Wow it has been such a long time since I wrote anything on here and tonight, while Patrick is asleep by 8:30 because he isn't feeling well, I figured it's a great time to write a new one!
So life has just been crazy the past few months, fast paced and non stop! But not in a bad way. We(Patrick and I) have now been in the apartment 4 going on 5 months, which means we have to start looking at houses again soon... uck. But we turned our little place into a temporary home, and really what more could we ask for! It's perfect for the two of us (plus Lucy) it'll work.
We had a FANTASTIC mini vacation almost 2 months ago.. I couldn't have asked for a more amazing trip. The weather was in the upper 50's to 70's and sunny the entire time, Patrick realized how much he loves Gatlinburg and has been planning our next trip since we got back LOL. Such a perfect weekend getaway when your on a budget haha.
As soon as we got back the Holidays hit!
Thanksgiving was great with friends and family (and wine of course) We got addicted to Wii and Mario Brothers! Our family are very similar and live very close so we can easily bounce back and forth between them and make sure we get to see and spend time with everyone.
This year has just been so much fun for us because it is full of firsts and gives us a peek into what life is going to be like down the road.. well the easy version of it haha. It amazes me a little each day just how much I love him and life in general. It's exciting to see what else God has in store for me and what the next step will be. Part of me wants to rush on and see what is next while another part of me wants to step back and just enjoy what is going on around me. (the second part is more difficult to do because life happens so fast)
We just celebrated our 1st Christmas together and it couldn't have been more perfect. We(I) got up at 5:30 on Christmas morning, let him sleep until 6.. so we could open presents.. it was like I was a kid again.. than the rest of the day was spent with family and it was great. I loved being a part of his traditions and seeing what my holidays will be like in the future.. I actually got to sit back and see how excited and happy everyone was... it was just plain ol nice :-)
Santa was very good to us this year, and it couldn't have been at a better time!! I don't have much in the way of money and things, but when it comes to family and love, I have more than anyone could hope for! That probably sounds a little sappy, but tis what tis.
2010 starts on Friday and I have to ask where did the past 10 years go! Life is just so different than it was and so different (in a good way) than I ever thought it would be. When your growing up you always have a plan, at least I always did and some things have fallen into place, but I don't know if I imagined life like it is.. jsut goes to show you can't plan everything and your plan may be similar to God's but in the end you just have to sit back and enjoy the ride and let it be what it is. I tend to worry (about pretty much everything, we all have flaws) but just when I think I am going to hit rock bottom, something happens and life turns in the way that I needed it to. Nothing will ever be perfect, and I've said it before, how boring would it be if it was, but when I look at the big picture it's pretty close in my book.
I am starting to get the "when is the ring coming question" .. actaully who am I kidding we have both been getting it since like March (when Patrick decided we would get married) and you know.. I have NO CLUE LOL.. I know we love each other, I know I will marry him, and I know when it happens it happens... God knows, Patrick may have an idea, and for all I know the whole world, but me, knows... but it's not important because when it's time I'll get the memo... I hope ;-) But I do know that it's a great feeling to know that someone loves you as much as you love them and is totally in love with you.
So my little update... life is good, life stays busy, I am completely in love, and right now I wouldn't ask for anything more.
