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Lubbock!

So we went.  Me and Lexi on the plane together.  Her first time and me...well, I don't get on planes very often so I get a bit nervous.  On Monday we boarded the plane.  Lexi was excited, I was nervous.  I prayed quietly in Lexi's ear when we sat down.  I felt better.  During the take off Lexi looked out the window.  I held her hand.  Tightly.  A few seconds later we took out the the Hello Kitty  stationary.  Lexi made cards for her new friends Hudson and Asher and her beloved GiGi.  Shortly after Lexi and I got our drinks, it was time to pack them up along with the rest of our belongings because we were descending. When we arrived in Lubbock, Amy and Asher picked us up.  We went to a t-shirt shop and One Guy's.  I loved pizza from One Guy's when I was in college.  We then picked up Hudson and then went to a cute ice cream shop and then we played at their house.  The next day, we went to the Ranching Heritage at Tech.  It was so pretty and the kids loved running around!  That night we went out to eat with our other friend, Patricia.  Her kids were not able to join us, but the adult girls chatted while Lexi, Hudson, and Asher played in the sand box.  On Wednesday, we went to the science museum (it was awesome) and later we went to the pool.  The kids loved splashing and playing.  We finished the evening with a nice dinner at a Mexican restaurant.  On Thursday morning we went back to Tech for some pictures and then did a little more t-shirt shopping before heading to the airport.  It was a blast!

Here is why I am thankful and blessed for the past few days:

My husband encouraged me to take this trip.  It honestly is a trip I will never forget.  Lexi loved it.  I loved it.  My friend Amy is so comforting in so many ways.  She challenges me to be a better wife and mother without even knowing it.  I have learned it is about the experience, not about questioning the logistics.  I have had many cool mother and daughter experiences thus far...this one tops them all!  I am looking forward to our next mother/daughter trip, but before then, I am secretly planning our first real family vacation!

Jet Plane!

Tomorrow, Lexi and I are going to Lubbock to stay with my good friend, Amy.  Amy's husband travels each week so we decided to hang out this week!  It is going to be very low key, but I am SO looking forward to visiting Lubbock.  It will be a nice change of pace and we are so lucky to be able to take a little trip.  It will be Lexi's first time on a plane and she is getting extremely excited!  I will take a ton of pictures on this trip so stay tuned...

Our house

Jason and I spend a lot of time watching HGTV and daydream a out how we can fix up our house. We dream about a new master bathroom, a new guest bathroom, a refreshed backyard, and new countertops in the kitchen. While thinking about renovations we tend to focus on what we don't like about our house. The truth is, our house is a home. It is warm when it is cold outside, it has plenty of beds and hot water, it houses our wardrobes and toys for our daughter. We are blessed to have our home, just the way it is.


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My World

I just made this for Facebook and wanted to add it to my blog.  I am so blessed to be me because I have my sweet husband and mini-me by my side.  Love!

First Stars Game

I took Lexi to her first Stars game tonight. She didn't quite know what to think. It was really loud for her, but she enjoyed the National Anthem, the goal song, eating popcorn, and seeing daddy. It was a national televised broadcast tonight, so Jason got to come sit with us for a bit. It was a very nice surprise to sit with him during a hockey game! Lexi wanted to leave at the end of the first period. I was actually shocked she lasted that long!



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A little behind

Even though I forgot to write, I have felt very blessed of the last few days.  I have been working and I am so thankful Jason was home to be with Lexi.  We are so blessed to have so much family in town who is always willing to watch Lexi when I have to work, but Jason and Lexi enjoy spending time together too...just the two of them.  After I worked on Saturday morning, we took Lexi to the park.  At one point while we were all three swinging, Lexi said very happily, "We're swinging as a family!"  It made both Jason and I smile.  The weather was perfect for flying a kite.  It was overcast and extremely windy.  I am blessed that we were able to go to the park together as a family this weekend.  It was a great day because the three of us were together.  I am so blessed to have a sweet and loving family.

Lexi had such a great time.  She didn't want to leave.  She was sad, but we promised to bring her back with the kite and she smiled.

Lexi's first kite.

Enjoying the swing.