10 months later.

this post is a day late, but i still wanted to get around to it.

with great joy i can say "i have been happily married ten months!" it is absolutely mind-blowing how fast time flies. i remember when i was young my grandma would say don't let time run away, enjoy your youth. the word youth itself perplexed me.but, it was not until time started running away that i actually understood her. now wonder the wise adults continuously tell kiddies to enjoy this time because its gone in a flash.

(yes i know i am not that old, but still time is flying!)

well, back to the point. ten months ago i said "i do" and i am so glad i did. these last ten months have certainly been a growing experience in the best way possible. one of my dearest friends told me marriage comes with seasons and i think this has been some of the greatest wisdom i have heard. when times are dull i remember this is a season, and when times are wonderful i enjoy the season. these ups and downs allow us to truly enjoy the good times.  

here's a short recap of our last ten month (list form):

• created a home, which is a work in progress still
• we work on encouraging each other to be the man/woman Christ calls us to be
• we learned to enjoy the little things 
• decided cuddling each other all night is cuter in the movies 
• learned i go to bed earlier then average twenty-something
• expanded my cooking skills
• working on being gracious and knowing sometimes the other person is right
• became doggie parents (biggest transition of all)

as i look back i cannot help but smile, i am elated to be the wife of david de la hoz. i am endlessly grateful the Lord has blessed me with him. 

here are our three attempts at a family photo, 

yes i just finished running which adds to the beauty

1. Flynn attacks with kisses

2. blurry

 3. perfect smiling faces