This weekend, my best friend from high school finally took the plunge and got married. So Dustin and I drove up to Albion on Friday night. I can't believe Christie Yates waited this long. She met Rick Wysong in October of 2002 and I met Dustin in early November 2002... Needless to say it's been a long wait for her to get married.
She was beautiful of course wearing an ivory colored dress. I will post pictures if I ever get any. I didn't take any of my own because I was in the wedding party.
The rehearsal dinner was Friday night at St. James Restaurant. We arrived a bit early and sat at the bar. This guy next to me asked what my name was and I told him my maiden name was Lawson. He thinks for just a second and says, "Oh you're the cop's daughter, right?" I said, "yes," all the while thinking this is exactly why I left in the first place! Oh well... I do find comfort in that as well.
The wedding was Saturday and we came home that night. It was an awfully busy weekend and I feel as thought I got nothing done... Oh, wait, I didn't!!!
On another note, only 8 days of school left (including today)!!!!
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Wedding Anniversary #3
Today is our 3rd year wedding anniversary. For about a week now I've been reminiscing all that led up to our marriage and our 3 years of successful marriage. We first started dating in November of 2002. I was 18 and still in high school. By about January I knew I wanted to marry this man. When I started college in August, we took a 5 month hiatus and were back together again in December 2003. Dustin proposed to me in November 2004 and we were married 6 months later.
As I look back over how much we've grown, I see little miracles and other instances that could not have been human. Being a wife is more than just a companion. She is a best friend, a counselor, a teacher, a house keeper, a soother of wounds (emotional and physical), and yet I don't feel like I could be all those things without God. Dustin fills in every missing aspect. That sounds cliche; however, he cooks, cleans, takes care of the yard, takes care of me, and most of all puts up with everything I have to offer.
I can't imagine my life partner as anyone else. When a person gets married to another, those two people truly do grow into one. I look back at some of Dustin's close friends and/or family that have divorced for one reason or another. I don't understand how they can do that because we are to be one person. If one of us is slacking in the marriage, it should be openly discussed.
Anyway this is my devotion to our marriage. Though my words cannot express all that I feel, my actions and my future family will speak for me.
Thank you, Lord for the man you've made to be my husband. He shows me what love is. Our marriage is a testimony of what love is to be. I thank you for Your love and blessings. Please allow us to make it to an infinite amount of years together in Your name. Amen.
As I look back over how much we've grown, I see little miracles and other instances that could not have been human. Being a wife is more than just a companion. She is a best friend, a counselor, a teacher, a house keeper, a soother of wounds (emotional and physical), and yet I don't feel like I could be all those things without God. Dustin fills in every missing aspect. That sounds cliche; however, he cooks, cleans, takes care of the yard, takes care of me, and most of all puts up with everything I have to offer.
I can't imagine my life partner as anyone else. When a person gets married to another, those two people truly do grow into one. I look back at some of Dustin's close friends and/or family that have divorced for one reason or another. I don't understand how they can do that because we are to be one person. If one of us is slacking in the marriage, it should be openly discussed.
Anyway this is my devotion to our marriage. Though my words cannot express all that I feel, my actions and my future family will speak for me.
Thank you, Lord for the man you've made to be my husband. He shows me what love is. Our marriage is a testimony of what love is to be. I thank you for Your love and blessings. Please allow us to make it to an infinite amount of years together in Your name. Amen.
Saturday, May 3, 2008
The 500 Festival Mini Marathon
Good morning! It is the morning of the Mini Marathon downtown, Indianapolis. Dustin always volunteers to do safety at the race, so he is currently there. I have gone with Dustin a few times and had a blast! I didn't go last year or this year because it is just too darn early that he has to be here--6am! This is Saturday, and after working a long hard week, I wanted to sleep in. Well sleeping in was only until 7! Jeeze.
Anyway, I wanted to mention that this is a race I've always wanted to do. The mini is 13.1 miles. I know I can't make that full race. I do know that I could make the 5k. I run more than that usually every or every other day. So I called mom this morning, wished her a happy 51st birthday, and then asked if she wanted the challenge with me next year. So next year mom and I will be doing the 5k. I am almost too excited and it is a full year away!
Later today I'm getting a much needed massage. Mom and dad want to meet and have lunch/dinner today after picking Eric's stuff up at Vincennes and they have to drive through here anyway. So that will be exciting.
On another note, the last day of school is June 6th and I'm super excited. The weather has done a toll on me. I want to be home and enjoy it! This is the type of weather I will actually stay outside in. I cannot stand those hot, humid days of July/August... but that's okay because I'll be back in school by July 21st. So we get almost 6 weeks off for the summer. Is there something in place where I can retire before the age of 24? Hm... :)
Dustin's just been very busy at work. He had the safety officers come in and take a look around to ensure the range is secure. This causes much stress and mayhem around the shop, but hopefully everything will be fine. Dustin will be going to the Ham fest in Dayton, Ohio in two weeks. This is basically a nerd-fest. This place allows all the geeks to get together in one place and feel status-quo. I secretly would like to go to it, though, I don't think paying $20 for a ticket is worth it for me.
Mona Vie party went well last weekend. We had about 17 people come by to check out the new health drink. It is so delicious and like I said had a wonderful time.
A Beth Moore simulcast will be appearing at my church this August. I'm super excited about that as she is a huge influence in my life. Even though I've never seen the woman in person she somehow can keep me on task and accountable for who I need to be in Christ. Love her! (Sometimes get upset with her too!!! haha but in a good way)
This month is also our 3rd year wedding anniversary. It is hard to believe that on the 14th Dustin and I will be married 3 years. We've been together 6, but married 3 of those... jeeze! Such a long time... haha. I couldn't imagine myself with anyone else. When we're out some place and see a couple that is on a date, we just start laughing because it is hard to contemplate the dating scene. Married life is so wonderful and fulfilling that dating just seems to have empty holes in it.
May is also the month our license plates are due and we both have expensive bills when it comes to that! My car is a 2007 Jetta and Dustin's is a 2003 Golf. Both Volkswagens provide so much pleasure when driving, but so much distress at the BMV with those prices!!!
Lastly, the INDY 500 IS COMING SOON!!!!!! This is such a fun time. Last year Nate, his wife Stefanie, Dustin, his mom, and I went to the race. Stefanie and I decided we needed to walk as we were getting bored/stiff. So I said, "Well, the track's only 2 1/2 miles, want to walk around it?" Stefanie said, "Sure, sounds like fun." Let me get this picture ready for you: Stefanie was 3 months pregnant, I was me, we had her cell phone, our tickets to get back in, and a little bit of cash. We started at the North Vista and went east. After walking for about, oh I don't know, 30 minutes we start to question where we are. We were enjoying ourselves but didn't pay much attention to anything. We got around to the front and were able to watch the cars pit (which I've never seen in real life) and decided we were hungry. We STILL weren't back to the seats and it is only supposed to be 2 1/2 miles. Well by the time we go to the golf course side, it started pouring down rain. I'm wearing a white shirt, she has on a pull over jacket. We stand there trying to call our husbands but with the car noise it was too loud. So I finally see a kid carrying a trash bag. I ask him if I can have it and I made a poncho out of it and we walked. By the time we got back to our seats about 1 hour + we were soaked and miserable! Dustin, Nate, and Linda all ask where we were. We said it took forever to walk around the 2 1/2 mile track. They start laughing hysterically and say, "The inside track is 2 1/2 miles. The whole outside of the track is more than 5 miles around." We were so embarrassed and exhausted, but had a good time.
Anyway, I wanted to mention that this is a race I've always wanted to do. The mini is 13.1 miles. I know I can't make that full race. I do know that I could make the 5k. I run more than that usually every or every other day. So I called mom this morning, wished her a happy 51st birthday, and then asked if she wanted the challenge with me next year. So next year mom and I will be doing the 5k. I am almost too excited and it is a full year away!
Later today I'm getting a much needed massage. Mom and dad want to meet and have lunch/dinner today after picking Eric's stuff up at Vincennes and they have to drive through here anyway. So that will be exciting.
On another note, the last day of school is June 6th and I'm super excited. The weather has done a toll on me. I want to be home and enjoy it! This is the type of weather I will actually stay outside in. I cannot stand those hot, humid days of July/August... but that's okay because I'll be back in school by July 21st. So we get almost 6 weeks off for the summer. Is there something in place where I can retire before the age of 24? Hm... :)
Dustin's just been very busy at work. He had the safety officers come in and take a look around to ensure the range is secure. This causes much stress and mayhem around the shop, but hopefully everything will be fine. Dustin will be going to the Ham fest in Dayton, Ohio in two weeks. This is basically a nerd-fest. This place allows all the geeks to get together in one place and feel status-quo. I secretly would like to go to it, though, I don't think paying $20 for a ticket is worth it for me.
Mona Vie party went well last weekend. We had about 17 people come by to check out the new health drink. It is so delicious and like I said had a wonderful time.
A Beth Moore simulcast will be appearing at my church this August. I'm super excited about that as she is a huge influence in my life. Even though I've never seen the woman in person she somehow can keep me on task and accountable for who I need to be in Christ. Love her! (Sometimes get upset with her too!!! haha but in a good way)
This month is also our 3rd year wedding anniversary. It is hard to believe that on the 14th Dustin and I will be married 3 years. We've been together 6, but married 3 of those... jeeze! Such a long time... haha. I couldn't imagine myself with anyone else. When we're out some place and see a couple that is on a date, we just start laughing because it is hard to contemplate the dating scene. Married life is so wonderful and fulfilling that dating just seems to have empty holes in it.
May is also the month our license plates are due and we both have expensive bills when it comes to that! My car is a 2007 Jetta and Dustin's is a 2003 Golf. Both Volkswagens provide so much pleasure when driving, but so much distress at the BMV with those prices!!!
Lastly, the INDY 500 IS COMING SOON!!!!!! This is such a fun time. Last year Nate, his wife Stefanie, Dustin, his mom, and I went to the race. Stefanie and I decided we needed to walk as we were getting bored/stiff. So I said, "Well, the track's only 2 1/2 miles, want to walk around it?" Stefanie said, "Sure, sounds like fun." Let me get this picture ready for you: Stefanie was 3 months pregnant, I was me, we had her cell phone, our tickets to get back in, and a little bit of cash. We started at the North Vista and went east. After walking for about, oh I don't know, 30 minutes we start to question where we are. We were enjoying ourselves but didn't pay much attention to anything. We got around to the front and were able to watch the cars pit (which I've never seen in real life) and decided we were hungry. We STILL weren't back to the seats and it is only supposed to be 2 1/2 miles. Well by the time we go to the golf course side, it started pouring down rain. I'm wearing a white shirt, she has on a pull over jacket. We stand there trying to call our husbands but with the car noise it was too loud. So I finally see a kid carrying a trash bag. I ask him if I can have it and I made a poncho out of it and we walked. By the time we got back to our seats about 1 hour + we were soaked and miserable! Dustin, Nate, and Linda all ask where we were. We said it took forever to walk around the 2 1/2 mile track. They start laughing hysterically and say, "The inside track is 2 1/2 miles. The whole outside of the track is more than 5 miles around." We were so embarrassed and exhausted, but had a good time.
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