My 23rd Birthday

Wow! Where does the time go? It's so funny because back in August, Tim and I were out celebrating our year anniversary (of dating of course) and were talking about birthdays. I was excited because I thought I was turning 22 this year...Tim then corrected me and needless to say, I felt really stupid. But it was hilarious. I did have my 23rd birthday on the 10th and it was great! It was the first birthday in many years that I was not studying for a final or having to take one so that was a nice change. It was also the first birthday I think I've worked on. I usually have it off to study...Anywho, I went to work and the kiddos made me cards and sang me happy birthday. :) It was super sweet. They actually thought that it was still my birthday the next day. :) I got off an hour early and went home to get ready for dinner. As I'm getting ready, Tim gets home and makes me stay upstairs. When I'm ready, I come downstairs to beautiful flowers and a present inside a Spider-man bag. :) :) :) Tim got me a Packers beanie like I've been wanting and a gift card to a store in the mall called Angels. I never shop there because I'm afraid I'd spend too much money. But now I have an excuse to go in there and only spend what's on my gift card.

Our house has been decorated for Christmas since the weekend following Thanksgiving and I can't wait for it to get here! My parents and in-laws will be at our house Christmas morning and then we'll be going caroling at a local nursing home. :) I'm so excited!! And it's finally getting warmer and actually above freezing so that's a nice change. :)

I have spent the first half of my day baking cookies and then napping and watching football. I now have to go get ready for church. :) Talk to you soon!

Thanksgiving 2009

Well it was my first Thanksgiving without my parents here. A little weird, but I got to spend time with Tim's family in Estes. I made my first pecan pie and had a melt down because I used the wrong kind of crust. I really think I was just wanting my family here. My parents went to visit Cory and Kendi in Montana while Tim and I stayed here because of work. But it was a great Thanksgiving and we can't wait until Christmas. My parents and in-laws are going to be at our house for Christmas. :) Hooray!! I put up the decorations Friday and am super excited. Christmas is my favorite time of year. It's kind of funny because my birthday is two weeks before Christmas and Tim's is two weeks after. It's an exciting time of year. Anywho, right now we are watching the Vikings stomp on the Bears and are about to start a movie. :)

It's Been SO Long!!!

Wow! It's been a really long time since I've blogged...but I have a good excuse. You know, getting married and all. :)

Tim and I have settled into the condo nicely and it looks more like a home now than it ever has. Married life is awesome and we're doing really well.

I just wanted to make a quick post and put up some wedding photos. :)

Encounter with a 3rd Kind...

Most people have been pulled over by a cop way before they are 22 years old. Well, I was one exception. I have fortunately never been pulled over...until Saturday evening. It was definitely not the worst experience, but I was shaking and extremely nervous. He pulled me over because my break light was out and I just got a warning. Tim and I fixed it as soon as we got back to my house, but I was still shaking at that point.

It started out by my grabbing everything out of my glove compartment because I had no idea what I was going to need. Then the cop comes up to my window and I didn't see him so I got a little startled. But he asked for my license, registration, and proof of insurance. I told him and I didn't know what 2 of those looked like because I'd never been pulled over before. He kinda chuckled because he just assumed everyone knew because most have been pulled over before. He was a very nice man and funny. He asked me things like, "So, how is your first time being pulled over going? Is it a good experience so far?"

I couldn't find the correct registration so he had to look it up in his computer. I eventually found it. He handed me my warning to sign. My hands were shaking it was a little too hard to do so. He then told me, "It's been a pleasure doing business with you. You did a great job. The only thing I have to say is next time, you should pull into the parking lot because this is a busy street." I just pulled over as soon as possible and didn't even think about that. Tim was following me so he pulled into the next parking lot to make sure I was ok. He knows that I have a hard time trusting cops and luckily, it was still light outside so I wasn't as freaked out. That and the officer didn't turn on his sirens, just his lights. That would've really freaked me out. But overall, my first experience with a "3rd Kind" was very interesting and not as bad as I thought. :) I'm glad that it's over and done with and hopefully I won't have to deal with that again.

The Pieces are Coming Together

So I graduated May 15, have a job interview on Monday, and the honeymoon is booked!!! :) Tim and I are going to Riviera Maya, Mexico for 8 days. His parents are amazing and are paying for the honeymoon. We're really excited!! The first two nights after the wedding we'll be in Colorado. Tim won't tell me where our first night will be, but the second night we'll be closer to the airport.

This semester I had all A's and one B for my online class. My semester GPA was a 3.9. :) Very exciting. My parents, Tim and his mom, and Tom and Mabby made it to my graduation. :) I saw Cory and Kendi the following day and my uncle Chirag. I got to keep Cory and Kendi's two dogs, Savannah and Zoey. I LOVED watching them for a week while they were in Jamaica. Granted, I think Jamaica would've been more fun, but the pups kept me company and we had a lot of fun. :)

Tim and I had our engagement photos done the other day. These are a just a few of our favorites.

Other than the job hunt, all the wedding plans are coming together. :) I have my first dress alteration on Monday. I'm excited about that! I will keep everyone posted on upcoming plans. :)

I Can See the Finish Line!!

I'm almost an alumni!!!!! I cannot wait to graduate! Tim bought me a really pretty dress for graduation. I'm excited to wear it! :) I hope the weather clears up between now and then. I'm kind of tired of rain. I love the rain, but not in May and not when I was wearing shorts two days ago. Oh well. It's Colorado.

I finished my online class (WOOHOO!!!!!!). It was my last class I needed for my Gerontology certificate. I'm getting a B in the class, which is AWESOME! I'll be getting A's in the rest of my courses this semester. Very exciting. :)

That's all. Just working on little things here and there. I need to go buy my vail and Tim and I need to figure out tux stuff for the wedding. The bridesmaid dresses are in, so we'll use those as a color comparison. I can't believe it's only 4 months away!!!! :)

Date Night and Upcoming Graduation :)

Tim and I went on a fantastic date night last weekend. :) He had just sold one of his motorcycles and his blazer, so he wanted to spoil me with a steak dinner. So, we went to Austin's. It was delicious!!! The vegetables had the taste of the fire and the steak was cooked perfectly. It was nice to actually go out and have a nice dinner. :)

We have completely finished our registry for the wedding. We went to Target the other night and put a TON of movies and books on that registry. We needed more items there and we know our college friends can afford movies, but I think we may have overdone it on the DVDs. Oh well. It was fun.

School is almost over!!!!! I have two weeks of classes left and basically just one final during finals week. I am almost to the finish line!!! :) I'm bummed Cory and Kendi can't make it to graduation because they'll be on the road Friday, but I'll get to see them on Saturday before they leave for Jamaica. I get to keep the puppies the whole time they're gone and I'm STOKED!!! So is Tim. :)

Tim and I donated plasma the other day. I almost vomited as a side effect, but I was fine shortly afterwards. We're trying to make a little extra money for the honeymoon and plasma is one of the ways to help us out. I put a jar together labeled 'Honeymoon' where we put contributions in as often as possible. I'm putting in 10% of every paycheck. My tithe check to the church comes first, but as long as I can afford it I'm going to try to put some to the honeymoon fund as well.

One more side note: I got Tim to watch 'Hairspray' with me! I've been wanting to watch that movie again for a few months and we alternate on styles of movies. Musicals aren't typically a top choice for him, but I get one in every once in a while. :) Anywho, he enjoyed it and I was just excited he agreed to watch it with me.