Peyton has a crush...

...on that very good looking dog in the mirror! Every morning, and I mean every morning, while I am getting ready for the day, Peyton plants herself in front of my mirror and will stare, bark, whine, and try to play with her reflexion. It really is pretty entertaining. Do you notice all the nose prints on my mirror? I think she has been getting in a few kisses as well! Usually crushes only last for a short time, but I think she might have this one for awhile. I wonder if it frustrates her that she always has to make the first move!

I love these girls!

Back row L-R: Shelley, Jenny
Front row L-R: Me, Brooke, Tasha

This past weekend Derek and I went to Spokane so I could have one last chance to hang with my girlfriends without any other extra responsibilities (a baby). I have known these girls since high school and we have still managed to stay close even though we graduated almost 7 years ago! These girls are true friends and I am so happy that we have been able to stay so close despite the fact that we have all gone somewhat different ways and have had some big changes in our lives. Brooke got married this last August, Malia (not pictured because she couldn't make the trip, but we wish she could have been there) got married a couple of years ago and just had a baby in September, Shelley and Tasha are working and going to school, and Jenny graduated from Eastern a couple of years ago and has been using her business degree working for a company at the Spokane Airport. We all have so many funny stories and memories from the last 10 years together and every time we all get together it feels like nothing has changed. I am going to miss them when we move to New York.

1 Year Anniversary

This sign was on the hotel grounds and I thought it was picture worthy!

Today is our one year anniversary and this last weekend Derek surprised me with a massage and a two night stay at a beautiful resort in Union, WA. He took Friday off of work and in the morning we dropped off Peyton at my parent's house and then we went and got very relaxing 60 minute massages. After that we headed down and over to Union, WA which is a very little town near Bremerton. We had such a great time relaxing and enjoying each others company. This little weekend get away was a combination celebration of our wedding anniversary, Valentines Day, going to Grad school, and a baby on the way. The weather was perfect for late January/early February on the coast. We lucked out with sun the whole time!

This picture was taken by my mom when we dropped off Peyton. Yes, I know you can see my bra, but my mom wanted me to take my vest off so everyone can see how big I'm getting!

There was an outdoor fireplace that overlooked the water and we spend quite a bit of time sitting in front of it.

Enjoying a very nice dinner in the hotel restaruant.