4 years and counting

Jonathan and I just celebrated our 4 year anniversary.  Wow! It is really hard to believe that four short (and long, at times) years I was walking down the aisle to marry my best friend.  I can honestly say I would get married every day if i could, to the same person of course!! :)  but it truly was one of the greatest days of my life! Although, it was arguably the HOTTEST day in the history of Louisiana, we had a wonderful day celebrating with our friends and family.

and four years later, all grown up.

So among his four years, we have had some great trips, exciting memories and for the most part we have genuinely enjoyed getting to know each other and learn how to be the best spouse for each other.  There are so many reasons why I love Jonathan Walsh. He is a thoughtful, loving, funny, considerate, hard working, (i could literally go on and on) and handsome man. I love that we can literally do everything together.  Whether it is watching football (Go Cowboys!), cooking, praying, watching movies, traveling, eating mexican food or just being lazy at home.  Of all the many things we do togehter, I am most amazed by Jonathan when he is coaching soccer.  Soccer is not something I have ever, in my whole life, been familiar with, but with every Walsh comes a motherload of skill, knowledge and the obsessive gene to know and play soccer as much as possible.  I have honestly grown to love the game, and most of all I love the passion Jonathan has for the game. I am more like the soccer mom of Jonathan's teams. and by mom, i mean wife.  I love getting to know the boys throughout their years of playing soccer and to watch jonathan teach and develop these young men's talent. 

 These things are only a few reasons why I love him. I look forward to many, many years of laughter, all the while loving my husband the very best I know how.  I thank God every day for the gift of love I share with my husband. 

  

In the heat of July

July was a busy, hot and full of all things summer! I apologize for the lack of blogging, so it looks like this one might be lengthy to discuss everything we have done in the past month!  I kicked off July with an Independence Day celebration with my best friend Tammy.  Doc, her father in law, has an incredible fireworks show on Caney Lake.  (like seriously, its better than Disney World, not that i've ever been to Disney World, but you catch my drift. it's amazing, and the entire lake comes to support and watch the show!)  I spent the day on the blistering hot, yet beautiful July day with her family, with the fireworks show later that evening.  Watching the sunset is honestly one of my most favorite things to do.  I truly see God's beauty in the sun, and watching a sunset on the lake leaves me in awe every time.

We are proud to be American and finally bought an American flag to show our patriotism! Happy July 4th from the Walsh's!

July 5th began our official vacation.  Jonathan and I, along with 3 other couples packed up and headed to Broken Bow, Oklahoma.  Oklahoma you ask? Yes, Oklahoma indeed!  Beaver's Bend State Park is an absolutely beautiful destination, apart from the actual city, which was..ehhh.. rough, to say the least.  We had plenty of outdoor events planned and really enjoyed our time getting to know each other and having fun.  The first day each couple rented a canoe and set out for an 8 mile (whoa) canoe trip down North Fork River.  I wasn't able to take my camera with me on the river, because heaven forbid our canoe tump over and I ruin my camera.  This is only funny because OF COURSE we flipped our canoe (which was compeltely not my fault) and everything including our lunch,drinks, towels, clothes, flip flops, you name it, was in our boat.  Did i mention the water was 40 degrees? 

The whole day was a BLAST, although we definitely got our work out in, rowing 8 miles! 

The next day we set out on the same river, but we decided to participate in a 4 mile float.  This was a great idea starting out, untill we quickly realized the lack of current in the river.  We made it down the river in 6 hours, using our hands to paddle.  It was quite an adventure, but so much fun none the less!

After 2 days, we had enough of the exciting river adventures and headed out to Texas.  One last picture in front of our precious cabin in the woods!

Three days later we are Texas Bound! Yeehaw!

We arrive to Texas and get ready for dinner!  We end up a Boomerjack's in Arlington, which quickly became a favorite restaurant of ours.  The food was awesome, the atmostphere was fun, and it is located next to the Rangers  and Cowboys stadium!

The next day, which happens to be my favorite day of the trip, we went to watch the Rangers play!  It was a 2:00 game on a sunday night, and boy was it H-O-T-T hot!! I am convinced Dallas is the hottest place on earth.

We had SUCH a great time at the game, despite the heat, and managed to pull out a win! Go Rangers!

After the game we went back to Boomerjack's for a post-game celerbration!

Vacation is officialy over, and back to the daily grind of work.  We enjoyed spending time with our friends, and can't wait for next time!

So long, Solara

I was so excited about starting my blog, but quickly realized that I gave NOTHING exciting to talk about! LOL!   Jonathan and I love the daily grind of our lives, but lately it seems as though I have no news!  We are enjoying our summer, and look forward to a couple of vacations we have planned.  Hopefully, I will remember to keep everyone posted on our recent events, but until then allow me to share about my new car...
For those of you that have known me, even for a short period of time, probably know that I am a very practical, sometimes frugal, buyer when it comes to making purchases.  I am the opposite of an impulsive buyer, whether it is buying a bag of chips, a new outfit, or even a home! 
With that being said, I found myself somewhat in an impulsive situation three short weeks ago. Jonathan and I were in Shreveport visiting his family for Memorial Day.  On our way out of town we decided to stop and "just look" at a used car, perhaps 2007 or 2008 4 door car.  This is an idea I have played around with for a few months now.  Being a practical purchaser, I could not justify buying a new car when the one I have runs just fine! (those Toyota's will last forever!!) I have had my Toyota Solara since I was 17 years old! My parents were so generous and gracious to purchase a brand new car for me before I went to college.  I have had SO many memories in this car that I could hardly bare the idea of not driving my solara.  These memories begin when my parents suprised me the weekend of the Peach festival 2002.  I was SO EXCITED to have a new car!  Almost 10 years later, here I am again! I have so many memories in this car, I literally don't know where to start!  Please feel free to mention any memories you may have! :)
Being from a small town, I feel as though my car defined me.  Everyone knows everything about everybody, especially what they drive!  It was hard for me to picture myself driving any thing else. 
All of these thoughts are probably way more complex than they need to be when deciding to buy a car!  (I realize I over analyze situations, but this is how I generally make decisions. As I approach my 27th birthday in just a couple of months, I come to the conclusion that I have outgrown my 2-door solara and have graduated to the idea of a sedan.  It was such a great car and I truly hope the new owner loves it and takes care of it!
So on this beautiful, stifling hot might I add, Memorial Day that began with just "looking" at a used car, I somehow find the impusliveness to buy myself a brand new fully-loaded 2011 Nissan Altima.  Like the one that is in the show room.  Yes, we literally drove it out of the big glass doors.  It was quite an experience that day, and I have greatly enjoyed my lovely new ride, with all the bells and whistles.  However; my frugalness has kicked in full-force.  I literally have anxiety about making a car payment each month, something of which I have never done.  SO this is somewhat of a big deal for me, but I am slowly but surely coming to the realization that this is life: money isn't everything, new cars of fun, 4 door cars are necessary, and I will drive this car until the wheels literally fall off.

so long, solara...

hello altima!!!

On our way home from the dealership (only slightly freaking out inside)

sweet birthdays

Today is the birthday of my niece, Madison.  10 short years ago she was brought into this world by her wonderful parents Stacy and Nathan.  Madison definitely has the "scriber gene" complete with her sweet, loving, thoughtful, but sassy personality.  Although she is only 10 years old, I truly enjoy being around her.   She is spending the night at my house tonight with her best friend.  We will do girlie things, eat ice cream, maybe choreograph a dance or two, and  of course watch movies.  No other movie is on the agenda but  Justin Beiber "Never Say Never"!!

something new

I am not much of writer, but I am very much a social person! I feel like I have so much to say, without too much rambling of course, so what better way to connect with our friends and family!  Jonathan and I are living the wonderful married life.  Between my job, and Jonathan's work and school schedule, we are very much on the go!  Hopefully this blog will keep everyone updated as we share our fun, crazy, but sometimes uneventful life!  Once again, I am new to all this so bare with me as I begin this blog.  Shout out to Briley Cotton brileyandmatt.blogspot.com, who inspried me with her super cute blog! 
 Below is a picture of Jonathan and I at our favorite place, the Dawg House!