This Week's Goodness

This week was back to reality after the wonderful and relaxing October break. 

By the end of the week I was exhausted as usual and very excited to work a half day on Friday since I have been covering for people the past 4 fridays in a row! But then on Thursday I found out I had to work all day, 7AM-6PM, on Friday because my boss was going to be gone and we needed extra help. 

I was a little bummed but the extra money is always an incentive.  To say the least it was a hard day for a number of reasons and I just wanted to be home playing with Jess cuz he got a half day that day. Once I got off work I warned Jess that I was not the happiest but would try not to be cranky when i got home.

When I walked in the door the kitchen and living room were SPOTLESS, and there was a big bouquet of red roses and pink gerbera daisies on the counter. 

Any crankiness I had immediately went away and I, of course, shed a tear because it was just a long day :)

I feel so blessed in my life right now. 

I could go on and on about how blessed I feel but most of all this week I am so thankful for Jess.

He brings so much joy and laughter to my life and he amazes me with how hard he works at his job and school and around our house. Thank you Jess for the "No Reason At All" Flowers.

Those are the best kind :)

I also had the fun opportunity to do my little sister Kourtney's hair and makeup for Homecoming on Saturday. She is growing up too fast and amazes me how beautiful and smart she is.

Also on Saturday night, Jess's brother Joel had an awesome halloween get together. It's so fun to hang out with family. After the halloween bash, we went to Jesters with Jheri, Megan, and their husbands. After Jesters we enjoyed some delicious yogurtland! It was such a fun and busy Saturday!

October Break

October Break = BRILLIANT IDEA!

Thank you whoever you are for making october break a whole week long. This week I had no dance classes to teach and I can not believe how much free time that gave me. With 7 classes, driving time, and time spent choreographing at home, I feel like I'm dancing non-stop all week. 

So this week I finally got around to decorating my house a little. "One thing at a time" is what I have to keep telling myself but my house seems so bare and boring without anything on the walls!

My sister Kristen made an adorable WELCOME sign for her house using

 this "House of 3" Welcome Banner Printable Kit

I saw it and HAD to make one myself

Jess has been a serious handyman lately and he has been ordering and installing blinds in our house. We had the oh so ugly vertical blinds that looked all beat up. I can't believe how much the new blinds make a difference. Feels so much cleaner! I love them! 

 new Pretty Blinds!!!

 can't tell much difference from the pictures but they are truly a big improvement.

Also on my to-do-list this week was plant a small garden. My dad has become quite the little gardener and got me excited about it. So he was kind enough to build me my own garden box and I went and bought some herbs and veggies and soil that smelt HORRIBLY of manure. Jess, again, was kind enough to pour the soil in and help me plant!

I'm so excited for our garden! I really hope they don't all die.. I'll feel like a failure. 

My last fun thing I did this week was make my own halloween decoration. I'm really on a Do It Yourself streak and found THIS cute project and decided to try it out. 

 It's a homemade candy jar made from terra pots and a glass bowl. Super simple. Super cheap. And you can change the content and the ribbon for each holiday and season! Love it. I made Kristen one and her excitement level when she saw it was so intense she turned it upside down and shattered the lid. So funny. Gotta make a new one :)

I also got to visit with my long lost friend AFTON for about 3 hours this week! She came over and we had fun catching up. Amongst our random conversations she informed me that her doctor said the reason you gain weight when you get married is that your psyche knows you have found the person you are supposed to be with and your metabolism slows down....

I was APPALLED!

Hey Psyche, Just because I don't have to worry about being in tip top shape to find a spouse doesn't mean I can get fat now. 

NOT... COOL... :(