betting on forever ♥

hectic little lives.

A lot has gone on since I last blogged, most people just find out on Facebook what's been going on in our lives so I am not sure having a blog is even really worth the time or effort. I digress,  We were married on February 7th, 2012.  I didn't want to wait, and didn't know really why I was waiting, I just wanted to be married, and so did Nate. I came home one night, spoke to Nate and my parents and decided to get married the next day, seeing as all of us were able to make it.  We got married in the Manti Courthouse, just our immediate families and my grandparents were there. It wasn't anything big or fancy, but it didn't matter to us, we got married kissed and all of us went to lunch together. Then We started our lives together as a married couple ♥
We had an open house in March, ate some cake and just had a low key party where we could speak with all the people that came to see us, it was really nice!
& Since then it has been very hectic for us!  I need to get the Thank You cards written and sent out, I will have to get on that today!  Thank you so much those of you who supported/ and still support us, and who showed up to celebrate with us! We love you all so very much!

So since being married we have packed up our house in Gunnison, and moved to an apartment in Vernal.  Nate got a job working for Halliburton, we spent 2 weeks in Casper, Wyoming for his training, that I am SO glad we are over that. Casper is an armpit place to be.  Now we are basically all moved into our little place  (some things are in storage and our living room is still full of boxes.)  but we are loving our new "home".  Nate has been working a LOT of hours, but he's really enjoying it!  As for me, I will be starting my new job next week for the Mountain Home Youth Ranch as a guidance counselor, I get to spend a week camping out and having new experiences, which I am really excited about! Things are finally starting to get in a groove,  but it will be interesting to see how much time we get to spend together considering how weird our schedules are!

wedding bells are in the air!

We will be getting married March 10, 2012! Which means I have to go to school from sun up to sun down to finish in time so I am not having to stay up here in provo when I am married.
Feels like the day is not coming fast enough! Then it goes by in the blink of an eye (is what i am told)  

I found this article on "How to survive your first year of Marriage"
http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/812338/how-to-survive-your-first-year-of-marriage

TALK ABOUT YOUR EXPECTATIONS FOR MARRIED LIFE

Happily-ever-after may make for a great Hollywood ending, but. in real-life, people don't just ride off into the sunset. The first year of your marriage will make-or-break your relationship, so it's important to sit down with your partner and really discuss your expectations of being husband and wife.

DISCUSS YOUR FINANCIAL GOALS

Hopefully, you and your husband discussed your credit histories and debts before you got married. If not, now is the time to do it! You should also decide on whether you want to open up a joint banking account and what your financial goals are as a couple. Do you want to save for a down payment on a home or spend your current savings on a vacation? Knowing what your future goals are can help shape your present ones and help prevent you from going deeper into debt.

FIGURE OUT THE HOLIDAY SCHEDULE AHEAD OF TIME.

No doubt about it; the holiday season presents a lot of challenges for newlyweds. Deciding whom to spend Thanksgiving and Christmas with and for how long can often be tricky, so it's best to decide ahead of time how to navigate this time of year. You don't want to be stressed out when November and December roll around.

ESTABLISH HEALTHY HABITS AS A COUPLE.

Establishing a routine when it comes to daily tasks and responsibilities can help the first year of your marriage flow more smoothly. Make a schedule for when chores need to be done and for other activities like working out or going grocery shopping together. If you're not sure how to go about divvying up tasks, try switching off responsibilities every other week until you get a feel for who does what best.

KEEP THE ROMANCE ALIVE.

You may not be old yet, but now that you're married, you will need to work at keeping your relationship exciting. The daily grind of everyday living can wear a couple down and leave you feeling irritated with each other, so be sure to plan regular date nights and keep things hot in the bedroom.

THINK IN TERMS OF 'WE.'

The biggest change couples have to get used to in their first year of marriage is thinking in terms of 'we' in regards to decision-making. A successful marriage can only happen when newlyweds are able to navigate daily life challenges as a team.

He asked, She said Yes!

Merry Merry Christmas to you all!  We had a fantastic Christmas indeed!  We spent Saturday night celebrating with my family for Adrians birthday! we made delicious personal pizzas and enjoyed our time together while Adrian opened presents. then we all opened our 1 present for christmas eve.  Then we went to Nates family christmas party, but everyone had left before we got there at 6 ): bummer.  so we went back to my parents house and spent time with them then stayed there and woke up Christmas morning to open presents together. and boy did Santa spoil us all this year!
Then we drove back to Gunnison to have dinner with Nates mom, and it was so delicious! we played games and watched movies and had a good time.
Then we drove around town looking at all the lights, then went back to nates...

He told me there was another present for me so i was looking at the tree and he said "wait i found it, turn around" and he was on his knee with my ring and proposed. I will never forget how he asked, he is so amazing. I am the luckiest girl ever.  I love my fiance!

our love story began

In september 2010 I got a message on facebook from a guy I had never met. I was very skeptical reading it as it said something along the lines of " you are gorgeous and seem like a fun & interesting gal, I would really like to get to know you, I hope to hear from you soon"- Fred (his nickname ?)    I was sick of guys at the time so I completely ignored it, and also I was headed out to South Carolina to help Bonnie pack up all her stuff so after my dad went out there and married her she could move back to Utah.  Then a few days later he said basically the same thing but included that he wasn't a creep and he really does want the chance to get to know me. so I let him! and i am sure glad i did!  We spent the whole month i was in South Carolina getting to know each other, first a few messages, then texting non stop and then finally calling each other every night!  When I got back I was so ready but nervous to meet him...  as luck would have it life got really busy for both of us so we weren't able to see each other for a couple weeks. But then he invited me down to his house offering home cooked meal; pot roast (: it was so delicious. and Honestly, It was love from the first second we saw each other.
We have been in love and together ever since. (:   I am so glad to have a man like him.