Thanksgiving 2013

Thanksgiving day this year started off with a chilly, but very fun local 5k. I couldn't think of a better way to start off the day than a nice little run and a copious amount of thanksgiving food waiting to be consumed for later!
Although this year was a much more quiet Thanksgiving, it didn't stop me from reflecting on the past year's events and to think about how far we have come! To name a few, I'm thankful we have our health and are able to stay active doing the things we love (running, working out, keeping up with our energetic lab!) and I'm so fortunate to have married my best friend and to have had a Wedding day I will never forget. I'm thankful for our friends and family and the never ending support. Even though we are states apart from both of our families, I'm thankful they are only a phone call or text message away!

There are several changes (good ones I might add) that are on the horizon and I couldn't be more excited. Although change can be scary, it's always very rewarding and refreshing. Without change, we'd never know what else is out there and I truly believe that change can be worth the risk.

As I look back on the year 2013, there were definitely some challenges, but overall, I'd say we are in such an exciting time of our lives and I can't wait to see what the future holds! Watch out 2014, we're ready for ya!

We had to get a picture with the awesome Turkey costume!

Colby and I walking downtown on Black Friday!

Colby wanted us to take the tree home, too bad it doesn't fit in our trunk!

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

Christmas In The Air

Whenever the month of November comes around, do you ever wonder what happened to the rest of the year and start contemplating how soon you will be putting up the Christmas tree? I feel like Christmas approaches sooner every year and I almost forget about Thanksgiving! Even though Turkey day hasn't approached yet, I have many things to be thankful for. Not to mention it already feels like Christmas in our household. The tree is up (yes, against my will it was set up early) and we have Holiday smelling candles on every counter top/coffee table. I can't argue that I love the welcoming Holiday scents every time I walk through the front door or enter a new room. I already have a few gifts taken care of, so I would say I'm on a good track so far this season! Next up on the agenda is getting out the red Christmas bow we have for Colby's collar and maybe have her pose for a few more pictures in front of the tree. It's the little things!!
I hope you all have a great rest of your week! Friday is almost here!

Colby in front of our tree 2013

Throwback photos: Christmas in London 2011

Christmas 2011

Christmas 2011