New Look (and Goals)

I've had the same blog background and layout for a long time now! I'm kind of proud of the fact that I've kept it for so long, when I used to change it around all the time! I think I've settled on one for now.
But for some reason it made the layout of my previous blog post (the 2012 recap one) kind of funky. I can't get it to change.... So we're stuck with it for now, I guess.

In other news....

We had the missionaries over for dinner last night, and it was a lot of fun. I've never had the Elder's over before (in my life!) and I hope we can continue doing it.

Also, K and I talked about our new years resolutions last night.
We're going to read D&C together this year, along side the Gospel Doctrine class.
We're going to read the Book of Mormon this year, separately, but talking about what we've read that past week each FHE.
We're going to go to the Temple at least once a month.

Also, I made a goal to cook dinner 3 times a week. (That is kind of a big deal.)

I'm also going to try to focus on helping and serving others, putting others (but mostly Kyle) first, and really bettering myself this year. I think this is a goal I make every year - but this one is going to stick.

Here's to 2013, and some new goals!

2012 Recap

2012 was a pretty stable year for us - probably the most stable one since we've been married. We didn't move, Kyle was in school the whole time, and I had the same job (well, with some changes) the whole year. And it's been nice. But that's not to say it wasn't busy! Here's a quick recap, which may or may not include some pictures.

January: 
I started at Seasons of Hope.
I also started my calling as the YW secretary.

February: 
Celebrated our 4th Valentine's Day together

March: 
Kyle turned 26!
Spent a weekend with all the Hanson's for Claire's blessing

April: 
Threw BFF Dani a bridal shower
YW Taco Bar
BFF Dani got married

May: 
Celebrated our 2 year anniversary
Britt got her first car a cute Suzuki hatchback

June: 
Baby sister turned 9!

July: 
Girl's Camp
Yellowstone

August: 
I turned 23!
Kyle did a triathlon!
Spent a week in California with the Hanson family

September: 
Spent a weekend in Hailey, ID

I ran a 5k!

October: 
BFF Lexi got married

Dad came to town

November: 
Thanksgiving

December: 
BFF Sarah got married

Celebrated our 4th Christmas together

*****
Yes, 2012 was a good year, but hello 2013! This is going to be our year! It will be a year of change for us, and we are so excited! Here are somethings we are looking forward to in 2013.
-Kyle graduating with his Masters Degree
-Kyle interviewing and (hopefully) getting accepted into a PhD program
-Possibly moving (?)

Like I said! We're looking forward to some changes this year!

Also

The Friday before Christmas we had a work retreat.

All the clinicians and office staff from all 7 of our offices got together for a day of workshops and good food and good company. It was a lot of fun to finally meet some of the employees from the other offices and spend time together. It was also great to get some time with the CEO and owner of the company. Work can be busy, and it's nice to have the contact with him and re-catch the vision of why we do what we do.

And also, during the retreat, they gave out awards. 

And this happened.

I was surprised and very happy and grateful.
After all my hard work this year, it was nice to be appreciated. 

Christmas 2012

Another Christmas, come and gone.

Can you believe it's the 5th Christmas K and I have known each other, the 4th we've been together, and the 3rd since we've been married? Time sure flies!

We had a great, albeit short, Christmas vacation.

We drove down Friday night to Nate and Mel's. 

Saturday was spent doing some last minute shopping, and having our Hanson family Christmas dinner and sibling gift exchange. 

Sunday we went to church together, and then K and I drove to my mom's. (And we also visited Ish on our way down!)

Monday was spent watching Christmas movies and relaxing. We had Christmas dinner as well.

Tuesday (Christmas!) we spent opening presents, and then Kyle and I drove back to Nate and Mel's for a few hours to open gifts there, and eat dinner. We got back to Poky around 8 pm, I think.

We both got some clothes, some new shoes, and movies and treats. Kyle also got me a new dock for my iPod, so we can listen to music around the house. 

We had a great Christmas and are so lucky and blessed to be surrounded by such wonderful family and friends. 

We were so spoiled this year, and we are so grateful to everyone.

But especially our Savior, Jesus Christ.

He is the reason for the season, and the One who gives us all we have.

And now, some pictures from our Christmas!

Look of pure joy opening up her crayon maker.

Present from my dad.

Christmas morning. So hot right now.

My momma's pretty tree.

Sisters :)

So much love!

Liam got Angry Birds Star Wars Jenga and he loves it! He's showing it to his guinea pig Snickers, who is enjoying her new ball.

 Baby Claire enjoying Avery's new play tent.

Avery and I had a picnic with her new set.

Whitney loves reading with Uncle Kyle.

Avery still had a mouth full of dinner, haha.

Such a cutie.

Merry Christmas from us!

I Just Wanted to Say....

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

Isaiah 9:6