Well...Married life isn't all that exciting..I mean, it definitely is/was for the first few weeks! Jk

I have absolutely loved being married. I have found a man who fits me SO perfectly....I love it.

I have to appreciate a night of just being able to hang out, enjoy some pizza, watch some tv. Thats why I have decided to blog about "The little things" in life.

Little thing #1: My Husband

I came home from work tonight to find my husband sitting in a chair in the garage, having a beer, dog at his side, just watching the rain come down. I cannot even begin to tell you how God has blessed me with a man who knows how to do this. I grew up in a family that just go-go-goes. It brought a smile to my face and made me thankful for that.

#2: Iowa Sunsets:

I was watching a TV show called "Selling New York" (HGTV is one of my favorites these days haha). One of the shots at the beginning was of an NYC sunset. It stopped me and I had to write this blog immediately...Luke and I were driving home from getting ice cream last night (another little thing:)) and I took time to actually enjoy the sunset once...So rarely do I do that...Looking at the NYC sunset compared to the Iowa sunset....well...there is no comparison in my eyes really! I cannot believe I take such a beautiful thing for granted everyday! Driving in his pickup, eating ice cream, and watching the sunset...Really--Its amazing how such a minor thing can bring such joy to my heart!

#3: The first day of School

One of my favorite days of the year!! Nothing can be more fulfilling as watching 700 smiling faces greet you at the door! I mean...I was happy to go back to set up my room..But the school is just NOT the same without those amazing little miracle souls:) Luke took my picture just like my mom used to, too!

More little joys of marriage/life/family

#4: Jackson arguing with me that "Chicken Fried" is his song

#5: Sunday night grillouts at the Dan Weitl household

#6: Going on a drive to scout deer with Luke

#7: A child with special needs using 3 words in a sentence

There are definitely more to come:)

What Sundays are About

*Sigh*

Where do I begin? I finally conned my husband into spending a weekend at home and NOT working. It was just like what weekends should be as a married couple! I couldn't ask for more...

Sunday---We got up and went to 8:30 mass in Panora. After that my lovely husband cooked me breakfast complete with waffles, eggs, toast, and sausage. I got to take a loooonnng nap, have a mixed drink, enjoy some time with Luke, laundry, and some crafts. It was the perfect day for resting and enjoying each other company....This is what Sundays were made for...Only if every Sunday could be this way :)

New Endeavors

Rye's car ride home!

My beautiful girls: Kota and Rye

Rye after her first bath (After playing in the sand at Springbrook)

Luke on a walk with our pooches

Okay---Soo...Luke and I have been married for over two months now! I cannot believe it. Last Sunday, we started something new---we got a puppy.

One of Luke's patients breeds dogs and had a Labradoodle puppy. We have been anxiously awaiting her! We definitely went back and forth on names. My associate suggested "Templeton" or "Rye" (Where I grew up) and definitely LOVED Rye!

I never grew up with dogs in the house as "pets" and not "livestock". We have only had Rye 3 days and I cannot already believe how much I love her and miss her when I leave for work. I truly understand how attached people can get to their dogs. I used to think people were crazy...now here I am!

Our first night home with Rye was very good--little crying, no accidents. Her big sister Kota was less than impressed to say the least. Luke had to introduce them slowly, then after about 20 minutes we trusted the both of them to be free. Now they get along just fine, although Kota gets jealous and standoffish when we let her out of her kennel. It has been 3 days and we have had 2 accidents (pee) and she has done very well to say the least. We love to cuddle up with her and of course play with her! Its like having a child:)

On Tuesday night, our family went on a short hike at Springbrook (A park close to our house) and picnic. Kota LOVES the water, Rye...welll....she loved to play in the sand! Kota accidentally knocked her in off the dock and she swam...We will try again soon!