One is Silver, & the Other's Gold

I am so excited to finally have time to update my blog, so many things have happened since March.

1. Aaron and I bought our first home!

We are so excited to be homeowners.  Brutus finally has a HUGE backyard (nearly 1/4 acre) to play in and the house is adorable.  Celebrating our 2 year anniversary of marriage and 4 years together was even more special as it was in our home!

2. Two Years of Marriage

Two years and counting and we are more in love than ever.  We have accomplished so many of our goals and are already making more for this year!

3. Trip to Chicago

Aaron planned a surprise trip to Chicago for my birthday.  We stayed with our longtime friends and Brutus made our much dreamed of trip to the Dog Beach. Brutus swam for the first time and had an absolutely wonderful time.  Aaron and I did too!

3. First Teaching Job

Although I will not have my Masters until May 2013, I had a spontaneous interview at a Catholic school in the area as they were looking for a Music Teacher.  I am blessed to have gotten the job on the spot and LOVE my job.  I am their only Music teacher and December 19th was their Christmas Concert which I planned and organized.  The performance was incredible thanks to the students who worked and performed so amazingly.

4. A New Puppy!

We added another furry member to our family: Betsy Lois Weir.  We rescued her from North Plains Boxer Rescue.  Her mommy was abandoned by her owners when they found out she was pregnant and Hands, Hearts, & Paws found her and sent her to the rescue group.  She was fostered by an amazing family and we picked her up at 9 weeks old.  She is a perfect furry daughter and an amazing sister for Brutus.  We are lucky parents and our furry family is complete!

5. Third Married Christmas

I think this picture is a perfect one.  My silly husband and I had a wonderful holiday season with our family and friends.  The dogs had a blast, we were so blessed, and our Christmas morning at my parent's house was so much fun.  We are looking forward to the New Year and all the surprises 2013 has to bring. 

My New Year's Resolution is to update my blog regularly and post something that inspired me that week.  

Although we are not pregnant nor are we trying, there was so much baby-talk over the holidays that seeing this photo is inspiring me this month.  I am always looking to the future and this part of my future is going to be an amazing next step in my marriage and my personal growth.  I hope to have become a better person this past year and cannot wait to see what 2013 has in store.  Bring on the New Year!