Happy 4 Weeks!

The last four weeks have gone by so fast. Maybe it was the holiday. Maybe it was our time off. But I think it's mainly because married life suits us well.  :-) It just feels so soothing to call Matt "my husband."

My first race as Mrs. Faulkner was the Space Coast Half Marathon in Cocoa. It was tougher than last year, because I haven't had much time to train. I was thrilled to complete it and now four more to complete their "Big Bang Series."

We're spending our first milestone watching snowy football games with a nice view of our first tree as husband and wife. We will be at the Chiefs game (vs. the Colts) in two weeks. I'm hoping for a nice, snowy time. It's been a long time since we've had fun in the winter weather. :-)

Our first tree and stockings as husband and wife (Can you spot Missy?)

Speaking about the tree--Missy and Molly have been really well behaved. I haven't seen any climbing. The tree hasn't been knocked over (so far). Molly did decide to take three ornaments for her own. The green bulb was pulverized (it was old anyway, oh well). The snowman got dropped off in the kitchen and the two kittens in stockings were transported to the bedroom. I wonder what we'll find next?

Our first Christmas ornament next to last year's Spongebob

The Newlyweds!

We did it! We got married! It doesn't feel real...almost two weeks married. No more worrying about planning this or that...no more wedding decisions to make...back to normal life.

Looking back at the special night...As I heard my music cue ("Thousand Years" by the Piano Men), I gazed up to the stars and the half moon above me and absorbed what already happened and what was to come: the special feeling I felt when I first met my wonderful husband, our first kiss(es) under the stars and veil of mist, when he introduced me to his family, when he first told me he loved me, when I took care of him while he was bedridden with mono, when he did zumba with me multiple times, when he asked me to marry him, our upcoming honeymoon, our future children. Those few seconds I had lots racing through my mind. I was also extremely nervous about our first dance. But those 8 minutes flew by sooo fast. The whole night did!

I also remember trying to look between the bamboo shoots to see the bridge and my honey. I couldn't really see him that well. I peeked around the corner to see the guests. I was amazed how many people were there to celebrate our new life together. We are so lucky!

We are now patiently waiting for our marriage license. I'm excited to officially be Mrs. Faulkner! (I was called Mrs. Faulkner all throughout our cruise...I really like the ring to it!) :-)

The Wedding: It's For Real!

The wedding...the wedding...the wedding...until now it's been an abstract concept. I think it's finally settling in that we are having a big celebration in less than six months and people are actually excited to come. I keep thinking about how I'm going to feel that day...about all the details that'll come together...about being called Mrs. Faulkner for the first time. One part of me wants this day to come tomorrow and the other part wants the time to slow down...I just can't wait to say I do!

I can't believe I'm getting married in SIX months! Where has the time gone? I'm reflecting on how lucky I am. I am not only in love, but madly in love. Every day I get reminded of how lucky I am to have crossed paths with such a kind, loving, selfless man like Matt. I literally want to shout on each and every rooftop my declaration of love for him. I want to wish every person that happiness, the pure love I experience every day with Matt. This pure love may not be a future husband; it may be a child, whether furry or not; it may be a career; it may be finding a true friend. <3

Welcome to my new blog!

My new blog is here! I've been on a hiatus for awhile, but been itching to write again. So, enjoy reading!