Happy birthday, Matthew!

We've been married for over a month now. Wow! I still cannot believe it. Everything from that day is still crystal clear, but it almost feels like a dream. There are still some mornings I wake up and think that maybe I'm still in Arizona. I'll hear my little brother quietly trying to get this toy or that out of the closet. The tv will be on and the familiar sound of cereal being poured into bowls will be heard. Perhaps I'll hear the cows mooing or hear the dog barking at whatever happens to walk by. Then I roll over. A smile always spreads to my face as I look at the handsome man fast asleep next to me. He's usually kicked the sheet and comforter off. He's wrapped up in his blanket he's had since he was a child. And he's all mine. Nothing can describe the joy I feel when I realize once again he's mine for eternity.

I stil don't have a job. I have prayed and applied to so many places. I know things will start to open up once the schools start again, but it's still hard. I really want to go to work again. I love it. For now I've got to be patient. Things will open up so I still have to pray and trust that the Lord will help me get something.

Lately Matthew and I have been house hunting. I love it! It's another reason why I need a job. The housing market is good for the buyer right now. We've really just had distinct impressions that we need to move out. So once again it's faith in the Lord. We both know he'll lead us to the right one.

Yesterday was Matthew's birthday. The big 22! I tried to surprise him with mariners tickets a couple weeks before, but I had to tell him about it because I needed to use his debit card to purchase them. I love baseball games and even though we lost (to the Yankees) it was so nice just spending the time I could with him. He's amazing(: I think we'll make this a family tradition from now on!

Life is perfect and I know the love between us is just getting stronger. Couple's scripture study, prayer, church and temple attendance, and service has definitely brought us closer together. We're being guided by our Father in Heaven and I'm amazed at the impressions we've received and the blessings that have been acquired by our obedience to Him. I do miss my family, but I know I'm sealed to them for eternity as well as mine and Matthew's little family. With that knowledge alone life is good. Trials can be overcome and we can become more perfected through obedience. I'm so excited to see what blessings await!