These Boots Were Made For Walkin'

This weekend Olive and I got to look at a possible home. I'm not sure if we are going to live there, but it was a nice to start the "moving on" that people keep telling me to do. Really sad, but nice. Afterwards we needed some pick-me-up activities. So we went to lunch with some friends and did some shopping.

We decided that Olive needed a good pair of boots....

for the next time she's at the ranch, line dancing, or driving cattle.

After shopping we made a stop at Mimi and Papas's for a swim,

and a soak in the hot tub.

And as always, Olive and I had a magical stay at Gigi and Pop Pop's house.

We had a great weekend and have really enjoyed all of our trips home this month. Thanks again to all our family and friends for everything!

Summer Lovin'

I am not the most social person, but given the circumstances Olive and I have been surrounding ourselves with family and friends the past couple of weeks. It has been wonderful. This weekend I got to go to a movie with the Hunters and McDowells, Olive spent a night with Mimi and Papa, I got to take care of our turtle a little, we went to the Oroville 1st ward pool party, I got to see Tracie before she moves, we went to church with the fam, had a movie night with Uncle Sutton, and finally made it to Tara's house to play.

I am really just so grateful for all the kind words, thoughts, prayers, emails, phone calls, and hugs. Being around so much love, makes it easier for me to be loving. I know that is what is best for my family right now.

I had such a fun weekend and I didn't take any pictures! I did get some fun pictures from our visit with Ana the other day. She came over to see the puppies and take Olive and me out to dinner. We just love Ana!

Did I mention that we love our puppies too?

Dancing Our Cares Away

This whole year has just been awful. I have had hope that things would get better and have been able to stay pretty positive and function normally. This week I have finally come to accept that things in my life are not going to get better, and I have to start over. While I have had a much appreciated outpouring of love and support from friends and family, it has still been a horrible week.

I have completely given up on getting dressed, putting make up on, combing my hair, etc. My diet has consisted of barbecue pop chips, chocolate peanut butter no-bake cookies, salami, and cheese. The thought of exercising is a thing of the past. Too scary looking to leave the house, Olive and I have been reading books, watching shows and taking long baths.

She has been the best support through all of this. This week her fit-throwing has been at an all time low, she goes to bed when asked, she's actually been eating, and she's been doing great on potty training.

She is always concerned when I'm crying and makes sure to hold me and wipe my tears. When she holds me it always cheek to cheek. She tells me at least a couple times a day that I am "pitty" or "bootiful."

Most importantly the girl makes me dance with her all the time. It doesn't matter what song is playing, or what I'm in the middle of doing, she grabs my arm before I have time to argue, escorts me into the living room, and we dance like there's no tomorrow. Who can be sad when you are dancing with this little girl?

I just don't know what I would do without her.

Just for the record, my goal for tomorrow is to polish off the rest of the cookies, put make up on, do my hair, and take Olive to the park.

Thanks for all the love and support, it's definitely nice to know Olive and I are not alone.

A Brave New World

Olive and I are starting a new life together. This is scary and obviously not something that I ever wanted for the two of us. Not that I wasn't told this all the time growing up, but I have finally learned that no matter how hard we want something and how hard we work for it,

"we don't always get what we want."

I feel like I could not be more blessed to have been given such a precious daughter. I know that Heavenly Father was looking out for me when He gave her to me. I know there is an eternal plan and purpose to everything and I know that we are going to be okay.

I am currently looking for a home and job a little closer to my family and the Hunters. If you hear of anything please let me know.