One Year!!

The night before our anniversary, we shared the evening together at Paul and Liza's wedding. It was a beautiful ceremony, and was a wonderful reminder of how lucky we are to have one another. I have had such an amazing year with my husband!

On the night of our anniversary, we spent the evening out on the town, literally. We had dinner in downtown Minneapolis, in an old district called St. Andrews. Then, to my surprise, he had a carriage waiting outside the restaurant to take us on an hour tour across the Mississippi River, through the park, and into the city. It was such a beautiful spring night and I will remember it always! What a wonderful way to celebrate an exciting first year!

p.s.: Gregg is certain our driver was wearing a Snuggie :)

Ruthie the Bulldog

So...She's finally home! Ruthie is a sweet, fun-loving pup who loves to snuggle and chase after your toes until she gets a little nibble. Okay, let's be honest, a BITE! She has razor sharp teeth! She certainly loves to play, but even more, she LOVES to sleep! She's a great snuggler and is oh, so cute!!

How Could We Resist???

So, yesterday we drove 2 1/2 hours to pick out the newest member of our family. Meet Ruthie Tisor. She will be coming home with us in another 3 weeks. We can't wait!! She is the sweetest thing ever! I hope you come to visit us sometime, even if it is only to meet our new little girl.

I did it...

I cut my hair off!! It was just so dead and so ready for a new start. It is short! It is above my shoulders and just below my chin. Pictures to come...

No more winter

Today was a beautiful, crisp, and sunny day! I enjoyed this 60 degree weather with my husband, brother, sister-in-law, and adorable niece. We spent the afternoon walking around the small-town of Stillwater; located just before the Wisconsin border. Stillwater had fun downtown shopping and old antique, nick-nack stores. The St. Croix River was just about defrosted and was as still as glass. It was beautiful viewing the trees and buildings through the reflection provided by the silent waters. Then, we ventured off to a little Italian restaurant that has been featured on the Food Network's show Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives. I had a lovely meatball sandwich, after they brought me out a new one, because the first was a little bit cold. I was a little disappointed at first, but the delicious food made up for it. I had a nice day. 

Winter Wonderland!

What a beautiful view...





what a beautiful day!

Getting Going...

I have been in Maple Plain, MN for a little over a month now, and I am feeling like things are just picking up. Sure, I've jumped straight into ministry along side my husband, but I have been trying to figure out MY place. So, it looks like it is piecing together nicely. Teaching in Minnesota is going to be a bigger challenge than I thought. God knows best. I have to go back to school in order to be up to par with the competition. I start next week at Crown College on an adventure to complete my Elementary Licensure with a concentration in Middle School Science. I am very excited to get going! Also, I will be starting a new job at the end of this week/beginning of next week. I am the newest employee at Caribou Coffee in Long Lake. I know many of my friends have worked or still work for Starbucks, but you have not experienced true joy in a cup of coffee until you sip on a drink from Caribou. It is truly magical and I am happy to stand behind it as a representative and supplier. Hmm, I feel like one right now!