Weekends are the best!

I love long weekends! Especially when Benji has Friday and Monday off. We can actually do things as a family! It's difficult during the week because we are spread pretty thin between work, Benjamin's classes (which are extremely taxing this semester) and homework, both of our callings at church and time with extended family and friends. I'm definitely not complaining we just get the opportunity to make the best of our quality time!

Friday we got to sleep in, thanks to Cohen. In the afternoon we got a littler stir crazy so we set out for a walk around the mall. Unfortunately, Cohen wasn't feeling the mall that day so we left after about ten minutes. Being the genius parents that we are we decided that instead of going home we would go to the drive in movie...with a 7 week old. Smart? Probably not. But we did it anyway, we've been wanting to see the Avengers movie but didn't and still don't feel ready to leave Cohen. So we took him with us. All I have to say about that is, please don't ask me what happened in the movie or if I liked it because I'm not even sure either of us watched very much of it. Cohen was pretty fussy because how well can you sleep in a truck with the sound of superheroes either arguing or saving the day? That is a once in a lifetime experience. We will probably never do that again. : )

Saturday we got up early, had a delicious breakfast and tried to get the house in order. Benjamin did have to work Saturday afternoon so Cohen and I spent the rainy day inside and had a little photoshoot! Before the fun could begin, Cohen needed a bath. Apparently he was ready for a nap instead!

He didn't even move when I put his diaper on or his clothes!

and he woke up with some killer bedhead!

Later that night we went to Applebee's with the family to celebrate my brother's birthday! Cohen still isn't a huge restaurant fan....probably because of the crowds. I'm telling you this kid is too much like his dad. We ended the night with a home-made bed on the floor, a camera, then a good movie! We watched The Vow, I loved it so much that we now own it.

Cohen on our pallet, as Benjamin would call it,  showing dad he loves USC !

his favorite thing is to play with momma!

Sunday was the best he has ever been at church! I was so proud of him! Benjamin kept him the whole time because I was teaching. I got to teach about Temple Marriage! What a great topic! And we got some new young women in our ward, finally! We've had 1 active girl for the longest time and now it is growing! Miracles are happening! The Lord always provides! Sunday night we had a cook-out at my parents house for memorial day! We had a blast! We ate of course, jumped on the trampoline with my adorable nephews and played Just Dance. There were videos taken but those will be kept as deep dark family secret videos. :)

The last day of the weekend was fun as well! I got to cash in my pedicure that I got for Mother's day! My feet feel great! Later that day we had another cook-out with some friends from our old singles ward. It is always good to catch up and have a good time! And Cohen was dressed like a stud!

Yes, he had two outfits that day. All you mother's know how that goes.

Now my last week as a stay-at-home mom has begun. I've been dreading this and will probably be a mess come Monday. Right now I'm looking forward to Sunday when Benjamin can bless Cohen! 

Our Beginning

Last night after Benjamin got home from a long day at work and I finished my visit to my new young woman. We set out to Target to get some more milk (we bought 3 gallons...seriously who even drinks that much milk?) Anyway, after we left we decided to go for a drive in the mountains. Mainly because our new truck hasn't been in the mountains yet and we needed to break it in. So we drove to one of our favorite look-out spots where you can see a huge chunk of the valley. It is beautiful at night, especially as the sun is setting. The spot we were at was where Benjamin tried to kiss me for the first time. I chickened out. Needless to say that place has some funny memories. Af ter that drive I got to thinking how blessed I am to be married to him for eternity. That is what prompted me to share how we met!

I tried typing this into the 'Introduction' section but apparently it's too many words. If that doesn't tell you something out us I'm not sure what will. Anyway, I wanted to share are beginning so here goes nothing.

Benjamin and I met about 5 years ago after I moved back here from Maryland/Virginia. He had moved here a couple years prior from South Carolina (yes he has an accent and I LOVE it). We met at a church activity. I noticed he was new and decided to strike up a conversation with him. So I said what any girl would say, "Hi, I like your jacket." The response was not exactly what I expected, "Thanks." he said then walked away. He is lucky I didn't throw in the towel right then. :)
As time passed I continued to make conversation or try to make conversation with him. He says he was intimidated by me then. What a fib! Anyway, at a much later church activity our Bishop officially introduced us, gave us tickets to attend General Conference together, and signed us up for mission prep class. Boy, did he have that planned out.
After that we were inseperable. We would spend hours after mission prep talking, have dinner dates and walks at his favorite parks. I even helped him move into his new place, folded his laundry, and went grocery shopping with him.
I know all that doesn't seem like a big deal but he wouldn't even hold my hand or sit remotely close to me during any movie. He had good reasoning though, I was preparing to go serve the Lord in Texas.
As time passed we got closer and closer but I never really knew how he felt about me. I just knew that I wanted him in my life. Ironicially he was the last person I saw and hugged (besides my family) before being set apart as a missionary. For a year and a half we exchanged letters. He was my most faithful writer besides my family and best friend Ashley.
As time approached for me to come home I didn't know what would happen. Afterall, he never really expressed his true feelings. Except during my last 6 weeks his letters were way more consistent and signed 'Love, Benji'. I'll admit I kind of freaked out at the first mention of love. During phone calls home I had an idea of how he felt because my sister would tell me to date him when I got home. It didn't take long for that after I got home. He swept me off my feet in a matter of minutes. Come to find out he and my sister had been planning this the entire time I was gone. So I guess in a sense I have an arranged marriage. :) He did everything for me when I got home except give me the space I asked for. He didn't want to lose me he says.  And he didn't, we were married 4 months later! I coudln't be happier. It is obvious that the Lord had a plan. The day we were sealed in the Bountiful Temple was one of the most amazing days of my life. I will never forget how right it felt to kneel across that alter and say yes to forever to the man on my dreams. I am a lucky girl! Now we have a beautiful son and our family is just beginning!

Our new now broken in truck!

Cohen loving the drive!

Where to begin...

I'm not very good at this. I don't even know where to start. I have to think quickly though, my little one is napping and I never really know how long that will last.

I know, I'll start with the happiest part of my life. My sweet little family.

That's us: The Frye's!
I couldn't be happier with them. I have truly been blessed. We have a lot of fun together and we laugh A LOT! Cohen is our newest addition and definitely keeps us on our toes. He is such a great baby though. I got a BIG smile from him this morning right as he woke up. It is those small moments that make being a new mom the greatest thing in the entire world. Sadly, I'll be returing to work in a few short weeks...hopefully only temporarily. We will see what the future holds.

I suppose that is plenty for one day (mainly because I hear tiny baby whimpers from the next room). I hope to keep up-to-date with this for myself and all my family and friends that are scattered across various states. That way I will be able to look back and see how crazy/fun my life really is.