A Little Family Time

My sweet mommy, dear dad, and brother (coolest friend and nicest guy ever) Nathan came for a visit! It's been about two months since we moved. Even though I am very thankful for phones and data plans that allows us to talk whenever we want, it was wonderful to see them in person and just be together. The first night when my parents left our home and we waved goodbye it hit me all of the sudden, "Wow. I guess I'm all grown up now." I must admit it was strange to say goodbye to my parents from my doorstep. I guess there's a first for everything.  I love how my family comes for a visit and right away they are there helping us. They are the best.

What did we do for three days? Well.....we went to the Social Security office and officially changed my name. We also went SHOPPING! I have to say these two guys (please look up) were amazing. They went all day shopping with me and my mom. If there ever was an award for "Brother and Dad Goes Shopping with Girls Award" they would get it.

We also ate a lot of yummy food for three days. It was great! My mom and I hung pictures. Even though we don't need any encouragement around here to EAT, we hung some letters in the kitchen just  in case anyone's feeling timid.

The guys worked on getting our gas fireplace up and running. Now we can be warm and cozy on those cold winter nights! I'm glad Nathan was there to temper the silliness between Bret and my dad......

 We had a cinnamon roll/bacon and eggs breakfast on Sunday morning and then it was time to say goodbye. It went too fast. Yay for Christmas not being that far away!

 We love you mom, dad, and Nathan! It made us so happy you could come and visit. Please come back again soon!

Love,
Bethany V. (and Bret) xox

My First LIVE Football Game

I have fond memories watching football games at my grandparents home. My grandpa was a huge football buff and I'm realizing now how much my grandma knew about football as well (I guess that's what happens when you've been married for almost sixty years)! That being said, I never really understood the game. It always felt like a bunch of players just running around. Sure, I knew a touchdown meant you received points, but I knew nothing about: first downs, punts, kicks, interceptions, a wedge, or a fumble. Okay, I will stop boring you with football terms. Point is, I've learned a lot and all the credit goes to my patient husband for explaining and re-explaining. Little, by little I'm getting it. I feel like I can watch the game and realize it's more like a game of Chess than players just randomly running around. Football gurus, please forgive me. We had the opportunity, thanks to Melissa (my new sister-in-love), to go to an Oklahoma State University game. Or "Ooooo, Ssssss, Uuuuu, Cowboys" as the fans would say! It was really fun to be a part of something that is truly American and to feel the buzz of excited fans. My biggest revelation of the day: the reason a "Flag" is termed as such in football is because.....are you ready? They actually throw a flag on the field! If your laughing at my football illiteracy, I'm laughing with you! :-)

Love,
Bethany V.