Love is in the Air

One thing I LOVE about being married (besides being able to spend the rest of my life with my handsome husband, of course) is that I have my own house. Now don't get me wrong, I've had some AMAZING roommates over the years. In fact, most of them I consider my dearest friends. However, there is just something WONDERFUL about having your own place that you can make yours. Since we've been married, I've been way more into home decor than ever before. I love that I can make my house mine. That also means that I get into holidays way more than I ever used to. So, I decided today that I needed our little apartment to be "Valentined." Since we are on a budget, I decided it had to be cheap but awesome. So, I got some printables from the lovely ladies at the blogs below, found some old frames that I had lying around, bought some Valentine letter blocks for $1, and whoala! My house is in the full Valentine spirit!

Find the Keep Calm and Kiss On printable HERE

Find the All You Need Is Love printable HERE

Find the Valentine Subway Art printable HERE

Find the Dr Seuss printable HERE

I love that I have a big window sill to decorate. I have now fallen in love with printables. And I LOVE that I get so spend my Valentine's day with my favorite guy.

Luna De Miel

I realized that I never posted any pics from our honeymoon. We only had 2 days on the Oregon coast before he had to move back to Utah and I had to start school again. But we had a great time in Cannon Beach. It was stormy and gloomy and perfect for cuddling.

Muah!

Haystack Rock. We could see this from our room.

We did venture out, although the wind and my hair had a great battle.

The wind almost won!

We had the room on the top right.

We absolutely HAD to stop the the Tillamook Cheese Factory for some ice cream. If you are ever on the Oregon Coast, it is a must. Not only do you get free cheese samples, but they  have the BEST ice cream in the WHOLE WORLD. I promise!

See, Joe can't get enough! Haha!

Pillow Talk

Conversation between me and My Joe last night while snuggling:

My Joe: We should have a baby.

Me: Honey, why do you want a baby so soon?

My Joe: So I can have a buddy.

Haha! Gave me a good chuckle. I love that sweet Joe of mine.

I Can't Think of Anyone Else

. . . I would rather spend my life with.

All Photos by Alyssa Jul Photography

Friendship is a Blessing

Kyle, Allie, Troy, Joe, Meg. Jason, Brittani, Aaron, Valorie, Tyler, and Cecily

The Fellas.

The Lovely Ladies.

We are so very very blessed.

All Photos by Alyssa Jul Photography

We Love You All

Yup. Every. Single. One.

Photos by Alyssa Jule Photography

Happy Valentine's Day!!

One of the best things . . .

. . . about my husband is that he holds me when I cry.

It's been a hard week.

Love Month

Do you know how I like celebrating Valentine's Day?

I like to remember what true love is.

True love is more than chocolate and flowers.

But, you knew that.

True love is more than a romantic night out.

True love is even more than kisses and hugs.

True love is Charity.

The Bible defines Charity as the pure love of Christ.

Charity can be felt whether you are married, single, widowed or divorced.

In fact, has no connection to marital status at all.

Charity comes from the Lord and is for all people.

The best thing about Charity is that you can feel it in your heart, no matter what time of year it is.

Charity is more than donating to good causes (although that is a wonderful thing to do).

It is a gift from God, to help us see others has he sees them.

To help us love others as he does.

And loving as God loves, well that's what this life is all about.

When you love another like God does, you love them for who they are, and who they may become.

It fills your heart. It makes your heart grow.

The best example of Charity is the Lord himself.

He gave all he had, because he loves us.

So, perhaps this February, instead of looking for a Valentine, the chocolate, and flowers, perhaps we can look to the Lord, and ask him to show us what real love is.

Happy Charity (Valentine's) Day!

And above all these things put on charity,

which is the bond of perfectness ~Col 3:14

Wedding Pictures!!

Our photographer, Alyssa Jule Photography, posted a sneak peak of some wedding pictures on her blog. Check them out!

http://www.alyssajulblog.com/2010/01/megan-joe/

Video of our Snowy Wedding Day

My amazing uncle and videographer, Michael Jensen, made this incredible video of our wedding day. As you can tell, it started to snow about three minutes into the picture/video shoot. It was SO cold! By the end my fingers and toes were completely frozen and my dress was soaked. It was worth it, though! I could not have asked for a more beautiful day. Thanks Uncle Mike for capturing our wedding day so beautifully. You're the best!

http://sacramentowedding.blogspot.com/2010/01/let-it-snow-megan-joe.html

I'm getting married in the morning. . .

. . . and I can't wait!!

(P.S. I've always wanted to say that. Gotta love My Fair Lady)

Let's Dance for Hope and Awareness

Here's something to brighten your day. St. Vincent's Hospital in Portland, Oregon made this video to bring awareness to breast cancer.

Fast Car

I've been missing my dad a lot today. I'm so grateful to have a good relationship with my father. He's one of my best friends and has been one of my greatest supports in life. This song reminds me of him. He would listen to it a lot when we were kids. I don't know why. I guess he likes Tracy Chapman's voice (I thought she was a man for the longest time). It's actually a really sad song when you listen to the words. I really grateful for a father who took care of our family and made sure I didn't have to live the life that Tracy Chapman sings about.

Showered. . .

I think the reason they call it a shower, is cuz you are showered with love. I certainly felt the love at the bridal shower my friends threw for me. Val did a great job! It was so wonderful to see so many good friends, many of them that I haven't seen in a long time.

What's in the bag?

Don't you love this idea? Instead of making the dress out of paper, we made little brides out of pipe cleaner. They turned out SO cute!

On The Edge.

About 27 times this week I have asked myself. . .WHY AM I DOING THIS? Why am I inflicting such stress and emotional insanity on myself? What ever possessed me to go to law school? I was sitting in class on Thursday taking a test and the whole time was just thinking about how much I hate tests. I hate them with a passion. Why do I have to prove to you what I've learned, Mr. Professor? Why does law school have to pair you up against every other student so that it's not how well you do for yourself, but how well you do compared to everyone else. Doesn't that just seem sick and wrong? The forced curve is evil. Why am I doing this again?! I feel like I am working as hard as I can, but it's not enough. Someone else is always working harder, is smarter, and studying longer. And you know what, normally I would be happy for them Good for you Mr. SUPER STUDENT. But here, that means my grades are lower. Well, now, that changes everything. Or does it? I don't even know anymore. All I know is I am tired, lonely, feel incredibly lost, stupid, and often humiliated in class. Oh why am I doing this?

Wouldn't have been so much easier to skip this whole thing? I mean, I have an AMAZING fiance who loves me, wants to take care of me, has a great job, house, and lives in one of the most beautiful places on earth. Why didn't I just stay home, get married, have babies and live happily ever after? But no. I moved away, asked him to come with me (which he is happy to do) so I could suffer this insanity! Now I feel like I'm making him suffer as he's trying to find a new job., sell is house, and move to a state that he has never lived in before. WHAT WAS I THINKING?! Do I ALWAYS have to take the most difficult route in life? AH!

The only thing keeping me sane at this point is knowing that GOD wants me here. I can't deny the feelings I got when I asked whether to come to school or not. I can't deny all the blessings he has given me to get me here. And it makes me feel better to know that Joe has had that confirmation too. BUT WHY?! What is all this for? Why does it have to be THIS PAINFUL PATH?!

OK. That's enough for now. Sorry for the rant. Feel free to just pass by it and ignore everything you just read. I'm sure I'll feel better in three years, when it's all over.

I Hate Long Distance Relationships

This is my favorite part of the day.

Engagements

A Perfect Pair

Link by Link

I came home the yesterday to a package from Joe had come for me. When I opened it, I found this:

The letter that came with it said that there were 100 links to this chain; one for every day until we are to get married. Also, on each link I would find a reason that Joe loves me.

Needless to say, I melted on the spot. How did I get so blessed with a man who is so sweet, and knows how to make me feel so loved? For me, it's the little, thoughful things like this that really mean so much. I couldn't have asked for a better gift! I promptly put the chain above my bedroom window so I could admire it every day.

It's been so fun to tear of a chain fo each day and feel so valued and loved.

Only 94 days left until I get to marry my best friend!