New Music

Todd has introduced me to a new artist and I have fallen in love with the tune of his music! His name is Ray LaMontagne. If you haven't heard of him, go to YouTube and search for his songs. Let It Be Me is probably one of my favorites, You Are The Best Thing is another one I love. His music has a bit of a jazzy beat with a touch of soul and sweet lyrics you'd want to say to your love. I'm sure you would all recognize his song Trouble, which was featured on a commercial recently, I think AT&T? He kind of looks like a guy you'd run into at Rock Creek, but he makes great music. Check it out for sure, if you're a fan of John Mayer you'll love Ray LaMontagne. Just thought I'd share my newest find!

New Blog Title

Ok, so I changed the title of my blog since Todd and I are now married. Well, that was a short engagement, huh? Knowing me, there will probably be more title changes in the future! Taking the next step in life is always to exciting and new to me, but there is always a small part of me that is sad, bittersweet really, to close a chapter in life to move on to the long, anticipated moment! Although new stages brings new happiness, experiences, and memories, there is always something sad about closing the doors to what we once were. Think about it, kind of like when you graduated high school. It was so exciting to be going to college and starting a new chapter in life, but bittersweet to be leaving such great times behind! Or, the moment your baby finally arrives and is not growing in your belly anymore. There is always something to miss, but joys to look forward to with each chapter of life. Hopefully, this blog will give me more memories to mark my steps along the way. Makes me learn to enjoy every stage of life, because I will never be there again except in memory. After all, if it weren't for all the chapters in my life I wouldn't have sweet memories to cherish forever! Beginning my life with Todd is what I have been dreaming of for many years and the time is finally here to begin a new chapter in life!

Just Married!!

I'm thinking there is not much of a need anymore for my wedding blog, because Todd and I are married!! We eloped while on vacation in San Diego. Our ceremony was at the La Jolla Coves on a small beach with seagulls and seals as our witnesses! Who needs music when you have the sound of waves crashing over your feet! It was so beautiful and romantic. I cried so hard I could barely speak my vows. Tears of joy, not sadness, that I get to spend the rest of my life with Todd. I believe I will forever have a special connection to San Diego, because that is where we began our lives together. I can't wait to share the video and pictures from the ceremony. After the ceremony, Todd and I visited the San Diego Zoo. Kind of a different way to spend the rest of our wedding day, but after all, it was initially a vacation.

We got our very first piece of mail the other day addressed to us as Mr. and Mrs. Todd Halterman! You can only imagine how excited I was to see those words together for the first time. It was a sweet card from my mother and father-in-law, wishing us many years of happiness together.

Today, Todd and I are celebrating one of the most special Valentine's Day of all. It is our first one together as husband and wife. I hope Todd never tires of me calling him "husband" everytime I address him :) And the fact I refer to myself as his wife. He is just so precious I wish everyone in the world could know how sweet he is to me. He is taking me to one of my favorite restaurants for dinner today, can't wait! Happy Valentine's Day everybody!