Sometimes, after spending a lot of time with Devon (like Thanksgiving weekend), I get a little extra clingy. It's ridiculous. I went out with my beautiful former roommates last night and it was so hard to say goodbye to Devon! I was going to be gone for two hours. Seriously, ridiculous. I just love that boy. I love how stupid he is and how he can always make me laugh. I love when he kisses me on the forehead and makes sure I'm okay when I'm feeling sick. I love how ticklish he is and how he gets fussy about it. There are a million things that just make me smile so much. Everyday I love him more and more.

Confession

I have a running list of baby names that I keep in my head. I watch more videos of laughing babies than I think I ever have before. I dream of puppies.


PS: I'm a lot happier than the last time I posted.

Comparisons

I have a problem with comparing myself to others. I do it constantly. It's a hard habit to break. I often find myself feeling inferior in one way or another. I grew up a little differently from the typical LDS family. Or at least that's what I perceive. It was a wonderful upbringing, despite some bumps and mistakes, but it wasn't the typical LDS childhood. Sometimes I feel guilty about it or weird or outcast because of it. I don't share a lot of the same ideologies as my friends. I generally keep quiet when they debate so that I don't rock the boat or bring on judgement. I went through enough of that through high school (back when I was more outspoken and fearless).

Anyways, I'm feeling a little sad tonight. Sometimes I don't recognize myself.

Washington and his apple tree

 It's a universal truth that apples taste better fresh off the tree.
Boy almighty. So delicious! Fresh, crisp, just the right amount of juice.
We went to Gordon Skagit Farms, which is about an hour north of Seattle. Of course it was raining the entire time. That didn't stop us though! It was fun to go back to Skagit Valley. It's where we got engaged back in April!
It was really wonderful to spend an afternoon with my husband. We don't get that opportunity as much as I would like!
Once we got back to Seattle, we met up with friends for dinner and desserts. I am so incredibly grateful for their love and friendship. It's difficult to fully express how much I adore these people so just believe me when I say that I love you to bits.
Thanks for the wonderful birthday. You all mean the world to me. Here's to another great year!

Isn't he adorable?!