Monday, July 26, 2010

So much time and so little to do! Wait a minute. Strike that. Reverse it.

This weekend was moving weekend! But I didn't think it was really for real moving weekend. I thought for sure that we were only going to be moving some of the bigger things like the appliances, tables, couches, etc... It didn't really hit me until I saw my bed broken apart and coming down the stairs to be loaded into the moving trailer. I'm not exactly sure why my mind thought this but when it hit me, it hit hard! I'm really moving! I'm really getting married! I'm really going to be living with a boy! - for the rest of my life!!! 

Woah! That was a lot of change in such a little bit of time! 

I have come across that feeling several times throughout this little engagement period that we've had, but not like the way it felt on Saturday. I guess I have just gotten so wrapped up in all of the planning that I forget that we are actually really doing this! For real! No take backs! No turn arounds or sike moments! This is really happening! 

As I watched all of my belongings being moved around me, I had a moment of nostalgia. There were a lot of special things that happened in that home. That was Chloe's first home. We had our first Christmas tree there. Chloe flooded the whole master bathroom and kitchen there. Kyle proposed to me there. I didn't even get to have a moment to reminisce or think about these things before it was all being taken apart and moved out. Call me crazy, but for a short period, this was my home... and I wasn't sure if I was ready to give it up just yet.

Don't get me wrong, the new home is beautiful and I'm so excited to share in the new memories that Kyle, Chloterd, and I will make as a family there. It is such a neat feeling when I'm organizing things and decorating for both of us. Yes, I did reserve half   a little less than half of the master closet for him and he did get half  some space in the bathroom storage area. But I'd like to direct your attention to the fact that we decided on things together and we are both so excited to see it all coming together. 

The townhome felt so much like my space and this new house is completely ours. My heart is so happy and so full of love as we embark on this new journey together. I was a little sad to see one chapter of my life coming to a near close, but I'm so elated to see the next unfold. 

Wednesday, July 14, 2010

The New (Future) Christopher Residence!!!

This is where Mr. and Mrs.(Soon to be) Christopher will be living as of October 15th, 2010

















Tuesday, July 6, 2010

The Little Things...

We live in an ever-growing, ever-changing, ever-evolving society. We want things bigger, better, faster, stronger... yet we fail to take the time to stop and appreciate the beauty in the things that are. Yes, I am guilty of this. I'm always looking on to what's next. Where I'm going to live, what I'm going to do, how I'm going to get to where I want to go, etc... But every once in a while, God gives me a little pinch (believe me, I need it more often than I'd like to admit) and reminds me of how truly blessed I am. I have great family, great friends, a wonderful fiancé, the cutest Chihuahua God ever did create, and everyone is happy and healthy. Honestly, I couldn't ask for anything more. I'm already blessed far beyond what I could ever deserve.




So today I want to list some of the little things I am thankful for:

~ I woke up to the aroma of a fresh pot of coffee brewing from downstairs

~ I had the sweetest little Chihuahua sleeping on my pillow beside me this morning and it made me smile

~ When I got to work, a co-worker surprised me with a whole set of bath products from the Hershey's Factory- that's real chocolate bubble bath, ya'll!

~ I got a cold and delicious Starbucks for lunch complete with a Treat Receipt for later ;)

~ I found a hot pink pair of Nike running shorts to don at the gym later this week- when I feel like working out again

~ I am exactly 1 hour away from being off work and spending the rest of the afternoon with my sweet fiancé and Chloe

~ The sun is out and the weather is beautiful



Life is good- really good!