February: After getting married at Rich Fork Baptist Church with plenty of help from God via various people who contributed financial support and/or gave of their time, Isaiah and I sallied forth to Elkin, North Carolina for the Honeymoon. Thanks to the help of my grandfather and Linda, Isaiah and I enjoyed a whole week at Frog Holler Cabins. We made use of the fireplace, hot tub, kitchen, and the surrounding town while there and didn't mind a bit when we were snowed in for a few days. ;) We also watched "Sherlock"(all three seasons) and read "Redeeming Love" aloud to each other. It was seriously the most glorious honeymoon ever filled with tons of quality time and the perfect balance of adventure and rest. The best part was definitely watching the snow drift from the sky whilst keeping warm in the deck hot tub with wine in tow. #Winning!
After returning from the Honeymoon, I dropped my Russian class fairly quickly. I simply couldn't help wanting to be around the husband as much as possible, and that class fell smack-dab in the middle of our time together before work. Though my brother Mitch gave me a hard time about it, and I felt horrid dropping the best foreign language teacher ever, time with Isaiah mattered a lot more. February ended with a splash--a splash in High Rock Lake that is! Though I must admit, I like the tempature a whole lot better now.
March: Besides the "norm" of chiropractor appointments, time with both our families, and work with my brother and at the YMCA, Isaiah and I had some extra adventure this month. We attended Keith and Lynnea's wedding in Georgia and got to see more of the Englishes on the weekend of the 21st! We got to hang with the English clan, including THE EMMA ENGLISH, who was back from Indonesia for Spring Break! In addition, we got to talk and dance with other friends including Jung Shin and his new wife Cate, Max Jones, and Tristen (although he is totes already an English...probably more so than me!). We stayed at Jocelin and Tim Yagel's house, only the best people in the world! This made the trip even sweeter. Getting to see my maid of honor so quickly after our own wedding was devine!
We also got to skype the Essenburgs to learn more about Japan later in the month. Though the opportunity to work at OCSI, for now, is not an open door, Isaiah and I gleaned a lot from the conversation. What wonderful ministers of God! Attending Encounter Church with Isaiah's siblings only added to the beauty of this second month of marriage.
April: The month of April, thus far, has been amazing! Isaiah and I feel closer than ever, and a lot of that has to do with getting to be a part of things together so often! In addition to Skyping old friends and spending the rest of our Applebee's gift cards on nights out, we attended a homeschool dance. I learned English Country Dancing with my husband--the kind that Jane Austen writes about! Getting to meet new people, connect with some old friends like the Lauries, and experience an event that Isaiah grew up going to was way cool.
We later took a road trip up to Virginia to see Ben Fauldree in The Civil War Letters Ballet! The trip itself was wonderful! We got homemade ice cream on the way and even drove through the end of a rainbow! That's right--that happened! We stayed at the Buckley's house, friends from the Boardwalk and wedding! They are fabulous, and I can't wait to work with Sarah and Susie and have already adopted Olivia (I will pet her every day while we watch "Ponyo"). Ben Fauldree, my new friend and soon-to-be-co-worker was wonderful in the Civil War performance and brunch with he and Susie Buckley the next morning was glorious. I am even more excited for summer than before!
We got to watch yet another wonderful performance the next day starring Londa, Elijah, Jed, and Jeremiah English! I will never forget the "Newsies" dance, Elijah and Jed's lady skills (and by that I mean winking and bumping into ladies who look like Doris Day), and the inumerable benefits of the coconut fruit from the cocoa tree. In addition to these glorious trips, Isaiah and I watched two new movies at the theater as a couple this month. #1. The Longest Ride: which happens to be a horrid movie based on a Nicholas Sparks book. But it is a much better movie when you go with my dad and brother Mitch; their mockery and simultaneous enjoyment of the film made the whole experience worth it. #2. Cinderella: which happens to be one of the best movies of all time. It was even great for our relationship in general. Go Disney!
We newly-formed Englishes will check it later. But for now, ta-ta, my friends. And happy weekend!
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