it's all an adventure that comes with a breathtaking view

 

{a life update}

^ Silver Star. 04.07.2022 ^

  Wow, guys, life is about to get crazy, and I'm excited to be blogging again, so I can take you all with me on this adventure. The adventure of having The Lady B as my SISTER. That's right guys. My darling brother proposed to Brynna and she said yes!! (big shock. lol. jk. we all saw this coming) There is literally nobody else I would want to have as my sister-in-law. Brynna felt like a sister before her and Chancy ever became a thing. And now she's going to marry my brother and move here, and she'll be my sister forever and ever. I am over the moon over this. 

  The week that she was here was so fun. I loved having her near and I loved watching her and Chancy be a couple (behind my blush. I don't know why I blush so easily over them. Something to do with the fact that he's my brother, I guess) We went hiking up "our mountain", and even though the snow drifts freaked me out, I had such a good time. I love being up there. Sometimes I'd almost rather not even hike. Just sit there, look at the view, breathe in mountain air and shout, "Woohoo Mountain Dew!!" on top of my lungs. 

  Oh, and I'm not sure if y'all remember or not, but I played a part in bringing Chancy and Brynna together. Well, I also picked the proposal location *laughs* I'm just over here being their matchmaker xP It's super fun, if I'm honest. I love them both so much and will probably cry an awful lot at the wedding. 

  My family is one of those super weird close families, and we knew Chancy bought the ring, and we even knew exactly when and where he was going to propose. When he showed us the ring that he picked out all on his own, without Brynna even knowing, I nearly cried. Guys. My baby brother is getting married. 

{sneak peak at the engagement pictures. pssttt. the engagement actually happened at this location}

   As you can tell, I am very happy about this joyous event in our lives. But I'd be lying if I said that joy was the only emotion I've been having. And I think that's normal. This is such a huge change. A wonderful change, yes. But even wonderful changes can be hard. I always thought I'd be married by seventeen. Always thought I would've started a family by now. And here I am, twenty-two, and I've never even been asked out. Nothing has happened in that regard. No romance whatsoever has happened in my life. And now I'm watching my brother fall in love with my friend. And though I love it, it also hurts. That's okay, isn't it? These feelings are normal, right?

  Someday it'll be my turn... right?

  Spring is trying it's best to come to the PNW, but guys, we've woken up to snow three times this week, and I am just ready for summer now, thanks. I took the above picture on a very lovely spring day, before we were hit with all this snow and rain. But hey, that's spring for ya. Snow, rain, sunshine, all in the same day. xP But I guess time will start to fly now, and the next thing we know it'll be summer and my baby bro will be a married man. 

  Now that Brynna has gone back home, I am hoping to pick up my reading again. So far this year I am doing great towards my reading goal. I'm excited about that. Currently I am reading Dreams of Savannah by Roseanna M White, but I haven't picked it up in so long. I am also reading through A Bundle Of Letter to Busy Girls, for the third time, lol. My nonfiction for the year. I'm not really a nonfiction reader, but I love that one.

Recently read:

Wonderland Creek by Lynn Austin (4 Stars)

Finding Lady Enderly by Joanna Davidson Politano (5 Stars)

All Manner of Things by Susie Finkbeiner (4.5 Stars)

The Librarian of Boone's Hollow by Kim Vogel Sawyer (2.5 Stars)

A Midnight Dance by Joanna Davidson Politano (5 STARS. THIS BOOK IS AMAZING)

Recently watched:

Magnum PI (we're on season 7)

Spiderman No Way Home (ahhhh this movie)

Recently listened:

Birthday Cake by Dylan Conrique 

Take Her Off Your Hands by Midland 

Miami, My Amy by Keith Whitley 

Give Me His Last Chance by Lionel Cartwright

Wyoming by Skip Ewing

Love Me as I Am by for king + country

Made Up Story by Andi

Independence Day || Twenty-Twenty {photo dump}

Heyyyyy!!!!!! 

I know, I didn't do a June Wrap-up. And, I know, I didn't do a July beautiful words (but I DID on Instagram: @walkinginthesonshine). Life has been... nuts. To say the least. So, I haven't really had anything to say to you guys.
BUT
I had a wonderful Fourth of July, and I wanted to share it with you! Like a blog post I used to do. Back in the day. Back when I first started blogging.
So. Let's pretend I'm sixteen again, and write this blog spot:

The morning of the fourth my sisters and I got up pretty early to get ready for a hike we were planning to go on with some cousins and the aunts. We met up at my cousin's in-laws house, then car-pooled to the mountains. Since it was only us girls going, we didn't have any vehicles that could make it all the way to the parking lot, so we had to start at a lower trail-head - which I had no idea was even a thing xP

This is a hike that I hadn't done since Felicity and Josiah were dating, and that time it took me, like, six hours (I have to rest a lot *hides*), so I was afraid it would take me a long time, but we made pretty good time, considering.

It was a cloudy morning, so we were in the clouds most the time and didn't get to see the view, but it was still a VERY PRETTY hike. <3 And I got to pick wildflowers, which was something on my summer bucket list. May be a strange thing to put on a summer bucket list but whatever *shrugs*

At the top ^^^^ where we ate lunch

After that hike, I was deeeaaaadddd *laughs* we went back to where we had left our car and went home, to get ready for the evening gathering at my aunt and uncle's. On the way home we stopped at a coffee shop and I got a Triple Chocolate Milkshake with an espresso shot. SOOO GOOD. Idk why I didn't take a picture of that... or my car. Because we had decorated my car and filled the back seat with balloons and flags <33333

I ended up having to take some advil, I was THAT sore from hiking. I couldn't even stand! But, by the time we headed to my aunt and uncle's I was feeling a lot better.

It was a lovely gathering, with great food, and some pretty cool fireworks. <3

By the time we left the gathering it was 11-ish. We drove down to the town and drove around there for a bit, where pretty much EVERYONE was setting off fireworks. Rolls the windows down and listened to them, as well as watched. It was so cool.

And that was the end of an amazing Independence Day!

How was YOURS!? What did you do!? Also, how have you been? I life has been crazy for a lot of people!

Photo Dump || December 2017

The very last photo dump of 2017. Crazy how time flies.
But, I feel I should warn y'all. This photo dump is the biggest I've ever done! 120 pictures!
Sorry if that scares most of you away. For those of you who are brave enough to stick around...

P H O T O    D U M P   O F   D E C E M B E R:

 went to the local Christmas tree lighting for the first time. It was collllllddddd. (kinda like this office is right now.. *shivers*) 

 the camel was in line to get coffee from Arrowhead when we first rolled into town. *laughs* 

 I was sick and couldn't eat any of the goodies they had there, but I brought my own tea. *smiles*

AND THERE SHE IS *GRINS* 

 I've done a lot of coloring this month... *winks and sticks out tongue* 

 went out to lunch and Christmas shopping with Felicity and LaKaysha. Such fun sister moments. <3 

 FOOOOOOODDDDDD

 puzzle *grins* 

 my adorable grandpa *grins* <33333333333

 hunting for a Christmas tree! 

 after getting our tree, we headed to the local fort for a Christmas Event. <3 

 and after the fort, we went ate supper at Shari's. family time <3 

the "big town" is so pretty at Christmas time. 

 we then went home and decorated our tree <3 

 and I made this wreath. *grins* 

 peppermint ice cream <3333333333333

 "Father Knows Best" 

 when you accidentally twin with Auntie "Bobby" *laughs* 

 more Christmas shopping with the sisters. 

 and my very first time having Chick-fil-A! YUMMMMMM

 More food. *winks* 

 randomly visiting the aunts, drinking hot chocolate, and playing Trivial Pursuit. <3 

 hot chocolate. this actually might have been coffee with hot chocolate mix in it... I don't remember *winks* 

 puzzle. again. *winks* 

 ridin' around with LaKaysha. *winks* 

 with the sis. At The Warnke Family Christmas *grins* 

 me, Emily, and Auntie "Bobby". 

 <33333333333333333333333

 Grandpa reading the Christmas story <3 

 us girlies. *grins* 

 us "young kids" 

 boys. *winks* 

 dessert time! 

 came home to the beautiful Christmas tree after a wonderful day with family *grins* 

 peppermint mocha <3

 wandering around Grandpa's shop, looking for Grandma's dishes. (for the bridal table at the wedding.) we looked and looked. And finally I had to run down to the house and tell Grandpa we couldn't find them anywhere! He came out (he's adorable, btw). And we still couldn't find them. So we left. Then Grandpa found them! In the garage. So we turned around. *winks* 
I love my grandpa so much <333333

 LaKaysha, looking at the old pickup. 

 MY ADORABLE BROTHER WITH HIS ADORABLE PICKUP THAT HE JUST BOUGHT.

 morning coffee *winks* 

 our cozy living room <3

 more food. *winks and sticks out tongue*  

 *more pics of our trip to the mountains* 

 way too cute, btw. <3 

 the muddy parking lot - thanks to some young bucks. *winks* 

 woke up one morning and this baby was in my bed. babysitting early in the morning means morning snuggles. *winks* 

LOOOOOOOOOKKKKKK!!!!!! It snowed on Christmas Eve!!!!! ( and it's still white out there) 

 "It's a Wonderful Life" with the fam. *grins* 

 Christmas treats. <3 

 fluffy goats. *hugs them* 

 *yes, I changed my boots* haha 

 who needs shoes? *laughs* 

 Christmas Eve dinner <3

 *fuzzy* Christmas Eve snacks! 

 CHRISTMAS DAY! (got this sketch book and pen in my stocking) 

 *all the love for Thomas Kinkade and Disney* 

 me on Christmas Day *smiles* 

 the empty tree 

 when you and your sister get each other the same CD. *laughs* now we have one for the bedroom and one for "Willie" (the Escape that we share *winks*) 

 (finished this puzzle today, btw) 

 Theodore <3 

 Simon <3 

Phew! *wipes forehead* That was a lot!

Hope you enjoyed!!!

How was your December?? 
Have snow?