You + Me and What We've Learned As a Family

Hunter and I went to run a quick errand yesterday, just the two of us.

As we got out of the car and started walking towards the store, I kept feeling like I was missing something or had forgotten something.

As I thought about it more, I realized it was because we didn't have kids in tow.

We were able to just get out of the car and walk straight towards the store.

No meltdown from Oaklyn about not wanting to sit in the cart, no trying to decide if we should use the cart or the stroller for both girls, no diaper bag, no snacks to keep them occupied... we literally just got out of the car and ran our errand.

We talked about how funny it is that everything becomes more difficult when you have kids.

The simplest things in life become the most challenging and suddenly everyday things require a whole lot more planning and thinking. 

Hunter jokingly said, "can you imagine how easy life would be if it was just me and you?" 

We both chuckled and continued on, but I thought about it some more.

Holy cow, it really would be WAY easier!

I would be able to work full time and therefore, saving for a house would be way easier.

We would get to eat dinner in silence and maybe even enjoy our meal, ha!

We would be able to go on date nights, any night.

We'd be able to sleep through the night, take more vacations, spend more time together, invest more time in hobbies, and probably have a little more sanity if we're being totally honest... 

There's a lot of life changes that come with a bundle of joy.

There's a lot of time and energy spent on taking care of them when you would much rather take care of yourself. 

There's a whole lot more hard moments and ten times more whining and crying.

Truthfully, life would be a lot easier without kids.

But, that doesn't mean it would be better...

Life as just me and you, was delightful.

It was carefree and fun, it was spontaneous and exciting, and it was a time that will forever be a happy memory to me.

But, we have added two little people to our family and have dreams to add more. 

They have brought challenges, that's for sure, but they have also brought more joy than we ever would have experienced had we not chosen to have them.

Children are supposed be challenging.
They're supposed to make you grow and think outside of yourself.

They are supposed to teach us what we need to learn to become better and stronger.

Caring for someone else who completely depends on you, is the absolute best way to learn the attributes of our Savior.

Hunter and I have probably lost a few brain cells since we have become parents, haha, but we have gained experiences and perspectives that no university or job will ever teach.

So to any newlyweds or expecting parents... one day you'll have a child or two or a few that change most everything. 

So cherish the time you have now and keep those memories of just the two of you engrained forever, but never lose sight of the importance of being parents.

The day to day life gets "harder" but trust me, it actually is better.

All my love,

Aleigh Joy

*Loving this dress from Pink Blush! I think the choker neckline is so cute and fun because I don't even have to accessorize! Check out Pink Blush for any and all cute maternity clothes or trendy women's clothes!

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A Letter To My Forever Valentine

Hunter Miles,

We've almost been married 3 years and known each other for 8.

That sounds like a pretty long time to me, but I guess I've only known you a third of my life.

The funny thing is, I can't really remember what life was like before I met you.

Since the moment I laid eyes on you, I couldn't get you out of my head.

You know our cheesy little story, how you dove in the pool right as I walked into the backyard and I was completely love struck ;)

I wanted nothing more than to be yours, and I can't believe I somehow fooled you into marrying me, ha!

Falling in love with you was instant. It took hardly any time and absolutely no effort.

I knew I was in love with you when I was only 15 years old, and even though our lives are quite a bit less care free now, I still love you the same way.

Getting married at the ripe ages of 19 and just barely 21 was an easy choice for us to make, but life has sure done it's best to make it harder than we anticpated.

Between you working two jobs and going to school full time, having a vey fussy baby who turned into the cutest needy toddler, and me dealing with post partum depression... I think we can both say it hasn't exactly been a wallk in the park. 

As you put it the other night, "Sometimes life isn't all rainbows and skittles." ha!

But the coolest thing about going through all of this together, is that our love always overcomes each trial we're given.

It takes a real man to love a woman through the hard times and somehow you do it with ease.

I'm always amazed at the love you offer me, how you can literally forget the world just to lean over and kiss me.

I know you have a whole lot on your plate, but even when your plate gets overly full... you take the time out of your day to show me you love me.

Thank you for always forgiving me, for learning with me, and trying your hardest to understand me.

I'm so beyond happy we promised forever together. You're the only one I want to go through it all with.

Remember when we had the world's worst road trip together?

It was the middle of summer and we were in your little jeep going through death valley without air conditioning... ha!

I was newly pregnant, and your contacts dried up from having the windows down the whole time.

Basically, it was rather unpleasant.

I remember a few days after when we could finally laugh about it and our ears stopped ringing, you looked at me and said "yeah that was rough, but I wouldn't want to go through it with anyone else."

There have been so many moments I've thought that to myself, you really are the perfect man for me.

I've written you a whole lot of love letters in our time spent together, but I'll never stop because you deserve to be told how much I love you day in and day out.

So Hunter, you're the best decision I've ever made.

Life has handed us quite a few sour lemons, but with you, it always turns out sweet.

You're my very best friend, my confidant, my forever valentine.

I love you with all that is in me.

Even though I'm tired most days when you come home now, I still look at you with the same lovey dovey eyes I did in my teenage years. 

My heart will never stop beating twice as fast for you Hunter.

I was made for loving you :)

All my love,

Aleigh Joy

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Three Steps to an Awesome Date Night In

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Hunter and I live away from most of our family and both grandmas. We have lots of friends here, but asking a friend to watch your child can be hard. Especially if they have kids too! We never want to inconvenience anyone and when someone other than family is watching Oaks I get super paranoid. We really try to go on a date once a week because it is so important for us to get away and remember what life was like before becoming parents, but it can definitely be difficult to find a babysitter at a convenient time. We've been really lucky to have Hunter's sister close by to watch Oaks when she's available, but occasionally a date night in is what we do to give ourselves a special night, just the two of us. I know several people think of date night in as not a fun date, but it can be super fun! So, I'm including three tips in this post to make an awesome date night in.

Step 1) Plan out a great meal

Hunter and I are total foodies. We love a good date night meal and love to taste each other's meal. We are fans of bold flavors and meals that look good. Appearance is totally huge for us ;) With the holidays here, we are trying to implement healthier dishes into our meals. When planning a date night in recently, I came across MorningStar Farms® Veggie Bowls and loved all the different flavor options. While I'm a huge fan of making my own meals and testing out new recipes, I think date night should be fun and relaxing. Veggie bowls are a convenient and a delicious "as-is" meal solution. MorningStar Farms Veggie Bowls are not only for vegetarians—they are for everyone. My husband even loved them! Veggie Bowls are made with Chik’n Strips, Steak Strips and Veggie Sausage Crumbles™. The Chik’n Strips are 100% vegan chik’n strips, lightly seasoned, and have 23g of protein with just 150 calories. Steak Strips are 100% vegan steak strips, lightly seasoned, and also offer 23g of protein at 150 calories. While Veggie bowls are perfect for a date night in, they are also good for all ages, demographics, and lifestyles. They taste good, are good for you, and are good for the world. Choose whatever meal you and your significant other really love, but I highly recommend MorningStar Farms® Veggie Bowls! We tried Chik’n Tikka Masala and Japanese Soba Noodles and they both had a really yummy flavor.

Step 2) Give yourself time to get "date night ready"

Just because you and your love aren't going out on the town, doesn't mean you can't get all dressed up! Spend a little extra time on your hair and makeup and be in one of your best dresses when he gets home. Have a vase of flowers on the table with dinner already made and you have yourself the perfect date night. Make sure you give yourself enough time to get ready for your date because if there's one thing I've learned in marriage, it's that men don't like waiting ;) Have fun with the ambiance and light some candles, turn on some music, and maybe even dim the lights if you can. Giving yourself time to get all of this ready will ensure you both have a wonderful experience dating inside your own home. Also, give yourself time to be ready to give your fully devoted attention to your loved one. I didn't think this was hard to do until I started having deadlines for my blog, a child to think about, numerous house chores, and other errands that need to be run. Make sure you get everything you need to do done ahead of time so you can be fully involved on your date. 

Step 3) Have a fun activity planned

There are actually so any fun activities out there you can do within your own home. No wasting gas, no sitting at stop lights, no loud crowds or busy restaurants... just the two of you in your house. You could set up blankets and pillows on the ground in front of the tv to make a cozy little spot that is perfect for snuggling to watch a movie. Pick out a movie you both haven't seen before and make a fun treat! You could also eat your MorningStar Farms® Veggie Bowls during this part of the date if you want! You can also do a little spa night in! Give each other massages and facials. Light some candles and give a foot rub! Have a relaxing night in. Have a game night! Buy some good 'ol board games that were your favorite growing up and play them all. You could also play video games, play 20 questions, or make one up! We also love going through old photos and reminiscing on the fun times we've had. Doing that with family videos is a blast too. One last idea is to have a workout date! Come up with some fun workouts together or find one online and get your sweat on together!

So now I want to know, what are your best date night in ideas??

All my love,

Aleigh Joy

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I Get to Love You

photo by Kiely Ro

I get to love you, it’s the best thing that I’ll ever do. I get to love you, it’s a promise I’m making to you. Whatever may come; your heart I will choose. Forever I’m yours, forever I do. 

(I get to love you by Ruelle)

It was a few days before Hunter left for his two year church mission and we were sitting outside in hammocks out in his parents backyard.

I knew I was going to wait for him, but we never really talked about what that really meant.

It was a conversation we had never addressed even though we had both thought about it over and over secretly in our minds full of marriage dreams.

"So you're going to write me... right?" Hunter asked.

"As often as I possibly can." I said with a smile.

"So what happens when you get home?" I asked without making eye contact.

"Well, I'll be going to school at BYU... and I mean hopefully I'll be married to you"

I smiled... "Hopefully is definitely right."

I honestly remember the day Hunter left like it was yesterday.

I cried more than I knew was possible and letting go from our last hug was harder than I can explain.

I watched the car drive away and just sat in mine, bawling, for a few minutes before even thinking straight. 

Then I saw the letter Hunter had slipped me... the first letter of many.

It was signed: "I love you Aleigh Joy. Always and Forever."

We had said "Always and Forever" often for years, but that time it hit me harder than before.

"I get to love him, for every single day, for the rest of forever." I remember thinking.

Forever is a hard word to comprehend, but I knew that was what I wanted.

The two years apart were hard, but remembering we had forever to look forward to made it just a little easier. 

When Hunter came home, everything fell right back into place.

I don't even remember it being the slightest bit awkward, it just felt so right.

We got engaged only one week later and I felt like I was floating I was so happy.

Only two months later, on March 1, 2014, we promised forever in the San Diego LDS temple. 

The next day we were on a plane to Utah to begin our life together. 

When Hunter carried me across the threshold I specifically remember thinking "this is just the beginning of forever" and feeling like the luckiest girl on earth.

Then, one week short of a year later we welcomed our baby girl into the world, a day I'll never ever forget.

I'll also never forget the Sunday after that...

I was hysterically crying in my husband's arms telling him I wasn't cut out to be a mother. 

He held me as I cried at least 30 more times as I faced a tough battle with PPD.

I saw him just minutes after he met with one of his coaches and they both decided his football career was at an end after being a star in high school.

We laughed and yelled into our pillows together at 3 in the morning when our baby had plans of staying up all night.

We sat in a tow truck after our car broke down for the third time 100 miles away from our home.

I squeezed his hand harder than I knew I had strength for during a long labor when the hospital refused to admit me.

We prayed together on our knees when our bank account showed that we probably wouldn't be buying groceries that week. 

We've fought and we've been angry, we've struggled and we've cried... 

But, somehow, I'm always reminded of the moment I became his bride and promised I would love him, forever. 

I was listening to the song, "I get to love you" the other day and was again taken back to that day, our wedding day, and literally started crying ugly tears upon hearing this line:

"They say love is a journey, I promise that I’ll never leave. When it’s too heavy to carry, remember this moment with me."

So Hunter, when the going gets tough... I promise to remember the feeling I had the moment we were married that rainy March day.

I'll remember the look you gave me after "kissing your bride."

I'll remember you whispering "you look gorgeous" in my ear during our first dance as husband and wife.

I'll remember how giddy we were as we left our reception.

And I'll always remember that I get to love you always and forever because choosing to love you through it all, is the best choice I'll ever make.

All my love,

Aleigh Joy

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Dating After Baby Comes

I think we've all heard it before... the dating doesn't end after the wedding.

You need to continue dating your spouse throughout the rest of your life together.

Hunter and I are high school sweethearts.

We met when I was 14 and he was 15 at a pool party.

For me, it was love at first sight. For him it took a little longer, but when he did come around (ha) there were some serious sparks.

We would have spent every waking moment together if we could have.

When we got married, we couldn't stand being away from each other longer than a few hours.

I know, that sounds like the typical newlyweds, but seriously we were smitten.

We loved just being together and the romance was always there.

The first year of marriage for us, was literally pure bliss.

We loved going on dates together whether it was a trip to the water park, a hike, a nice dinner, or just a picnic at the park.

A few weeks before having our sweet daughter, I noticed my mind starting to shift from being consumed in my husband to consumed in my baby.

I couldn't sleep... like ever... so I would lie awake in her nursery praying for her, making bows, adding last minute decor, and looking through all her little clothes.

There was a piece of me that was sad that this was the last little bit of time we had to spend together as just me and Hunter, but I couldn't take my mind off becoming a mother.

Once Oaklyn made her arrival, I was consumed in chores and soothing my baby and my husband quickly took the back seat.

I think this is probably quite typical in most families.

 Obviously the tiny person that just made their entrance into the world needs more attention than your fully capable husband, but it doesn't mean your husband doesn't still exist. 

Occasionally during the first few months of Oaklyn's life I would be rocking her to sleep in the middle of the night and I would glance over at Hunter sleeping in our bed. 

I longed to just snuggle up next to him and drop all of my responsibilities.

I loved my sweet baby, but I missed my spouse.

I missed just sitting on the couch and talking to him, I missed going on spur of the moment dates, and I definitely missed being spontaneous in every area of our marriage.

The first few times Hunter and I finally got the guts to take some time away and go on a date together, I was a complete wreck.

I was so excited to be with him, but I missed Oaklyn like crazy!

I couldn't just relax and be the wife I once was and I missed my old self.

It took time to get used to leaving her, but I'm so glad we decided to take time to focus on our marriage after having a baby.

So much of my time and energy is spent on Oaklyn.

I'm holding her, feeding her, talking to her, playing with her, getting her dressed, washing her clothes, cleaning up after her, changing her diapers, and so on all day everyday.

When Hunter comes home, I'm exhausted and really just want to lay on the couch and scroll through my insta feed mindlessly... and that is why dates are so important after having a baby.

When Hunter and I have a date planned, I get so excited to reconnect with him.

Going out to dinner as a family is fun, but it is usually spent trying to tame Oaklyn and find something she might actually eat.

When Hunter and I go out to eat together we are able to have a good conversation and focus on just each other. 

I love my daughter, I love her more than I can possibly say, but Hunter and I need time away from her.

We need to remember who we were before she came along.

We need to reconnect and talk about something other than sippy cups and dirty diapers.

We need the time to grow closer as a couple.

We need to remember how and why we fell in love in the first place.

We need to plan something special because our marriage is special.

We need to be able to stare into each other's eyes and say I love you without interruption. 

We need to take time for each other. 

We need to keep the fire we once had, alive.

We need to be playful with each other and take time away from responsibilities.

And, we need to miss our child so coming home feels that much more special. 

Having a baby is the best decision we have made yet as a married couple, but it has also been the hardest.

Our alone time has become limited and our minds are constantly distracted.

Hunter planned a date night this past weekend and it was just what we needed.

He made arrangements to have a babysitter and even chose the restaurant that I have been wanting to try for a while.

That is what sparked this post. It meant more to me than I can say to have him go out of his way to plan a date night with me. ( We went to Station 22 and highly recommend it.)

We love our daughter and find ourselves talking about her more often than not when we are away from her, but are learning more and more that our marriage needs to come first.

It has helped our relationship tremendously to ask family or friends to watch our little girl for a few hours while we take time to be together.

By dating your spouse on a regular basis after having a little one, your marriage will be strengthened in ways you didn't know needed to be strengthened. 

So, take some time out of your busy schedules to spend time together. 

Then, go home and snuggle your little one together ;)

All my love,

Aleigh Joy

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Year Two

As of yesterday, Hunter and I have been married for two years!

To be completely honest though... it feels like so much longer!

I mean, I've totally loved the guy since I was 14.

Everyone told us that the first year would be the hardest.

I would have to disagree in our case.

We already knew each other pretty well so the first year was spent making memories as newlyweds and loving every single moment together.

We had been dreaming about being married for years before it actually happened so when we finally tied the knot, every waking minute seemed perfect.

Year two... was a bit harder.

Now I don't mean harder as in "I wish I never got married." More like, "this little person will not stop crying and I am on my very last nerve" kind of harder.

Adding a baby to our family during our second year of marriage tested and tried us in ways we really didn't expect.

We still felt like newlyweds but had to devote almost all of our attention to the little baby that "needed us more."

Year two was spent figuring out how to balance being parents and nurturing our marriage.

It was spent comforting and calming each other down in the moments we really had no idea what else to do to help Oaklyn.

It was spent working together to figure out parenthood.

It was spent crying over watching her grown up.

It was spent celebrating in her victories,

It was spent mostly, revolving around, our daughter.

This post is not to say that I regret having Oaklyn so early on in our marriage.

It's also not to say that year two wasn't a good one, but more to say that during year two we grew together in a way we didn't know possible.

Oaklyn demanded a lot from us and at the end of the exhausting days, we had each other to turn to.

During the days that my PPD kicked into full gear and I couldn't stop crying over every little thing, Hunter showed me that he will always be there.

When our little girl in the room across the hall would wake up in the middle of the night and I couldn't bare one more sleepless night, Hunter managed to gather the strength to take the shift. so I didn't have to.
When nothing around the house seemed to get done and I still hadn't gotten dressed at 4 pm, Hunter still let me know I was the greatest mother and wife.

What I am trying to say is that after reflecting on year two, it was just as amazing, if not more, than year one.

It was different. It was physically demanding and mentally exhausting.

But, it taught us how to love when we didn't think we had anything left to give.

So Hunter, Thank you for the two best years of my existence.

I'm so excited to grow up and grow old with you.

I couldn't have dreamed up a better fairy tale.

I can't believe that I get to live this life with you by my side.

I remember that summer of '08 so clearly. 

You dove into the water and somehow I just knew.

I knew you were the one I wanted, and I'm so glad you saw it too.

You are my best dream come true. Sometimes I can't believe it really is a reality.

The past two years of marriage have brought ups and downs, highs and lows, but more than anything, they have brought me more happiness than I knew one person could have.

Thank you for being there for me when I need you and for loving me through it all.

Thank you for being my Prince Charming and for continuing to "date" me.

And thank you, so much, for making me a mother and being the amazing hands-on and involved father you are.

I watched you win football games, I watched you graduate high school, I watched you head off to college, I watched you leave for and return from serving your LDS mission, I watched you get down on one knee, I watched you say "yes" across the alter, I watched you when you saw that positive pregnancy test, and I watched you become a father. 

I can't wait to see the other milestones we will hit together in life.

This love is ours Hunter, and it is a love that only comes once in a lifetime.

I loved you then, love you still, always have and always will.

Last anniversary Oaklyn was a week old.

We both agree it may have been the lamest anniversary ever haha.

We also think it's pretty funny that Oaklyn will be around for every one of our anniversaries! Ha!

This year we had a wonderful anniversary together.

 I really don't know how we'll top it!

I woke up to a sweet text from Hunter followed by a sweet note on our dry erase board.

When I got in the car, there was even a love note on the front seat!

Later, I took my time getting ready for our night out.

Hunter took me to Bombay House in Provo and it was SO good!

We then went to Cold Stone and took our ice cream to go.

We went to this park that has special meaning to us and walked around hand in hand laughing and reminiscing.

We got home and spent some time with Oaks before putting her to bed.

Hunter then handed me the first clue to my scavenger hunt!

I couldn't believe he planned a little scavenger hunt for me!

The clues we adorable and so poetic!

Each place had a gift waiting for me and I teared up because I was so happy.

I decorated a wall in our house with some garlands and balloons and wrote him a special card.

I also made chocolate covered strawberries and we sipped martinellis.

It really was the perfect day!

All my love,

Aleigh Joy

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Valentine's Weekend

I have quite a bit of catching up to do on past events.

Planning Oaklyn's birthday party took over every bit of my energy the past few weeks. Or months. I've practically been planning since the day she was born, ha!

So, let's start with Valentine's Weekend, shall we?

As many of you know, if not all, my husband and I are LDS.

On Sundays we don't do much other than go to church and hang around our house.

Often times I'll make a big, yummy dinner and we'll watch a movie.

It's a day of rest where we refrain from doing the things we usually would throughout the week.

We spend time with family and "keep the Sabbath Day holy" by not working, spending money, intensely exercising, etc...

I'm sure a lot of you are thinking, "How boring!" but I'm feeling happy just typing this.

I look forward to Sundays.

I love going to church and I love spending the rest of the day at home with my family. 

That being said, Valentine's Day this year fell on a Sunday.

So, all of Utah celebrated on Saturday haha ;)

We started the day by sleeping in, my favorite!

When I woke up, Hunter had a bouquet of flowers on the counter for me. I love fresh flowers!

We don't really exchange gifts on Valentine's Day and I'm okay with that. Flowers are perfect :)

We then got ready for the day, ate some brunch, and went for a walk with Oaklyn.

We love going for walks because she is so content in the stroller and Hunter and  I get to talk the whole time.

Later, we put Oaks down for a nap and got ready for our date night!

Savannah, Hunter's sister, watched Oaklyn for us while we went out to Olive Garden.

Not only was everyone eating at Olive Garden in Provo, but there was a school dance that weekend too... it was an hour and a half wait!

We made the most of having a baby sitter by going to Provo Beach Resort and playing arcade games together.

It was actually tons of fun and we won lots of tickets that we used all on candy ;)

It was fun to laugh and focus all our attention on each other.

We held hands the whole way back to Olive Garden and then enjoyed a yummy meal.

I think Hunter had like 15 bread sticks haha!

After dinner, we headed home and played with our little Valentine until she went to bed.

After putting her to bed, Hunter and I watched the movie Valentine's Day snuggled on the couch.

On Sunday, we went to church per usual and just spent the day together.

Around 5 our friends Isaac and Kiely came over and we made homemade heart shaped pizzas!

It was so fun! And pretty darn good.

Kiely also brought strawberries and cupcakes and we played with Oaks all night. 

We then played the game Heads Up when Oaks went to sleep.

I really enjoyed this year's Valentine's Weekend.

Next event, our anniversary!

What did you do this Valentine's Day?

I hope it was a great one!

All my love,

Aleigh Joy

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Happiest of Mondays because... Surprise! A Giveaway!

Hi Friends! Oh, and happy Monday! Seriously... this one is going to be super happy!

Why? Because I have a GIVEAWAY going on today over on instagram that I am super excited to tell you all about!

Please tell me you have all heard of Arvo watches. If not, stop here and go check them out first.

That picture above ^ we're wearing Arvo watches and we both LOVE them!

I have so many good things to say about this company, the quality, what they're all about, their mission, how amazing they are to work with, the endless options you have when you purchase one watch... I could go on and on.

Okay so first let's talk about the watches.

They're are SO beautiful and classy!

My husband and I both wore ours to church today and got quite a few compliments!

The colors we chose will go with everything we put on, and they just add the perfect touch to any outfit.

Also, I don't have to rely on my phone for the time because it has died on me way too many times ha.

The leather is such great quality and very sturdy! I can tell this watch is going to last me a very long time.

I chose this watch because I love how classy and pretty it looks but let me just tell you the best part... If I want to switch it up one day all I have to do is change out the band!

I'm really eyeing that blush pink band... Maybe for Christmas? :)

Hunter is wearing this watch and I LOVE it! Such a perfect watch for a man!

Next, let's talk a little bit about how amazing this company is.

A good portion of the money they make goes to helping fund charitable projects. They have helped clothe the homeless, provide education for girls in India, and helped promote involvement in Utah's refugee program. 

I absolutely love when a company reaches out and gives back, I think it says a whole lot about what they stand for.

This company is based out of the darling Salt Lake City, UT and they are always looking for ways to reach out and help the community.

I could not feel more proud to wear my Arvo watch and support them as they support others.

Have I sold you yet?

Because seriously, I'm loving everything about this company.

So definitely go check out their selection of watches but first, see if you can WIN one for yourself!

Entering is super easy... just head on over to my instagram, follow me and arvo, like the photo then tag your friends in the comments! The more tags, the more entries!

Commenting on this blog post, following our photographer, and liking my facebook page will give you even more entries!

But! It gets better!

You have 49 other chances to win a watch by clicking the hashtag #arvo50 on instagram! 

You'll find that there are 49 other influencers giving away watches at the exact same time!

Yep, Arvo is hosting a giveaway and giving away 50 watches! 

I'd say that's pretty exciting!

You'd think I'd be able to stop there but guys, they are even giving away a hover board!

Like what? I want it! 

I even said I wanted to ask for one for Christmas this year after riding one on Halloween!

It's like they read my mind ;)

Last, but definitely not least, I need to let you all know about the photographer that delivered ALL of the amazing images on this post.

Seriously though, aren't they amazing?

I would love to give credit to the fact that Hunter and I are great models but let's be real here, she told us how to pose the entire time and was such a pleasure to work with!

Mila Adams took all of these pictures for us and I am still in shock that she delivered such amazing images.

That first one, is through a window.

Seriously?? Who gets that great of a picture through a glass window?

Utah Valley Bride published some of her photos from a styled shoot, what a great accomplishment!

If you need a photographer for any reason, Mila is your girl!

Check out her page and book her for your Christmas photos!

You will not regret it!

All my love,

Aleigh Joy

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