hello

the husband sent me this while laying in bed next to me. 

from our "family" email address that he insisted on making for us, because we are a little family and we need one now. just a little 

"hello" 

this is why i married him, so i could giggle all my days at his silliness and his love notes. 

p.s. send a little "hello" and tell someone you love them just because. 

a little letter

it's monday, oh monday. 

you are supposed to read that like this: "ohhhhhhhhhhh monnday." today i'm caught with lots of thoughts. i've been rather quite as my mind is talking to itself. 

you see husband had a ski incident on friday and hurt himself. he likes to spin high in the sky on the ski slopes and it doesn't always result happily. he is sad and i am sad because he is sad. but he's been one good sport while i try to take care of him. he has a long recovery ahead of him so i kind of want to say this to him: 

hey husband, 

i'm sorry you are hurting, but everything will work out. you will get through this because you are amazing and one of the strongest and hardest working people i know. oh and i need to mention how proud of you i am. you have been a stud. you have been kind, and thoughtful, and tried to be patient even though you are frustrated. thanks for being such a wonderful husband and my number one fan. i'm going to rub your feet, make you yummy meals, ice your knee, drug you up, and get you back to your happy healthy self. so be happy because i love you and i'm here for you every step of the way. 

xo, 

wifey

p.s. sorry for the somberness of this post. i didn't mean for it to come off this way so i will have something bright and cheery on the docket next! 

dear: halloween 2011

thank you for being good to us. 

we had lots of fun planning our costumes, eating candy till we were sick, bobbing for apples, pinning the wart on the witch, seeing friends and family, and many more memories. 

here is this years festivities in pictures:

my husband is the best sport. 

but to be honest-he loved wearing his costume. promise. 

can't wait for halloween 2012. 

dear little blogger:

...i am about to give you up.

i would love to take a blogging hiatus right about now.

you frustrate me.

i'm trying to learn, could you kindly oblige?

thanks.

i really did want to blog about something today.

pictures from denver in fact.

but i can't figure out how to:

make my photos larger or get them to appear side by side.

i've been reading html codes for far too many hours

(yes hours)

and i'm frustrated.

if any of you have answers do tell!

thanks.

sincerely,

me.

.mlh.

a little note i wore 2 years ago today. crazy how the time flies but comforting how some things never change.

MLH: i'd be lying if i said i didn't miss you, didn't think of you every day, and didn't wish you were still here! i can't believe its been so long since we've been together but when i think of it, i remember it like it were yesterday. i went and visited your grave earlier this week, you give me extra strength on those days that i can't quite do it myself. i miss our talks, your example, and your infinite love. not only the love you gave me but to all of those lives you touched. you were an example to all of us and you are still in each of our hearts. i know its no coincidence that i've thought about you more then normal especially at this time when all of our friends are spread across the world, some coming home, and some just leaving. but no matter where we all go i know that we have a rare bond that has come from you and the person you were in our lives, and the experience of your passing away that you left with us. i'll never forget that week mads, it was life changing and of course the selfish part of me wishes that you were still here, i know you are too good to be down here and were needed for especial responsibilities where you are. i still look back on those good times, the notebook that we passed back and forth daily, ABE, new years, bedroom chats, love notes, nicknames, italian sodas, rice parties, and just the essence of you i miss terribly. i love when i catch glimpses of you and your example in our friends, and when i see their accomplishments i know much of them have to do with the person you were in each of our lives. it gives me comfort to know that no matter where we go around the world or who we meet and what we do, we have a deep rooted bond that comes from you. thank you for being you and for changing me in the amount of time that i knew you. you were always so mature in your actions and i aspire to be more like you each day. i hope that your big 21 (now 23) was everything and more that you thought it would be! i love to think about what you would be doing in your life if you were here and try to mimic my life to parallel it. it has helped me through some of those tough days and the life changing decisions that have to made. mads we are getting so old! when did we grow up?? i can't wait to see what is to come in this crazy thing we call life, and will always keep you in my heart!

i miss you and love you and wish you a happy happy birthday! x's and o's

dear: little letters

dear: yesterday

thank you for pouring all day.

excuses for layers and pumpkin spice soy milk.

we got to fall asleep to the pitter patter of rain.

dear: weather today

did i spot snow in the mountains?

i will have a bone to pick with mother nature if she decides to skip fall altogether.

(seriously though, we were in the high 80's last week and now snow? oh utah.)

dear: pot roast

you smell delish can't wait to eat you with homemade rolls.

mmm. the perfect rainy day meal.

dear: new job.

you are fun. i like you a lot. advertising is exciting and i can't wait to learn more.

dear: lucy

you weigh 75 lbs now.

what were we thinking?

dear: lake powell.

i get giddy just thinking about being in one of our favorite places.

we can pretend it's still summer for a few days right?

dear: house

please keep yourself tidy, i'm getting a little sick of you.

i wish i could quit you.

dear: sweets

goodbye for a while. we will see how we do!

(any words of advice?)

dear: halloween decor

you are making me smile everytime i see you.

here are some sneak peaks.

go here to see pictures of our conference breakfast with these good friends.

february's little letters:

dear lucy: we love you. but you are definitely a morning girl and no doubt about it a puppy too. you are nibbling at everything, especially me. you eat my hair and i don't love it so much. sweeping, mopping, even walking is a little tricky with you around but also so so fun.

dear learning: you are unbelievable. the knowledge available in our world is endless. not enough hours in the day to fill our minds and enrich our lives with this knowledge. how remarkable our minds and bodies were created, the capability we are given to uphold and retain information and to utilize it in our lives, so unreal.

dear winter: we have 50 or so days left with you. how did i never know you were so long until this year? while i love your gift of snow, i'm dreaming of warm weather and a summer glow.

dear marriage: nothing is better. especially being able to celebrate love month head over heels and in love. not enough words to explain. i love LOVE. i believe in it, i live for it. i don't find anything else in this world that is more rewarding then being a wife, a soul mate, a best friend, and waking up each morning next to you is a dream, and having you all to myself is so surreal. coming home to someone each day and always having a best friend is too good to be true. 7 months down (can you believe it) and forever to go!

dear valentines day: lots of surprises for you. i love your hearts, your colors, and your candies. mmm mmm cinnamon lips and sour hearts are two of my favorites.