Andrew and I live on opposite schedules Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday. Thursday night is the only weeknight I actually have him home in the evening. This is an unfortunate situation for several reasons, the obvious being, lack of time together. But, it also has its perks, Thursday night is our official date night and we both look forward to it all week! On more than one occasion “date night” has turned into pitchers of beer at the bowling alley,… Read more »

Well, that was the most beautiful weekend…ever. The weather was outrageously perfect and despite Andrew and I’s battle with allergies, every window in the house remained open the entire time. I learned something important this weekend; I believe it is a lesson that I am continually learning in several aspects of my life….and that lesson is… Keep It Simple. Why is that such a difficult concept for me to hang on to? It seems I have learned it a thousand… Read more »

Wedding planning is ridiculously ridiculous. Andrew and I should have grabbed our parents, siblings and…each other, boarded a plane for Mexico and gotten the whole shindig over in a 15 minute sea-side salty air experience. But, we didn’t do that…instead, we spent the past 18 months focused on and looking forward to one day, and while I don’t encourage anyone to follow that same path (elope ya’ll!) the memories, the lessons and the love we shared has made every tense,… Read more »

I have a thing for “firsts”. I can’t help it…I think every “first” should be extra special. Unfortunately, after getting engaged everything becomes a “first” again. I really do mean everything. “Today is our first road trip as engaged couple!” “This is our first grocery trip as an engaged couple!” “This is our first movie night as an engaged couple!” You can imagine that Andrew might be a little bit beyond frustrated with me at this point. Especially because a very… Read more »