Have I mentioned how happy I am with my life these days?! :)
Lance and I moved into our GORGEOUS new home two weekends a go and I am completely and totally in love with it. We had SO much help on moving day that we were all unloaded and unpacked within two days - it was ridiculous how much we all got done. I am so thankful for everything and everyone that helped us...it was a great weekend! I still walk into my house and just smile (cheesy, I know) but it's true.....I remember right after graduation I felt like nothing was ever going to work out for us. There were no Radiation Therapy positions and financially Lance and I were STRUGGLING! We were just renting from my parents, and although that house was really cute, it was just too small for us. It was a small two bedroom house with a tiny kitchen - so tiny that most of our wedding gifts remained in boxes in the spare bedroom because we had no cabinet space for any of them. I knew was a risk it was choosing the career of a Radiation Therapist - I was warned before I made my decision the slim chance of finding a job around the Topeka area, but I knew in my heart that was the career for me, I knew it was worth the risk. THANK THE LORD I TOOK THE CHANCE!! It took a year but finally my PRN status became full time and four months later Lance and I were house hunting. We now own a house that's probably two to three times the size of our rental...it is absolutely night and day in comparison! My six years of college have FINALLY paid off for Lance and I! I smile at the thought of how different life is for us...not only financially but also in our marriage. It's night and day as well - we have came so far as a couple and have overcame so much together. We now have a wonderful marriage and a happy beautiful little home to show for all of our hard work! :)
No baby so far... the monthly little "devil" (that Lance calls it) appeared a few days before moving day. It was quite disappointing but I just know that it wasn't the right time for us... this month has been so busy that we really didn't "try" so I assume this month won't be the right time for us either. I know it will happen when it's supposed to but I can't help but wish that time were now...I am ready to be a mom. I do have my fears about what is going to happen with Lance's family when that time comes though - but that's something that doesn't need to be addressed until the time comes.
Ugh...the weather is getting warmer which means that the clothes are getting smaller. I am not very excited because I have done NOTHING to keep my body in shape this winter - I NEED to start a workout regimen and stick to it because I am not very pleased with myself these days. I know that Lance loves me and my body...he tells me all the time...but that doesn't make me feel any better about myself. I miss the days I would look in the mirror and like what I would see...now there's quite a few extra curves in the mirror when I look. Hopefully this time next month I will be down...ummm...let's say ten pounds? I'm going to try and stick to it! By May 10th, I want to be ten pounds lighter. There it is in writing! :)
I celebrated my 26th birthday this past weekend...it was quite an eventful weekend. I spent Friday night with my friends - we went to Pigskin's to celebrate my friend Danielle and I's birthday! It was a lot of fun to be out with all of my closest friends...it's not too often we all go out together anymore, life has just changed for us all with our work schedules and most of us are married. Saturday we went to Legend's and did some shopping - Rebecca and Ezra were there with the girls too so it was a fun afternoon. I got some cute shirts and a new pair of tennis shoes for work! I just LOVE to shop so it was a perfect day, plus the weather was gorgeous! Saturday night went out with the sibling's, and Sunday I just had a "ME" day...I woke up and drank coffee on the patio - it was perfect. Then I went and had a pedicure with my mom, we grabbed On The Border, and I came home and Lance grilled steaks out...we had twice baked potatoes, and yummy salad. It was just a wonderful birthday. It was my first one without my Grandpa and so I thought of him throughout the day but I know he was celebrating with me on Sunday enjoying the patio time as well.
I am in such a good place right now....I hope the future has more positive things for Lance and I....and I hope my friends and family remains healthy and happy as well.
