Wednesday, July 8, 2009

Married Life


It has been eleven days since Joey and I said "I do" and words just cannot possibly describe how amazing the start of our life together has been. The wedding was beyond our wildest dreams, however, being that we were both on edge with nerves, excitement, and stress, we weren't able to take it all in like everyone else. We cannot wait to see the pictures to give us a vision of what we weren't able to see as we focused so deeply on each other. Our families and friends went above and beyond to make our day special and it is impossible to find the words to thank each of you for all that you have done in our lives.

We spent our wedding night in the Governor's Suite at Chateau Elan, which was absolutely breath-taking. Our amazing wedding coordinator, Drew, said "well it was available, so I wanted to do that for you, instead of the suite." We could not believe it. I just wish we were able to spend a couple of days there, to enjoy each of the ten rooms it seemed to have, but we left bright and early for the airport on Sunday morning to head to Cancun for our Honeymoon.

We got to the airport and everything still seemed unreal. It's crazy to imagine a day that you wear a gorgeous gown---your whole life---and for it to pass by so quickly. It seemed hard for us to get out of the 'fiancee' title. However, the transition to husband and wife has been the best time of my life by far. We arrived in Cancun to see the weather very gloomy and raining like a monsoon---but we didn't care. We came to enjoy ourselves, not to tan, and to have lots of alone time, finally as a married couple. The resort was absolutely beautiful- even better than all the pictures and what we had imagined. There were maybe ten restauarants, six or so bars- including a swim up bar, and amazing hammocks over the pool, romantic beds on the beach, and even private areas for us in the "excellence club" to relax. Being that it was all inclusive, that took a load of our shoulders and enabled us to relax right away. Although taxes and tips are included in the all inclusive program, we still wanted to tip those who went out of there way to care for us. Everything was incredible-- from the endless drinks, lunches on the beach, dinners in nice restaurants- asian, italian, american, you name it--there was nothing to complain about....just to rave about.

We were in Cancun for only five days, but it was just enough to blow our minds, relax us, and be excited for our next step in our marriage. My family, as amazing as they are, helped move in some furniture and our wedding presents to our apartment while we were gone, so it was wonderful to come home to our new place- finally complete with a bedroom suit, couches, and our lovely dining table. It was been so wonderful settling into our new home and just being together a lot. Joey has cooked us delicious dinners every night and even wonderful breakfasts in the morning. I cannot possibly explain how blessed and lucky I feel....I just know that I have never felt more in love, more sure of anything, happier, more loved in my entire life. I can only imagine what God has in store for us and our future as a family. So here's to the Married Life!!!