3 Years

On Wednesday Joe and I celebrated our third wedding anniversary. It is hard to believe that I've already been "Mrs. Weinberger" for three years. During our third year of marriage there were times of walking through the valley, but always after those valleys we experienced  the glorious mountain top. The Lord is our steadfast rock, and He continues to show himself to us through our marriage. Here is our annual slideshow I put together for our anniversary. Please excuse the cheesy music- but when I hear these songs I will always think of 2012.

Home Movies

This week I've been working on editing and compiling all of the "home movies" J & I have taken since we got married. After visiting my aunt and uncle in NOLA (who have ALL of their home movies beginning in the '70s on DVD) I felt inspired. Here is a bit of a preview. 

*Music by: Jack Johnson & Relient K

Dating Anniversary

I never posted on April 22nd acknowledging our seven year 'dating' anniversary. We didn't really celebrate, but Joe at least said 'Happy Anniversary' when he woke up at the morning.

When I was still in high school, and Joe in College he made me the sweetest mix CD with him singing the song "All These Things". I would give just about anything to still have it, but I don't. Not that he would ever in a million years allow me to post it here, so we will have to settle for Stephan Speaks.

200

This is our two hundredth post! Wow! We have documented a lot of events on this blog, and it has been a wonderful way to watch the journey of our marriage unfold. Of course I blog for you, the reader (all 5 of you), but I think I really do it for myself. It's a way to share, celebrate, grieve, relax, and sometimes even worship the Lord.

Visions of Valentine's Danced in Their Heads.

I wish I had time to do all of the wonderful ideas, decorations, and eats I'm seeing for St. Valentine's Day. Alas, I don't have much time, but these pictures sure are lovely.

Two Years.

Two years ago this evening Joe and I began our married life together. It is hard to believe that it has been two years since that cold day in January. It was an incredibly special time, and we think of it fondly. Today we will just enjoy being together, and plan to do all of our favorite things. We couldn't be here without the support and love of our family and friends, so thank you!

Happy 25th!

A very Happy 25th Birthday, to my most favorite person on this earth. Joe is an amazing man, and I'm so blessed to call him husband and best friend. Among countless others, some of his incredible attributes are: loyalty, thoughtfulness, loving, SWEET, funny, hard worker, and steadfast. 

We had a wonderful weekend with part of his family. It amazes me how much love we have in our lives. We are BLESSED! I will post all about his spoils in a week or so, but they are pretty good. 

Joe, 

I love more than words can express. Thank you for choosing me. I am so grateful to have you in my life. Happy 25th Birthday!

All my love- always, 

Your    

Throw Back

One of my favorites of our engagement photos. 

50 Things

I might have totally stollen this idea from another blog that I might read religiously...maybe.

50 Things about us:

1. They have already designed the floor plan of the house they will build in 15-20 years. 

2. He wakes up every morning and begins the day by singing a song. 

3. She may go to bed in a bad mood, but will never wake up that way.

4. He listens to sports talk radio in the car. 

5. She listens to Jazz or Christian or nothing. 

6. He reads books on art and design. 

7. She reads blogs and books that vary in topic from French life to letters written to Jackie Kennedy after the death of Jack. 

8. He has the name picked out for their future son.

9 She has the name picked out for their future daughter. 

10. He would fill their home with impressive art and photographs from the 1930s-1960s. 

11. She would fill their home with art from places visited and photos of loved ones. 

12. They, by the grace of God, are a perfect set.
13. He plays video games.
14. She blogs.
15. He loves to wear bow ties.
16. She hates to share dessert unless predetermined before arrival to the restaurant.
17. He interrupts himself constantly.
18. She likes to think of herself as well spoken.
19. He finds great joy in searching and finding new music.
20. She has the tendency of relying and settling for music that is familiar and comfortable.
21. He wants to go back to school and get a masters.
22. She wants to be a mom.
23. He oohs and awes over little girls, and dreams of being a father to a daughter.
24. She loves the thought of a son in over-alls.
25. He loves quietly and steadfastly in the background.
26. She loves with outward affection and gifts.
27. They LOVE  dreaming of their future life together.
28.  He laughs just like his father and grandfather.
29. She doesn't laugh out loud often (except for him, he makes her laugh all the time) but when she does it is at something that is observed and not obvious.
30. He has a definite opinions on home decor.
31. She doesn't like her food to touch.
32.  He wants to work with youth in their church one day.
33. She will cry with and for anyone.
34. His hair stands straight up in back when he wakes up.
35. She is a closet southern belle.
36. He likes to drink scotch straight up and smoke a pipe.
37. She wishes she had the patience to wear cute little 1960s nighties like on Mad Men.
38. He loves her chocolate chip cookies.
39. She loves Gilmore Girls.
40. They love Psych and White Collar.
41. He hates to talk on the phone.
42. She secretly dreams of owning a bakery.
43. He would stay at home every weekend, all weekend (except church) if she let him.
44. She loves her hour long morning routine.
45. He has a personal style.
46. She was born in the wrong decade, or so she feels.
47. He does 60% of the cooking.
48. She loves to plan, organize, and make lists.
49. They are Christ followers.
50. They are best friends.

Happy Valentine's Day!

Happy Valentine's Day, to you!!!

Since Joe is in Alexandria this week, he came home this weekend and we celebrated for Valentine's.

Just for fun:

Our first Valentine's together, February 14, 2006

I believe this is 2002...

Enjoy whomever you love today, and tell them you do!

One

Today is our one year anniversary. I can't believe it!! Time has flown by. God has taught me so much through my marriage to Joe. The transformation that has occurred in my heart is only by his power. When I look back to that cold day last January I am of course flooded with various different emotions. I truly wouldn't change a thing. After the wedding everyone had different comments etc. All of them good, but the one that that has stuck closest to my heart is: "it was the most Christ filled, God glorifying wedding I have ever been to...". Praise the Lord. That is all we wanted, for the Lord to be exalted. These are just a few of my (not so typical) favorite pictures:

Our first year of marriage has been amazing. Really, I mean it. God has grown us so much, and we have just had so much fun. Naturally there have been a few rough times, but they were never without growth. When I think about it I am humbled by God's grace and blessings. This next year in our lives I know will hold just as much growth, blessings, and fun. Here's to 2011.