Cleaning the house today. Holy cow I had no idea two people could make such a big mess. It'll be so nice to have it clean and things put away, but I'm afraid for awhile yet the having things put away may not happen. We need more shelves and shelving space. Apparently we have to much stuff.

I think I'm going to take a page out of my sis-in-law Rachel's book and use our blog as more like a journal this year. I'm so happy to be back home around family but at times I do still miss Logan and the good memories and friendships I made there. There are some people I will never forget because they managed to touch my life so deeply. I still yearn for children to call my own but I know if I hang on, show a little patience and have faith some day I will get my dream. I'm so happy to have a house to call my own, although there are times it still feels a bit to much like apartment living for my liking. I like my neighbors, but not nearly as much when they're being noisy at 4:00am, as I do during the day. We're hoping to get things organized and settle in properly someday soon. I hurt for those in my family who are struggling right now and want to let them know that I care very deeply, and I hope things turn around for them all really soon. Mostly whatever this new year has planned, I hope I can embrace it with open arms and an accepting heart.

We had a really good Christmas and I loved being with our family this year. Hopefully we can see the Northern Doyle people again real soon, and also Grandma and Scott. Happy holidays and a blessed New Year to everyone.

It's been a real good November and I'm looking forward to December being good too. Both Brady and I have gone through a small stretch of being sick but I think we're both mostly well now. We're enjoying our new place and hope to have a family get together to decorate gingerbread houses soon. I know I still haven't put pictures of the house up Shellie. I have no excuse and will keep trying to get it done. I wish all of you health and happiness. I love you all.

I know it has been like forever since I've updated. We've got mostly settled in now and we're looking to go to Salt Lake next week for 3-5 days. Other than that we mostly work, sleep, and just hang out at home. Boring I know :). Halloween was really fun and I'm excited for the other holidays this year. It's great to be home around family this year. I'm loving it.

We've got internet at our house finally and we also laid the backer board for the tile in the laundry room so things are finally starting to come along. I'm loving living here most of the time and am so glad we are on our own. Shellie as soon as I can get some photos taken with my digital camera I will post them.

We're closing on our house at 3 today and I couldn't be more excited. It'll be so nice to have our 1st home that me and Brady own instead of rent. I'm starting to feel the pressure but will be so glad when the keys are safely in our hands. We had such a nice mini vacation at my in-laws timeshare here in town and our now ready to get back to the real world (at least I hope). We love you all and hope you're doing well. I really like the new pictures Rachel. They're quite cute.