Much Needed Break.

Thanksgiving this year

we spent it in Denver with Benji's side of the family.

It was a much needed break and getaway from 

everything.

It was pretty uneventful and relaxing most of the weekend

until Saturday morning.

When we had to rush Benji to the doctor's office

to get 3 stitches.

He accidentally stepped on a knife and sliced his foot.

(Sorry for those who don't do well with blood!)

I was pretty proud of myself I was able to stay in the room with him

while the doctor was stitching up his foot. 

I normally don't do well with anything having to do with blood.

Then that evening we went downtown to see the Lion King Musical.

It was incredible!

If you ever get the chance to see it, TAKE it!

Tis the Season.

We have started planning our holiday items and specials at work.

We have taken our Christmas card pictures already.

At the movies the past few weeks, Christmas movie previews are already showing.

We have our tickets to go to Denver for Thanksgiving.

I already know what I am going to get Benji for Christmas.

Something for my Mom's birthday in January is in the works.

I am so excited for the holidays this year.

And it's only August.

I blame work.

Lately.

This past weekend I was able to go to Denver

to spend sometime with Benji and his family.

We had so much fun together,

like we always do.

And it was good to be back with Benji again,

even if it was just for a short amount of time.

Lessons learned and experiences

from the weekend

consisted of:

1. Never go to the DAV again with Larina, Grandma Richards, and

Benji.

If I ever go again it will be with just Molly.

Benji grew up shopping at thrift stores.

The DAV, particularly.

I have heard a many stories about him being there while he was growing up

and I wanted to see what it was like.

So, I convinced us all to go.

End Result: We were there way to long. We found too much random stuff.

Benji tried to convince me we needed this fine china he found there

instead of the ones we registered for. I didn't buy his convincing.

2. If girl gives advice on another girl, especially in the dating area. Listen and heed.

3. Trying to get a raincheck at Target for a dresser that was on sale, when they weren't sold out.

And the manager caught us.

We weren't really sure what to say.

4. You can be warm being on the tramp with a million blankets

even though its freezing.

5. I got Benji's ring awhile ago through someone Benji knew in Idaho Falls.

Since, I wasn't up there after it was ready he just went

and picked it up,

but I made him promise not to look at it until we were together.

So, we finally were able to look at it together.

6. I finally got to meet Cassidy!

Cassidy got home from his mission in Italy on Black Friday,

so this was the first time we were able to meet.

It was fun to be able to spend some time with him

and get to know him.

7. Saturday, Larina and Molly graciously threw a bridal shower

for me!

We had a lot of fun while everyone was together.

(Notice his ring on his left hand. He wore it pretty much all weekend long.)





I think this is becoming one of my favorite pictures of us.

22 days!