February so far

Why hello lovely blog readers. I figured I would just do a blog post without numbered blessings *gasp* and just share about life lately!!

I got to go home to Surrey last weekend and visit my friends and family, which was super awesome and made me realize how much I missed everyone.

I flew home on Friday and my bestie Vanessa picked me up from the airport and we got to hang out a bit and we went to see "The Vow" which sadly, I was disappointed with. Maybe its because I was expecting a classic chick flick based on all the commercials, but the love you see in the commercials is about all the romance in the movie. Plus I had a foolish Texty McTexterson beside me, who was asked 2 times to put away her phone before she finally left. YAHOO! It made me miss my dinky little Williams Lake movie theatre, where the nearest people are 5 rows away at closest.

Saturday was a really busy, but awesome day! I went to Clint and Karin's at 12 so I could hang out with them and their awesome children. My little monkey Abi just turned 3, shes getting so big and has such a personality now. Their second daughter Elizabeth is just over a month old and so stinking adorable I could eat her up.

After that I went to the Krueger's house to celebrate Corinne's 50th birthday and catch up with her family and eat some amazing food.

Then it was off to my Uncle Gary's 65th birthday and I got to see a ton of people I haven't seen in forever, and see my cousins! My Dad and I got to sing together too, I love singing with my Daddy so it was so nice! After the party us cousins went over to Mike and Katie's house and played a game of Quelf, they are most certainly the right people to play that game with; it was hysterical. Katie, who is 8 months pregnant, also showed me their babies nursery and all the stuff they have for her...I'm so excited to get to meet her!

Sunday morning came and I got to go to JH, I was back home. I have missed JH lots, and it was so great to be back again. I also got to hold Lizzie 90% of the time that I was there...so for any of you who went to church and saw me with a newborn, you should know it was not mine. We have only been married for 6 months, and that is not why I moved away ;) hehe!

After church I went and got a wedding present that we had waiting for us at The Bay...thanks Uriah!! And had lunch with my family at Red Robin, mmmmm! How I miss having delicious food options, and often BP or Denny's just doesn't hit the spot! And then went for coffee with Miss Calla, I love coffee with Calla and it honestly feels like time is never long enough! I went to Night Church and then came home for Sunday night Nachos, the McCracken family tradition!

Monday I had breakfast with Holly and then hung out with my parents for the rest of the day. And then flew home and got to see my husband! YAAAAAY! Sadly he was working all weekend so I had to go down alone :(

Then it was Valentine's Day, and I got the day off! YAY!! Our first Valentine's together was so awesome!! I made the most delicious cheesecake, it was a New York cheesecake topped with caramel sauce and chopped toblerone *wipes drool* SO GOOD!

I made him this present of an "I love you because" photo frame. So basically the picture inside the frame looks similar to what is below, and then you just write a message on the glass with a dry erase marker. It's such a sweet, yet simply present to give. We keep it out so we can write each other messages, especially when he is working nights and we don't see each other that often.

Well, it is time for me to head to work. I just wanted to write a little update on my life lately. I will be sure to write again soon!!

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My favorite blessings of all...

Blessing #9 - Friends and Family

I don't even think I can properly put into words how much God has blessed me with awesome friends and family. I think I realized now, more than ever who my real friends are and how addicted I am to my family. I honestly talk to my Momma at least 2 times a day, often more and usually email her or text her throughout the day. Good ole Betty! I chat with my Dad and brother usually once a week, not nearly enough.

My husband, is insanely awesome. I think, as much as I loathe shift work, that it makes me appreciate my time with him so much more. I also really appreciate that he is willing to do my workout with me, I'm sure many husbands would not endure the 30 Day Shred with their wives, but mine is stinking great.

My friends, I wish I talked to a lot more people from Surrey a lot more often, but I think the "out of sight, out of mind" quote might apply to this situation. I am so thankful for the ones that I do keep in contact with, and love them tons!

Blessing #10 - My Dog

I know this might seem like a silly thing to write about, but she is my constant companion. With Justin working shift work I am quite often home alone, and I think I would lose my mind without my Lexy. I have only been up here for 6 months (hard to believe its been that long already) and therefore, do not have many friends to call for movie nights. So I hang out with my pup and talk to Surrey folk. Don't get me wrong, I love my life up here, for the most part, I am just thankful to have some form of company.

Blessing #11 - Walmart

I know, I know. I'm lame. But when you live in Williams Lake, it is like the best thing that ever happened to this town. I go there almost everyday, sometimes Justin and I go, just to wander and pass time. Especially since all the other stores operate on "small town hours" meaning that everything is closed by 6 on weekdays, except my beloved Walmart. Generally if Walmart doesn't have it in this town you are hooped, which was a massive shock to me coming from Surrey, where something is open almost all the time.

On a happy note...2 MORE SLEEPS until I am back in Surrey!! YAAAAAAAY! I get to see some friends and family, and go to church on Sunday...which is really exciting!

Update you soon on my adventures!
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