"Equity Weekend"

Here she is! She is getting so big. It's normal to be attacked by Bear after coming home. We love her so much.
This week, in Will's words, is 'equity week' for the Hunters. We've spent this week coordinating our new fence addition and painting our bedroom. This probably sounds miserable to most, but I love it. Since we have moved in, I have found a new love for making our house into a home. So, yes, we finally have the long awaited fence (for Bear.... she is so excited). And yes, we finally have our bedroom painted. Yellow! It is not a manly room, to say the least, but I love it. Will, ehh, it is growing on him. So I sit here a day later and literally, every bone in my body is aching. I discovered muscles I didn't even know I had!! Here are some pictures:

Love being in love... and procrastinating.

Our Friday night. We spent it painting. But at least we were together!
Bear painted too. Actually, Bear GOT painted. She was a mess.
After two days of painting. And being painted by Will.
The finished product!

I know, it's bright. But it makes me happy. If nothing else, it is something that Will and I accomplished together! The rest of our weekend was spent with-- guess who!-- Branden and Ashton. We watched LSU lose- miserably- and just hung out together. I don't think a weekend would be complete without them! We consider them housemates on weekends, and the guest bedroom is officially theirs. On Sunday after church, Will and I went up north to the outlets to walk around. Will got to visit his favorite store, Fuzziwigs! He is such a boy at heart. We walked out 30 dollars poorer, but don't worry-- we had 30 dollars worth of candy. Only we can spend that much on candy and be completely ok with it. Sure, we got plenty of wierd looks as we walked up to the register with our arms FULL of candy, but we had fun!!!

I am getting super excited about these last few months of the year. It has started to get cold here in GA, and that always makes me think about Thanksgiving and Christmas (and my Birthday!! :) ). Will has started getting up every morning to go hunting, and one of these mornings, he will win and will convince me to go with him. There is just something that my king bed offers that a cold deerstand doesn't. But yes, we are excited for the Holidays! We are also going on a ski trip over New Years to New Mexico with some friends from Baylor. This is new to us, as a couple. I grew up skiing, but haven't done it in years (since Jackie and I would play hookie on ski club and instead sneak onto the guys' basketball bus and go to the games with them.). But we are looking forward to hitting the slopes again! We feel blessed to have such a great group of friends to be able to do things like that with.

Football, Football, and Bear!

As I always claim it is, life has been busy busy the past few weeks. Will and I have decided that we live for the weekends of nothing and those week nights where we can finally get to the couch by 9:00 and watch a movie. We always try to stop and enjoy life but sometimes it’s hard not to get wrapped up in the hustle bustle! Will has actually spent a lot of time out of town for work. It's bittersweet for me-- of course, I miss him, but I get to spend that time with my mom- which is always a blast for me. We get to sneak in all of the little shopping trips that we miss out on when the boys are in town. Don't get me wrong, I hate it when Will is away, but mother-daughter time is the best!

We have spent the past two weekends enjoying football! Will is lucky to be with someone who loves football because he is SUCH a fanatic. Some of my favorite days are the lazy, cold ones spent watching football and grilling out. Last weekend, we drove to Athens for the UGA/Alabama (BALCKOUT!) game. Although Georgia lost (miserably), we had a blast and as we always do, we walked away saying “we need to do that more often!” It was great to see little sissy--I can’t believe Mackenzie is already a Junior. Time flies. I have so much fun when I am with her. We literally make eachother laugh until our stomaches hurt.

We were up at 5am to leave for Athens , per the boys request. Yes, Ashton and I are troopers. We did it with a smile! I have been so lucky that Will and my brother get along so well. They really are like brothers. And Ashton and I have becomes so close. I am so glad that Branden found her! The four of us are pretty much inseparable, but I wouldn't have it any other way!! Here are some pictures from the Athens trip…

Mary Beth, Ashton, Kelbs, Kim, and Me
Trouble and Double Trouble.
He is a fake Georgia fan, notice the little hint of purple...
Big bro and little sis. I am blessed beyond belief.
Ashton, Me, Kenz, and Em
Ash and Me

Will and I, along with 2 other couples (Branden and Ashton- of course, and Kelby and Bennett) made plans to rent another cabin in Blue Ridge in 3 weeks. I am SUPER excited-- Blue Ridge is one of my favorite places. Georgia is beautiful in the Fall, and being in the mountains at the end of October is even more beautiful! We cannot wait!

And last but certainly just as important, and because I’m sure many are wondering… Bear is doing great! She is getting so big, which makes me kind of sad. Will and I absolutely love having her around. She is so sweet and lovable...and spoiled…

This weekend... full of time with Will and Bear, just as the doctor ordered!!!! I love my little fam.