Well...

So...December was a bummer with the exception of 2 things. A trip to California and Sea World which I have in another post and Christmas. Those 2 things were great. Everything else was not good. January really didnt go so well either--I was "sick" for most of December and it got way worse in January. So much so that my 103 fever had my doctor convinced I had the flu, or whooping cough, or pneumonia. I tested for everything and it came back negative. So just some awful virus that attacked hard and WOULD. NOT. LEAVE.

However, one good thing came about in January.

I had surgery. HA!

But seriously, its a good thing because its the start of fertility 2019. I kept the fact that we were trying for another baby last year a secret and I had to go through some really hard things alone. I've decided to be honest that we are once again trying, but I probably wont be as open with E.V.E.R.Y.T.H.I.N.G like i was when I went through it all with Nash.

So! Everyone please remember us in your prayers as we are trying to grow our family! #prayingfortwins

Here goes!

2017 My "word"

The trend in society in the last few years it seems, is to pick a word for the new year and try to focus on that through the year.

I've never done that...I don't know why. Probably mostly because I don't like following trends or fads.

I have done a lot of thinking about how I'd like this year to go. And I've decided to incorporate a "word" to help me focus on what I'm trying to accomplish.

My word: PRIORITIES.

2016 was good and bad. We saw the worst in ourselves and saw great moments too. One big thing I noticed was that we are quick to prioritize the WRONG things. Phones are constantly in our hands and faces, Netflix was ALWAYS on instead of spending quality family time together. I was so focused on my business that I didn't set boundaries. I found work creeping into every faucet of my life. I was spending way too much time, every day, on the computer--doing important things, but not so important that I wasn't focusing on Nash.

In 2017, I hope to prioritize my family more. To make each day count with Nash, because gosh dangit. He is growing up REALLY fast on me.

I also want to prioritize my business, but in a much more efficient way.

I want to prioritize my husband and our relationship by going on 50% more date nights than we did in 2016.

I want to prioritize the Gospel and put time and energy into my callings, especially that of a visiting teacher. And reading scriptures with Nash every night. And getting to the temple, AT LEAST quarterly.

I want to prioritize my home...making sure it is clean and a place of peace from the crazy world we live in.

I want to prioritize listening to the prophet. My goal for 2017 is to get our year supply and 72 hour kits put together.

and I want to prioritize ME. I am always the last thing to be thought of...this year I need some time for me. Even if its being able to go to the dentist to get my cavity filled. :( Boo. HA!

So lets do this 2017. You are the year I make prioritizing the important things my #1 priority. :)

2017

Ahhhhhhh.

The start of a new year.

Taking fresh, long breath after a LONG year!

This is the perfect time for new beginnings and goals.

I'm excited for 2017.

2016 was long and hard, with wonderful moments in-between. But I'm ready to move.

I found myself looking to take down my Christmas decorations BEFORE new years this year... for the FIRST TIME IN MY LIFE. I couldn't do it--I would have broken Nash's heart. Seriously. That boy LOVES Christmas.

I'm ready to move forward. There is lots I'm excited about for this next year. Lots of changes going to happen--both for me and Jace in our jobs and as well as in our family.

I absolutely adore my little boy, and by golly, I am going to do everything in my power to be there for him day in and day out, to experience life with him, to play with him more, to show him more, to be more present.

I fell into the same trap that every self employed person sets for themselves. I didn't set enough boundaries for my work and it found its way into every corner of my life. I was thinking about work when I wanted to be spending quality time with Nash. I was working--marketing, social media, and editing during all times of the day instead of "naptime and bedtime" like I originally promised myself.

Its all going to have to change. My priority is and always has been my family--my son. My first job is to be a good mom.

:)

Jace and I have big goals, that we are hoping to tackle this next year. And as we accomplish those, I'll be excited to share them with you.

Bottom line, I'm excited to START. Hiya 2017!

2015 goals

I always, ALWAYS try to do goals with realistic outcomes. No one wants to keep saying, "i'll lose 20 lbs" for the 10th year in a row. In my case it was always, "i'm going to stop biting my nails"...it just never stuck.

This next year, I plan on it being a pretty full and big one. I may not get everything on my list done...and THAT IS OKAY. I have goals to work towards. As long as I keep going, thats all that matters.

New Years Eve 2014

Ringing in the New year...just how I like it. No stress, lots of food, and jammies! If I never do it any different I wont even care. I'm happy and comfortable. Ah :)

I went and got a wrist brace (i'll explain later)

We went and spent some time with grandpa and grandma hunt who are in town watching football with pop. Then we came home and ate olive garden, watched a few movies and episodes of arrow, chased my now sick son around, ate more food, made my bacon wrapped little smokies, rang in the new year by going out in the rain for 10 seconds and took a few pictures. Nash finally went down with the help of Benadryl at 12:45 AM. I followed around 2 AM. I was so tired.

Thank you for being good to us 2014...bring it 2015!

2013 end year review

I've been dying on my couch for the better part of a week.

I've done alot of reflecting in that time.

I've decided that in 2013 we experienced some of the lowest lows and some of the highest highs.

It had heartbreak and joy in the purest sense.

In January we started fertility treatments and learned that I had some problems with my body.

In February I had surgery and started all of my heavy medications. Not pregnant. 

In April my best friend got married and I was a matron of honor. Still not pregnant.

May came along and Jace turned 26 and we took a little trip to the cabin. I got a new job.

In June I turned 26. The day before my birthday and two days before Father's day we learned that I wasnt pregnant. It was a hard blow. Jace and my family worked really hard to make sure my birthday was wonderful despite the bad news.

In July we took a break from doing fertility--trying to decide to keep trying or not. We decided to give it one more go.

August brought the news that we have been waiting 3 years for. We were finally pregnant and going to be parents!! We announced to my family, and went to 2 ultrasound appointments.

September my baby brother put in his mission papers, we scheduled surgery for my older brother, we took family pictures with my family since my baby brother would be leaving soon, and we had our last appointment at our fertility doctor which was bitter sweet.

October brought our 4th anniversary!, Joe leaving on his mission, Randy having brain surgery and staying in the hospital for a few weeks, announcing to our other family and friends that we were expecting (13 weeks!) and our first OB appointment.

November I hit HALF WAY!!! and we learned that our little angel is a BABY BOY!! Our Nash Cameron will be so loved. Jace began interviewing for promotions so I hopefully dont have to go back to work after Nash is born.

December brought family and friends together. It also brought sickness. I have been down and out for almost 2 weeks now. We are so excited to be welcoming in a new year and to see what this next year has in store for us!

This year Jace got promoted to Personal Banker, and then got moved to a new store which has been amazing. I left my 2 year job at Gunnell's to pursue the unknown job at ITC which has been such a growing experience for me. We lost a dear uncle and welcomed new additions (2 new nephews and multiple cousins children). Wow. 2013 thank you! I'm giddy to see 2014!!!

New Year

Last year, Jace and I could not have been more DONE with 2011.

He had had kidney stones 3 times.

Our apartment had been infested with roaches for 6 months (right after we resigned our lease for 6 months)

Our electricity had blown, we lost all of our food, and had to live with my family for about 4 days.

I had quit my job at the salon. Jace didn't love working as a insurance agent.

We lost one of our cars and had to think about a new one.

Jace's family (parents and siblings and cousin) were moving ALL the time.

My family was having surgeries or breaking things left and right (Joe, Mom, Dad, Randy)

We still didn't have a baby.

...

and the list could go on.

So when 2012 rolled on in, we were ecstatic! 

and 2012 has been good to us, it really has.

Jace got a job he LOVES at Wells Fargo.
and then turned around and got a PROMOTION!!

We are jumping for joy because Wells Fargo will help pay for school AND it has great medical benefits.

I found a job at Gunnell's that was and still is a blessing.

We found a new apartment, that is definitely our HOME.
We bought our first ever, new car!

We had a niece, Jane, born at the end of 2011--so it was so fun having a baby around in 2012.

We had our sister-in-law Jamie announce that she was pregnant with TWINS in 2012--

they are getting due any day now!
Jace's brother and his wife are trying to adopt again.

Jace's parents are on their mission and prospering.

My baby brother got his Eagle, Driver's License  and when they announced the age change of missionaries he was jumping up and down with excitement.

and well, while we still don't have a baby--we are hoping and praying that 2013 will be our year.

So while I'm actually a little sad to see 2012 disappear in the blink of an eye,

I'm so very much looking forward to 2013.

Happy New Year everyone. Be safe!