So, my grand idea of writing a blog was pretty premature. I thought being married I would have all this extra time to write about our lives as a new married couple and the many exciting things that are happening... BUT, I was completely wrong! The constant requirement of my time and energy is exhausting... I can't imagine how it's going to be when I have children. I think you literally have to be a superhero to be a working mom! (Kudos to my mother for raising us as well as she did!)
In the past, well, 6 months... man that's a long time... there have been so many things that have happened and, surprise, I have literally had two weekends in those 6 months to myself. In fact, I'm only writing this particular blog because I am in a short reprieve from school and I'm at home sick. Anyway, life is moving right along and we are doing really well! It's the holiday season (echo: the holiday season) and whoop-de-doo! We are hustling and bustling to get everything done before the holidays and before the new year. There are presents to finish purchasing, mason jar gifts to assemble, parties to attend, traffic to fight, resolutions to make and, of course, food to eat! This holiday season is special, as it is our first Christmas as a married couple! We have already hung 2 "Our First Christmas" ornaments!
This new year definitely has the potential to be very exciting and for it to continue in the hectic and busy ways we have already been experiencing. Throughout this past year, Cody and I have been working to finish out degrees and this next year we will both finish! I will finish in February and Cody will finish in May! As soon as I am able, I will be applying to the Murray State program in Oklahoma to work on my COTA degree and license. Then we'll be looking at many other new and exciting things.
Hopefully I will write again before June of 2012, but I'm not gonna promise anything...
Many blessings to all of our family and friends! God is so good to allow us to have such a happy life!
Sunday, December 4, 2011
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Clarification...
We aren't moving right now... just simply stating the fact that when the time comes to have to move, whenever that might be, it will not be a fun time because moving is exhausting.
We're settled and loving it :)
Consider yourself clarified!
We're settled and loving it :)
Consider yourself clarified!
Back from Camp
Well... we survived camp in the blistering heat! It was a good time and we're so thankful for the opportunity to be able to go. There was plenty of laundry and sleep to catch up on once we got home, but I'm happy to report that all of the laundry is now clean and we are finally feeling more rested! YAY!
I am glad to announce that I was hired at Excel Therapy which will be extremely helpful in my pursuit of becoming an Occupational Therapy Assistant. I want to make it clear, that I am not stopping at becoming a COTA, I'm simply taking a step toward making more money than I currently am with my current education. After receiving my COTA license I will then be eligible to participate in a bridge program which will help me to become an OTR or Registered Occupational Therapist. It seems to be a better route for me and my current situation. It would be a difficult commute to drive so far for the OTR at this point. Anyway, I'm excited about the position at Excel and can't wait to start working. It's going to be strange, I think, to begin working again, since I've been not working since the end of April. Oh well, back to life being busy, busy, busy! I won't start until the middle of July, so at least I have some time to finish up little projects I have here and there.
Which takes me to my next topic of conversation... Central Camp! It seems to only make sense that since I will not begin working until the middle of July that I should take advantage of the time I have and go to visit my wonderful family! So, I will be going back home to be with family and church family for a week before I begin working :) I am so excited and happy! Cody will just have to live without me for a week... you think he will be able to survive?!
The house is finally coming together... it's going to be so painful to have to move again, but I guess we'll cross that bridge when we get there. No need to fret about that at this point. The dogs are being really good and I actually just took Sadie for her check up and annual shots and our veterinarian said that she was a pleasure! That's my good girl!
Well, much to do. Toodles
I am glad to announce that I was hired at Excel Therapy which will be extremely helpful in my pursuit of becoming an Occupational Therapy Assistant. I want to make it clear, that I am not stopping at becoming a COTA, I'm simply taking a step toward making more money than I currently am with my current education. After receiving my COTA license I will then be eligible to participate in a bridge program which will help me to become an OTR or Registered Occupational Therapist. It seems to be a better route for me and my current situation. It would be a difficult commute to drive so far for the OTR at this point. Anyway, I'm excited about the position at Excel and can't wait to start working. It's going to be strange, I think, to begin working again, since I've been not working since the end of April. Oh well, back to life being busy, busy, busy! I won't start until the middle of July, so at least I have some time to finish up little projects I have here and there.
Which takes me to my next topic of conversation... Central Camp! It seems to only make sense that since I will not begin working until the middle of July that I should take advantage of the time I have and go to visit my wonderful family! So, I will be going back home to be with family and church family for a week before I begin working :) I am so excited and happy! Cody will just have to live without me for a week... you think he will be able to survive?!
The house is finally coming together... it's going to be so painful to have to move again, but I guess we'll cross that bridge when we get there. No need to fret about that at this point. The dogs are being really good and I actually just took Sadie for her check up and annual shots and our veterinarian said that she was a pleasure! That's my good girl!
Well, much to do. Toodles
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Moving Right Along
Well, it's been a week or two since I've written, so I guess it's about time to update everyone on the lives of Cody and Courtney.
We have been married for a month and 3 days now and it seems like we literally just ran through the bubbles out to the car! Time is flying by and I can't even believe how right my parents were when they said "enjoy life when you're young"!! I didn't listen then, all I could think about was growing up and now that I'm here, I kind of wish I could go back to naps and cartoon and cereal every Saturday morning. Not to say that I'm not enjoying myself, however, because currently I am having probably one of the best times of my life. Things are simple and easy and FUN!
I'm learning how to be a cook which is an experience in itself... I'm ok, thanks to growing up watching my mom, but I still have a ways to go. Tonight I am cooking Beef Tips and Rice with Steamed Carrots and Rolls with freshly brewed Iced Tea. Sounds delicious, now I just have to pull it off!
We're leaving for Camp Ida Sunday after morning worship which will be a very unique experience for me. First off, there is no air conditioning, but that's not even the bad part... there isn't even a window unit/swamp cooler... pretty sure I'm going to keel over and die. :) I hope that isn't the case, but I'm sure going to be hot! It will also be a unique experience because I will be going to camp married... that's weird and cool all together. I'm like the adult of camp now instead of a directors kid or the really fun counselor. Now I'm "the director's wife"! Sounds kind of official, right? A little intimidating too if I can say so. Anyway, I'm excited for the new experience and thankful to have good friends to watch over our sweet puppies while we are away! We bought a pink baby pool today for the girls to stay cool in while we are away. I think they will really enjoy that!
Toodles for now... have to go cook and clean!
We have been married for a month and 3 days now and it seems like we literally just ran through the bubbles out to the car! Time is flying by and I can't even believe how right my parents were when they said "enjoy life when you're young"!! I didn't listen then, all I could think about was growing up and now that I'm here, I kind of wish I could go back to naps and cartoon and cereal every Saturday morning. Not to say that I'm not enjoying myself, however, because currently I am having probably one of the best times of my life. Things are simple and easy and FUN!
I'm learning how to be a cook which is an experience in itself... I'm ok, thanks to growing up watching my mom, but I still have a ways to go. Tonight I am cooking Beef Tips and Rice with Steamed Carrots and Rolls with freshly brewed Iced Tea. Sounds delicious, now I just have to pull it off!
We're leaving for Camp Ida Sunday after morning worship which will be a very unique experience for me. First off, there is no air conditioning, but that's not even the bad part... there isn't even a window unit/swamp cooler... pretty sure I'm going to keel over and die. :) I hope that isn't the case, but I'm sure going to be hot! It will also be a unique experience because I will be going to camp married... that's weird and cool all together. I'm like the adult of camp now instead of a directors kid or the really fun counselor. Now I'm "the director's wife"! Sounds kind of official, right? A little intimidating too if I can say so. Anyway, I'm excited for the new experience and thankful to have good friends to watch over our sweet puppies while we are away! We bought a pink baby pool today for the girls to stay cool in while we are away. I think they will really enjoy that!
Toodles for now... have to go cook and clean!
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Coming Home
Well, there we were, driving to San Antonio for our week long honeymoon and feeling like we were in a fairytale/movie/dream... etc. The wedding was absolutely beautiful and we couldn't have asked for a more memorable experience! We couldn't stop talking about all of the friends and family that we saw, all of the behind the scenes things that went on that no one really new about, the funny things that happened throughout the day that will always be some of the greatest memories of our life. It was truly a blessing and we have never felt more loved and blessed than that moment in time.
As we arrived at our hotel, we unloaded, still dolled up in wedding attire, and headed to the front desk. Everyone around stared as we were exuding that newlywed aroma and were excited to holler congratulations as soon as they could. We were high on cloud nine and fully prepared to stay there for a long time. Not to say we weren't realistic, because we were, but we were still feeling very regal, special and we were in a very surreal place.
We woke up that next morning, exhausted, and moved forward onto all of the many activities for the week we had planned. We began our week on the riverwalk where we consumed some of the best mexican food we have ever laid our tongues on! Casa Rio has been on the riverwalk since the 1940's and continues to prove their reputation. As we walked along the riverwalk we wore our "bride" and "groom" t-shirts and, again, on-lookers took the first opportunity they had to let us know that they noticed by giving us a walk-by "congratulations!" It was so exciting to be noticed as 'taken' in the world; we were now one.
As the week continued we ate so much food... Guy Fieri's Diners, Drive-ins and Dives took us to two restaurants that we otherwise wouldn't have known of, Dough Pizzeria and The Cove. Both were extremely good and certainly deserved to be on Guy's Food Network TV show! It was a great experience and so fun to have been and eaten somewhere that was on the Food Network. Our most VIP experience, though, was at the Tower of America's restaurant called Chart House. This five-star restaurant definitely treated us like super stars... again... very surreal and regal moments in our lives. When we arrived at the restaurant we were dressed much more fancy than many other people although there were not the only ones. Our hotel called to make us reservations, so as they did, they told the restaurant that we were on our honeymoon and this initiated the VIP treatment that we had throughout our dinner.When we were seated, we noticed a little card on the table that stated the table was reserved for VIP's. Little did we know... we were those VIP's! As we sat down we noticed some beautiful flowers on our table and as we looked around we noticed, well, we were the only table with flowers. As the night continued, we had the best service and we were greeted and congratulated by the manager and the chef as they checked on us to make sure we were being taken care of. It was truly a movie star moment for us! We had breakfast the next morning at a restaurant called Mi Tierra's and it was as fabulous as we had expected; fresh homemade chips and tortillas first thing in the morning truly makes for a great start to the day. We spent our last night in Fredericksburg where we ate authentic German food and shopped til we dropped!
It was now time to return to Austin to finish up last minute business, pack up the rest of my stuff and attend worship Wednesday at Central. Our plan was to pack everything up and leave on Thursday at noon... the weather, however, had different plans. Just as it was time to load up the cars and get on our way, a HUGE storm hit Austin and poured down rain for a few hours, which was more than welcomed after the lack of rain they had been having. So, staying flexible, we decided to split up and Cody headed out first and then I would come later with my parents, since we were blessed with so many gifts, we had more stuff than we had room for.
So, here we are, in Oklahoma, alone... it's weird, different, exciting, fun, irritating, and definitely a huge transition for the both of us. I go from being in a world surrounded by people I know and love in my home of 24 years to a place where I only know a select few people and my, now, husband. I also went from a house full of the nine cutest dachsies you could ever imagine to a house with 2 big dogs... it's been a transition. I went from having the cooking, cleaning, laundry, coffee in the morning, etc. to literally having to do it all... it's been a transition. We went from talking about dreams of being together and silly flirting talk to serious talks about getting out of debt, having a plan for our future, buying groceries, making budgets, etc... it's been a transition. However, I have never in my life been more happy and more excited for the life that lies ahead. I, also, have never felt this grown up. I'm still a kid and it feels like I'm a kid living in an adult body and life, almost like I haven't earned being in this role yet... like I'm still too young, but I think I'm doing alright and I know I will continue to do well. I'm taking it as my challenge as I do with anything unfamiliar.
Excited for the rest of our lives together!
As we arrived at our hotel, we unloaded, still dolled up in wedding attire, and headed to the front desk. Everyone around stared as we were exuding that newlywed aroma and were excited to holler congratulations as soon as they could. We were high on cloud nine and fully prepared to stay there for a long time. Not to say we weren't realistic, because we were, but we were still feeling very regal, special and we were in a very surreal place.
We woke up that next morning, exhausted, and moved forward onto all of the many activities for the week we had planned. We began our week on the riverwalk where we consumed some of the best mexican food we have ever laid our tongues on! Casa Rio has been on the riverwalk since the 1940's and continues to prove their reputation. As we walked along the riverwalk we wore our "bride" and "groom" t-shirts and, again, on-lookers took the first opportunity they had to let us know that they noticed by giving us a walk-by "congratulations!" It was so exciting to be noticed as 'taken' in the world; we were now one.
As the week continued we ate so much food... Guy Fieri's Diners, Drive-ins and Dives took us to two restaurants that we otherwise wouldn't have known of, Dough Pizzeria and The Cove. Both were extremely good and certainly deserved to be on Guy's Food Network TV show! It was a great experience and so fun to have been and eaten somewhere that was on the Food Network. Our most VIP experience, though, was at the Tower of America's restaurant called Chart House. This five-star restaurant definitely treated us like super stars... again... very surreal and regal moments in our lives. When we arrived at the restaurant we were dressed much more fancy than many other people although there were not the only ones. Our hotel called to make us reservations, so as they did, they told the restaurant that we were on our honeymoon and this initiated the VIP treatment that we had throughout our dinner.When we were seated, we noticed a little card on the table that stated the table was reserved for VIP's. Little did we know... we were those VIP's! As we sat down we noticed some beautiful flowers on our table and as we looked around we noticed, well, we were the only table with flowers. As the night continued, we had the best service and we were greeted and congratulated by the manager and the chef as they checked on us to make sure we were being taken care of. It was truly a movie star moment for us! We had breakfast the next morning at a restaurant called Mi Tierra's and it was as fabulous as we had expected; fresh homemade chips and tortillas first thing in the morning truly makes for a great start to the day. We spent our last night in Fredericksburg where we ate authentic German food and shopped til we dropped!
It was now time to return to Austin to finish up last minute business, pack up the rest of my stuff and attend worship Wednesday at Central. Our plan was to pack everything up and leave on Thursday at noon... the weather, however, had different plans. Just as it was time to load up the cars and get on our way, a HUGE storm hit Austin and poured down rain for a few hours, which was more than welcomed after the lack of rain they had been having. So, staying flexible, we decided to split up and Cody headed out first and then I would come later with my parents, since we were blessed with so many gifts, we had more stuff than we had room for.
So, here we are, in Oklahoma, alone... it's weird, different, exciting, fun, irritating, and definitely a huge transition for the both of us. I go from being in a world surrounded by people I know and love in my home of 24 years to a place where I only know a select few people and my, now, husband. I also went from a house full of the nine cutest dachsies you could ever imagine to a house with 2 big dogs... it's been a transition. I went from having the cooking, cleaning, laundry, coffee in the morning, etc. to literally having to do it all... it's been a transition. We went from talking about dreams of being together and silly flirting talk to serious talks about getting out of debt, having a plan for our future, buying groceries, making budgets, etc... it's been a transition. However, I have never in my life been more happy and more excited for the life that lies ahead. I, also, have never felt this grown up. I'm still a kid and it feels like I'm a kid living in an adult body and life, almost like I haven't earned being in this role yet... like I'm still too young, but I think I'm doing alright and I know I will continue to do well. I'm taking it as my challenge as I do with anything unfamiliar.
Excited for the rest of our lives together!
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