A First

 I have always looked forward to the day when I had a family so that I could mail Christmas cards.

So, this was the first year I got to do just that.

I thought for a long time about having pictures taken, who I wanted to design our card, what I wanted them to look like, what I wanted them to say. I tried to remember all the cute cards I got last year but nothing was coming to mind. 

So...I decided to go out on a limb and design my own.

I'm still trying to get familiar with Photoshop CS5 but here is the finished product:

I'm sure they would have looked better from a professional but I love them!!

I had my sister snap a few pictures while we were in Rock Springs for Thanksgiving (which I will talk about in a minute) and they turned out pretty cute.

Thanks Lauren!!

I also snapped a few pictures of Kyson and I happened to get some SUPER cute shots!!!

(Man, I wish I went into photography. I could take pictures ALL day!)

Ok back to Thanksgiving...

This has always been a HUGE holiday for the Broughs. It started out having dinner at a family member's house, then as we grew we have had to rent places to fit everyone.

But...the past few years have been different.

With my Dad and Grandma Brough being gone and my LeMoine Grandparents not in good health, it just hasn't been the same and it makes me SO sad!!

I want so bad to keep the tradition going and hopefully we'll be able to do that next year.

So...this year, we had dinner with just our immediate family and my LeMoine Grandparents.

Although it wasn't the Big Brough Get Together, it was still fun. The food was so yummy and we had such a great time just relaxing and visiting. It seems like every time we are in Rock Springs, we are always in such a hurry. It was nice to finally be able to just sit back and relax and spend time with my grandparents.

I sure do Love these two Grandparents of mine!!

No Words

There are simply 

No Words 

to describe the amount of overwhelming 

Love
I have for this little human!!

Half Birthday

Happy Half Birthday to Kyson on Oct 26th!!

I can't Believe it's been 6 months!

6 months of:

cries

breast feeding

diapers

wipes

clothes

smiles

stares

poop

toys

binkies

blankets

giggles

baths

sleepless nights

colds

pictures

baby food

bottles

and more...

Despite all the hard times, the last 6 months have been AmAzinG!!!!

I can't even Imagine life without our little man!!

He puts a Smile on my face!!

FIVE years

Another year has passed and it's still not any easier.

I know he's here in spirit and I know I will get to see him again someday and I know he knows what is going on in my life, but sometimes that just doesn't help the fact that I want him here with me.

I want him to meet my Amazing husband

I want him to hold his sweet grandson

I want to call and talk to him

I want to go camping and fishing with him

I want to be able to ask him for advice

There are so many things I want but that I just can't have. 

It's hard. 

Really hard.

But, I do have amazing memories of my Dad!

That is what I try to focus on the most.

Those memories are what gets me through the heartache.

Knowing that I will get to see him again someday is what puts a smile on my face through the tears.

Last weekend, my family went to the exact spot where my Dad passed away while hunting.

I love going there.

His spirit is so close.

It's so calm and peaceful.

He really couldn't have been in a more Beautiful place!!

Gros Ventre

It's hunting season so we had to wear orange :)

Horse corrals at their camp

10ish years later and his coffee mug is still there (the tree it was hanging in has since fallen over)

I miss you and Love you SO much Dad!!!!

My Favorite

For those who have been following my blog for a while, know how much I LOVE Fall!!!!

There really isn't a better time of year. 

Hoodies

Scarves

Jackets

Jeans

Beautiful Leaves

Hats

Pumpkin

Cool Crisp Air

This year I wanted to drive through canyons and go on hikes.

Alpine Loop

Bair Canyon Trail

 

Mueller Park

Hollbrook Canyon