Bear Lake- Willmore Family Reunion 2015

Bear Lake 2015- Last time the entire family will be together for 2 years while Mark serves his mission in Cebu, Philippines. Bear Lake was so fun. We stayed in a large cabin in Fish Haven, about  15 minutes from the actual lake. It was roomy and lots of space for everyone- mainly the kids to run around and have a good time. The Merrill's let us borrow their boat, so Mitch and I hauled that to Bear Lake and that provided a lot of fun. We also stayed up late playing games and laughing way too hard and ridiculous things. Brooklyn loved eating the sand and spent plenty of time entertaining everyone as she would try and put handfuls in her little mouth. It was a great trip and Dad even got to come. That was great I am glad he was feeling well enough to be able to come and enjoy sometime with us. Here is so hoping a recovery that will be long lasting so he can stay out of pain. I need my parents around for a long time. So they need to take care of themselves.
Here are some pictures of our fun trip!

Mark left August 5th, now that was a very emotional goodbye. First off- I am horrible at goodbyes... always have been always will be. So lets just say lots of tears came and Mark was pretty emotional as well- which made me more emotional. He is my little brother- my baby brother. I think that's why it was harder this time around. Mitch gave him and tie and they embraced- Mitch shed tears and told him how much he loved him. It was very sweet. Brooklyn was being so cute to him that night and was cuddling up to him. She has loved him since day one. I have had Mark hold her plenty and play with her so she is very use to him and loves him. He has a special way of making her laugh. It is just crazy that she will almost be 3 when he returns. Time goes on. Life is great and I am so proud of Mark getting on a mission and developing his testimony. I love that kid and I am so happy he is serving the Lord. We all need to improve while he is serving his mission. I want to make myself better and come closer to the Lord in this time as well.

Mitch and I are working a lot and his is also doing his internship. We are trying to save up money and get through school. So the next 6 months we will based on working and having fun- not in school! So hopefully we can do some fun things while we don't have to worry about assignments and testes. Low stress! We need that for our marriage and for our family right now. I love Mitch and he makes me so happy! I love that silly man!



We also took some Family Pictures, My friend Amber Cardinet did them and they turned out so great! It will be fun to see how everyone changes in the next 2 years!

June- July 2015

To start our summer off right, Mitch dropped O-Chem. Which made us all a little happier and lightened the load. So that changed our plans for him to apply this semester for Optometry School. Which is fine, we are going to keep on going and we will make him the best candidate for the application process.  Also we will be able to work way more and save up money this fall and the following year. So this puts Mitch to graduate in 2016 most likely in December.  Then he can work full-time from January to August and we will save money and prepare for school. So really its not a bad idea. It was just our plan B. But plan B always comes in handy. That is just how life goes sometimes and Heavenly Father has a plan for us.
We are also hoping to become apartment Managers at a new complex being built. So hopefully that works out as well- that wont be until after this december. So we will be in this apartment for a little while longer.. We like this apartment a lot. Lots of room and Brooklyn can crawl all over the place. It is two levels so we will need to buy a baby gate here in the near future as she gets closer to walking.
Brooklyn turned 9 months yesterday. WHAT?? My baby has been outside of me as long as she was in me!!! That makes me feel weird. I love my little baby girl. I do not know what I would do without her.  She has Mitch and I so completely happy its unreal. I wouldn't trade any sleepless nights ever.. She makes it all worth it as she smiles and giggles and brings this incredible  sweet spirit into our home.

These last couple of days I have been debating the idea of getting my Masters Degree in Nursing during the year before Mitch starts optometry school. That way I could work at home as he is in school and I can be home while making an income while at home. I need to look more into it and get it done. I feel prompted to do this. And Mitch agrees that it would be a good idea. So I am going to start researching this weekend a little more in depth.

July has been a fun and scary Month. Brooklyn has her first E.R. trip... 11:30 to 4AM. Longest night of my life. Poor little thing had such a hard time. June was rough as well... I had mono and was out for a week and half and we are pretty positive that the mono passed along to Brooklyn. But this has honestly been a better week. And it is the middle of July. We are surviving! Mitch starts his internship next Tuesday while he is in finals week! Then we go to Bear Lake! Mark has like 20 days until he leaves for his mission and Dad had major back surgery.... he had his L5 and S1 fused.... So we are all mending and hoping to all be healthy and happy in the next two weeks.

Time Freeze Please!!

My baby is getting big too fast! She is 7  months old. weighing a whopping 16# 15oz... my biceps can definitely notice the weight gain on the babe.  I am in love with her chuncky thighs, infectious smile, cute laugh and happy personality. Mitch and I are spoiled to have such a sweet princess joing our family. She is worm crawling all over!
mitch is piled high with school and being Elders Quorum president. he works so hard at everything he does. I am so proud of him. I do have to note. I drive him crazy sometimes... for instance i sell all of our current/old/not very comfortable couh and a few other items of furiniture and make him go pick up couches at 9:30pm in pocatello. i got to visitnwith my sissy Kristin while Matt and Mitch went and found my great heck of a deal recliner leather couches, which by the way i only paid $215 dollars for.
after a little heated dicussion,  my mouth slipped a bad word... h e double hockey sticks... this was before we went tonget the couches mind you... he was a little annoyed at me.... and i was annoyed at him for trying to ruin my plan haha. anyways i swore at the situation... not at him... but his rebuttle was... " well i made it 2 1/2 years being married to you and this is the first time you have ever sworn intentionally" - besides that time we hit a bambi deer on the way to bear lake in the truck along with the boat... there was no trace of the deer or evidence it was bad and very scary and very. gross... anways we made up and are back on track with some lovely comfy couches. So happy about it!

Nice Weather, New Goals, Happiness

Brooklyn and I have been going on a looooot of walks. I can actually do a little jog with my jogging stroller. Mitch is plugged into student mode and thats great, Imjust need to find more hobbies pretty much. Exercise is one of them. Mitch and I have been doing p90x3 big thanks to Kristin and Matt for letting us borrow it. It is a pretty  darn good work out. we are just finishing up week 2 and feeling GOOD!

Goals:

Finish the p90x3 workout series
I begin my 500mile walk on May 1st... until Sept. 1st
pretty excited about that!!!

Make Brooklyn more hair bows :)

Be more creative w

ith my cooking!
Try and spend more time with Gpa Forbush



I have been working about 2 days a week and staying byyusy with that. I do not like leaving my baby though. :( Really its hard still. We are such good little buddies and I miss those few hours being with her, but its good for me to bring in a little income for our family. Mitch is actually working as a TA for a biology class and he can get about 20hrs a week. So every little penny helps out!

Here are some pix from this week!