As of Lately...

The past few weeks have been nothing but CRAZY!! I'll start at the beginning...

June 1st was the day my little family & I packed up and moved to Lethbridge. We were technically not supposed to move until September because that's when our lease was up, but our landlord was generous and let us out of it early. Thank goodness for nice people!..because we found this place & fell in love with it. 2 other people wanted it, but we got it! suckers! We are really enjoying it so far...especially the part of not having to drive 45min. just to go to Walmart. ha!

That same weekend of moving was the High School Graduation. Brandon & I both attended, as both our sisters graduated. My favorite thing to do...which I'm sure is the same for many...is to look at all the different, gorgeous dresses that the girls picked out! Attending grad always reminds me of when Brandon & myself graduated together 3yrs ago! Oh it seems like yesterday!

Our new furniture is finally here! And we are loving it! The sectional is waaayyyy comfy! I could lay on it all day! As for our bed...We also should have invested in a king size bed a LONG time ago! And all this time we've been settling for a queen. Tisk tisk



Our last big purchase is this baby!

Ford Explorer- Limited Eddie Bauer Edition

We love our new vehicle! Now just have to sell our car..teehe

Father's Day was relaxing. I made brunch for Brandon, and invited Tyree & Twinson to join. Throughout the day we played games, chatted, went for a drive, etc. Later that night I made supper for all of us, plus Leroy & Kristi. It turned out delicious! Jax & I bought Brandon a ring that says "DAD" and the P90X program that Brandon has been dieing for!. ....While purchasing the ring at Phillips Jewelry, there was a Father's Day draw for a free Buloba watch, 2 golf passes, and gift certificate to Ric's Grill. I threw my name in just for kicks (I never win things)...but I got a phone call about a week later saying, I won! So yeah..Brandon also got those things for Father's Day! It turned out to be a great day!

As for everything else...the business is going great! It would be even better if the weather would cooperate so Brandon could sell more ice-cream!

Jax, Jax, Jax...what to say. He is developing into such a character. Lately his thing to do is copying whatever Brandon & I do. When I laugh, he laughs. When I talk, he talks (gibberish). He is the cutest little boy ever! I have been blessed with such an amazing husband, that does everything possible to make sure that our son & myself are happy!

I told myself over & over to take pictures all May long. Yeah...that didn't happen. So my words will have to do.

Well my "weekend" started Thursday evening by packing up my car to spend time in Lethbridge at Colton & Eva's house. Brandon had to work the next day so it was just Jax and myself that went. On Friday afternoon my husband surprised me with at day at the Eclipse Spa for my birthday. His mom took Jax while Eva and I enjoyed a body massage, manicure, and pedicure! My husband knows me all too well!! Later that same evening Brandon surprised me again with a mini get together ( I'm not big on having a birthday party) so this was just perfect! Ordered some pizza & ice-cream cake (my fav.), and hung out. I finally got to meet Laura's boyfriend! I like him! He treats her like gold, and that's exactly what she deserves!

Saturday was my actual birthday! 21!! Yay!! Brandon and I started it off by looking at some rental properties in Lethbridge. We saw a REALLY nice place, but the rooms were the size of my bathroom! So that was a definite NO! We some a few others...but they were all dumps or just too small. Around late afternoon we headed to the mall to do some shopping! Brandon bought me the cutest swimsuit! The picture below doesn't do it any justice!

My parents got me these jars for my b-day! I love them!!

My new swimsuit

Sunday...we splurged...a little. Brandon & myself LOVE sectionals. We always talk about buying one...so we finally did it! AH!! We didn't stop there...we also purchased a new bedroom set! King size baby!! Brandon is such a bed hog, this king size is going to be wonderful!!

This is our new sectional (expect we changed the material to micro.dark brown)

Wahoo!!

Aside from all the fun stuff...of course there had to be something to damper it. Monday, Brandon was driving back from work in his semi. While going up a hill, there was a tractor on the other side and car behind that. Right when Brandon reached the top of the hill, the car behind the tractor decided to be stupid and try to pass. Brandon had to swerve into the ditch in order to avoid smashing the car and probably killing the person. Luckily Brandon didn't roll the semi & trailer...he just pressed on the gas and kept driving while in the ditch. Thankfully the ditch kind of curved enough for him to be able to just drive out of the ditch. The car didn't' stop but the guy driving the tractor did. This guy and Brandon checked over the semi, to find nothing wrong. Phew!

Challenge/ Mother's Day/ Time at the Park

I know, I know...slacking at the challenge! I've been meaning to...just haven't had time. All last week was unbelievably busy! But I'll get to that later...Anyways on with the challenge..I'm still contemplating whether to keep up with this challenge or forfeit....

Day 7: Put Ipod on shuffle: First 10 songs that play.

Breaking Benjamin - Until The End

Lesley Roy - Unbeautiful

Something Corporate - Me and the Moon

Cascada - What Hurts the Most

Black Eyed Peas - My Humps

Owl City - Designer Skyline

Josh Groban - In Her Eyes

Randy Travis & Dolly Parton - Do I Ever Cross Your Mind

Miranda Lambert - New Strings

Madonna - Give it to me

The sad thing about all of those songs is that I would probably listen to 3 out of 10 of them..My Ipod definitely needs a major overhaul!

So, Mother's Day went a little different this year, seems how it was my FIRST! Brandon & I went all dates all weekend! We hit up the Keg, saw the movie "Thor" (I hated the ending), had a family get together, and a dinner. For Mother's Day I received a white gold charm bracelet with a solid heart, from my boys! Brandon had it engraved with "Jaxton James" on one side & his birthday on the other. I love it! I also got some white gold earrings from Patrick. :) Brandon & I are trying to budget our money, but still wanted to do something for our mom's...So headed to my kitchen and started baking! This is what the finished product looked like. The Mini Egg Rice Krispy Squares were my favorite!!..(I had to sample them, of course.)

This past week has been so warm out. Brandon & I couldn't pass up another day without hitting up the park. We packed up the car and met Brandon's family there, and played some badminton & botchy ball. The swings were Jax's fav. He loves the outdoors, and would spend hours & hours out there if he could.

Swinging away!

Dad & Jax

Mommy & Jax

The newest, most exciting thing with us is...Brandon (and me) officially own a business! B&L Distributors!! He distributes dairy products across Southern Alberta. Need ice-cream, milk, cheese, yogurt, etc. He's the man!! I'm extremely proud of him for doing this. The whole process has been nothing but difficult/annoying for me...and I'm not even the one doing the work. Ha I just have to keep telling myself, "It will pay off!"

Day 6

Day 6: How I found out about blogger & why I made one.

I honestly do not remember how I found out about blogger. I most likely came across a link on facebook or something.

The reason I decided to make a blog at first was because I was bored. Now my blog has turned into something I use for a mini journal & scrapbook. Also for family & friends who like to stay updated. I enjoy reading other blogs ranging from family to friends to craft blogs. Blogging is a fun past time. Allows you to sit down, do a little reading, and relax. Something everyone needs from time to time.

Day 5

So I missed yesterdays entry due to a very busy day. Here's two in order to catch up!

Day 5: Favorite song.

Here is one of my top favorties. I came across this song while driving home with my sister, and instantly fell in love with it. When I listen to the lyrics it reminds me of Brandon and myself. I listen to it over and over, never getting sick of it. Love it!

They called him crazy when they started out

Said seventeen's too young to know what loves about

They've been together fifty-eight years now

That's crazy

He brought home sixty-seven bucks a week

He bought a little 2 bedroom house on Maple Street

Where she blessed him with six more mouths to feed

Yeah that's crazy

Just ask him how he did it; he'll say pull up a sear

It'll only take a minute, to tell you everything

Be your best friend, tell the truth, and overuse I love you

Go to work, do your best, don't outsmart your common sense

Never let your prayin' knees get lazy

And love like crazy

They called him crazy when he quite his job

Said them home computers, boy they'll never take off

He sold his one man shop to Microsoft

They paid like crazy

Just ask him how he made it

He'll tell you faith and sweat

And the heart of a faithful woman,

Who never let him forget

Be your best friend, tell the truth, and overuse I love you

Go to work, do your best, don't outsmart your common sense

Never let your prayin' knees get lazy

And love like crazy

Always treat your woman like a lady

Never get too old to call her baby

Never let your prayin knees get lazy

And love like crazy

They called him crazy when they started out

They've been together fifty-eight years now

Ain't that crazy?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c0f5g18EbG4 <--- check it out

Day 4 / Lately...

Day 4: A habit I wish I did not have.

My one of many habits that I wish did not exist is ONLINE SHOPPING! I have a slight weakness. Especially when the items I want have no shipping charges. Or the items are way cheaper then any other place. I just can't help myself but to purchase it!

Ebay is the top culprit for my disgusting habit. It has everything! All you have to do is be the highest bidder or BUY NOW! I love it! Just a click and it's yours!

In my defense it saves time for me having to pack up Jax, head into Lethbridge, and try and find the item...just to be annoyed, shocked, and disappointed in the price. Ebay RARELY disappoints me! :)

This past weekend Brandon and I made a spur of the moment decision to pack up the vehicle and head to the waterslides in Medicine Hat. Time away from home and everything going on was definatley needed. We met Brandon's mom, sister, brother, and friend up there Friday afternoon and came back today. It was a lot of fun! We stayed the Medicine Hat Lodge. Our stay consisted of swimming, shopping, restuarants/buffet breakfasts/take out, card games, laughs, and more swimming. The waterslides were a blast! Taking Jax was the best! He loves the water! Even though we had a great time, it's really nice to be home!

Day 3

Day 3: Picture of me & my friends.

Laura- She's such a sweetheart. I met her in the 8th grade at a school dance she was invited to by, Kelsie Stephan. She was not from the same school as me, because she attended Mountain View School for Junior High. Her and I became friends in High School. Our friendship grew stronger every year. Some of her traits that I love are: She loves to workout and be healthy, no matter what. She loves sports and is good at them. She enjoys trying new things. She does not let people pressure her into doing things. She also seems to make others feel good about themselves. I remember in the 12th grade she would text me every morning. I even started using her text as an alarm, knowing I would get a "Good Morning Lexie" everyday. I loved it! :) To this day she still texts and calls to check up on me. We don't get to see each other as much as we'd like, but she is still one of my best friends.

Cortney- What a nerd! haha kidding. I have been best friends with Cortney since the 2nd grade, so I don't even know where to start, there's just too much. Well, first off I can say that we have been through A LOT together...14 years is a long time. Cortney and I somehow seemed to find something to get in trouble for all the time. Like when I went camping with her and her family one summer. Her brother was driving us crazy. So Cortney caught a grasshopper. We chased him down. I held his arms, while Cortney tried shoving it in his mouth! It was hilarious!! We have always preferred to hang with the boys and go 4x4ing. Cortney is great at sports, especially track and basketball. She loves to run wild and have fun. She has a great sense of humor. She does excellent academically. Her and I have definitely had our share of spats towards each other...but in the end we figure it out.

Hannah- The 12th grade was the when I actually got to know Hannah. She started dating Josh. Cortney with Alex, and I just hung out with the rest of the guys (eventually started dating Brandon). So we all ended up going to the same parties. Hanging out together, going 4x4ing and cruising. Once, all us girls rode together in Hannah's vehicle to a football game held in Claresholem, not knowing that we would not be riding back in that vehicle, because somehow Hannah lost the keys. lol She had nearly the whole group of guys out on the field with their cell phone lights, trying to find the keys in the grass. Needless the say, they were never found. Hannah is the most happy, cheerful person I have ever met. I could count on one hand, how many times I have seen her unhappy. She takes her life to the fullest. She kind and loving to everyone around her. She works hard and achieves a lot. She does let others change her or her beliefs. She's a wonderful person.

I love all my friends! I wish I had time to write about them all, but I would eventually have to hit the sac. And that's exactly what I'm going to do. :)