The Covey Clan

Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Jumping on the bandwagon!!

TAKING STOCK

Making: a mess... my house needs to be cleaned. I run, run, run constantly, so things just get thrown places.
Cooking: nothing... I haven't had a home cooked meal in a while. Once again, run, run, run.
Drinking: an outdated free cherry coke.... yeah. wonderful. the water bottle broke.
Reading: this question isn't really relevant to me, but I've been reading Bossy Pants. :)
Wanting: My ring to stop being dumb. I guess something happened when they sized it, and now it's turning black, and they can't figure out why.
Looking: at my thighs, thinking, "Girl get back to the gym" haha
Playing: I wish the piano... I haven't played in months.
Wasting: time
Sewing: I have 3 articles of clothing for other people that need to be finished, but I did make a Christmas stocking and an adorable monster hoodie towel for a sweet little girl.
Wishing: David lived in Pocatello. I hate it.
Enjoying: texts from him. He is the most kind hearted sincere person I've ever met.
Waiting: to get off work so I can take my ring in, find black shoes, do laundry, and go to bed early.
Liking: that I've had such great success serving dinner to make some wedding money.
Wondering: how miserable I'm going to be when I get my wisdom teeth out.
Loving: the fact that this year has done a 180 degree spin. It's gone from worst year ever, to happy. I love David, and I love how happy we are together.
Hoping: I can do wedding, reffing, and volleyball without being over stressed.
Marveling: at how gracious God can be.
Needing: my man by me.
Smelling: my space heater. It smells like new heater and I'm grateful for it!
Wearing: taupe colored boots, red jeans, black baggy long sleeve shirt, and a red and black scarf.
Following: my usual. I'm a blog stalker
Noticing: how long it feels when I have to get my ring fixed. It feels like an eternity without that thing on.
Knowing: That the Lord has blessed me.
Thinking: I should clean my room tonight, but not wanting to.
Feeling: in love, but lonely. I can't wait to come home to him.
Bookmarking: wedding ideas. Let the games begin.
Opening: Amazon packages. New sperry's for David and a killer skinny tie.
Giggling: over my co worker's cheery disposition. haha She's never this chipper
Feeling: sleepy, exhausted, overwhelmed and my feet hurt.

Thursday, December 5, 2013

The Beginning of Our Happily Ever After...

Well folks, it has happened. David and I are engaged!!
We could not be more STOKED about this.
I think it's safe to say that both of us are on cloud nine to say the least.

SOOoooOOOOoo... want to hear the story?!

Alright, fine. I'll share.

So this was Friday, November 29th.

David came over pretty early that day and we did a few things around the house, involving Christmas of course! Now I knew that David had a ring, and I knew that he had talked to all of my parents, but, he had told me that he wasn't going to do it until around Christmas, and that I'd just have to be patient (which I wasn't being very good at). If I would have thought about it, I would have realized the sense of urgency in asking my parents that week.. but I was trusting David in the December comment. So anyways, we decorate the christmas tree.... more like he helped me set it up, and I'm too big of a perfectionist to let him touch the decorations so he watched a movie ;). We just hung out at home, ate pizza, and then David entertained my neice and nephew (by hiding colored weights around my house and playing hide and seek hahaha) while my sister and brother-in-law worked on fixing the sewing machine. This took a few hours and when it was done my sister invited us to go to the light parade. Little did I know, this threw a wrench in his plans. But, we went to the parade and FROZE to death while watching the parade that seemed to last forever. I'm absolutely positive it felt 100x longer to David. But after the parade, we went to David's parent's house to just visit for a few. Somehow, David got me to help make the decision that it was a good idea to go up to the top of Red Hill and drink hot chocolate in the blistering cold. So we go. I hike this mountain in boots with a three in heel. wonderful. So we get up there and it's windy as all get out, and I'm wrapped in a blanket and he's pouring hot chocolate. He has his arms wrapped around me and he starts asking me a few questions. He says, "Whitney, do you have any idea how much I love you? Because I love you, and want to spend the rest of forever with you. Are you ready for this? Are you sure you want this?" ect. ect. I agreed with him and kissed him. We got up and he got down on one knee. I looked at him with wide eyes and said, "This is a joke. You're totally not going to do it right now." (mind you, this whole evening I was thinking, "what if he proposes?" No he wont. he's just trying to trick you.) I said that because he kept hinting that he wanted to trick me. He just looked at me and said, "Are you ready to go?" So I kid you not, the ENTIRE hike back down the mountain, I am going on and on and on and on and on about how he had NOT fooled me and that he was going to be just like the little boy who cried wolf and that when he was actually going to do it I wouldn't believe him, ect, ect. It was pretty comical for him I'm sure. He was walking in front of me and I remember hollering, "Hey Buddy, why don't you turn around and shine that light back here so I can freaking see!" Yes after all this, he still wanted to propose.... haha. So we get to the car and he opens my door, and I reach over to unlock his, like I always do. I turn back around and David had opened the jockey box and was pulling out a ring box. He knelt down on one knee and said, "Whitney Lynn Talbot, will you marry me?" I was in total shock and surprise. My hand was over my mouth and I was crying. I grabbed his face and kissed him, and hugged him, and forgot to say yes. haha so I quickly said! "Oh I'm supposed to answer! YES!" I got up out of the car (after a fierce battle with trying to untangle myself from the blanket I was in) and gave my fiance the biggest of hugs and kisses that ever was. Him sliding that ring onto my finger was the most perfect moment of my life. I could not have asked for a better day after thanksgiving. We went back to my house, grabbed my phone and I began telling those who I had to tell first. We decided to go to my parents and tell them in person. When we got to their house, they weren't there, sooo I called my mom, no answer, my dad, no answer, my mom, my dad, my mom, my dad... no answer. So we hunted those people down. We found them at Kiwi Loco and I yelled "You never answer your phone when I need you!" then gave them a hug. David's family knew it was happening so, we went back there and filled everyone in.

I could not have asked for a more perfect surprise, or a more perfect man.

I am the happiest girl alive, and I will be happy forever.

I love you David.

Our Christmas tree. It's all maps, and ornaments from places I've been.
The "I'll Be Home for Christmas Tree"

Feast your eyes on this beauty. And so you know. I didn NOT help pick this out. David did that on his own.
GOOD JOB BABE!!

This was right after I got it sized. It was the strangest feeling to not have it on my hand for 48 hrs.
I was pretty pumped to have it back, and David wanted to see it back on my finger.

Here's to our, Happily, Every After.

Merry Christmas,

from the future Covey Family.

Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Happiness

Finally.

I mean I was happy before, but now I'm constantly on cloud nine! I feel like time is flying by! Well David and I have happily hit our five month mark, and things could not be going more... AMAZING. No, things aren't always a walk in the park... there's distance, and he gets frustrated over this, and I get frustrated over that... but we fight good. We stay calm, and we figure things out. But we always agree on big decisions. Which makes life easy. Hopefully that will continue. Things are looking promising with us, and big plans are starting into place. We are just happy, and excited for adventures we can take together. We try to see each other in person every few weeks, if not more. And we call or skype most nights, depends on work schedules and such. We do what we can. Being in different states is not for the faint of heart. But honestly, for us, and the stuggles each of us have, distance is PERFECT for us. Trust me, we are super excited for that distance to end, but honestly, right now, while we are still not married, it is ideal for us. So we are trying to see the blessings, but it still is a constant struggle. The past months have been so crazy! Here's a brief description of the last little while.....

I seriously love this cheesy grinned man, so so much.

We took a trip to Seattle! We went up to support some friends, and while we were there, we stayed with my family, and they helped me give David the Tour of Seattle... 48 hr version :) We left early on a Thursday morning, got there that right in time for dinner with my family, and Bestemor and Grandpa. We went shopping after and found David a jacket.. since he didn't own one. The next morning we woke up early and hit up pikes place market and just mozied around the city, showing David things he'd need to see for a true seattle experience. Saturday we decided to take a slower start to the morning, and we ended up going and walking around the Space Needle, and then we went to my grandparents boat house to relax. This was David's favorite part of the trip... and mine too. I love it there and it was a blast to see him mix right in with my family perfectly. Here are a few pictures from the trip. David has most of them. ;)

David rowing us around on lake union.
This picture caused so many rumors it was ridiculous.

Thought this was cute. Thank you Subway lady.
his and hers sandwiches.

ya I know.. boring pictures. I'll find more later.

My next adventure was Halloween.. and we all know I cant pass up an oppurtunity to dress up. So here ya go!

Edward Scissor Hands

Anyways. This is a random post. But, here at least is a quick catch up of me. In love, happy, and ready to get out of Pocatello.

Tuesday, August 20, 2013

Loved.

I haven't posted in forever. I know. I know.
I have lots to catch up on.
New York.
Work.
MEN.
My new kankle.
Birchbox.
Seriously so much stuff.

But there are some reasons why I've been hiding from the internet world.

I said goodbye, kicked him to the curb, and then found HIM.

I've been quite, because I don't need to vent.

I don't need the cyberworld to back up my feelings.

My deep emotional pain that I brought upon myself.

but now that I released that..

I'm happy.

I can see it, and so can my friends and family.

I finally found someone who I can trust with my heart.

And well he has it.

So let me explain....

I was hating myself.

I was stuck in a hole, craving this man to want me.

He didn't.

I'd spend the night at his house after driving his drunken ass home,

and he'd kick me out at 8am because he got a call from a girl from his mission.

She was on her way, and it'd "look bad" if I was there.

Despite the stench of alcohol on his breath.

I looked at him, and realized I was done.

I grabbed my purse, and proceeded to storm out of his house.

All the while, he's begging for at least a hug.

That was the last straw.

He had gotten his creep friend hooked on me,

and now he was kicking me out of his house.

There are WAY more stories that preceeded this,

but this was a turning point for me.

I realized, in that moment, that I would rather be alone for the rest of my life then be treated like that.

So I left.

Done.

And I was relieved.

My phone no longer buzzed often.

I sat at home and watched way more tv than I should have.

But I was happy.

Content.

Alone.

I had began hanging out with a new girl and we hit it off.

I'm so grateful for her!

She got me out of the house, and back to my normal self.

She decided that I needed to go on a date.

I agreed.

So she played matchmaker.

She set me up with her friend.

She showed me a picture, and at first I was not impressed.

He looked short with a cheesy smile.

later I found out that she told him that I:

"Just needed to go out on a date with a good guy"

"I'd been played pretty hard, and needed a break"

She sent him a picture of me.

This one.

and he was smitten.

We decided on a double date.

He was late.

about 45 minutes late.

(he actually had a good reason)

But when he showed up..

with his PERFECT smile

his side swept blonde hair.

that black v-neck shirt.

those tan shorts.

and those black asics.

I was hooked.

We played tennis and we were winning.

I then proceeded to move slightly wrong and sprain my ankle.

BAD.

This poor boy, catered to my every whim.

Got me ice.

Helped me to the car.

Even though we both felt INCREDIBLY awkward.

We all went back to my house and as I sat there, fat ankle, iced and elevated...

and we all laughed.

over dollar ice cream.

I can't remember the last time I laughed like that.

This was July 3rd

Well, because of my HUGE ankle.

I couldn't walk much or drive at all.

Curse you stick shift! I couldn't get the clutch in.

So David asked if I wanted to watch the fireworks with him.

He came and picked me up, and helped my sorry self to the car.

We sat and waited, and waited and waited for the fireworks to start.

Now I talked.

This boy on the other hand, giggles.

He is a nervous giggler, and it took him a good week or so to not me intimidated by me.

I'm SOO happy that I waited.

Paitently for those giggles to subside.

We have been inseperable since then.

I have not gone a day with out at least talking to him.

I had an oppurtunity when David was with me at my house... and Shawn showed up.

Shawn came to watch some show with me but David was there.

Shawn threw the dvd at me and walked away.

I was so happy because at that moment in time I realized what I wanted.

I wanted my short, young, blonde haired, blue eyed boy.

NOT, the tall, older, model, with blue eyes dark hair, and perfect body.

Three weeks later, David asked the "what are we?" question.

I proceeded to tell him that I'd let him claim me if he was man enough to kiss me.

The next night, he kissed me.

I KNEW that, that kiss, was the start of something.

This last Saturday night he told me he loved me.

and I can honestly say,

I love him back.

David never fails to let me know he's thinking of me.

He ALWAYS tells me how pretty I am.

He never is short on compliments or words.

He is strong in the church.

He is respectful.

He is close to his family.

He knows how to treat a woman.

and he loves me.

He is smart.

He is determined.

He is a hard worker.

He doesn't care what other people think.

He is content with himself.

But not full of himself.

He is humble.

He wears great shoes.

He doesn't care if I wear heels and am taller than him.

And he doesn't care that in a few months I'll be 24, and he'll still be 21.

He has an infectious laugh.

He has an amazing smile.

He isn't afraid to work.

And he has an amazing family.

There is so much more to the story.

But its weird how in two months my heart has shifted from sad to overjoyed.

and how my life has switched from Shawn to David.

And how it took a hard time to realize how blessed I can become.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Grungey Hipster : The Rogue Mom Jean Edition

We only had time to do the hipster shoot. But I'm totally ok with that, because that was the one I was the most excited for!! We went around old town and boy, did I get the CRAZIEST looks. We decided that due to my outfit and makeup, it was best to avoid street corners. haha Here are a few proofs. Most of these I just took a picture of her computer screen. And, I had to include the picture I took on my phone of the shorts I made for the photoshoot! They turned out wicked awesome.

The Shorts.
Aptly named: "The Rogue Mom Jean"
They started out as mom jeans and I cut them off, threw bleach on them,
took a pair of scissors to them and a cheese grater,
and then ironed on a million studs.
Heck. Yes.

This was a snapshot from my cell phone screen..
This one is fully edited and is sweet.

This is a picture of her computer screen.
(and the beautiful black dot on her computer. Sad day)
But this is my favorite pick from the day.

And second favorite picture from the day.
I'm a nerd.

SOOO FFFREEAKIINNNG FUUNN

Monday, April 15, 2013

As per your request.

Due to requests, I best update the fashion end of my life.
I haven't done that since like December?!?!
Wow.
So I dug through my phone and found the best outfits I could find.
Here is what I have so far.

I'll add more as I go along.

Enjoy!!

Cuz, there's lots of them... and you will definately be able to spot my favorite pieces.
I tried to list where things came from and how much each item cost.
A LOT of the pieces are duplicated, if that was the case, I didn't include details in the second picture. :)

Cream Sweater - Free gift
Pink Shirt - Old Navy $10
Necklace - Walmart $3

Red Pants - JC Penny $20
Snake Skin Shirt - Hand me down. Thanks Grandma!! You have great taste.
Blak Cardi - Plato's Closet $10
Black Suede Wedges - Amazon $20