Marilyn to tag along during a couple of photo sessions. It was a lot of fun, it seems like a cool job! She has a cute new website http://www.elliecutlerphotography.com/. While she was taking the pictures, I hung out with my adorable 8 month old niece. We played in the leaves and had a great time. I love that little girl!

On Saturday morning, I went to a rehearsal for a production of Handel's Messiah that I'm in. It is some powerful music, I'm excited to be playing it. I'll give you more details as it get's closer!

I got to spend the rest of Saturday with that awesome husband of mine. In the afternoon we watched two more of our nieces for a bit. We love having all these little girls in our lives! How lucky are we to have eight?!

Scott and I both like horse races and have followed the big ones this year. The Breeders Cup was Saturday and we went crazy watching this race! As our neighbors could probably tell you, we were screaming and yelling at the TV. You must watch it...like most of America, we were rooting for #4.

That night , Scott needed to see another play for his theater class, so we went to Beauty and the Beast. It was a very cute production. The last time I saw it was when it came to Capitol Theater about 10 years ago! Jenna and I had front row tickets then- it was amazing. Except for the part when my camera was taken away by security (right Jenn?).

A great Sunday dinner at my parents house wrapped things up, and that covers it! Fun days for sure.

It was a cold and rainy weekend...

Our plans of fishing or going to the zoo were out of the question this weekend due to the rain. After coming up with lots of ideas that cost a lot of money...we finally decided to just have a night in.
I went to rent a movie and run a few errands. When I came back home, I walked in and ALL of our furniture was in the center of the room, clumped together like a puzzle. The furniture mass was covered with every blanket we own. Yes, it was a fort. Scott had framed our tv so it was like a movie theater in there. There was even a ceiling fan (no joke) and tables on the sides for our food.

The next day, my sibs Ashley and Luke came and stayed the night with us. While Ash and I were out grocery shopping, Luke and Scott gave the fort an overhaul so that it would fit 4 people.

This time, it had central air (no joke), decorative trees, coffee table, color changing mist lamp, sun roof, and 'patio' with camping chairs, cooler, and smores stuff (set up around a fire).

It was a sight to see.





Monday...when it was nice weather, I enjoyed Scott's 4th softball game. He's on a team with his brother- it makes for a nice night out each week.


I had my camera with me and documented their 10-8 win! Scott got two runs- one was a home run (in field). He ran so fast!