One Year Anniversary... April 22, 2013

April 22, 2013

Our first year anniversary. It was nothing too big or super exciting... but it was all about us. We both decided that we were going to concentrate on our relationship for a full day. It was actually pretty nice being a little selfish.

We woke up late (a much needed sleep in session) and got dressed. We decided to have a breakfast at our favorite place (at least it's mine)... Eggs N' Things. I love that place.

Then we decided to go to Golf and Stuff, an idea that I got at like 11:30pm the night before. Do not ask me why I thought of Golf and Stuff. Both of us haven't been there in years. As we drove up I asked him what he had remembered about Golf And Stuff (G.A.S). He said "I remember it being a dump". At the time I thought it was funny just because I remember it being kind of budge... but none the less it was always fun. Well both of us being in our 30s we are seeing things a little more clear. We arrived, walked inside and through the arcade (mind you, it looks exactly the way it did 15 years ago). Everywhere we looked there were signs saying things were "Out of Order".

We paid for a "round of golf" and we were on our way. It was actually really fun, just because I was trying to beat my husband at a game that he thought he was great at. There was one hole he actually made a hole in one. I actually didn't see it per say. But he stood there waiting for me to acknowledge it and congratulate him. It was actually really funny because he was so proud of himself. So I gave him the satisfaction that he deserved. After our 45 minute game we ventured into the arcade and was able to play the one game that wasn't "Out of Order".

After GAS we left and headed home for a nap. Yup, you heard that right a NAP! Us old people need a nap in the middle of the day after a rough, demanding game of miniature golf. Once home, Walter and Smoosh were ecstatic that we decided to take a nap in the middle of the day with them. Smoosh had to lay on me and Walter had to lay on Jack. I am almost sure that if it was physically possible for them to lay on both of us at the same time they would have been in heaven.

An hour later I rose from my slumber to start getting ready for our hot date out. Jack wanted to surprise me on where he picked for dinner... but I had an idea. We hopped in the car and made our way to The Inn of The Seventh Ray. Which was our wedding venue. The thing is, when we chose the place we had never eaten there, we just like the ambiance, we knew it was the perfect venue for our fairy tale wedding. He made us 6pm reservations and we made it on time. There waiting for us in the gazebo (he requested the gazebo for extra romantic points) was a bouquet of flowers that he had delivered to the restaurant earlier in the day. He tried his hardest to incorporate the same flowers we had for our wedding... a wonderful surprise.

For dinner we had some delicious dishes that we both could not even tell you what was in it, all we know is that it was all organic, locally grown, hippie food. I'm just kidding, but it was all so flavorful. It was the perfect meal for our perfect 1st Anniversary. 

The Menu for the night

Tuna Tartare

Filet Mignon

Salmon and Crispy Rice Balls

As far as anniversary presents go, Jack and I both decided that we wanted to start a tradition. So we looked up the anniversary present list for Modern gifts. For the first anniversary it said: Clocks, Plastic and gold jewelry. The list that I found only said Clocks, so that it was I went with. I bought him a black pocket watch that I thought was the perfect gift for him. I chose the pocket watch because he could pass it down to our children when they get older and it has glass in the middle of it so you can see how the clock works.

For me, he picked gold jewelry. He bought me the second band that I wanted to finish my wedding ring. I love it! 

For the most part I think our first anniversary is an anniversary we will both remember as a day that we spent in love and having fun making new memories.  

Married... Almost a year!

First off, I can not believe I have been married for almost a year. It is still weird introducing Jack as my Husband. 

On Monday, April 22nd, will mark our 1 Year Anniversary. Let me tell you, it has proved true that your first year of marriage is possibly one of the toughest. I have no idea if it will be our "toughest" but it was definitely tough to adjust. 

After we were married, everything was great. Our wedding event was not exactly what I had expected. But it has provided some memories. Lots of GREAT memories. And some not so great. 

All the same, it was mine and Jack's day. We were unfortunately unable to take a honeymoon, with me just starting a new position at work (a recruiter) and him having a big deal that was a few months from launching. The timing just didn't work out. I think this will be something that both of us will regret not doing, but we will take one some day! 

In this year, just this year we have had a lot of ups and downs. In fact, in our whole relationship we have had ups and downs, more than I think most relationships have in there beginnings. I think all of it has for the most part made us stronger. If everything tough is in the beginning and we can get through it will flying colors and stronger then ever.... then the rest will hopefully be a piece of cake. At least that's the idea, right?!?

So as we near the end of our first year of marriage these are the changes that we are going through. I started a new job in September and I am still trying to get used to it. Jack's direct boss quit in December so this has presented a few changes with Jack's company, some good and some bad (hopefully it presents a promotion and a raise... he deserves it). We are in search of a new house to buy, but the housing market is not what it was a year ago... but that's okay, it gives us more time to get a bigger down payment. We are also planning on starting a family. We think that possible starting sometime after June works well. I say June just because by then we will have a better idea with what is going on with Jack's work and we can concentrate on other things. Hopefully he wont have to travel as much. 

Let's see what the next few weeks present... 

Let the Planning Begin

This week has marked the beginning of the "wedding planning" stage. After getting engaged on Valentine's Day 2011 I have been trying to hold off on the stress as long as I could. But by holding off I was adding stress from other things. So Jack & I both decided... let's start planning!

On Sunday I decided to go dress shopping. And I just happened to have found my dress at the first place I went. It was actually the second dress I had tried on. I was so excited about thinking what I would look like on the BIG DAY.

Now the big thing that needs to be figured out is trying to find a venue, a date, and our colors. After that we can do other things like the guest list and send out invites.

I remember as a little girl I always thought that I would be so excited to plan my wedding, but I guess as a little girl I had nothing else to do with my time. I feel like there is just so much to do. I'm glad that I have a great fiance that is willing to help me with anything that I ask for.