True Dat

Jason's mom came to visit me us. But, I feel like it was all for me. She is super fun, talented, creative, funny, entertaining, energetic, and we have the same interests. There was no stopping us and our fun. She decided she was going to "bring back" the phrase "True Dat". So all week we were saying it. I find myself accidentily saying it now, and being looked at like I am so 1998. That's ok, each time I slip up, I smile at the thought of mom's reaction. If only she knew what she started.

Coronado Island

for Floyd

Love will keep us together

This past weekend, Jason surprised me with a trip to Catalina Island for our second anniversary. If you didn't know, Catalina Island is just about 1.5 hours off the coast of Orange County. And let me tell you, it is a little slice of paradise.

Arriving

Our hotel- Hotel St. Lauren. The 3rd floor room with curtains open is ours

Our room

exploring the pier that evening

The night we got there, we enjoyed exploring the little town of Avalon. You can walk everywhere!

The next day was packed with activities! Morning yoga on the beach, hiking, a bike ride that covered the whole town (which is not as difficult as it sounds), tacos for lunch, and a night out!

Hanging out at the Wrigley Gardens... and yes, it is the same Wrigley as the infamous Cubs!

The peak of our hike

Great View!

the trail up to the gardens

beautiful tile at the gardens

Out for dinner. Jason took me out for seafood, and I followed in my mother's footsteps of NOT being a cheap date... I ordered lobster.

On Sunday, we had until the afternoon to enjoy the island, then our boat was heading back home to reality. We stopped by the island's museum. We walk into the gift shop to see that 50% of it is full of... what? Chicago Cubs paraphernalia! You can imagine I was shocked to learn that for about 30 years, the Cubs would travel to Catalina Island for their spring training! Wrigley, who owned the Cubs, also OWNED Catalina Island. Not a bad life, if you ask me. They used to even have an exact replica of Wrigley field on the island. The Cubs' spring training used to be the main event of the island- everyone LOVED it! Whaddya say, Cubbies, lets get back to that tradition!

napping on the beach

naps and reading. beach bums

Jason's dream hobby

and the sun sets, once again, on our lovely trip home

We have had a magnificent second year of marriage together. God has been just too good to us. His mercies never fail! I have made great steps in finishing my bachelor's, have a crazy wonderful job that will provide me with experience for my degree, a move to California, ALWAYS having the things we need, love, laughter, a beautiful home, healthy family, a fantastic church, and so much more. I can't believe how much we have been blessed with in just the last year of marriage. Here's to happy memories, and looking forward to the adventure to come!

spring in my step

Here are some little snippets of life's little pleasures lately.

homework at the pool? Don't mind if I do.

my new bike. well, new to me. This shot was an accident.

nephew Ralston. wants to grow up to be just like uncle J! He will be 1 in April.

Life is so good. God always gives blessings. I just hope I remember to take the time and thank Him for them.

There's a first for everything

I have finally, finally begun making my very first quilt. It's not really a quilt, because I am not actually piecing different fabrics together. But it is a quilt in the fact that I am sewing mostly straight lines over all the blanket. I am following this awesome tutorial I found on the wonderful, marvelous pinterest. It's about time, considering this was one of my 2011 2012 New Year's resolutions. Better late than never, right? Here are some snapshots of the process so far.

AKA "sewing machine for dummies". I'm a fan though. This baby is like the little engine that could

they are almost straight!

my very first time running out of a spool! How exciting.

Here's to hoping that the finished product will be posted up here sooner rather than later...!

accidental snapshots of life

I'm thinking I will try to do this type of post every once in a while. With a little photo editing, sometimes the pictures are telling of my life. Maybe they shall reveal something in my life that needs editing of its own.

trail walk at sunset. what better way to spend a saturday night? better than the movies, I'd say.

Confessions of a wife

Last night, Jason was helping me cook dinner. So sweet. We were talking about the lunches we had that day. Fascinating, I know. The day before I had packed a lunch for him to take. He informed me that he ate that, and also picked up some more lunch at the commissary. This quickly turned into sobs of "I am such a BAD WIFE! We have been married for almost TWO YEARS and I can't pack you a sufficient lunch?! What is wrong with me?!" Yes, as the words came out of my mouth, I did know how ridiculous they sounded.

I'm NOT crazy, I'm NOT!! :)

Have yourself a merry little Christmas

Hope everyone is enjoying the Christmas season! Here are some snapshots of the Floyd's Christmas 2011. Have yourself a merry little Christmas :)

Let your heart be Light

From now on our troubles will be outta sight

"All I want for Christmas is you... and 5 things on my list"