My mom, my friend

Happy Mother’s Day! And a special happy mother’s day to the best mom ever! Yes, of course I am talking about my mother! :) Everyone thinks they have the best mom and I think they should think that but seriously, my mom is the best! Growing up and even now I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard this…“I wish I had a mom like yours” or… “I want to be just like your mom.” Well, I too wish I was just like my mom. She is everything I want to be. She is always there to listen and help whenever I need her. She is the most selfless woman I know. So loving and giving to others- she has the sweetest heart. My mom has taught me what it truly means to put the Lord first. She is so strong and has so much faith. On top of all that she is BEAUTIFUL, so much fun and has so much energy!!! One thing I love about my mom is that she keeps such a clean house! Growing up and even now I love coming home because of that. Everything is so organized and clean. You can’t help but feel happy in my parents home. Drop by their house anytime and you’ll see what I mean :) Another one of my favorite qualities my mom has is that she is so genuine. She truly loves and cares about everyone. She is the perfect person to talk to when you need advice and the perfect person to be around when you are feeling down. I can only hope that one day I will be half the mother my mom is. I love you mom!

Our one year anniversary!

Well tomorrow is our one year anniversary! I can’t believe it has already been a year. It really went by fast. I am so grateful for my wonderful husband who took me to the temple to be sealed together for time and all eternity. Can I just say that I love being married? I love falling asleep and waking up to my best friend everyday. I love being Mrs. Borland and saying “yeah, that’s my husband.” I love just hanging out and laughing. I love being able to cry on his shoulder whenever I am sad. I love that we are starting a family together. I really am married to the best guy. David is always so sweet to me and is always making me feel so beautiful and loved. He really is my best friend and a great example to me in so many ways. There is no one in this world that I would rather be with forever. David Brady Borland, I love you!!!

It's a girl!!!

We found out today that our first little angel is going to be a girl. We are thrilled!!! When David (who was hoping for a boy) was on the phone with one of his friends I heard him say… “Well there’s still the WNBA” haha! Although he had hoped for a boy he is still very excited and can’t wait to have a “daddy’s little girl”

Also today is David’s birthday! I feel so lucky to be married to such a kind, loving, thoughtful, handsome and wonderful guy who takes care of me so well. There is no doubt he is going to be a great dad! So here is a shout out to my best friend and my baby’s daddy :) I love you sweetheart- you are the best! Happy Birthday!

Getting bigger...

We find out on the 22nd what our little angel is going to be! Hmm... a boy or a girl? What do you think??

I've been tagged!!!!

My sister in law Becky Tagged me!

Where were you born? Chesterfield, Virginia

Middle name? Collins

How old will you be this year? I turned 20 in Feb.

Nicknames? Cate Cate

Are you taller than your mother or father? I'm taller than my mom

Do you cry often during movies? Yeah... more now than ever since I'm pregnant... haha

What is your biggest pet peeve? Mean people

Favorite color(s)? Baby blue, pink, green

Favorite food(s)? Strawberries, ramen noodles, biscuits and gravy, corn bread, good old southern cookin'.... this is making me hungry!

Favorite restaurants? Olive garden, La tolteca, and now Texas de Brazil (Thanks Becky and Anthony!)

Favorite smells? Campfires, clean babies and my parent's house

Favorite time of the day? When David is home :)

What brand of shampoo/conditioner do you use? It changes almost all the time...

What brand of make-up products? Mac and all kinds from wal-mart :)

How many pillows do you sleep with? 1

Do you play an instrument? No

Have you ever been skinny dipping? Haha well you see there is this river by my house growing up.... but don't worry- No boys!

Did you play any sports in High School? I played basketball and ran cross country and I am not good at any of these anymore...

What was the last movie you saw in the theatre? I can't even remember... sad.

What is your favorite article of clothing? My everyday jeans

What is your dream vacation? I really want to go on a cruise

What was your first impression of your spouse? What a little gangster... ha!

If you were an animal, what would you be? A pig

What is your dream car? 4runner

What is one of your weaknesses? I talk too much...

What do you fix for dinner when there is nothing to fix? Wendy's...

If you could live in a different decade/era what would it be? I am happy with the decade I am living

What is the emotion you feel the most? Tired

Do you consider yourself outgoing? yeah

What is something you are constantly working on? Being a good wife

Any hidden talents? Hmm.. not sure

What is a word or phrase you overuse? "Are you gonna eat that?" ;)

What is the best thing that has happened to you this past year? Getting married and then pregnant

What is one thing you hope to accomplish this year? Delivering a healthy baby :)

The best piece of advise you learned this past year? Put the Lord first and He will ALWAYS provide a way.

Thanks Becky, this was fun! I tag Tia, my cousin Breezy and Lindsey

Gooooo Knights!!!!

The SVU men's basketball team is going to Nationals! They are all so very pumped and very excited.... especially #3... you know, David Borland, the best looking one on the team ;) Anyways, the games start on Thursday and go til Saturday night for the Championship game. They have a really good chance of playing in that game too. They just beat the team that is ranked #2 in the National tournament the other night, so cross your fingers that they will do it again this week! I am very excited because David surprised me with a plane ticket to fly out and watch the games- he's so good to me. So here's to my favorite baller ever....

Thanks babe- I can't wait to watch you at Nationals! Good luck- I'll be cheering for ya the whole time. Dunk it for me in the game! I love you-xo

President Gordon B. Hinckley

I am so happy he is with his sweetheart!

Here are some videos of President Hinckley...

http://166.70.44.68/multimedia/012708_hinckley/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvB3z2U8DEo

http://youtube.com/watch?v=XXsXmhcrA_Y

Our Christmas

Christmas survey

1. Egg Nog or Hot Chocolate? Hot Chocolate
2. Does Santa wrap presents or just sit them under the tree? The biggest present is not wrapped but the rest are
3. Colored lights on tree/house or white? Color lights!!! Maybe white ones when I'm older :)
4. Do you hang mistletoe? Don't need it :)
5. When do you put up your decorations? Dec. 1
6. What is your favorite holiday dish? love it all!
7. Favorite Holiday memory as a child? Decorating the house and going to Aunt Diane's house to see santa Christmas Eve.
8. When and how did you learn the truth about Santa? What about Santa? Oh don't tell me you believe the rumor going around that he isn't real....
9. How do you decorate your Christmas Tree? As a young married couple we decorate it with the finest ornaments from dollar tree :)
10. Snow! Love it or Dread it? LOVE IT!
11. Can you ice skate? I try...
12. Do you remember your favorite gift? That's a hard one...
13. What's the most important thing about the Holidays for you? Being with family and friends.
14. What is your favorite Holiday Dessert? All the desserts!
15. What is your favorite holiday tradition? Decorating
16. What tops your tree? Growing up it was an angel but we've got a big Santa on top this year (it was the biggest ornament we could find at dollar tree)
17. Which do you prefer giving or receiving? It's way more fun to give- but don't get me wrong... I do love to receive ;)
18. What is your favorite Christmas Song? Santa Baby and the First Noel
19. Candy Canes? I actually don't like them all that much but I eat them anyway because it makes it really feel like Christmas :)

Post this on your blog and fill in your own answers!

MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL!!!!!!!

Mom and pop invited David and I to go up to Baltimore to see the patriots and ravens play monday night. We had SO much fun! I was hoping for the Ravens to win- I'm always for the underdog (except when it comes to VA TECH football of course) but the Patriots kept their undeafeated streak alive when they beat the Ravens 27-24. The game was so amazing! We had such a good time. Thanks mom and pop!

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas...

One of my most favorite things to do growing up was going with the family to get the Christmas tree. I remember all of us getting in the van to go get the perfect tree. I remember running through the trees out of pure excitement as soon as we got there. Running around immediately turned into Taylor and I playing tag while the rest of the family was looking for the tree. Dad always did find the perfect one.... so tall and full. When we got home I was back in the house running around (again from pure excitement) while the boys brought the tree in. Mom already had the tin cans of ornaments and lights out and ready to hang on the tree. Thank you so much mom and dad for always taking us to go the tree... those are some of my favorite memories I'll never forget. Well David and I have been debating whether or not to get a Christmas tree since we are headed out west for Christmas in few weeks... but we finally decided to go ahead a get one. I am so glad we did! Last night we went to Dollar tree to get all of the decorations and Lowes to get some lights. Then we went to get the tree. We were having so much fun picking it out. After going back and forth between a few trees we finally made a decision. The man wrapped up the tree and helped David put in on the car. We had such a great time putting up the lights and decorations. After we finished we sat on the couch and watched "Elf".
Here are some pictures from our night...



On our way....








At Lowes getting some lights








About to bring the tree in...






Our Tree

Thanksgiving

What a fun week! Thanksgiving at Aunt Diane's was wonderful! We enjoyed every second of our visit. I am so blessed to have such a great family. I have so much to be thankful for! Here are some pictures from our visit...

Cousin David, Jordan and Uncle Steve "jammin"

At the Lake

Jordan actually helped David make the Virginia Tech sign... what a great cousin! :)

(He's a huge UVA fan!)

The best woman I know and the cutest nephew I know!

Uncle Steve and Pop

The cutest nephew and the BEST AUNT EVER!!! ha ha juuuuust kidding... kinda ;)

The Redfern's

My wonderful aunt and cousin Melia after Thanksgiving dinner

The past six months...

Here we go...

So I gave into the temptation of starting a blog. I'll try to learn how to post pictures, videos and other cool things you can do on here so that our blog will be more exciting! Well it's been 6 months since David and I were married. We are here in Buena Vista just trying to stay warm in our little apartment. There isn't much to do around here so on the weekends we try to drive down to Roanoke to get some dinner and catch a flick. David is staying busy with school, basketball and work so during the week we usually snuggle up to a movie, play some cards or just talk about anything and everything. I love being married! I applied to Applebee's just the other day. I start my training soon. I've never been a waitress before but I'm excited to start and try something new.

I can't believe the holiday's are just around the corner! We are looking forward to going to aunt Diane's and uncle Steve's new house with the family for Thanksgiving. Don't forget to bring you're guitar Pop- I want you and uncle Steve to jam!!!! Afterwards we are going to mom and dad's house for the rest of the weekend. I love my family and can't wait to just hang out. Then it's time for Christmas! I've already been listening to Christmas music. I just so excited... I'm such a kid. We are heading out west for Christmas. I am looking forward to spending time with my new family and can't wait to eat some of my mother in law's oatmeal cookies ... hint hint Momma B ;) I'm also looking forward to playing some cards! This will be my first Christmas away from home but I have a wonderful new family to share it with!