The Little Things

I have been able to appreciate a few of the little things lately and I thought I would share.

First of all, yesterday Gianna started doing this hilarious thing. After Jacob or I would cough she would give a little fake cough. At first I thought it was coincidence than I waited, coughed again, and she would cough on cue. We tried to get it on video but by that time she was distracted by other things. And today she won't do it anymore. Hilarious!

A fun marriage story is that I always fold laundry which I actually love doing, but for some reason it bothered me that Jacob's socks were always inside out. Mom said she always considered that "one of the for worse's" and just put them right side out for dad. So I tried this for over a year and would get bitter about it every time  So finally, I started just pairing them up leaving them inside out almost out of spite. Ha. Turns out that doesn't bother him at all. Peace in the house again.

I am not joking two days ago our neighbor mowed his lawn. Yesterday.....

I made mac and cheese and cheesecake the other day and they both turned out pretty swell. My cooking skills are developing!

Way Behind

Not sure where to begin. It has been a long time! I had a great visit back in Indiana (Jacob tells me I am not allowed to call it home anymore). Rough adjustment but we have been married almost 2 years and I guess this is my home now. Old habits die hard though. That was home for 23 years!

We went to a beautiful wedding and a Baptism for baby Francis!

Then we were able to have some quality time with Cory and Marie. It never seems like enough time when I am with them.

Then of course time with grandma and grandpa. And my new sister-in-law Haven.

Reading the paper. Sorry grandma no pictures with you!

Ty's wife Haven and my nephew Sebastian showing his cheesey smile!

Gianna flew back to Colorado on the same plane as Papa and Geema and we had a nice but too short visit!

We went to Hammond's candy store and tour!

I love this picture. Papa and Gianna watching football at the pizza place!

And took them to our favorite view for sunset.

And finally I have to say that I have been re-motivated to learn how to cook. Jacob signed me up for a chili cook-off at his office for All Saints Day. I called up Shirley and she gave us tips for the number 1 (of 9) chili!!! That's right I got first place! I was shocked! I made cheesecake that turned out well this weekend too. I want my kids to say "Oh my mom makes the best...." someday.

Bella was Blessed Mother Teresa and Gianna was Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha