Weekly Update - MOVING, Bowling, Christmas Tree Magic

First things first... EVAN GOT ACCEPTED TO MED SCHOOL IN NORTH CAROLINA!!!!! WOOOOHOOOOOOOO!!!!! We are SO proud of him!

While we are still finalizing where we'll go, we're leaning towards North Carolina... which, in case you were wondering, takes one day and sixteen hours to get to driving NONSTOP from my parent's house...

Also...wouldn't the world be a happier place if we all responded to our reflection this way?!

Marli's had a bit of a cough/cold this week, and Grammy recommended broth in a sippy...BRILLIANT

She looks SO MUCH older to me when she's wearing pants and a shirt like a normal human...

On the morning of our big move this week, Marli puked. Of course, right?! Since Evan had already packed away the baking soda, I shuffled over to Trader Joes at 8am in my socks and slippers!

SO GRATEFUL for the chance we have to spend with family right now...especially if we really will be on the other side of the U.S. in 7 months...

Really seemed to get normal crawling down this week!

Oh the magic of a lighted Christmas tree...good thing Grammy blocked it off before our arrival!

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOH!

After moving most of our things to Grammy and Grandpa's, Evan and I spent several evenings deep cleaning our apartment while Marli slept. McDonald's ice creams were necessary.

Grammy and a kitty came to hang out while I checked out of our apartment...


Marli LOVES to "help" in the kitchen lately...


The Miller's (Aunt Debbie) gave us this play Nativity set for our wedding, and I can't tell you how often I've envisioned this moment... this will be cherished for years to come!


Saturday football gaming!


Learning to maneuver eating utensils...


SO FUN to see Great Grandpa Moore this weekend!


Even got to go bowling! Grandpa (dad) got 6 strikes! SIX!


Classic Great Grandpa Moore pose...

Oh the joy of SOCKS! hahaha!

Old Town Sherwood Christmas Tree Lighting! We just went for the 30 second parade and free hot dogs and hot chocolate and cookies.

Figuring out her binky...

Can you BELIEVE it's December?! Looking forward to family time and celebrating Marli's First Christmas and NOT throwing up every time I eat!

Weekly Update - Half Marathon, Thanksgiving, Gratitude

CANNOT BELIEVE IT’S ALMOST DECEMBER!!!! This past week was one of my favorite weeks of my life.

Kisses for baby! Running errands with Charley.

Is this not the cutest hat?! Thanks, GRAMMY!!


I DID IT! Next up...a full marathon! Anyone reading wanna train with me?!

Made a quick trip to Grammy's to visit Riley for a couple of hours (in town for Thanksgiving), and Marli LOVED the frozen blueberries in the food masher thing.

AAAAAAAAaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaand THEN! We were OFF bright and early Wednesday morning for Coleville!

So many new people and toys...

Thanksgiving feasting! After dinner, Bridgette arranged for us to play Telephone Pictionary. SO FUNNY!


French silk pie (my first time making it!!), apple pie, pumpkin pie, pecan pie, pumpkin cheesecake, and apple cider ice cream! SO YUMMY!


Getting more acquainted with Heidi and Grandpa King...


Marli immediately went to Wesley several times during this trip, which is NOT her style...think he looks a little like her daddy?!

She sure makes waiting in Walmart more fun!

Such a magical, grounding, peaceful place. Spending time outside with family is one of my very favorite things.

Would it really be a holiday without games?! Uno, Rook, and a new game using face cards called Garbage.

Got to take some family pictures with Grandpa King's fancy camera, and naturally had a snap a few with my phone. These two fill my heart with more love than I knew existed.

Impromptu naps snuggled up with Mom...

Christmas tree hunting! 

Being her mom brings me true joy.

Is this not one of the most beautiful places you've ever seen?!

Back home we go! Reading books aloud, podcasts, and LOTS OF TOYS ON ROTATION. Whyyyyyyy does the way home from vacation always seem 12084578349 times longer than the way there?!!!!



Stopped at Cousin's in The Dalles and met up with Tama and Wesley for dinner. SO GOOD.

Besides birthdays and my own wedding anniversary, I’m not one to remember dates. I have several friends that remember and celebrate the anniversary of their first kiss, first date, engagement, etc...but MAN OH MAN the past few days my thoughts have been FILLED with where I was exactly a year ago...to the day...when my life was filled with throwing up and doctor’s appointments and trying new medications... this year especially, I am SO FULL OF GRATITUDE. For my Heavenly Father and His Son. For my testimony. For my family. For my Evan. For my Marli. For my health. For the extraordinary ordinary moments that make up my life as Marli’s Mama. For the joy that follows hard times. This year has brought such immeasurable joy to my heart that I didn’t even know existed. My heart is so so full. And now....so are my eyes... WHAT A LIFE.