BEST In-laws EVER!!!

I know when I blog I usually write just about all the fun, interesting, and exciting things going on in life. Well, this blog is a little different. I just want to say how great my in-laws are. I really do have the best in-laws and family that anyone could ask for.

All within 72 hours I injured my tailbone (from working out for our Tough Mudder Event), got a cold (from the boys I nanny), cut half of my pointer finger nail off (an accident while shaving my legs), and our car broke down. It just seemed like EVERYTHING was going wrong. But, dear sweet Aunt Jolynn came in and rescued the day. She dropped everything and drove me to my doctor appointment and then bought Steve and me dinner. Not only did she help me when I really needed it, but she did it with a smile. She made me feel so loved and valued. I am so grateful for my family. I know that I always have people to count on!!! I can't imagine a greater blessing. I cherish the love that we all have for each other!!! Austin (Kyle's brother) who died suddenly last year said, "Family is more important than life." I think there is truth to that!

Tough Mudder here we come!!!!

Steve and I are taking a run on the WILD SIDE!!! We will be participating along with several other brave/crazy family members in Tough Mudder. The event takes place on June 25th! We are super excited and a little scared, but we know it will be fun. The event is an 8 mile long obstacle course. Some of the obstacles include climbing up muddy cliffs, scaling over 12 foot walls, army crawling under wire in mud, swimming in ice cold lakes, monkey bars, high pressure hoses, snow, waist deep mud, running up and down a ski slope carrying a log, running through live wire, and of course, fire. Doesn't that sound fun??? Anyone else want to join in on the fun? Check out this website for pictures and a more in depth description of the course!
http://toughmudder.com/events/colorado/beaver-creek-course-map-2011/

Steve and I have already started to prepare for this thrill-seeking insane event! We still have a long way to go. I don't know if I will ever be tough enough to run through live wire...but we will find out in June!

NEW ADDITION TO THE FAMILY!!!!

Josh and Amanda (Steve's sister) finally had their adorable baby girl.

Ellie Mable Harris
Born February16th, 2011
6 pounds, 11 ounces
20 inches

A Day in Winter Wonderland!!!

Steve and I went skiing on Wednesday. It was such a beautiful day. The weather was nice and there was hardly anyone on the slopes. It is nice to live less than an hour away and enjoy the thrill of flying down the mountain side. I have to admit that I am still new to skiing so my flying down the mountain side is not as fast as most. I haven't mastered how to stop and so if I do go too fast the only way to stop is to fall. It is not always graceful, but it is fun. I stuck to mostly 'green' runs although I have to say I was proud of myself and did do one 'blue' run. Steve, being the loyal husband he is, stuck to my side for the whole day. He only went off once to do a 'black' run. I was so nervous for him, but he did great! There is NO way that I could do a 'black' run, they just make me want to pee my pants just looking at them. You have to be crazy to go down those (sorry Steve, I don't think you are too crazy...hahaha)!!!

It was nice to be outside and spend time with just Steve. We both have been so busy with work, church, and my masters program that we haven't had a day to spend with just us. It was fun to forget about life, relax, flirt, laugh, and talk. Date night is always great, but having a date DAY is awesome.

The day after we went skiing I wasn't so refreshed. I was sore from my shoulders to my toes. It was well worth the pain!

Steve's 25th Birthday!!!

Yesterday, (Feb. 3rd), was Steve's birthday. We had originally planned to go skiing but due to the horribly cold weather we decided not to go. The day started with our tradition of eating breakfast in bed. We have had this tradition ever since we got married and enjoy starting our Birthday day off with a breakfast made by our loved one. I made Steve eggs, hash-browns, french toast, yogurt, and banana with Nutella. Steve said that he wanted a relaxing day for his birthday so after playing two games of Madden on his PS3, he went down and got an hour massage. After returning from his heavenly massage we played four games of Settlers of Catan (we each won two, so we called it a draw). Then Jerry and Virgina (Steve's parents) took us out for dinner. DINNER WAS AMAZING!!!! We went to a Japanese restaurant called Hanabi!!! They cook your food on a grill right in front of you. They even throw the food up in the air and you have to catch it in your mouth. I normally am not a huge Japanese food person but at this restaurant I became a Japanese food NUT! I LOVED IT!!! Then we came back to our place and had cake with his favorite frosting (Rainbow Chip)...yes, he knows he is weird, but that is why I love him so. Steve ended his birthday by talking to one of his best friends, Pierre (who now plays professional football in Canada), and listing and reading all the messages from his family who called or texted him. Friends, family, food, entertainment, and love... you can't get much better than that.

Bringing in the New Year!!!

We celebrated the New Year by all gathering at Jon and Benja's house and dancing to the Wii. EVERYONE got involved and we were laughing so hard our sides ached. The boys didn't help everyone's aching sides... they got up, shimming and shaking their booties. It was fun and a great work out! Benja got it all on video tape so I am sure there will be blackmail later.








After dancing and playing other fun games we watched the count down and we all tossed confetti.

Well maybe not ALL of us!


There is nothing better than celebrating with FAMILY!!! Not only did we welcome in the new year, but Steve also was giving welcoming hugs and words to our soon to be newest member of the family. Josh and Amanda are due on February 12th with a baby girl. I think she will be born on my birthday Feb. 10th!!! We are all excited to welcome her into the world and add to our family.

Christmas 2010!

Wow, I have been so busy that it has taken me several weeks to even post about Christmas.

This Christmas has been one of our favorites!!! We enjoyed our family so much, and it was fun to watch Eli open gifts. Something about having little ones around for Christmas just makes it special. Here are a few pictures from Christmas. We spent Christmas Eve (See previous post) with Steve's side of the family, and Christmas day with my side of the family.




One of these pictures shows our tradition of eating Christmas breakfast (always sticky buns) and opening up stockings at the table. The stockings are my favorite part of Christmas!





The next few pictures are of Steve showing my family how to correctly eat a Tim-Tam cookies. These are the best cookies EVER!!!




These pictures are of the farm that my grandfather (Poppa Fred) hand made for Eli. He promised that he would make our first baby a zoo. Eli absolutely loves his farm.




I hope everyone else had a wonderful Christmas!