[[ True love stories never have endings! ]]

February 10th, 2009.

Aust and I were hanging out on his parents couch.  He decided we would play a rendition of 20 questions.  Don't ask me to remember any of the small talk or stories, all I remember was the last question he asked.  "When do I get to call you mine?"  

Yes looking back now, sounds a bit juvenile, him actually asking me.  The point is, it was perfect! And I loved, love that child like attribute Aust has for life.  For the month leading up to that night, every day spent with him was perfect and truth be told I was so impatient waiting for that "official title." 

Austin came into my life and the exact perfect time.  I don't think I ever believed in soul mates or being "saved" by someone, but honestly Austin was an answer to every prayer I have ever had about my fairytale ending.  I'm sure he didn't know it at the time, and I know it freaked him out that I had barely ended a serious (seriously wrong) relationship.  I was grateful for him than and the way he flipped my world back right side up, and I continue to be grateful for him every single day.  

So for today, a shout out to real true love, and the anniversary of  "officially" being with somebody for the rest of forever.  I certainly love you Austin Mark, I don't know where I would be without you, I'm lucky I don't have to think about that!

[Wishful thinking]

I am completely missing the sunshine lately.  I wish more than anything it was summer, back to this...

Laughter

And I couldn't agree more.  

I am blessed to have Austin in my life for that matter, well and many, many more but this is certainly one of my favorite things. He keeps me laughing CONSTANTLY.

(Side note: As I am writing this, his dad asked him why he has holes in his socks, he quickly responds, "It's cuz Jilli accidentally washed these socks and they were actually hand wash only!" I told him he could do his own laundry from now on, to which he responds; "It's okay babe these were my only hand wash socks, it's not your fault you do so great with everything else!") 

Anyway he is hilarious.  I realize I have laughing attacks easily always have, but they never stop and for that I am grateful. 

I cannot imagine what it would be like to not start the morning laughing, and end each night laughing.  This boy turns any sad day into pure joy.  I cant even get mad at him when he does gross boy things because he turns everything into the funniest matter and I always cave with laughter.  I hope this isn't something that will carry over with our children, I will be in big trouble if I try to punish them and they are as witty as Austin is. They will never think I am serious. I can't complain about that however cuz life really is better when you're laughing.

I am lucky Austin keeps the childhood laughter alive in our home.  It makes the terrible/sad/hard/long days seem not so bad.  I am certain we will live a long life due to the amount of laughter that resides in our home.

Updates

I have kind of been neglecting my blog for awhile... why you ask? Its because I have been working on a new one.  I am actually really stoked about it.  My sisters and I decided we would start a blog together, a compilation of all the things we are good at and love.  It's been really fun and I am excited for it to really take off. You can visit it at: sistersthing.blogspot.com.  We love followers!  In the meantime however, we have been up to some fun.  

We had a day off in January so we decided no better place to be than with our friends in sunny St. George.  We headed down on Friday with Quinn & Meagan and met up with Mike and Marni down there.  It was sure a great time.  We were able to do lots of relaxing, laughing, shopping, and eating.  I'm sure lucky Aust likes weekend getaways as much as I do!

 We are getting pretty sick of the snow and pure nasty-ness.  I can't wait for spring.  My commute to work has been taking me 3 times as long lately and I am just so over it.  

 

Chelsi & Kasey had their baby, and he is nothing short of adorable.  Greysin Blake Craven!  We are just loving having him around, I forgot how great a newborn is.  Nice and cuddly!

5K wanna be

Goals. 

I've always found the New Year to be a breath of fresh air, not because the previous year was bad, its just another chance to start over, make new goals, strive to be better, etc.  I love that everybody around is also focusing on the same thing- becoming better, doing better, whatever it might be there is a sense of freshness if you will! 

I usually set pretty simple goals so that I don't disappoint myself -HA pathetic!  This year I wanted to dig a little deeper.  Along with many goals, the one I seem to be really focusing on is to run a 5K.  I am sure all you runners out there and thinking how pitiful that is.  I myself thought it was going to be no big deal- boy have I proved myself wrong.  Day one of running I about died after half a mile.  Honestly I didnt think i was going to make it.  Lucky for me Austin has always been a good gym attender and so it helps that he motivates me to go.  I have kept at it- going on 2 weeks now.  I can't say I'm a pro- I'm nowhere near close, but I feel like its gotten slightly easier (slightly being the key word here!)  I am pretty excited about it all actually and I'm really hoping this is something I can keep up with!

I am sure none of you really care, but you know they always say, its not a goal unless you write it down.  So here it is, my goal.  Wish me luck!

Goodbye 2012

Some of our highlights this year included:

--Learning to ride a dirt bike
--New jobs
--Graduating Cosmetology school
--Family Vacations
--Motorcycle vacation through Yellowstone, Montana, and Wyoming.
--Texas trip
--Trips to St. George & Vegas
--Gun range
--Scorpian hunting
--Lagoon passes
--Long hair

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Christmas Vacation

Christmas vacation was just perfect this year.  Then again when is a vacation from the daily bust not perfect?  Anyway family time was in no short supply, food was endless, new games were played, laughter shared, movies watched, and lots of lazy days spent together!


We spent Christmas eve and Christmas morning with the Burningham side.  It was so great.  I love when the girls are in town.  Aust and I spend a lot of time just us and the in-laws but its really fun when you add Alyssa and Ashlee home.  We were certainly spoiled and felt very loved. After a delicious breakfast, we headed over to my parents for our 2nd Christmas.  It was fun to repeat the whole thing all over again with my siblings!  It really is the best time of year.  I love the look on everybody's face as they are opening each others presents, etc.  Some of our favorite gifts included: an iPad, new heavy duty sleeping bags, the game of things, clothes, business cards, remote control helicopter, and much much more. 


We had a pretty low key New Years eve this year.  We had a few of our friends come over and we just hung out, played games, and once again ate way to much. New years has got to be one of my favorites, probably due to the fact its the anniversary of our first date, or the fresh start/clean slate feeling you get, whatever the reason I love it.  I am excited for what this year has to offer us!