Welcome to the Ward.

We were officially welcomed to the ward today as Brian & Lucy Harris!  Woohoo!  It's still taking some getting used to-- this whole "Harris" thing.  But I'm loving every minute of it!

We were also given our first callings!

CTR Fives!  (they start out as 4 year olds and turn into 5 year olds by the end)
 

Four is such a fun age!

Brian is excited that he doesn't have to be in Priesthood and gets to be next to his "smokin hot wife" (he made me write that...we're kind of team-writing this.  I'm typing and he's narrating.  I resisted, but he insisted.)  

I am excited that I get teach with Brian every week!  I don't have to sit through Relief Society without him anymore.  I'm kind of obsessed with him.

We're still in that stage where we really like each other and always want to be around each other.  

We're both hoping this will be a long-term position for us!

A Month of Bliss.

Brian and I have been married one month today.

It really has been blissful…for me at least.  He might have had a more emotional month than he anticipated. 

He has been a perfect husband.  Kind.  So kind. 

Today I woke up late (because I can. I don’t have a job yet) and he had already written me a “Happy Anniversary” email from work.  He’s so on top of things. 

Then he came home from work with a perfect little gift— a pink hot chocolate soy milk mug which he filled with our favorite chewy little fruit bars (from Target and so tasty!)  We’ve been drinking warm beverages most evenings because it’s freezing and windy here in Troutdale, OR.  He’s a good gift-giver.  He’s thoughtful.

 

I didn’t know we were supposed to give gifts on our one month anniversary. 

I thought I was doing pretty good for having put on makeup

Look out, Brian because month two is going to be amazing—full of little surprises for you! 

December 1st Resolutions.

So, here's the deal...I used to be skinny, and then I met Brian.  He rocked my world!  I was so happy that I forgot to eat well.  Now I'm not so skinny.  It’s time to change.  So, I’ve decided to get a jumpstart on my New Years Resolutions this year.  I’m so excited!

Change #1:  I’m eating strictly vegan again.  I did this after having Clark and lost all of the weight I needed to quickly.  Let’s hope it happens again!

 Change #2:  No sugar!  I did this throughout my entire mission years ago, and have casually done it at other times since then.  I feel so much better when I’m not eating sugar.  Sugar is addicting to me, so it’s going to be hard to quit, but I’m ready to make the plunge. 

Wish me luck!  And hold me to it please!