How I Got Here...

I did it! I've finally given in to my own procrastination. I've been wanting to start a blog for some time now and have just never done it. I know a handful of people that have their own blogs and have found them to be quite interesting. They gave me a little bit more inspiration to get this thing started. I like the idea of documenting ones life in a way to share with friends/family, being able to discuss any topics I want, and just to be able to write. I am in no way a writer. This is my journal. Basically this is for my own good and enjoyment. So if I am the only one to read it, that's fine by me but if anyone else should want to keep up on my life, I hope you enjoy. So here goes!

A little history...

Dave and I were married May 31, 2008 in Iowa. It was such a beautiful day! We had the absolutely most perfect weather, warm and sunny. We were surrounded by all our friends and family and so thankful they were able to be there. We even were able to have out two dogs join us on our special occasion after the ceremony.

Maddux is a Shih-zu we got in December 2007 from a litter of puppies our friends' parents had. He of course is named after the former Chicago Cubs pitcher Greg Maddux. Waveland is a Poodle/Shih-zu/Yorkie mix. She was an oops! An unplanned, unknown pregnancy until the owners of the mama came home to her in labor. So we added her to our family in April 2008. She is named after Waveland Avenue, one of the streets Wrigley Field is on....(can you tell there is a baseball/Cubs fan in the family).

March of this year we sold our house and moved in with the in-laws! That's right we're newlyweds and back to living with our parents. How romantic is that?! Isn't that just what every newlywed couple hopes for in their 1st year of marriage? Well it will definitely be worth it in the end because 5 days after we closed on the house we broke ground on our future. We are now about 3/4 way through the building of our new house and what an amazing adventure that has been. And now here we are!!