Homeowner Bliss

We've been in our new house for 2 1/2 weeks and we love it! We're loving the house, we're loving Riverdale, we're loving all the fun projects we've taken on. And those projects aren't small ones. We had about a week in the house before the construction began. For the past week we have been painting, painting, and yes more painting along with ripping up carpet and base boards and this weekend we began laying our hardwood floors. So our house has been a construction sight for half the time we've lived here but its all for the better. We love it. We love waking up to the view we have from our bedroom window. Not that we are, but we feel like we are in the country with a field behind us (that they are developing in the near future but we're enjoying it now) and the clear view of the sky that we have when waking up. We're so close to everything (just a block from Target which is probably not a good thing). They have awesome running trails and a park just around our corners. The neighbors are great too. This was well worth our fight! I'll post some updated pictures next time hopefully. Also, thanks to Dave's fam for the long service hours you have already provided towards this house! We love you all!!!

Two Weddings and A HOUSE!

Well, it has been a busy and eventful week for us. Last weekend we had two weddings. One being my cousin Natalie's up in Logan. The second was Dave's good friend Grady on Saturday. Both of which were beautiful. Monday came and we were FINALLY able to close on our house! For those that don't know, we've been searching to find and buy a house since before we even moved back from St. Louis last summer. It's been one of the biggest rollercoasters of both of our lives. No joke. I didn't think I would admit this ever but it's honestly made us grow and learn and appreciate so much more. Wednesday we were able to move in so, although it was the middle of a work week and with most people we knew working, we seized the opportunity to move in. Loading the first trailer was Dave, me and my mom...Dave was a maniac! He was carrying couches and beds on his bare back. I tried my best to help but I'm a weakling compared to him. Since Wednesday we've been non-stop. We were able to take a couple days off of work so that has helped the process go a bit faster but we've still got some more to do, plus we're installing wood floors in the next couple weeks. I can't really express in words how happy and excited we are to be new homeowners with all of our belongings under one roof and not having to live out of bags, cars, and boxes after a year of that!!! In the words of my husband, WAHOO...OOO!

Beautiful Natalie. I felt honored for her to wear my dress:)

Grady and Lauren's wedding. It was at the same place we had our reception. Gorgeous!

Alex, Matt, Grady, Dallas, and Dave

Monday: Closing Day Party
For those that haven't seen the inside or probably won't, here is a sneek preview but stay tuned for befores and afters to come!

Duh, duh, duh...DUN.

Here is our home. Perfect bright sunny day too!

Can't you just see the happiness in our eyes???

We want to give a shout out to those that gave us a helping hand in this process and those that will be lending a helping hand in the days to come!

I LOVE YOU

Two years ago today, Dave dropped that butterfly-infusing 3 word phrase on me. Not that I hadn't been dying to hear it sooner, catching myself from saying it plenty of times, yet it was perfect! He waited for the right time to say it and when he said it, he meant it that is for sure. We picked a date to get married that same night! 3 months and 2 days later we were married!

It is amazing to see how much those 3 words have grown to something much greater than what I thought it was before Dave. These two years have been full of the true meaning of those 3 words. I am so grateful for Dave. He is my backbone and my better half most days. He gives so much and expects nothing in return...well, unless its a back scratch in church (but even that he's pretty self-less with). He is my everything!

*Note to Dave: Thanks for taking care of your sickly wife!