Friday

Have a Beautiful Weekend!

Pumpkin Land!

This was such a fun preschool field trip. I love that I only work 1-6 every day, because I get to spend a lot of time with Lily and be involved with what she's doing. I am so lucky!

We love our great friend D'Laina and her two boys Ethan and Brock. Lily and Ethan are either best buddies or worst enemies. They are so funny!

Provo Canyon in the Fall

I have learned a lot over the past few months.
I have gained new understandings.
I have learned to appreciate the little things.
Like the Provo Canyon in the Fall.
Those are the things that get me through.

We took a wonderful trip up the canyon this weekend.
I am so grateful that Dan is an amazing father to Lily.
We are also great friends and always will be.

Our divorce is finalized and we are finding ourselves happy and comfortable.
Does that sound strange?
I realize that not many people understand where we are or what we're doing.
And to them I say...
Puck hugh. (You're a big girl, you can figure it out)

ANYWAY, here are some great pictures of Lily and her parents:

I'm Bored.

Weekends without Lily just aren't the same!

Abnormal?

I really feel the need to iron my sheets. Do normal people do this?

Lesbians Anonymous

Gather round, lesbos, and feast your eyes upon Rachel -- who looks like she's ready to join your ranks at any minute.
As if the haircut wasn't obvious enough, now she wears these glasses!



Next comes sweatshirts, cargo pants and combat boots.

Silly Pants

Lily is so funny. Here's just one example:

She won't wear jeans.
Ever.
No matter what.
She'd rather go naked.

She only wears "stretchy pants."
But not if they have buttons.
Ooooh, no.
So if they do, mom has to take all the buttons off.
Just to make sure our little princess doesn't upset herself.

Oh.My.Good.God

Halloween Spirit

We CANNOT WAIT for Halloween to come at our house! Lily wants to celebrate every single day. We even woke up yesterday and painted our pumpkins at 7am :)

What are some fun craft/kid activities you've been doing this Halloween?

"Torture Tuesday"

I couldn't make it through a day without listening to The Strokes. Thank God for this guy!

Mi Casa Nueva

Ok, I've only taken high school Spanish, so if that isn't right please forgive me.

Here we are, settled and happy in our new house in Provo. It's in a great neighborhood right next to the elementary school.

It's a beautiful old house and we love it so far!

Here is the family room:




The kitchen:




Lily's room (lots of borrowed decor from our last house):




My favorite part: My Closet!! It's part storage room, part office, part library. Plus clothes and shoes. But I went through ALL my clothes and got rid of about half of them--If I didn't LOVE it, if it wasn't flattering, or if I hadn't worn it for a year--gone. IT FEELS SO GOOD. And what do we do with good news? We share it. So do the same, it will forever bless your life :)

Kitchen Chairs: Before & After

I found these chairs at DI for $10 each--not bad. The pink fabric was even really cute, just absolutely filthy. So I decided to have a go at it.

BEFORE:




AFTER:




MUCH better, don't you think??

These Crazy Girls

When they're angels, they are ANGELS.
We love you, Lily and Abby!

A Fresh Start

Life has been crazy lately.

I am fully recovered from my brain surgery.
I am healthy and strong.
I am grateful.

I am getting divorced.
I was hurt and mad and sad and heartbroken.
I am in a good place now.
I am focusing on making a positive new life with Lily.

I just finished moving into a new apartment.
It is cute and cozy.
The decor is to die for.
Lily loves her new room and her swing set in the backyard.

I start work today.
I'll become quite busy.
I like being busy.
It keeps me going and keeps me motivated.

I love my friends and family.
I am so happy to be alive and at peace.
I am on the right path.
I know I'll get there.
I'll make it.