Day 67

I want to post crazy mushy things to my Facebook page, but I'll just post them here instead.

Oh how that boy makes me smile. Today he texted me asking if Brianna or I would like hot chocolate and brought us both one to work... then he wandered down to get a brush for the grill and met me for lunch. It's little things like that, that really mean the world to me.

Later on when I got home and began disassembly of the fish tank he came in to help me finish and helped me move my living room around, the space is so much nicer now. We had dinner and friends over and when he came in to tell me he loves my friends I couldn't have been happier. I don't think he understands just how much he does that makes me feel this could really be the perfect man for me.

He makes me smile like no other. When he stops and looks at me then smiles it's like time stands still and all that matters is the two of us. I love when he he hugs me then re-wraps his arms around me, just his hands sliding around me. I'm 110% smitten and I couldn't be happier.

Ok. End mushyness.

Day 64 - MERRY CHRISTMAS

Oh what a day. After spending the late hours of Christmas Eve at Brianna's mom's house making cookies we went home to bed. Any night spent with his arm around me is wonderful but there is something about the holiday season that makes it so much more. We got to sleep in a little then off to Jonathan's parents' house to have brunch and open gifts with the family. They really are great people. In past relationships I knew my significant other's family but was never really myself around them. I am still a little reserved but overall I am myself because I feel comfortable with them and I feel like I might just fit in.
We took an intermission to swing by and say hi to Kyle and his family then home for a nap. The family reconvene'd at the Jones Home to have dinner and play card games. I've never really been with a guy who's family gets along as well as they do. It's quite a ways down the road (although if Jonathan's nephew Noah has anything to say about it, not so far down the road) but it's great to know that I would have a sister in-law I would be able to be friends with. Past relationships I was led to dislike their siblings so this is a great change.
The Christmas run down; I got Jonathan Eric Church cds because we are going to see him in January (also his Christmas Present). He got be a beautiful necklace from Zales. I felt like a dummy when I opened it because it was so unexpected and I've never received anything like that before. It will be a piece I'll treasure forever.
I can't wait to see what the last bit of 2014 has in store for us and as we shift into a new year what great things await.

Day 63

Can you believe it's Christmas Eve? Where has the year gone?! After staying out way too late last night with Bobby, Jamie, Lynette, Kyle and Jonathan I slept in a bit today. Then started my Christmas shopping this morning. Ha! Gym with Kyle afterwards which led to a few more aching muscles in my body! Tonight I will be having dinner with Jonathan's family, I really enjoy spending time with them. I'm so nervous about his Christmas present, I really really hope he likes it and that he will be as excited as I will be. We shall see!

Day 60

Oh what a weekend! Jonathan's friend Eric graduated from the Police Academy in Lake Havasu Friday, so we drove up for that and I got to spend time getting to know his friends and their families. Eric's mom is adorable; she pulled me aside to tell me Jonathan is a good guy and then pulled him aside saying she liked me and that he had her blessing. His friend Rachel has already started making marriage jokes! Oh gosh!
Jonathan did excellent this weekend helping me with my gun show and today even ran the booth on his own! He sold more without me there so I think we could be on to something!
Kyle came in to town this afternoon and came over tonight to meet the new boyfriend and visit with our friends. We had Brianna, Scott, Bobby and Jamie along with Kyle, Jonathan and I and it was great having everyone together. I'm not used to my other half meshing so well. I absolutely love it. All I can say is I'm very very thankful for that awesome guy that loves me more than I know.

Day 53

We've been swamped between holiday stuff like family get togethers and spending time with friends and getting things ready for the upcoming gun show! Jonathan has been working hard on things just as much as I have which has been awesome!
He's been a blessing and so supportive!
I am super happy that my friends really like him. There were times in the past that I didn't get invited to just hang out because of the company I kept. The other night they not only tried getting a hold of me but also called his phone to ask us to hang out. I don't think he know what that means to me.
Anywho time to get to the post office and then to work!

Day 48

Well the kitten has come and gone! Come to find out it was my neighbors' cat! Ah well, was fun for a day or two!

In other news... Last night Jonathan and I swung by the clubhouse to pick up my clothing racks where I made small talk with a few members I hadn't seen in a while and then saw the ex which was weird as it gets and reminded me that I really don't want him in my life in general. I'm sure Jonathan and him sized each other up but otherwise it was a peaceful meet.

After that we ran into town to run some errands and HE ASKED to drop into the craft store to look at some things. He's freaking perfect! Yesterday he also took a trip out to Adair and spent 2 hours picking up shells for me to make things with. He also got to work on a few horseshoe projects. He's absolutely amazing, I couldn't ask for more.

In other OTHER news; BRIANNA IS ENGAGED! Shhh only a few of us know. So excited for her and Scotty!

Day 45

We had a great night; delicious steaks, good friends, fun stories and... a cat. Brianna and I left for 20 minutes to get mac and cheese and the boys found a kitten while we were gone. This little cutie made itself at home and I guess I got a new pet. Not sure if it's a he or she but we will find out!

Day 44

Wow. Saying good bye to someone who's literally been a part of your life since the beginning is so hard.
Tonight we had Brittany's going away party and I can honestly say I haven't cried like that in ages. She's been my right hand girl for so long it's crazy to think she won't be at work with me, I won't be watching her barrel race once a month and we won't be randomly riding bikes to get ice cream from the Peanut Patch.
The plan as of now is to go to TX in June to visit. It'll be a big group trip, I better start saving now. That trip will be a heck of one... Chances are I will not only be visiting Brittany but my sister and meeting Jonathan's family as well. Who knows TX may still be in my future.

Day 41

Work has gotten the best of me for a few days. In the evening though I've been so blessed! Jonathan came over to help on my latest projects; using shell casings in jewlery in new ways. We've got (yes I said we, not just I) a gun show in a few weeks so I'm working to get some things done up for that. I've asked a dozen times tips on how to make this happen but always got an "I don't know" or "Yeah we can try that" with no follow up. I literally asked yesterday afternoon and by the evening he was all set. I am so in love with this young man.