Winnie The Pooh

Hilarious. And yes, it's Colton that showed me this clip and is dying to see the movie. Oh, how I love my awesome husband :)

Oh, How I LOVE My Job. I think.

Work today was awesome. I got to sprint after a run-away girl for about a mile, and then got to squat for about 20 minutes while I had her in a hold. Really, does it get any better than that? Too bad all I have to show for my awesomeness is some claw marks and some sore thighs.

So pretty much we've been having some problems with one of the girls, and she has had to be put in multiple holds over the past several weeks. Some how I've always avoided being involved in these holds, but today was pay back for missing out on all of the previous ones.

To start things off, though, I just have to tell you a tender mercy that happened. I normally wear flip flops to work, because I'm a flip flop girl. For some reason, though, this morning I decided to wear some different shoes (Bob's... they are knock-off Tom's. They rock). Honestly, I think the Lord knew that today I would need different shoes, and that's why the thought came to wear them.

So anyways... Back to today. So I was following this girl around outside and I knew something was up. I called to have another staff come out and help. Needless to say, this girl took off into a dead sprint. There was no way we could catch her. She ran to an incredibly busy highway and started running out into the lanes. Luckily, she didn't get hurt. We finally were able to catch her and somehow got her into a hold (Not one that they had taught us. We definitely made it up--but it worked. haha) We had her on her stomach.. me on one side, the other staff on the other, and her therapist on her legs (Her therapist had shown up in a vehicle by this point). We were still having a hard time keeping her down, but luckily a random guy pulled over and helped us. During this time it was hot, we were on a busy and dangerous road, and I got some awesome claw marks. Remember that during this entire hold I was squatting. Talk about PAINFUL. It was about a 20 minute hold before another staff got there to relieve me of it.

Needless to say, I am tired. My legs hurt. And I learned I really need to start working out.

1 Year!

Yup, that's right. Colton and I have already been married for an entire year! A lot of stuff has happened during the past year. Mostly we have learned a lot about each other. Here is what I have learned about my husband:

• He is the most patient man I know. (You'd have to be to put up with me 24/7)
• He has a strong testimony.
• He is loving.
• He is kind.
• He is a hard worker.
• He wants nothing more than for me to be happy--always.
• He can cook. (Way better than I can.)
• He speaks an amazingly sexy language. (Who doesn't love Italian?)
• He is forgiving.
• He is understanding.
• He makes my shopping habit worse. (Because he always wants me to buy the stuff I try on--I love it. haha)
• He yells at the TV while watching sports.
• He is unselfish.
• He likes to crochet.
• He loves my family.
• He has an amazing family.
  
• He is amazing.
  
• He is perfect for me.

Plus, I'm sure so much more. It's amazing what you can learn in a year. I can't wait to see what else there is to learn during the rest of forever. I love you, Colton! Happy 1 year!

WE DID IT! ;)