A gift

A few days ago, Caleb said that he bought something but wouldn't say what. Tonight after work he gave me this cute little box. In my head i'm thinking jewelry, but had no clue if I was right because I already have a necklace, bracelet, and earrings from him. I opened it up and thought holy smokes. This is gorgeous. It was a heart shaped jewelry box that had "Happy Anniversary! Sept. 4, 2014" engraved on the top. I absolutely loved it. I thought it was so so pretty. Then I opened the jewelry box and there was a necklace inside. Holy gorgeous. It had two messages engraved on it. One on the front so everyone can see, and one on the back that only I can see. I started to cry happy tears. It meant so much to me! The engraved messages from Caleb made it mean that much more.

All I know, is this. I have one fantastic husband. He treats me so good. I am SO incredibly blessed. Surprises like these are so fun and always make me feel so special. Thanks for making me and my life so happy Caleb :) I sure love you!!

Goals

This last month I have tried to make some goals.

Goal #1..Since Caleb's new schedule at work, he just is never home much or if he is, we only see each other for a little bit at night. Seems like anyways. We both felt like we never see each other much. So we decided to REALLY try to squeeze in a date night once a week again. Not that we don't EVER do stuff together, because we do..but just not like we used to. We used to be pro at this when we had the same schedules back in the day. But since life gets busy and schedules change, it's hard to squeeze in that time that a couple needs. So last Monday we went on a date. And it was amazing. Nothing fancy, nor does it need to be. But to go out together for even a little while is worth squeezing in.

We ended up having a busy weekend before so we kept it chill and went to see Into the Storm. We totally got ripped off because the screen didn't work for 20 min of the beginning of the movie. So, don't ask what happened because we would not be able to tell you. It was just us two in the theater. I LOVE it when it's like that :) We aren't a fan of crowds. haha afterwards, we picked up Papa Murpheys (which was a waste..not worth it) came home, baked our pizzas, ate dinner, and pretty much chilled for the rest of the night. Going to movies brings back a TON of memories of me and Caleb in our dating times. It's when me and Caleb first cuddled haha and I will never forget how Caleb made the move. So funny. It's where we went ALL the time. Sometimes we would watch 2 movies in a row. Expensive? yes. Fun? absolutely :) Movies are our favorite. I love this boy of mine.

Goal #2.. This one is a little more personal. I'm sure you people have been seeing a few of my posts on Instagram and Facebook and sorry if I'm one of those annoying girls' that posts too much about it. I now see why people do post their progress. It's hard work, and when you achieve it, your proud and want to tell the whole world. But anyways, lately I have felt I am in a slump. I have had a lot of stress. My husband was never home because he was at work. I was depressed a lot because I was home a LOT of days and nights by myself. Baby stuff has been weighing heavy on my mind and heart. Obviously I have mentioned a little bit in previous posts about our process of trying to get pregnant. Well, still no luck. I have been frustrated. My health is still not where I wish it were. So, I was sick of it. I was tired of letting hardships define me. I was tired of being sad about something I cannot control. I know in the past when I worked out (WHEN I worked out ha ha) I felt better about life. So I made up my mind that I just REALLY wanted to give it my all this go around. So I started running. I started running at nights when my husband was gone to give me something to do. My first run was awful. I could barely run a quarter mile. I was breathing heavy, felt like I could pass out at any second. I was horribly out of shape. I came home and questioned why in the world people work out because it's miserable. Day 2. I ran a little more. Day 3. A little more. Finally about a couple weeks into it, I noticed I was getting stronger. I could keep a pace and run longer than I ever used to. And the weirdest part...I started to like it.

It started with 1 mile. Then worked my way into 2 miles. I was able to run 2.67 miles straight through and thought that was the most amazing thing ever. And for once, I felt truly proud of reaching one of my goals. I made it past one week of working out without giving up even though it was awful getting there. I ran on days I could. And skipped the days I didn't have time or when it was too stormy to. That 2.67 mile run turned into 3 miles. Then 4. And tonight, I met one of my bigger goals that I thought would never happen. I ran...

5.27 miles! And I ran 5.1 of those straight through and the rest a cool down. I ran it at the park. I had kept passing this guy that started the same time I did. He passed me at about mile 4 and said "great job!" And that was my second wind to get me to mile 5. I was so proud of myself. I don't really know if that's a lot for a true runner, but for someone that doesn't work out, i'd say that's pretty good. The biggest thing I have noticed is that running has helped me in the way I hoped it would. Those endorphin's are real. I've felt better, happier and it's nice to feel like you have accomplished something. My true goal at the beginning of all this was to be able to run 6 miles without stopping. When I first thought that, I deep down thought I was nuts and that was overdoing it. But now that I have gotten to run past 5 miles I have no doubt that I can hit 6 mi. Maybe I should set a goal to run a half marathon or something. Who knows. Anyways. I have reached another goal and I'm SO glad I did. I'll keep updating my progress. :)

And a couple side notes..I got to hang out with my brother in Idaho Falls the other day. Just us two. It was a lot of fun! Me and him are pals and get along super well. 

Thanks for the fun day bro :) Love you!

And today is Thursday which in Instagram world means throwback Thursday. I'm honestly not a huge fan of the whole MCM, Transformation Tue., WCW, TBT, Flashback Fri...unless people post fun things to see. I VERY rarely post on this day but today I decided to post an engagement picture....

It was 4 years ago that me barely 18 yrs old and Caleb almost 21 yrs old were planning our wedding, moving into our 1st apartment, and getting so beyond excited to become husband and wife. I was thinking about it a lot today. Crazy to see how our lives have changed in 4 years. It put me in a good mood thinking about all the exciting things we have shared together. Dating, engagement, wedding, marriage. It's all been more than I could have ever imagined. I absolutely LOVE it all. I'm so blessed to be able to share it all with such an amazing guy by my side. I love you Caleb <3

Niederer reunion

Mainly Friday night and Saturday and into Sunday was the Niederer reunion at Rigby Lake. This year was the first year both me and Caleb could go. We didn't camp it because of Libbie and where it was so close to home, we stayed in our cozy beds and came back up during the day. Anywho. Friday night we headed up, and had a lot of fun! Libbie was a nightmare up there. She wanted to pee on every tree, every rock, bark at other dogs, and just wouldn't chill out. So we ended up taking her back to Caleb's parents house where she can roam, in or outside.

When we dropped her off, we also picked up Caleb's dad and headed back to the lake. That night, we had dutch oven potatoes, and bbq chicken. SO yummy. After dinner, me and Caleb took out the kayak and the canoe. This was a first for me. I hadn't done either one of them. Caleb had in the past with scouts and what not. It was a lot of fun! We were laughing the whole time. We are horrible drivers..steerers..paddlers, whatever you call it. It was hilarious.

After playin in the water for a while, me, Caleb, the nephews, and a couple of his sisters, made the loop around the lake with our scooters, longboards, and bikes. It was so fun to see Caleb interact with the nephews. They all wanted to ride on his longboard. I had never really seen Caleb be that interactive with kids because it's a bit overwhelming. So that was fun to see.

After we made it about half way around the lake, one of my nephews didn't have anything and was just running along with everyone. So I gave him my scooter and hopped on the longboard with Caleb. We have mastered two people riding one longboard. Way fun actually!

Later that night, when the sun was setting, Everyone went out to the lake to fish, or skip rocks, and just hang out.

Caleb was helping one of our nephews how to fish. Who knew he knew how to fish? I didn't. haha

Skipping rocks

My boy <3

After that, me and Caleb ended up going home. We left Libbie at his parents house, so it was just us for the night. We missed that pup of ours but we loved having it be just me and Caleb. We slept through most of the night (besides waking up to obnoxious itchy mosquito bites), and got up late the next morning. Got ready, and headed back to the lake. I didn't get as many pictures this time. We started out just visiting, and had sandwiches for lunch. 

My nephew Parker may just be my favorite. I don't know if I'm allowed to have favorites, but if I am, he would be it. He is the most mellow, happy baby I've ever been with. He lets me hold him, he laughs and smiles with me, and I LOVE that. In this picture, I'm feeding him watermelon. Such a cute boy.

The nephews played some games and had won trophies. (Grandma had made them :))

Making home made ice cream. Tasted DELICIOUS.

And then we of course took the canoe out again. 

We had to leave earlier that day so Caleb could head to work. :( The rest of his family stayed through tomorrow (Sunday). It was a lot of fun! I seriously think the best part was having a Friday and part of Saturday with Caleb. I'm not even joking when I say that I do not remember the last time we had a Friday and part of Saturday off together. Probably at least a year ago. So this weekend was ahhh--mazing! Best part of this...is that as of right now, we have tomorrow and Monday off together too. We are stoked! Anyways, thanks for a great time Niederer fam bam! 

Love,

The Niederer's 

Last couple weeks...

Here's what we've been up to the last couple weeks...

I have realllyyyy tried to pick up running! I go through these phases where I will run for a week, then stop, then pick it back up, so on and so forth. But this time I have REALLY tried to stick through that "ugh I seriously don't want to go" stage and have done pretty good! I know I haven't gotten smaller yet, but I have definitely gotten stronger. My first run, I seriously could barely run a quarter of a mile. No joke. And now I feel as though I can just run and run. I usually try to run at least 2 miles. I feel that's a good average. If I feel like doing more, I do, and if i'm crunching on time that day, it may only be a mile. But, at least I am beatin all you that are sittin on your rumps on your couch ;) The one thing that I have noticed that I LOVE is that I feel so much happier when I run. I know it's those endorphin's. But it makes me feel proud, strong, healthy, and happy. Who knew. 

This picture doesn't do it justice, but I had gone running, in the rain. I was sweaty and felt soaking wet. I felt hardcore, not gonna lie, but also felt TOTALLY creeped out running at night. I love night runs over morning, but I seriously need to invest in a treadmill! If you know anyone that has one for sale for a good price let me know :) 

I have been back to nights by myself a lot these last couple weeks since Caleb has picked up so many extra shifts. Gosh. I hate being a total baby about him being gone. But its seriously hard! I do ok until it gets dark out. He also ends up taking Libbie to his parents so they can watch her why we both work. It works out great and that way she can get out to use the bathroom and isn't locked up all day, but then it's just me till Caleb and Libbie come home which is usually around midnight give or take. So nights are sometimes just me, sometimes Libbie is here with me, and SOMETIMES all 3 of us...and those nights are my favorite. 

The weather here has been cloudy and rainy! I swear I get daily flash flood warnings on my phone. Since we had that flood about a month ago, I get nervous any time it rains because the LAST thing I want to happen is my apartment to flood or my nice car to get ruined. I do love the rain though. It's a nice change from all the heat!

I swear pictures never truly show what you see. I was driving home from my parents last night and I seriously could not see the road. It was raining cats and dogs. It's rare to see hard rainstorms here, so when they do happen, I end up taking pictures of it. haha

Caleb bought himself new computer parts for his computer. He has basically waited years and years for this so he was on cloud nine when it came in the mail. 

I have one HAPPY husband. He had me check outside like every half hour ALL day to see if it had come yet and then when he got home from work, HE checked every like 20 min. And just because it's our luck, it didn't come till like 8 that night haha! He was like a little boy on Christmas morning. Love that nerdy husband of mine.

My sister Shandell had her baby shower last night. I feel a little less stressed for her now that she is pretty much set on getting baby supplies. She had a fun, simple shower filled with great people, delicious treats, fun games, and she got some really nice gifts! Thanks to all that came! And thanks Holly for letting me love on your precious babe ;) 

I gave my sister a stroller that matched her car seat, and then I made this cute motorcycle diaper cake. Surprisingly easy to do! I'm so happy for my sister. I cannot WAIT till fall and to be a baby hog and snuggle that nugget all day long. ;)

Dental Assisting!

On July 30th 2014 I finished my dental assisting course! Boom shakala! I feel proud of myself for finishing with good test scores and for expanding my education. Although, I think I'm DONE with school for good. I always think I want to do more fields of things like ultra sound tech, paramedic, surgeon, or something in the E.R. but I'm so done with school. I'm tired of tests, and studying. I am content with what schooling I have under my belt. Now I just have to pay off the rest of my tuition and then they will send my diploma. I think if I were to work in it I would chose Orthodontist but any would be fun I think. Anyways! Short post but I had to blog about being done of course! ;)