Marriage= Work

Hi there, its been awhile since I've last updated. A lot has been going on since then. We spent our first christmas at the fire station. Which I actually love doing. I love being around all of the other fire families and bonding. Everyone brings different entrees and its just one big feast. Not to mention this year we got to watch the Charger game.

Dec. 22, 2009 escrow finally closed and we became home owners. We tore up the tile, the carpet, repainted the entire place and repaired the floor where there was mold from the green thumbed occupants before us (they were growing some good ol' mary jane). Thanks to our good friends Natasha and STephen we saved a ton of money with purchasing the tile and carpet and then Stephen has been laying the tile for us for free!! Don't worry we're giving them something good to say thank you!

We got to spend our first night in our house on Saturday Feb. 13, 2010! I know it took us forever to finally get in but it looks so good. Its still not finished but we're getting close. We have a new fridge, kitchen table, computer, and couch now! Oh and our christmas present to each other was a 52" flat screen tv. :)

Anyways, its been nice to finally live there and much needed for our relationship. You don't realize how much being on your own once you get married means until you have to live with your parents for 6 months. It was a blessing that my parents let us stay with them but it was definitely time to be out.

Marriage has definitely not been easy. But you know they say that you're first year is the hardest and I would concur with that. My parents always told me marriage was constant work and i think I always thought I understood that but you don't really until you're in the situation. My parents make it look so easy. Awesome role models to look up too. I thank them for showing/demonstrating the way a good, loving marriage is. I think it has helped me. We're at the 6 month mark and I'd have to say these first 6 months have been some work but you know what? I think it's only made our relationship stronger. We've been learning a lot about each other and learning new ways to communicate. Having God as a foundation for our relationship is such a.... can't think of the right word... but its such a secure to know that we have him behind us, with us, watching us, and holding our hand.

We just spent our first valentines day together and Zach surprised me and took me up to Palm Springs. WE went to LG's STeakhouse for dinner (which used to be our anniversary spot in SD before they closed taht one) So up to palm springs we went. We enjoyed the first day there and relaxed. Zach got a hotel room for 2 nights at the Hotel Zoso. Amazing place. Second day we got up went to breakfast and then Zach surprised me with a couples massage... then later on in the day a carriage ride through downtown Palm Springs... it was an amazing weekend. And one we really needed.

I'll post pictures of that weekend later! Well, thats the update for now. Marriage is work, but so worth the work especially when you're so in love.