House Hunting

House hunting was fun and exciting, but also somewhat stressful. It felt like every house we visited just wasn't "the one" for us. And when we felt like they were we would find out they were already under contract. But thankfully we finally found THE house last week. We made an offer last Friday and had to wait all weekend to hear back from the offer...definietly suspensful!......but......our offer was accepted! yay :) So now we are busy bees with paperwork and other house-buying realated duties!! We don't really mind though because we are elated! Our inspection is this Thursday and we may even get to close by the end of the month. We are soooo ready to have more room for Lexie to play and we are looking forward to having a yard. haha!

More updates coming after the inspection....hopefully it will be good news!

July & August-mini review

So I know I am a slack blogger...haha, but here is a quick review of our July
July 3rd-I took nursing boards and then later that day we went to a pool party
July 4th-watched fireworks with Chris :)
July 5th-I went to work and found out at work that I passed boards....officially an RN! yeah!
Middle of July-got a cocker spaniel puppy Lexie!!
July 19th-celebrated my little sister, Monica's birthday and celebrated our 1 month anniversary!
End of July-traning Lexie....which was a very tough job!
Mid August-got a new car....kia sportage :)

In summary, July and August proved to be a very exciting and fun filled (even work-wise) month!

June updates!

June proved to be a super busy, but fun, month for Chris and I with beginning new jobs, the weeding, and the honeymoon! Chris and I both officially started our new jobs in Augusta. His at an insurance corporation and mine at a local hospital. We are still adjusting to life after college, but so far so good! The best part of June was by far our wedding :) All of the planning finally came to an end and we began our wedding festivities!

On June 18th we had the bridal luncheon at one of my favorite restaurants in Augusta, The Boll Weevil Cafe. They have the best desserts and we all had a wonderful time. I have the best family and friends a girl could ask for! Here are some pictures from the luncheon.

Later that night my mom, sister, and I went and got manicures and pedicures! It was nice to relax before the big day. Later that night was the rehearsal dinner, which turned out great!

We had the rehearsal at the church where the ceremony was held and dinner was at a local resturant in Aiken, SC called Eejays. They have very good food! Later that night Chris and I separated our ways to stick to the tradition of not seeing each other until the wedding ceremony. I tired to turn in early that night but still had a lot of packing to do for the honeymoon. It ended up being a very late night!

June 19th was the big day!! My mom, sister, and I went and got our hair done at our hairdresser's shop, Stay's Hair and Nails in North Augusta, SC. She is so talented and never lets us down! After that we went home to relax a little while and to get all of our dresses and makeup together before heading to the church to finish getting ready! When we got to the church the girls dressing room was decorated with streamers and balloons and had all kinds of yummy snacks and water. My friend Amber had came and decorated the room earlier that morning! All of that candy really calmed my nerves! haha :). Before I knew it it was time for the wedding! The ceremony and reception turned out beautifully and was everything I ever imagined it to be.

After the reception Chris and I drove to Atlanta and spent the night there before flying to Antigua! We had so much fun at the Sandals Resort in Antigua! Antigua is a beautiful carribean island and we made so many wonderful memoreis while we were there. We ate some great food, kayaked, meet some new friends, and even learned how to sail a hobie cat! We plan on visiting again as soon as we can :)
Now we are enjoying life back home in Augusta as husband and wife! More updates coming soon!

Mallory and Phillip's Wedding

Mallory and Phillip,

Thank you for letting Chris and I be a part of

your special day. Your wedding was beautiful and

we wish you both a lifetime of happiness! Can't wait to come

visit you in Charleston :)

Pictures from this past weekend

First visit to the new apartment

...and pictures of it once we got some things moved in :)

Moving, weddings, and parties oh my!

Chris and I have been very busy the past few days. Friday was moving day and we have all of our furniture and most of our things in the apartment now. I have to say it is looking great! We are also very excited about our washer and dryer that Chris's wonderful parents got for us. They really spoil us. Yesterday we went to Charleston for the day for my friend Mallory's wedding. It was at the Citadel chapel and was a beautiful ceremony. I know that Mallory and Phillip will be very happy together. The wedding made me very excited about my own wedding coming up just next month. We still have some minor details to take care of for the wedding but I think that everything will work out the way it is supposed to. Today I went to church and then came over to the apartment and Chris and I headed over to his cousins house. His cousin Dean graduated from high school so his family had a get together to celebrate. It was very good catching up with family and we always have a wonderful time with them. They are so fun to be around! I honestly don't know another group of people who have as much fun as they do. After the party Chris's parents came over to see the apartment then we all decided to head to Olive Garden (our favorite!) to eat dinner. Needless to say we have been pretty busy lately. Now we can finally relax a little and get ready for the work week ahead of us. I will post pictures of the apartment once I get a chance to upload them to my computer.

Moving

Chris and I will be going to pick up the keys to our new apartment in Augusta today! We are very excited. Pictures to come soon :)