in love with love

dont worry- we didn't touch!

A long valentine's weekend is just what the doctor ordered! Lover boy has finally finished his training at work, which means he will be back to regular working hours (he has been burning the night oil working until 10:30pm everyday for 3 weeks all while keeping up on his schoolwork, it was miserable for all parties)! With training over, we celebrated! Saturday was our love day.  We decided to celebrate Vday early with a fancy four course dinner, a dance concert (HE IS TOO GOOD TO ME!), dessert run #2 #sorrynotsorry and a late night movie snuggle sesh. It was a wonderful Valentines Day!

Sunday was full of more loving. Mike got me beautiful flowers and my favorite treat, and I got him a new "cape" aka a northface jacket that he practically lives in. We took it easy.. really easy because there was a three hour nap involved (obviously we work too hard) haha! After we wasted most of our day snoozing, we went up to Mike's family's house and spent Valentine's evening with them. We came home to have some mint hot cocoa and watch a chick flick.

On Monday Mikey woke up and hit the kitchen to make me a YUMMY breakfast.  Gluten free pancakes and berries. (Do you see how much he spoils me!?) And we hit the mountain for a lovely (icy) hike.  Monday night reality struck as we slaved away over our homework that we put off all weekend.

Story time- During our hike on Monday there was ice everywhere!  We were sliding all over the place. The hike was pretty steep so as we came down the mountain we mostly had to slide our way down.  At one point we got going pretty fast and I took a big fall, and I mean BIG.  Mike did not even utter a tiny laugh.  He was at my side checking on everything (while I laughed hysterically) he offered to carry me down the rest of the way- which would have been a sure recipe for disaster! Point is- I have a good one and my tailbone may never be the same ;).

Here is a view of Utah Valley. although the air has been pretty gross, I love the monochromatic moody grey we have been experiencing! 

I just loved every moment of being with my Mike.  I love the little moments when we are snuggling and I can just feel him breathing.  Or when we lock eyes and he whispers to me. Or when he is exhausted and gives me a massage.  He has a heart of gold. I am so grateful for him!  He fills my heart with love and gratitude each and every passing day.

**Over the weekend we got to babysit my little niece for just a little while- she is yummy!  We had too much fun playing with her!  We sure love this girl!

lots and loads of love,
Brookeydee

love languages

Do you know what your love language is?  Do you know your spouse's love language(s)?  Or those of your immediate family and closest friends?  I suggest you learn them.  There are lots of places to take the quiz but here is a link that is quick and easy.

My love languages are tied evenly between 3: quality time, acts of service, and physical touch.

This semester is crazy.  I have just begun the elementary education program at UVU, and they are not messing around with their future teachers.  I am taking a full credit schedule of 18 credit hours.  Which breaks down to be 7 classes.  I am also working about 30 hours a week.  On top of that I am expected to complete  20 volunteer hours in elementary school before March.  I am also apart of an event planning group at UVU.  And we are cubscout leaders in our church.  It has already been a little overwhelming.

The first week of school I was barely making it through the days.  The best part of my day was going home to a big warm hug from my Mikey, who had already started dinner and cleaned up the house or ran a load of laundry.  Seriously, the first week of school I didn't cook a single meal or clean any part of the house.  He was so amazing to know what I needed and to follow through.  He was so selfless and just so wonderful.  I probably would have dropped out of the program that week if it hadn't been for him!  Haha!

Now that its been a few weeks, I am getting into the swing of things.  I know that I can do hard things.  I know that I am working toward things that really mean a lot to me!  I know that I only have a few semesters left and then my education will be done.  I know that if the laundry waits til next week, we are going to survive.  Its okay that we have grilled cheese and tomato soup from a can for dinner sometimes **at least once a week** haha!

Mike's love languages are Physical touch and then quality time.  That boy needs to cuddle every single day.  He is most happy if he gets a snuggle in the morning, evening and at night!  I am so grateful for my sweet boy.  I love him so so much!

lots of love,
Brookeydee