An Ode to My Better Half

Richard,

This month with you made me realize a few things. We didn't go to the Fair or Fright Fest or Hobbs Grove or our ward Halloween Party or our friends Halloween Party or even carve the pumpkin that we bought! Before we got married I had a serious fear of missing out. Like, bad. Growing up, if there was anything going on I HAD to be there Until very, very recently I couldn't even stay in our apartment until you woke up on Saturdays (around 2pm), I had to go out in the world and interact with people and things even if that meant a pointless trip to Target or even the gas station! I just had to get OUT. 

This month has been a little different. We had big plans like we always do. Luckily, you like to travel and do things too...but you're happiness doesn't depend on it. This month we had a TON of bills (2 years of no dentist will do it to ya) and couldn't afford the Fair or Fright Fest or costumes, etc. We also were in the middle of mid-terms and both have night classes.

To the outside world this whole situation sounds LAME. I'm sure it would have sounded lame to me too.

This month because of our limited funds and our busy school/work/church calling schedule we had to get a little more creative. We've been very blessed financially so far in our marriage and date nights have been a breeze, no problem!

This month... you taught me how to play poker (sorry family!!!!!!) we watched a LOT of baseball and silly YouTube videos, went to birthday parties, went to the temple, ate a whole bunch of junk food, made dollar store crafts and generally just cuddled and goofed around a whole lot. It has been the best. Thank you for teaching me that I'm not missing out by being at home. Thanks for teaching me that those other worldly things are just extra. And thanks for teaching me without you even knowing that you're teaching me. What we have at home is all we really need. Love you, you cute thing ;)

                

                      

                                

The "green" pumpkin you vetoed. It's GRAY ;)

                                             

                                                        

                       

                                                          

Breaking up the dog pile after the pinata broke

                   

                             

Me creepin' on their epic game of truth & dare. Probably embarrassing the birthday girl but that's what aunts are for! ;)

                

                  

I promise I was happy to go to the temple! P.S. this is the dress that my mother-in-law MADE for me! Score!

                       

  The other Halloween pumpkin you rejected ;)

                                                                     

   NLCS Champs

                                                           

                                                                                   

1st game of the world series. Enough said.

                           

                            

                                                   

                                                   

  It's the little things.