RESTING

We're here at home, resting from a fun weekend.

My mom left today, after spending two weeks with us, here in Colorado. It went by fast and I really enjoyed having her stay. I was sad to drop her off at the airport this morning, knowing I wouldn't see her for awhile. One of the big downsides to living far away from family.

I hope you have a good Monday. We are trying to, but the house just seems to get more and more messy the more fun we have. Hmmm....

WILL YOU BE MINE?

Happy Valentine's Day!

Chloe says, "Happy Valentimes!"

I remember, as a kid, thinking it really was "Valentime". I was so disappointed. I thought the world was messed up. Why doesn't everyone the spell it with "time"? Valentine's takes place at a certain time of year, so it would only make sense that we would say "Valentimes". Right?

Obviously, my childhood was rough, if this was the type of things I had to worry about.

Anyways, I love that we get to celebrate the day with Chloe. It's fun to show her some extra love. Then we are ending the night at Campus Life. How romantic!

WANDER

Lately, I have been loving this quote, reminding me that not everything has to have purpose or an agenda.

It's ok to just wander.

THIS WEEK

So far 2013 has been a good year. Busy, laid back and everything in between. Is that possible? Yes, it is, but I don't know how.

Here's a little glimpse into this past week in the Huffman house.

I have been loving grapefruit. I can't get enough of this fruit. I also have been eating tons of avocado, grapefruit, spinach salad. So good.

Sickness has hot our house. Chloe got the flu (as in the cold flu). It was so sad to see her in pain and not feeling well. So, Chloe and I made soup. She loves helping in the kitchen and I try to let her, but have to remind myself to be patient and it's ok if everything isn't perfect.

I posted this picture of kleenex on Instagram. We rarely buy kleenex. Maybe once a year...maybe. I grew up using toilet paper so that's what we do. I decided to buy some kleenex for Chloe's little nose and hours later was reminded why we don't buy kleenex.

We have been working on saving energy and not being wasteful, so I guess this was another "teaching moment" on not being wasteful.

And, because of being stuck at home I made play dough. I use this recipe and added a few drops of peppermint extract. Maybe next time we will add glitter. Life is better with a bunch of glitter.

And lastly, I have been trying to get a little work done with a lot of coffee. Cory gave me a pour over as one of my presents and I love it! My coffee is so smooth and fresh.

 

All that coffee talk is making want some, but I shall resist since it's 10:30 at night and I want to actually be awake tomorrow. 

So, that's been our week... sickness, play dough, sickness, and coffee.

Missing Cory? He was gone all week for work, running sound for YFC's Institute.  But it was in town at a hotel, so we were lucky enough to join him every so often and spend two night in the most awesome, comfy beds (that's my opinion, Cory hates the beds). He's a bed snob.

CHRISTMAS MORNING

Merry Christmas!

We are enjoying our first Christmas alone as a family (and our first alone since we've been married), here in Colorado. Snow has fallen on the ground, making it a White Christmas, with some sledding later this morning.

Cory and I have the house ready and are up at 6:30 a.m., with coffee, waiting for Chloe to wake up.I want to go in her room and whisper, "Santa came!" But the parent in me says, "No, enjoy the peace."

I will wait a few more minutes. :)

Merry Christmas!
Love,
The Huffmans!

THIS MAN

It's only December 4th and I already feel like this month is going to go by so quick. I really want to enjoy each day. Even though we are busy with various parties, holiday activities and everyday life, I want to focus more on quality time as a family.

It's so easy for me, as a mother, to focus in on Chloe. She's just so dang cute, but I also want to remember that there is this guy that lives in our apartment and he's my husband. Oh, hello there.

This photo was take in Cannon Beach, Oregon. We spent about 10 minutes on the beach together, after the Pacific Northwest Conference. It wasn't much time, but we were able to spend it together, take a breath, and keep going.

So, here's to trying to focus on all three of us, being together and enjoying the Christmas season, but also to just enjoying Cory and Courtne, husband and wife.

Happy December!

THANKFUL

I used to think the idea of going around the table and telling everyone what you're thankful for is super cheesy. I still do.

But, I do see the value in actually saying aloud what we are thankful for. I want to be a person that is more thankful for what I have. I don't want to be someone who is always wanting and putting value into even more material things. Stuff that just end up in the landfill, things that in the end are meaningless to our life.

I do want more when it comes to relationships with family and friends. Quality moments of just being together and sharing life.

So, I will say that I am super thankful for my family, Cory's family and especially our immediate family of Cory, Chloe and I.

I'm thankful not just for Cory, but for the husband and father he is. I'm thankful that he takes care of us with his job, but loves us with all his heart. I'm thankful for our relationship as a couple and who we want to be together.

And of course, I'm thankful for my little sugar bums, Chloe. It really is a joy to call her my daughter. I love her sense of humor, her craziness, her kisses and hugs, and the innocence of her just being a 3 year old little girl.

I want to cherish these moments of us as a family of three. Enjoying the big moments, but mostly the little ones that make up our life.

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone. We will be hanging out with good friends, enjoying each other, eating food and certainly not least, watching football.