Family Fishing

Yesterday, Cody and I spent some time with my family out on the river. We always try to go fishing together at least once every spring. This year, my brother caught a pretty big catfish, and the rest of us just caught little sunfish. Although, I did catch other wildlife while I was out there... a lizard, baby turtle, and a bright green frog! Well, my brother caught the frog, but I held onto it. My nephew, Emery, even hooked a few little fish! He was more interested in playing in the water most of the time, though.

You can't tell in these pictures, but I got a little bit sunburned by the end of the day. Normally, one would say this is a bad thing, but it's the ONLY way I can ever get a nice, glowing base tan. So, I'm pretty excited about it! Yes, I know it's better to stay pasty because of the skin cancer risks and whatnot, but I need to have just a little bit of color. I come from pure European decent, so any hint of pigment must be forced. 

How do you spend time with your family? I'd love to read about it. xo

Family Christmas: Part Two

Christmas Eve was spent with my side of the family, and it was a good time! Emery, my nephew, was ever so impatiently awaiting the time he'd finally get to open his presents (after dinner). I tried my best to entertain him and teach him about traditions, but he was not having it. When the time finally arrived, he got to open the majority of the presents, which were some of his favorite toys! It's always such a joy to see a child's happy face light up....as cheesy as that sounds.

Christmas Morning was equally a fantastic time! We enjoyed a delicious breakfast and then sat around the fireplace and opened gifts. Cody and I got some lovely and much needed things for the house! Afterwards, we taught Saffley how to play with some of her new toys. It was sooo cute watching her bake her little, fake cookies and play with her tea set! 

How did you spend your Christmas?

Family Fun Time

Cody and I rode the motorcycle to my parents house yesterday to celebrate a late

fathers day, my mom's 50th birthday, and my brother's 27th. Ryan (my brother) and I 

both live over an hour away from our parents -which doesn't seem like much-

but life seems to get in the way too much. It's difficult to find a day where we're all

able to spend time together. That's all right though... It just makes hanging out

with the fam even better!

Lazy Sunday Afternoon

...it's good to have every now and then, especially after the crazy 

busy week I just had! By no means am I complaining about being busy.. just

relishing these laid back moments with my little family.