Being an Aunt ROCKS.

I just love being an Aunt. Seriously it's the best. Miss Marley is growing up so fast. We were able to go visit this past weekend and I just can't get over how big she is getting! She is smiling, laughing, talking and doing all these new tricks. I am just in love with this little one!

Your auntie loves you Marley Anne and misses you too xoxo

Ps... More to come of the Lakers smokin the Jazz!

Grateful

Today was one of those days where I was feeling sorry for myself. One of those days when I tried everything on in my closet and nothing seemed to look good because I thought I'm fat and I'm having a bad hair day. The day when I wake up and its a blizzard outside and I go to scrape off my car and slip on the ice... not to mention with a towel on my head.. I bet the neighbors had a good laugh. And to top it off my hubby is gone in sunny beautiful California. He has been going back to  this last month or so for days at a time to work hard for us. I have been trying hard to be so supportive but I'll just say it,  I MISS HIM! And I just don't like to be alone... So I was just feeling sorry for myself. Poor me alone in my house on a Friday night with nothing to do. Then I thought of Japan. 

And how many people are suffering and alone in that country right now. How many have lost their loved ones, their homes, their possessions, and so much more. So I started to feel silly for feeling sorry for myself and my insignificant ridiculous what I thought to be problems. And I started to feel grateful. Grateful for a wonderful, wonderful husband who loves me and works so hard to provide for me and our future. Grateful for a healthy body that is strong and beautiful. Grateful for a warm roof over my head to cozy up in this blizzard. Grateful for a family that loves and supports me no matter what. Grateful for the opportunity to get an education and to be free to do whatever I choose. But most of all I am grateful for a loving savior that loves me even when I feel sorry for myself for the silliest things. Grateful that I am never truly alone. I definitely needed a kick in the butt today and remembering Japan did just that. My heart broke for those people and I just can't imagine what they are going through. But I know one person who does.. who knows what each and every one of us go through on a daily basis. And for that I am grateful. I think I am going to go here tomorrow morning and I can't wait. 

4:18:10

Last Sunday I ran 26.2 miles and let me tell you that last .2 seems longer than the whole race! haha My friend Kate ran it with me she is amazing. She has already done a few marathons plus a full Iron Man so she pushed me! It was such an amazing experience. Leading up to the race I was really excited but REALLY nervous. I felt more nervous for this than I have for most soccer games I have played. We got there bright and early and the race started at 6:30!

Kate and I before the race

There was about 2,000 people who ran the half marathon and 20,000 total who did the half marathon and the other shorter races.

  

Mile 14.. My parents and David were there holding signs and I was super excited to see them!

Me and my hubby :)

My biggest fans!

26 miles!

I was a little tired... haha all I wanted to do was sit down and take OFF my shoes!!!

My Dad has called me "his WARRIOR" and my mom made this sign. They held it up at mile 25 and when I ran by that sign I couldn't stop smiling. I don't think I could have done it without all my family cheering me on a supporting me!

I DID IT!!! 4 HRS 18 MINUTES 10 SECONDS!

I really thought that I would do this just to say that I ran a marathon and be done with it... but now that I did I could definitely see myself doing another one. It was one of the hardest things i have ever done. But it really teaches you how far you can push yourself. It taught me a lot about myself and made me realize that when I put my mind to something I can do it. I would definitely say if you are thinking about running a marathon.. DO IT! :) it really is worth it!

Anniversary Christmas and Birthday!

So this one beautiful

perfect

wonderful 

day in December

this happened...

We were

M. A. R. R. I. E. D.

And this guy..

 was

irreplaceably 

perfectly

MINE

forever.

We celebrated our one year anniversary on December 19th! David surprised me and bought tickets to see West Side Story! The show was amazing.. but unfortunately somebody forgot their camera... what can I say my forgetfulness is just one of my many other attractive qualities :) We went out to dinner, got dessert and the famous MILK in LA and then saw the show. It was such a fun night! 

A few days later we celebrated our 2nd Christmas together. Christmas eve we spent with the Thompsons house and started a new pajama tradition that was so fun!  

We spent a whole month in California for winter break and David was able to work and was offered a full time position at Votaw starting in May! We are very excited and feel so blessed that David has a job right out of college.

 We also celebrated my birthday on Wednesday the 12th! It was such a fun day. We went to dinner with friends and played catch phrase after! For my birthday my Mom and Dad got me this...

Thats right a sewing machine!!! I am so excited to learn how to sew. Even better my friend Nicole got me a 2 hour sewing lesson at JoAnn's for my birthday! So David will probably be getting some home made sweaters and other things haha poor guy. 

So we are now back in Cedar in the freezing cold and STARTING OUR LAST SEMESTER!! Can you tell we are a little excited?! I know that one day we are going to look back and these will be some of the best, simple, and fun days and we will miss them. So for now we are going to make the best of this cold weather and make some memories because come May it's goodbye Cedar City hello California!

Miss Marley Anne

Miss Marley Anne Goettsche has arrived!!! I am an Aunt and David is an uncle. She graced us with her presence on December 2, 2010 at 9:35 a.m. and she weighed 8 lbs! I was able to go up to Provo this weekend and hold and love on that sweet baby. David couldn't get away from all of his engineering tests projects studying etc etc etc.. (poor guy but finals are almost here and over phhheewww) But I just love her and I am so happy for Eric and BriAnne. It's such a cool experience to grow up and watch my brother become a Dad. He was always such a good big brother.. protective, loving, and always there for me when I needed him... not to mention his relentless teasing but what else are big brothers for :) I can just tell that sweet little girl already has him wrapped around her finger. She is just perfect. I loved being up there and spending the weekend and I just miss her already!!

My mom, Marley, the PROUD dad and me

Proud Parents 

 First day home from the hospital

Grammy sees her for the first time at the Hospital!

Marley Anne Goettsche

Welcome to the world sweet girl. We love you!!!!

February 6, 2011!

So now that soccer is over I have been overwhelmed with how much spare time I have. I don't know what to do with myself! It's like the 4 hours the soccer used to take up are free and I'm completely bored. So I decided I need something competitive and athletic to fill up that space. So I've decided to do this:

And if you finish you even get one of these! 

So I'm going to get a new pair of these (they look pretty sweet and a good Christmas gift right?? hint hint David)

And I'm going to start training! So on February 6, 2011 I will be running 26.2 miles! I am excited.. I never thought I would do a full marathon but I figured what the heck might as well! Wish me luck!

The End Of A Journey

So this past weekend was my last soccer game at SUU. My parents, David's parents and David's sister Jaime and husband Christian all came up to watch and be with us. It was so fun having them there and it meant so much to me! It was definitely emotional and hard to play my last game. It's been a huge part of my life for so long and it's a big part of who I am. I am going to miss the game and the girls a ton! I definitely feel so lucky and blessed to have had the experience to play in college. I made so many memories and friends that I will never forget. Here are a few pictures from the weekend:

Now this is the law of the Jungle... (we had to memorize this poem by Rudyard Kipling and recite it before practice if coach called on us hahaha it hangs in our team room so we had to take a picture with it)

Elyse, me and Erin before the game

T BIRDS 2010! I love my teammates!

My parents and David walking me out on our senior game- it was raining and absolutely freezing!

Captains

Praying before the game

Playing for the last time.. (I had two assists.. but they took away the second one saying it was offisides- which I didn't think it was and I definitely let the ref know it :)  It's okay they were still both pretty sweet!)

This was a game I will never forget. I feel so grateful for the support of my family. I can say that my mom is my number one fan. Since I was a little girl she drove me to countless games, tournaments, practices and never complained. I think I can count on one hand the games that she has missed. My Dad has always supported me and been there when I needed to vent or needed some advice. He missed lots of work and drove lots of hours to come see me play in Cedar. He calls me his warrior :) And of course my husband for watching me for three years, putting up with the countless hours this game requires on and off the field, and listening to me tell you about ALL of it :) I love you all so much!! This journey may have ended but there is a new one just beginning and I'm ready for it!