What a wonderful world...

Hey!  

Well, we're back from our quick Texas wedding trip.  It's now after midnight here and despite the 12 hours I slept last night, I must still be on central time.  So to blogging I go...  Jason had the camera with him (he's in Ramstein for training), so I can't post pics.  (Sorry Amy ;) ) 

We had a lovely time in Texas - did some shopping, did some heavy eating, spent time with half of Jason's family, and most importantly - spent tons of stress-free time together.  It was nice, considering my husband has been very busy with school lately.  He was on break this weekend, which was liberating for both of us!  God really blessed our trip - all of our travel plans were on stand-by and God allowed us to get to Texas ahead of schedule and we were able to leave the day we wanted to come home.  Aside from having to buy an extra train ticket to get home, all worked out fabulously!   Well, also aside from the screaming kid two rows behind us on the plane back... About 3 hours into his screaming fit Jason asked me: "So surely they can't cry for 9 hours straight... Won't he fall asleep at some point???"  In case any of you were wondering - yes, kids can cry for 9 hours straight.  And no - they don't always fall asleep when you wish/pray/plead/cry yourself that they would...  And to top it off, we were in business class.  We felt really sorry for the people who had paid the extra money for their ticket in hopes of a nice, comfortable flight.  Oh well - at least there was free wine, right?  I have a feeling even our non-drinking traveling companions were taking full advantage of the wine selection during the flight.  So aside from THAT, everything was very wonderful. 

You know, I was thinking as we were in Texas just how much I love my husband.  I'm not trying to be silly or sweet or oooy-goooy, but I really do love him.  We have now been married just over 4 months and I realize more every day that I made the right decision in marrying him.  I'm aware that not everyone has the blessing of having that knowledge, so I am very thankful for God's leading us together and leading our relationship over the past 3+ years.   Jason is an amazing person and an even more amazing husband.  I'm not just his "princess" as I had longed to be, but his "queen".  He values me above what even I had hoped and prayed for and finds ways to show it - often.  I'm so grateful for him and the love we share.  I'm looking forward to the next 100 years - enjoying the challenges and blessings each day brings.  I love you Jason!! 

Fall is right around the corner - my favorite season.  Today the air smelled like fall - I wish I could capture that scent and put in into a candle.  

We were suffering from a gnat infestation right before we left **shudders**.  I am happy to report that I have only seen two survivors!  If you're looking for the most enjoyable way to kill gnats, may I suggest Lysol...  Not only does it give you a more comprehensive killing arena, it also doesn't kill them right away so you are fully able to enjoy their suffering as they try to swim out of the toxic poison.  :D  Muahahahahaha! 

    

Please pray for my puppy, Lady.  She's not doing well... :'(  And for my Momma and the family there... 

Olympics are pretty amazing.  How 'bout that Michael Phelps?  And I have a question - Does football or soccer play in any Olympics???  I was thinking about that today because basketball and softball do... And who chooses what sports are played?  Also, do the champions get any monetary prizes?  And if so, how much does the gold medal earn them?  And if so, who pays for that??  Just wondering... 

I better go to bed ya'all.  Love ya!!!! 

Kate Out