Christmas Cards

I know the title of this blog may seem out of date. But I was overseas for the Christmas season, and my cards didn't make it out. They took a different trip, to the dump. I was thinking about the title of my Blog. So I thought I should share a little about being a newlywed. :)

I spent a day writing out our Christmas cards. We bought some at Costco( I know, sounds a little cheesy). But these were so fun! So I was excited to fill them out and send them to friends and family. I didn't know where I had put my address book, so I left most of them blank. I was headed out of town on the 21st of Nov for 2 months. I left the Christmas Card sending out to my Husband. I asked Wes if he would send them out. He pretty much said "NO". I'm sure he said it in his round about way...but I knew they would be waiting for me when I got home. I was okay with that. Late mail is still better than NO MAIL! At least that was my thinking. After I got back, Wes and I were out to dinner with his Dad. I was talking about sending out the cards late. Wes looked at me and said "Ooohh, I threw those away!"...ha ha I probably looked like I had just been punched in the gut. He said they were in his way and they were old now. Ha ha we have such different thinking when it comes to the small stuff. :) Guess I learned my lesson and do the Christmas cards in a timely fashion. So thank you if you sent one. Sorry you didn't get one in return! They are residing at the local dump!

OOOOOO Alaina!

I have a friend. Her name is Alaina. She is really cool! She has a blog too...but she writes even less than me. Maybe this will inspire her to get writing. She is so creative and funny! The world needs to hear her voice! She is so giving, just don't get in the way of her french fry! :) I love you my dear friend. We have almost been friends for 20 years! Wow! Where has time gone. Good luck and God Bless you today and always.

***Please note in this picture we haven't been drinking or doing drugs. This is just us! :)

Time slips away so fast!!

Yes I am back! Back to the land of cold. ha ha not that it is even that cold where we live. But I am COLD. Mainly my feet. Socks, shoes, slippers...nothing seems to keep them warm!

I just wanted to say a quick hello! Thanks for reading if you are... :) I will write more later. Just want to say had a really good trip. I love my sister and her family. Its so hard being so FAR away. Guess that is part of the adventure.

Hope you are well.
Love Kate

Packing time!

I can do this. I can pack lighter! I am very guilty of over packing! I mean WAY over packing. We were raised with a motto of -better to have it and not need it, than need it and not have it.This runs deep in my being! I am getting ready for a 2 month trip down under. I am determined to pack and then take away all the extras! Most of the time I pack so many clothes and don't really wear any of them. I stick to whatever is functional and comfortable! Especially when you go to the beach lots. But I might just need those 13 t-shirts and 8 pairs of shoes! Wes is amazing at packing. I don't know how he does it. Maybe I should ask him to pack my bag! ;)

Facial hair.

My husband was having a little too much fun shaving his beard off tonight. He came out and showed me this! Let us know what you think...should he keep it like this or shave it all off??

Random update!

Where did October go? I am almost in count down mode for my trip back down to Oz. I can't wait to go. I get to see some of my favorite people...and meet my NEPHEW KAIDEN!! He will soon be 9 months old! He will almost be 10 months old by the time I get there. I am a little sad I missed out on the little baby stage. But I can't think of a better age to first meet him! My cousin is up visiting and we were looking at some old photos. Baby photos of Kelly, My Dad and I. You can really see where Kaiden gets some of his looks and mannerism (as much as you can tell from a picture). I hope to see some of Craig as a babe too.

My Mom flew into Oz a few days ago. She will be there for a month. My Dad just left for a round the world trip! Kelly will start radiation next Tuesday. She will be going 5 days a week for 6 weeks! Please pray for her and her family. They need rest and sleep. It has been so awesome to have family go down and help. They will have family down there till the middle of Jan! Craig's family has been amazing during all of this too. Thanks if you have been praying. Kelly is doing pretty well. She is just plain amazing!

Wesley/hot yoga

Where did you come from Mr. Wesley? At each turn you amaze me. You love Greek yogurt and healthy chips. Now you have started going to hot yoga with me. Yes HOT YOGA!! Wes and I definitely have some extra insulation so it makes it a little warmer for us in the 105 degree (and sometimes plus) temperature. I have gone to 3 classes so far and Wes has done 2!! I can't believe my husband is willing to get into this. I didn't have to convenience that hard! :) I think he might of wanted to try it out for himself. Getting healthy and feeling better is FINALLY coming to the top of our list of IMPORTANT THINGS to do. And let me tell you....it feels so good!

I know, I know...you say you have only gone 3 times!! Yes this is true and we are praying this becomes a lifestyle change and not just a passing fad. The people who go to the classes also make the experience so much better! They are so nice and encouraging. Do what you can. You will get it. It just takes time. If the gym had a complete opposite in the healthy realm...this might be it. Instead of everyone doing there own thing and not helping each other (at least this is my experience) in a cold confusing ( I might find the gym confusing, you may not) way. So far we are love/hating it. It's hard, but we are really enjoying it. I am loving the fact that Wes and I can do this together!! :)

Thanks my love for trying something new with me! You are awesome! :) ILYVM! :)