Valentine's Day is potentially one of my favorite holidays. I can't decide, but it's up there! I think it's such a great day, to show someone how much you love them. Ya, I hear the cynics out there saying it is just a holiday made by Hallmark.....whatev. Even when I was single I loved it, I would go out with a friend or rent a movie and have my own date! But now that I have Brock, the holiday has moved to it's own level. I am not so big on presents for this holiday, just something to show you care. I hope everyone out there has someone they love and can show it, whether it be a parent, a sibling, a friend, or husband!

I made this video for Brock last year. It's so fun to go back and look at the memories we created. I love you Brock! You are the best husband, and I can't believe I got so dang lucky.
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Is that neck for real? How about Brock's cute eyes?

Our friend's Brent and Brittnie had their precious baby girl on Saturday! She is such a doll and so yummy! She really is a gorgeous baby and I didn't want to stop holding her! Congrats guys, she couldn't be any cuter!

Look how cute! Sigh...I want one!


This doesn't help the situation. Brock looks so cute holding her. They became quick friends.



She might have been a bit hungry.... :) I actually think it was a yawn Ha ha! Oh, she is too sweet!

After New Years we all went to Jump Street in Chandler and watched the kids jump, and flip, and wear themselves completely out. That place was fun with wall to wall trampolines and bounce houses for the little kids. I think they all got hurt at one point or another but they had fun!

New Years this year was spent at the Whipple's. Brant's fam came down. Partying happened. Extensive streamer popping occurred. It was criz-azy.

How cute is my mom? So cute.


Whipsters.


Too much girly-ness to handle


Playing Apples to Apples. Girls dominated.


I can't handle all this cuteness

Christmas this year was a blast! We went down Christmas Eve and had the annual party with my family and had my mom's famous clam chowder. It was so good! Then we went over to Brock's grandparent's house to hang out with his family for a while. That night we got all the presents ready and I helped my mom with all the last minute things. We were so SPOILED this year. I got a bike, some HOT boots, kitchen knives, clothes, and bath towels and lots of other fun things. Brock got a pipe for his 4-wheeler, which is all he pretty much cared about, but he did get clothes, a book, and some walkie talkies, and other stuff.

My mom with her new lap-top. She totally needs her glasses on.


My FAVORITE breakfast, two kinds of quiches, pull-aparts, and little smokies. It was SO good. We have it all every Christmas.


This is a present Jen gave my mom. Talk about a tear-jerker. That is a picture of my brother Gary that died when he was 8.

This is on the back of the necklace. That is the nickname my mom called him. Too cute.


Brock and his stocking


Uncle Bock and Kapree


Kendra and Kloee!


Brant, Kaleb, and Koulter. Brant is acting tough because his picture is in the paper and I made fun of him because he looks hard core in it.


Mitch and Tamara opening their present from us. We got them a digital camera.


I LOVE this pic of Brock.


Tamara with her new camera. She needs her glasses too!


Tweedle dee and Tweedle......just messin' you guys!

The day after Christmas Reed, Jen, and their kids came down. We all went on a big ride around the river and the farm fields. it was so fun, even though it was freezing!


Trouble!


We stopped on the bridge to look at the river. I hate being close to the edge!


B-rock and the river


I had like 10 layers on and was still a little cold!


Roxy wanted to go riding again!


Handsome little devils!! I could just bite those ears all day!


We went to eat at El Charro and took up half the back banquet room. This is only half of us! I think we got a complaint because we were so loud. We just know how to have fun!


My dad! I think he looks cute here!


Me and my mama. She gave the relief society lesson on Sunday and it was awesome!

My ward really is amazing. My bishop wanted to do a night in Bethlehem on Tuesday. Unfortunately it got rained out but we still did it on Wed night, and it was awesome. A lot of hard work went into it, and it showed. The church ball-fields were totally transformed into a Bethlehem marketplace. I worked at the crackers and cheese booth for a little while and Brock worked at the Bethlehem photography booth. It was a fun night and I totally needed it to get into the true Christmas spirit.

I was Bathsheba and Brock was David. I kid, I kid! I am actually wearing the sheets off our guest bed. So fashion forward huh.



Wait a minute. I didn't know Bethlehem had technology!

The funeral was so good. There were a lot of fun stories about her, and the spirit was strong. Brock's dad gave the family prayer, which was amazing, and didn't leave a dry eye in the room. Aunt Lori gave the opening prayer, Papa gave the life story, and three bishops spoke. Grandma Brown wrote a gorgeous song and a lady sang it beautifully, and Hunter gave the closing prayer. Brock was a pall-bearer and dedicated the grave. He did an amazing job and it was such a beautiful prayer. I don't know how he got through it, but he did. I am so grateful to be married to someone who I am continually learning from, and who makes me want to be a better person. We will miss Nanny, but we are happy she is not suffering. I am sure she is up in heaven happy, and playing the organ.

Well Thanksgiving was with the Browns this year. It was a short and sweet day, because the much anticipated ELK HUNT is here! We drove to Pima Wednesday night after I got out of school. I got a little hematoma in anesthesia and my jaw and ear were killing me! I rode with an ice pack on my face...sexy.



Thanksgiving morning was spent preparing the food and hanging out with our families. We got to see Bobby, Marisol, and Tammy who live in San Diego now; it was so fun to see them. Brock's cousins came over, along with his Aunt Sharon and Uncle Terry. Thanksgiving dinner was yummy and before we knew it we were already leaving for Mesa so the boys could get on the road to Flagstaff, where their hunt is. I am a HUGE baby and wasn't a happy camper when Brock left. Let's face it, I'm still not. I grew up with my dad and brothers hunting but thought nothing of it, till I got married. I called Tamara and my mom in tears after Brock left and asked if them leaving gets easier...the answer was no. They could have at least lied! ;) Anyway, I love our families and am so THANKFUL we got to spent a little time with them!







He's SO happy to go eat. Aww, I miss that handsome face.




Look, Brock and I cooked! We were assigned the veggie trays, which we left in Mesa, so we had to stop in Globe and try and find something. We have veggies coming out our ears now!




Grandma Angle, Tamara, and I ALL making the gravy. Tamara and I got a gravy lesson that day! :) It made my Thanksgiving!


We asked Bobby to take a picture...and this is what we got the first attempt. The little stinker does this on purpose, but turns out I kinda like the pic!


Just hangin out.... we so did not plan on both wearing plaid! This is one of the first times I didn't pack his bag, and we wound up with similar ensembles. Great minds..



Doesn't Tamara look smokin? I loved her sweater!

So the Pioneer Woman had a live chat and I told her to say hi to Brock and she did! It was so cool. And yes, I am a crazy fan and star struck, but I'm ok with that. Of course now Brock thinks she's cool! Actually he is claiming she wants him now...great...that was not a good idea! Lol, I think she is in love with Marlboro Man, but I'll let him hold onto that for a day or so. Anyway, it was so fun to chat with her, she is too sweet!

1. Husbands leaving Thanksgiving day to go hunting.

My friend Jennifer makes these amazing shelves. I just thought I would post some pictures of them for you to see in time for Christmas. She does amazing work and her shelves are in a lot of really cute boutiques. Her email address is jenncauthen@gmail.com. You can contact her to order a shelf; there are a lot of cute designs, lots of different sizes and colors. Also, check out her blog at http://decorcreateur.blogspot.com/.

You guys, I live with the funniest person ever, you might not expect it from him, but he comes up with the funniest stuff! Here are some fun facts about Brock, he might kill me for these so it's been nice knowing you!