Fall is Here

Fall is my favorite time of year. The air is crisp, the leaves turn color, and I FINALLY get to layer my clothes again. I don't like summer, or really warm weather because I don't like to bare my skin. I like wearing pants and sweaters!!

Adelle is getting so big! She is picking out her own clothes, becoming more picky when it comes to food, and is babbling like mad!! She always has something to say and says it with such enthusiasm and expression!!

 For instance, she chose to wear this Snow White costume the other day. I convinced her to put on pants with it, and what do I care if she wears a costume? She has something on and she loves it! Good enough for me! Thank you Auntie Danielle and Cousin Isabelle for the costume!

Then, yesterday, she decided to wear her sunglasses. We've gotten her to put them on before, but she has never kept them on for any length of time. Well, she kept them on for a 10 minute car ride yesterday! And she looks so darn adorable!!

Sunday is FUNday!

Today was a beautiful day in Minnesota! Brian went hunting during the morning, and when he came home we drove down to Owatonna to go to Cabela's. We picked up a few things while we were there and when we got back, she found these and wanted put everything on.

I love her!!

Wow... It's been a while!!

I have been wanting to do so much at school that I have left my blog to get dusty. So, I will begin cleaning my thoughts out, then bring on the pictures. That, however, might have to wait until Sunday.

During my time away, I have done a lot of thinking. Serious thinking, and silly thinking. Here are some of the highs (and lows)!

I need a haircut, and am thinking of getting highlights. I don't know what to get but need to decide today or tomorrow because school pictures are Friday!! EEK!

I like makeup. I am not really a girly-girl so I am not really sure how to apply it.

It bugs me that I can't test nail polish before I buy it. I don't want to to spend $7 for a color I don't like.

I FINISHED MY FIRST 5K!! HOLY CRAP!! I honestly didn't think I'd be able to do it, but I did! Jessica, Maria and Brian helped as much as they could. I threw a lot of things at them and they stayed by my side. I plan on doing more running so I can improve my time (45 minutes 53 seconds) next year!

We found a fun place to eat... Pizza Ranch! I've always wanted to be able to have A slice from a couple of different pizzas. Here, you can!! They even have dessert pizzas that are scrumptious!

I hate my eczema/psoriasis/allergy!! It is making me ANGRY!! I hate how my hands and feet are always in pain. I hate worrying if I am going to bleed on things. I want to be able to wear all kinds of clothes. To top it all off, I feel like I am getting arthritis in my hands. There are some days my hands are so stiff, usually in the morning. However, I STILL wouldn't wish this on my worst enemy.

I like cake. I really like cake.

I am thankful for my job! I love what I do and enjoy every minute. Even when it's challenging and draining. I love what I do and am thankful for it everyday!!

I want to be the best Mommy ever! I want to give Adelle everything I can and then some. I want her to feel happy, safe and loved of every minute of every day. I think I'm doing a good job, but I think I am so self-conscious that I don't let myself believe it sometimes.

I want to be the best Wife ever! Brian is an incredible person and I work every day to care for him the way he cares for me. He is truly my best friend. He and Adelle are the best part of my day!

I want to have another baby. I want Adelle to have a little brother or sister to play with. Thoughts of having another little one to hold and care for are consuming. I think about it when I'm at work, when I'm home, when I'm driving and when I sleep. But I'm scared. I am scared about if I can get pregnant again. I am scared about how long it will take to get pregnant again. I am scared about when we'd actually have the baby (a due date) and if it would be during school or during the summer. I'm scared about what that would mean for us financially. Daycare. Teaching. Everything. I know that people say it's really never a perfect time (financially) to have a baby, but my fear feels almost crippling at times.

What have YOU been thinking about?!

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I love my Sweet Girl!

Random and Frustrating!

For the past few months I have been trying to figure out the name of a song. Months I tell you!! The thing is, I can't remember who it's by or any real lyrics, let alone the actual name of the song. I didn't really even love the song!! I liked it, it was catchy, but geepers.

All I can remember is a little snippet of the video. The band is a club and the singer is a blond woman with shorter hair. There are keyboards and it sounds pretty electronic. I think the lyrics were repetitive too.

I know it's not much, if anything, to go on, but I NEED HELP! I'm getting frustrated that I can't think of this! I don't even know what to search for on Google or iTunes!

UGH! Please help!!

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Bike Helmet

A few weeks ago, we bought a bike trailer. It was on clearence at Target for a lot cheaper than I have found used ones!

It's a Schwinn trailer that also turns into a jogging stroller. I've only used it as a bike trailer so far, and haven't gone too far because we don't have a helmet for Adelle. I've gone to Erick's before to check out helmets, but there was only this creepy bunny on their toddler helmets. Well today when I went, I was talking with one of the associates and she told me they could order a different one. I got really excited when she told me that. I ended up ordering this one for Adelle, because it was the only one that didn't creep me out. What do you think?!

The Little Gym

Brian and I bought a Groupon {I love Groupon} for The Little Gym in Burnsville. Adelle really loved running around, climbing, and even tumbling. Here are a few pictures during one of her sessions. Auntie M came with us and Brian and I took the pictures.

I am completely in love with my Sweet Girl and appreciate all of the blessings we've had, like being able to experience The Little Gym!