As of late...

There's no point really in saying it's been a while because that seems to just be how it works now. I don't have a computer and there's no way I'm doing this on my phone so when I have enough pictures and stories to make a post I venture to the library... or work and start hammering out a post.

Since I post so infrequently, there's usually something always different that's been going on.

Many of you know I don't like to stay with the same job for very long. (Not because I get fired!!) Because I get bored, so I quit and go find something else. For some reason I've never had a hard time finding a job so I've got a variety of jobs under my belt. My latest one was offered to me while I was waitressing a table. (This isn't the first time that has happened) *flips hair and pats self on back* So long story short I'm currently the manager of two local Health Clubs. Pretty cool. who knew being in charge of people could be so fun! haha just kidding. But anyway, this job has some perks. Including a free gym membership which includes CrossFit. Which I recently started. So what I'm trying to say is i'll probably be ripped soon.

and by probably, I mean probably not, because I went for a week and then stopped, as all my ex-boyfriends could tell you, I have commitment issues. Except for Jon, he's somehow and exception :)

Speaking of Jon- When he and I first got married I gave him the ol' bait and switch talk about how I was going to make home-made bread (and other baked goods) all the time. Well we hit our 2year mark in June and I've made plenty of treats but hadn't even attempted bread yet. Every time we went grocery shopping he'd always give me the "I thought you said you were going to make bread all the time..." my excuse was that it was too hard because you have to knead the dough and I have the arm strength of a 6 year old girl. (actually to me more accurate a strong 10 year old)<--that's a story for another time.

I babysit for a family that makes Gluten-free bread all the time in their bread maker. So I thought maybe if I had a bread maker I'd make bread. Well I found one for $10 on a local classifieds page and jumped on it. I had no idea where to go from there so I just bought the Gluten-free mix the family I babysit for buys and gave it a whirl.

It was so gross. I should've taken a picture. It was about the size of a Cd case and on like 2 inches high. it was kind of funny actually but it tasted horrible. So I gave it to the chickens and tried again, this time using a recipe I found online and low and behold! Beauty! It was very good, especially with a little help from some honey butter and cinnamon!

I still haven't quite mastered it because it got dry pretty fast. But fresh, it was delicious!

Oh well I have eternity to master my womanly responsibilities.

Speaking of womanly responsibilities, my sister-in-law Hannah has been magnifying hers magnificently! She just had the first grandbaby on my side!

Little baby James.

What a thug.

He is so tiny but has huge hands and feet. He will probably be tall.

He's always wrapped In this little bundle and its so cute! I call him a baby burrito.

I think we'll keep him.

My parents are happy to finally be grandparents. (Sorry we're all slackers!) They have some big shoes to fill though, I had pretty awesome grandparents. All of which have passed away except my Mom's Mom. I am very grateful to still have her around but and grateful for the time I was able to spend with my Dad's parents this summer before they passed away not even a month apart from each other.

My Grandpa Harry was one of kind. He was the grandpa that would make up songs about you on the piano, always told you jokes, show you tricks,  and as he got older tell you the same jokes and show you the same tricks you'd heard a million times but still loved them because they were from grandpa.

He had struggled with Alzheimer's  and hadn't been himself  for a long time. It was sad to see him go but I was glad he was in a better place. His sweet wife Leah suffered with cancer for years so although it was sad to see them both go, we are so grateful they can be together again with healthy bodies!

In other news

A while back was national dog day. and we all know I'm all for celebrating that. I was thrilled to take a cute picture to post to instagram of my baby boy copper. I hurried home and was greeted by this, like always. Which I find adorable, but Jon hates. Idk why. might have something to do with the scratches all over the door.

classic shot.

I was trying to get him to just sit still for a picture (why did I bother) and for some reason he thought he was getting in trouble so he went and hid in the bushes. I was dying.

Then we attempted a selfie and I'd say it turned out pretty good.

Well that's all for now!

Quotes from Jon:

"It's not considered cocky if I'm actually better than everyone."

"You smell like a balloon."

Talking about a particularly difficult child-
Jon:I hate him
me: Jon...

Jon:I don't love him very much.

and my personal favorite-
"Unless you're a redhead, I don't know why anyone would ever dye their hair"

Bye!