Busy Weekend

Yes, it's the beginning of a new work week and I am still recovering from a very busy weekend. I had Friday night off for once, so I finally got to go and see Jason play baseball. They had three games and I think everyone was worn out by the time they were over. That includes the baseball wives (which I am now a part of, thank you very much!).

On Saturday morning I went yard saleing (is that a word?) with my mom. We hit up a TON of different places and had a lot of fun. I found a Dan Brown book that I've been dying to read for $1 and I also picked up some cool looking ribbons. I am going to attempt to be creative with these and make some cool note cards or something. I'll keep you posted on how that turns out. Needless to say, I simply LOVE going to yardsales. You never know what you will find.

After that Jason and I went to the wedding of some friends. It was the first wedding we've been to since we've been married, so I found it interesting for a number of reasons. First, I discovered that I was a little bit jealous. I remember what it was like to be queen for the day and I miss it! Our day was literally the best day of my entire life, so far, and I find that it's hard to let go of. Second, I also discovered that I can now fully relate to the bride in the moments before she comes down the aisle, so as I was sitting in my seat as the wedding began I was so nervous that my stomach was literally in knots. It was funny, because I don't even remember being that nervous at me own wedding! ha ha... And finally, I couldn't help but compare everything to my own wedding. Some things I thought that they did better and some things I thought that we did better. I wonder if this pattern will continue for all of the weddings that I attend from now on or if it will eventually fade. I don't know.

Anyway, on Sunday we had church and then I had to work at BBB. I finally got home from there around 8:30. Jason and I ate dinner and I'm pretty sure that I was asleep on the couch by 9:30. Sad, I know.

The Weekend Update

So, it's Monday morning and time to go back to work ... okay, well, time to go back to my office job anyway. I worked Friday night, Saturday, and Sunday at BBB.

Saturday was crazy busy at the store and I was completely worn out by the time I got home. I got home and remembered how extremely lucky I am to be married to Jason. He spent the day cleaning the house, doing the dishes and laundry, and making a fabulous chicken pasta for dinner. Not only that, but he invited my parents over and the four of us had a fabulous dinner together. It was really nice.

On Sunday, Jason and I got to church early to make pancakes for the college group Sunday school class. After church I went straight to work for another eight hour shift. They put me at the back register where hardly anybody can see you, so I was pretty much bored to death. After work Jason and I met up with a group of friends to see Get Smart. I highly recommend it by the way. It was hilarious! Besides that, I think that Dwayne Johnson is just too adorable for words.

Beautiful Bedding

I'm simply drooling over this new bedding that BBB just introduced. It is beautiful and I adore it. Unfortunately, none of the stores in the SouthEast region are carrying it right now. Boo! I suppose that's okay, though, because even with my discount it would cost almost $500 for the complete set. Needless to say, that's not even close to being within my budget. I will have this set in my house someday, but until then here is a picture of it so that you may drool over it as well:

The sheet set is the reason that I fell in love to begin with. The red and brown is just divine.

My Husband is He-Man

Apparently, I am married to the superhero himself. What makes me say this, you ask? Well, he somehow managed to break his "unbreakable" wedding ring. Not only that, but he mangaged to do it after wearing said ring for barely a month. Seriously. He called me yesterday at work to get the number for our jeweler and asked me not to freak out as he informed me that he had broken his ring into two pieces. Here's what the websites say about this ring:

"Tungsten carbide's flawless features and indestructible nature create a look and feel like no other. "

"Tungsten and Carbide powders are forged together at 2,400 degrees Fahrenheit to form rings that are virtually indestructible and scratch proof."

"Tungsten rings are renown for their timeless, sleek design, and unmatched strength against the brutal punishment of everyday wear."

Okay, I think I've made my point. I am, in fact, married to He-Man who broke an unbreakable ring in only 38 days.

- Mrs. He-Man

Thank You Notes

The one downside to getting married is all the stinkin thank you notes that you have to write. I feel like I have been working on them forever and I'm only half way through. Don't get me wrong. I am very thankful for all the gifts that we received and I know that it's the least I can do to send those people a little note. Still, I absoloutely DREAD writing them. I keep putting them off and putting them off...

In other news, the newlyweds finally have their own furniture! Our dining room no longer sits empty and the Christmas colored couch and love seat have made their way back to my parents house. We found a fabulous microfiber sectional for the living room. It took a lot of pushing and shoving (and removing all the doors and hardware) to get it into the room, but it made it eventually. I'm totally in love with this couch. Jason and I can both strech out on it to watch t.v. and there's still plenty of room. The dining room is now home to a beautiful counter-height dining table with eight chairs.

The new furniture has given me the decorating bug. I feel like the house is finally starting to come together and I want to make every single room look great. It's hard with such a tiny budget and I know we won't be able to afford any more new furniture for a little while. Still, I'm trying to be creative and add little touches here and there. It's very exciting to have my own place for once. I don't have to worry about parents or roommates. There's just Jason and he's been pretty good about letting me do what I want with the place. Well, I guess I'm gonna go and search some more decorating sights.

One Month!

Today I have been married for exactly one month! It doesn't seem possible that a month has passed by so fast, but it has. Despite all of the stress and frustrations leading up to it, the wedding was everything that I had always dreamed it would be. The honeymoon was exactly the kind of relaxing week that both Jason and I needed. Coming back to the real world was the hardest part. Still, there was lots to do when we returned. Most of it revolved around getting my name changed, merging the checking accounts, and setting up our new house. The house part was actually a lot of fun. We found places for all of the wedding gifts and then hit the stores to spend our gift cards. We really enjoyed shopping together for our new home. Thankfully we didn't really hit any disagreements there and I think we're both pretty pleased with the way that the place is coming together.

I'm looking forward to the summer. It's nice that Jason and I will have almost three whole months to get settled into married life without all the stress that classes bring. I've always enjoyed summer time and I have a feeling that this one will be one for the record books. :)