Sarah: Q & A

When I got home from work last night, there was a cute, little, silver package waiting for me on the kitchen table. In it, was a question:

And there was a pretty ring inside as well. I suspect it's meant to bribe me into the job...

So, Kels, to answer your question. YES! Of course I'll be your bridesmaid! 

Sarah: Leap Day

Happy February 29th everyone! 

How weird is it that a single day exists only once every four years? Personally, I think it's really strange. Who decided this was necessary?

A little research tells me it was Julius Caesar. What the heck, Julius?

Leap day is special to me. Four years ago today, my husband asked me, "Would you be interested in having a boyfriend?" I answered yes. Then we went on our first date, to Meijer, to get shampoo. So romantic.

This is the first time in four years we've been able to actually celebrate our official dating anniversary!

Sarah: Oldies but Goodies

Look what I came across today! These pictures of Kels & I were taken by my good friend Margaret. She took them for her photography class my junior year (so about 3 years ago--wow! three years?! time flies...).

Look at Gordon! That picture captures him so well as a kitten who was incredibly playful, curious, & loved water. These photos were taken during the 9 month period Kels & I lived together & shared a room. Really, where our friendship was cemented. This is where we first got Gordon, battled a crazy roommate, & discovered our kindred spirits. As you can see, things have changed since then. Kels went to Uganda that January (and met Denis & is now engaged!), I got engaged that March & married in August, we both graduated college, Kels moved short/long term to UG, I moved to San Diego...I'm thankful to have these photos to look back & remember these times. Thanks, Marge.

Oh! By the way, Happy December! I love this time of year. I've been listening to Christmas music nonstop : )

Sarah: Delusional Women

For all you women out there who think you have the

greatest/best/kindest/sweetest husband in the 

whole world...

I want you to know that this is false.

because I have the most wonderful, patient, fantastic, understanding,

& all-around awesome husband that has ever lived.

I just thought I should set the record straight.

Rich Girl Camping according to Sarah

Francis and I celebrated our first anniversary on Sunday. We originally planned on going camping in Indiana, however that didn't work out for the following reasons:

1). We didn't make a reservation in enough time
2). We didn't think through all the details (i.e. we don't have a cooler, fire wood, directions, etc)
3). We would have to buy a bunch of stuff in order to camp successfully, and we're trying to save money

So instead, we decided to camp in out in our living room. I like to call it "Rich Girl Camping". We can do all the awesome things that come with camping, but in the comfort of our living room. I went to the store to stock up on supplies (as in good food like s'more fixings) and then we got to work.

I'm slightly overenthusiastic about this whole tent-in-the-house thing...

Moving our living room furniture around so that the ginormous tent will fit

The tent all set up in our living room

With all of our blankets and bedding

Check out our MacBooks...this is why it's called "Rich Girl Camping" : )

Roasting Marshmallows over the open fire (from our grill)

Mmm...enjoying the yumminess!
Isn't my husband adorable??

We celebrated our anniversary by napping, grilling burgers, indulging ourselves with some drinks, watching LOST, munching on s'mores, and dreaming about what the future holds for us.

Marriage is such a great thing. That's not to say that it isn't hard, because it definitely is at times. But along with the difficulties of marriage, comes growth. Being married has forced me to grow in ways that I have never imagined, and I'm so grateful for that. I'm also incredibly grateful that my husband chose me, of all women in the world, to make his wife. I am a lucky woman.

I can't wait to see what this next year has in store for us.

-Sar