Love and Other Things

Last night I had my weekly "visit the fam" night which pretty much entails with me playing with Evelyn the whole night. This was actually a special night because my dad is finally home from rehab! But as I pulled into the neighborhood, I saw Evelyn, Andrew, and Holly at the park so I pulled over and Evelyn lit up like a candle! So then I ate my sandwich (late dinner after a workout...totally necessary) and we ran around and went down slides and laughed. She is darling and precious and don't worry, I have PHOTOS. :) 

Just being our silly selves

Look at that pout!

Aren't they wonderful? Honestly I don't know what life would be like if she weren't here. She's amazing and wonderful and full of life. And I know I've said this before, but I am honored to be able to have this time with her before my own kids pop up out of nowhere. No! Not anytime soon. If I had kids soon... well I'd have a lot of questions to ask God about. Anyway, I love thinking about what Evelyn will be like as she gets older, starts school, and starts to become a woman of God. I can't wait to be apart of it all! There is also a picture of her and her gpa (AKA my dad) that was adorable, but maybe I'll post it later. They were cuddling in a big chair watching her favorite TV show "Bubble Guppies". I found them like that and had to take a picture. It'll be something she treasures when she gets older and he inevitably passes away.

I told her to smile. Nice V

Anyway, speaking of my dad, yes, he is back! And seems pretty happy to be home. Although he did say he'd miss having a maid and someone make him food everyday. lol. Ohhh dad. But he seemed to be doing well. And mom is happier now that he's back. I dunno... I think this will be a good turning point for him. I mean he has to know how much everyone loves him and how much V loves him and wants him around. So prayers will be continued to be directed at him as he fights his battle with alcohol without rehab. Go dad!

Moving on to other things I love... Justin! Not that anything is super new with him. Just doing the whole school seminary thing. But we are like literally halfway to Thanksgiving (even though he might not be coming home for it) I also realized the length of time we've been apart is the length of 1 Lent period...almost anyway. And while it's been several weeks now and I still miss him all the time, I'm doing better. I feel like a functioning person, not this broken heap in the corner that cries all the time. That said, I'm making a Halloween costume to depict our life right now. I'd tell you all about it but I think pictures will do better. We'll wait until Halloween for me to show off my brilliant idea. Don't worry, I realize my costume is silly and maybe a little weird but it'll cause a laugh or two... and it'll totally be a couple costume next year when we are reunited again!

The last thing I love that i'll choose to write about is fall. I called Justin yesterday to tell him that he's missing my favorite season. It's absolutely stunning, especially where I live.The leaves are turning golden, reddish, orangeish and they are beautiful and breathtaking. Lucky for me, it's just the beginning of the season! I'm going to bask in the glory of trees until winter decides to creep up WAY too early (Hey winter, you don't start until December, stay away!) and hopefully take a lot of wonderful pictures with that handy dandy camera I own.

Not that I love to work, but I must go back to it. Enjoy your blog-reading and whatever else you lovely people are up to today.

Oh yah, shout out to John and Kelly! It's their birthdays! YAY BIRTHDAYS!

Always,
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