Down & Dirty

This week has been so long. It seemed like it would never end. Now it Saturday and I thought it would be totally horrible because Paul's working all day (till 5) then we have Stake Conference.. so once again, no date night for us.

This whole week, one of the kids I nanny was sick (except Friday:) so I went in early almost every day so my boss could still go to work and get things done. He is so much fun and I didn't mind at all. One of the days, his sister was also sick so the 3 of us got to hang out all day.

Tuesday we made a plan for our Anniversary. We're going to stay up in the DFW area in a hotel and do a few fun activities that Dallas has to offer. Then the last Saturday of March (one month from today), we're heading to Colorado for a week. I'm so excited to get away and spend some time with Paul and Michael, Beth, and Sarah. It should be a blast.

Wednesday, my wonderful handy husband fixed our washer! I am so proud of him and he's pretty proud of himself too.. ;) But he does have a right to be! We had already gone to pick out a new, $400 washer and we would have it delivered on Thursday. Paul decided since Lowes was going to pick up our old washer anyway, he might as well take it apart and see how it all works. When he took it apart, he discovered the problem. Agitator Dogs. They're the little guys that keep the middle piece agitating. He called a few places and found someone in Waxahachie that would sell him some. Our bill went from $400 to $10! Awesome.

Friday morning I went over to my moms to get our mail. I'm scared it wont get delivered to where we live because we live in such a weird place, so all our mail goes there until we move again in April. I got to hang out with Theron and Lukas for a while while my mom took a shower. She's watching them while Kurt and Heather are in Kansas for a long weekend. Then, last night Paul and I babysat for Sandee and Jenner so they could go out to Jenner's work party. It was fun to be with our Nephews. I didn't get to spend too much time with them because I had to work till about 7:30, but for the short time I was there, it was great.

Today has been fun so far. It's about 3 o'clock and I feel like I've accomplished a ton. I love that feeling. I feel so worthless when I don't do anything, but today has been a good day. Chelsea helped me out by Meeting me at Costco and while my tires were getting balanced and rotated, we can to Sams so I could get a prescription, then took me back to Costco. Thanks Chelsea! It's such a big help having family around. I love it.

Then I came home and got to work. Our house wasn't a disaster, but I haven't mopped it since we moved in. All tile floors (everywhere)-mopping=black socks/feet. I hate that. So I decided to get down and dirty today. I swept, mopped, dusted, picked up, and straightened up everything. It was so nice and relaxing. Now there's laundry going in and out of the washer and dryer then I'll be done! I love a clean house.

It's been a lot of fun living in a house so far, except at night. I hate nights here. we have no blinds, so there are blankets hanging in our bedroom and every other window is bare. It scares me, I'm not going to lie. But, we have plenty of space and two bedrooms. I think we'll be moving in April again.. Back up to UTA area while Paul goes to school then who knows where. Paul likes living in the city and being so close to everything.. Here, we're only close to dead people (we live in the cemetery parking lot).

Anyway, This is all that's happened so far. I'm sure tomorrow and next week will be full of adventures. So until then...

Abby...

I'm sitting here at my moms house doing laundry because our washer is out of commission for the moment. Either until Paul fixes it or we get one on Thursday. Either way it will be wonderful to have one again!!

I found this website on Katherine's blog today when I was reading a few of her posts and I thought I'd give it a try. I thought their picture turned out very well ;)

So, with all that said.... Meet our little Abigale :D

On The Move...

We are moving this weekend. There are so many things to be said about it.. But I'm really trying to stay positive. The bad thing is, those 'positive' things have their negative sides too.

I really wanted to move to Utah. A fresh start. A new place. A way for us to just get away. It seemed ideal. It still seems ideal, but it's not an option right now. I guess we're just really not supposed to be there now. But it feels so right... Gah.

So we're moving to Midlothian Friday & Saturday. I'm not all that excited about moving when we will be moving again in just a few months. I want to be settled somewhere.

It will be weird living there. We're just renting a house for a short time. We will be in the "Johnson Ward" aka Waxahachie 2nd. It's going to be so different, but hopefully good.

I'm kind of indifferent about leaving our ward here. I never really gave it a chance honestly. I never really reached out my hand to try to get to know anyone. I never made a really good friend. Part of me wishes I had just one more month here. There are some really amazing people in our ward. Sis. Butler, for example, probably doesn't even know me, but I know her. She has said some of the most wonderful comments I've ever heard. Her husband is in the Bishopric and she is such a strong lady who has been through so much. Suzy, another amazing woman, was a lady I visit taught. I don't know why, but I didn't get out to see her every month. She just had a baby, and has the most beautiful family ever. Sis. Dalkey was my visiting teacher. She never missed a month. Ever. She is the kindest, most sweet hearted person out of the whole ward. Our ward has the most adorable kids in it. I love to watch the kids. I love to watch them tease and laugh and play and giggle during sacrament meeting even if they aren't being reverent. Part of me wishes that I was able to serve in the Primary with them. I bet that would be amazing.

Anyway... We're moving... And it's going to be really hard at first, but it helps that we are moving into a familiar place. We will be close to family... That will be good, especially when we have a baby... hopefully at the end of this year or beginning of the next... I want one more then I've ever wanted anything else.

The best news is... Paul and I have already decided that after we move out of Midlothian, we will be moving into a 2 bedroom apartment... You know what that means? :D