Christmas and our Taos Vacation

I cannot believe we are already a few days into 2014!  We had  so much fun celebrating Christmas with our families and a wonderful ski vacation to wrap up 2013. 

To start the celebration's we attended Addison's FDLIC work party at the Civic Center.  We have some really good friends that also work there so it was a great night of fun and celebrating another year with an amazing company! 

Christina and me-one of my best childhood friends!

Me and my honey ;) 

Bradye and Katie! Love them so much.

Add and I have been looking to buy an SUV ever since we found out I was pregnant.  If I would have had to make my two-door Honda Accord work, I could have, but thankfully I have a husband who cares about mine and Tatum's safety while were cruisin' around town.  It will also help save my back and be so much easier to get her in and out.  After searching and searching we narrowed it down to a Jeep Grand Cherokee and started looking for the best deal.  A few days before Christmas we made the drive to Weatherford to pick up our new car!  

We love it!  

Christmas Eve morning I met up with some of my best high school friends for a gift exchange!  We actually had lunch the day before and then breakfast Christmas Eve.  This is always so hard to do with everyone going every which way, so getting together two times in one break was amazing!  

We were just missing a few that couldn't make it!

We started celebrating Christmas with Addison's family which is always so much fun.  When Tatum arrives, she will be grandchild #9 for Pa and GayGay, so you can imagine how exciting and fun it is when all of his family is in town.  I cannot wait to see Tatum in the middle of it all next year with her cousins.  She even had her own pile of presents and she's not even here yet!  We often find ourselves overwhelmed with the love and support we receive from our families already.  We had Christmas lunch with my mom's side of the family and ended the day opening presents with my parents and brothers.

We headed home pretty early so we could finish packing and get some rest before we headed to Taos the next morning.  The boys had such a blast skiing, hot-tubbing and hanging out with us girls when possible.  Since mom and I couldn't ski we bundled up and took the dogs (Rudy and Millie) on walks everyday, did some shopping, watched movies in the room while the snow came down, drank lots of hot chocolate and ate some really good food.  We always looked forward to the boys getting back around 4:00 so we could all hang out and go to dinner.  Believe it or not here are just a few pics I took while we there!

Three years ago on New Year's Eve we were getting engaged! 

 Mom and I also scoped out rooms/cabins for next year.  Things are going to change with a little one around!  I can't wait when we will return with a crazy little 9 month old!

Last but not least, we hit 29 weeks pregnant while we there so of course, I had Add document it.  I think I have maybe one bump picture where I am actually wearing makeup and look half-way decent.  Oh well, here's to another no-makeup, sweats-wearing bump update!

29.5 weeks-feeling huge

Since 30 weeks is in just a few days, I will wait to do the full update then.  

2013 was very good to us but I have a feeling 2014 will be even better! :)  Happy New Year!

Trip to Mexico

Add and I celebrated our 2nd Anniversary on August 6th and left the next day to spend the rest of the week in Mexico!  It was really good to relax, sit by the pool/beach, swim, read and spend some quality time together.  It has been a crazy couple of years and I felt that we definitely deserved some time alone...out of the country. Plus, quality time is my love language so this was a dream come true. 

Now back to work, laundry and bills! 

Routines

Lately, Add and I have really been trying to get in a good routine.  It seems like summer always throws us off a little bit since we're going here and there all the time but when we're home, we try to stick to somewhat of a routine.  

In May, I left First Financial as an HR Specialist and went to work for my parents for the time being to help my mom recoup and do what was needed around the house since she could not.  Since then, (and not just because of me) her wounds are completely closed up on her knee (from her knee replacement almost 5 months ago) and she is now getting to do some therapy on it 3x per day.  During this time it is very important that she still does not push it farther than needed which is where I come in.  I feel very blessed and thankful that I am able to help out for the time being and praise God for her process and healing!!

When I get home after work, I get about an hour to myself to clean up and get supper started before Add comes in hungry and tired! I try to cook dinner at least 4 out of the 5 nights during the week.  Add has done really well with his workout routine, as for me, I am walking/running about 4-5 times a week and trying to incorporate lifting weights as well.  It is hard going from taking workout classes everyday to trying to come up with your own workouts.  (I ended my membership with Hendrick Health Club when I left FFB)  

Other than that, we have really been enjoying having friends and family over as we now have a functioning kitchen and a cozy living room to gather.  We have also really enjoyed our life group on Monday nights. It is full of real people who truly want to share life together and encourage one another.  We are so blessed to have found them! 

We have a few busy months ahead but I am so excited!  In July, I will be heading to Austin one weekend for one of my best friend's bachelorette party as well as attending the wedding the following weekend.  We will also be going to the Frio River to soak up some sun and spend some time with Add's family.  They do this trip every year and this will be my FIRST year to get to go!  The past 8 years I have either been at camp, on a family vacation or been involved in weddings.  I am very excited to finally get to go!  In August we will be heading to Mexico for our 2nd Anniversary!  

I love summer time, swimming, laying in the sun, vacations but I'm not gonna lie...I may have told my mom the other day that I am already ready for fall to be here.  For now, I am trying to enjoy this 100 degree weather and blasting our window unit :)  

Update on our bedroom and living room next!  We hope you have a blessed week!