Locks of Love

I really love this charity. If you have a lot of hair, and you like to help others, read into it. Or if nothing else, if you're changing your look and cutting a bunch of hair off anyway, mail it in! I learned about it in high school, and have done it twice now. It's scary at first, but hair and fat always grow back, as my grandma says.... Heres a before and after. Buh bye, 12 inches! Make someone happy!

Long Time, No See!

Wow, this blogging thing is more difficult than I thought it would be to keep up with!

So much has happened in the near 2 months its been since I posted. Matt was super busy with grad school, finishing up his first year (yay!), but that also means the wifey is really busy, too. As much as I love it, its a lot of work! I've heard before that wives supporting their husbands through school claim to have a "PhT" degree (Putting hubby Through) and I would agree with that statement. Anyways, on to the fun (and crazy) activities.

Me and my old roommate Amanda started running together again, almost every day, after I get off work at 4. She and I were potluck roommates in the dorms at A&M and lived together the next 2 years as well, until she got married. In college, we used to work out and run together a lot, so we're trying to get back into shape together. Its really neat because we now live in the same neighborhood in Bryan, so we see each other a lot and can run to each other's houses easily.

the Northcutts and their puppy

Let's catch up on activities and events from the past 2 months: Spring break at the beach was a lot of fun... We went to the ranch in Mason to hang out in March but it was FREEZING... Then we had my cousin's wedding in Ft Worth and Easter... Then my brother Aaron came to Bryan to stay with us and go see Willie Nelson in concert (way awesome!)... We went back to the ranch to see the bluebonnets and take pictures... I hung out with a lot of my friends for the last time since they are graduating from A&M and moving on... I went home for Mother's day and Ms. Lindy's FIFTH birthday... I can't believe she's old enough to be 5! ... I chopped my hair off for Locks of Love (see separate post).... and this past weekend, we threw a housewarming party for Aaron! My grandparents all came to town, and we also celebrated my dad's 54th birthday. He wanted us to ignore it, but we couldnt pass up an opportunity to make him feel old. ;)

I've been having TERRIBLE allergies this spring and I hope they go away, along with all the pollen and mold. Guess that's what I get for living in east Texas. Ick.

On to PICTURES! Enjoy! I hope everyone is having a great start to summer!!

Patricia and Jim in Port Aransas

Matt and I on the jetties

Benny and Laura on their wedding day

Wiley eating an Easter Egg!

Our family on Easter Sunday

Willie Nelson LIVE!

Bluebonnets and Cactus... stark contrast

in the field, surrounded

Miss Lindy on her birthday

me and mom at the Spurs game

Housewarming Party

 Happy Birthday Dad!

That's all folks!

Life doesnt have breaks? Since when??

Since Ive started my real world job, it has taken me a while to get used to not having breaks... I guess it was so ingrained in me to have a month in the winter, a week in the spring, and a WHOLE summer off from my main "job" (school). Last year I think was the worst... it was a big life change for me with graduation, working 40 hour weeks and my roommates, all my friends, and my fiance were still in college. I've since gotten used to it, and reality has definitely set in, but next week is spring break and I feel like I need one too! Im sure many people feel the same way...
So, this weekend and part of next week, we are venturing down to the beach. I know, it's going to be so crowded and noisy with all of the high school kids and young'ns in college, but, what can you do when you're an old lady like me just trying to fit in?? Dont judge...
Actually, Im just going to catch some serious rays, read a book, and play in the sand with a good friend while our guys fish and try to surf in the 60 degree water. Pictures will be posted upon my return!
Happy SPRING!

An Apple a Day...

Well, folks....
In keeping with the spirit of the new year, and New Year's Resolutions, Matt and I have started going to the gym together. We decided that we were both too tired/stressed/busy/whatever in the evenings to go, and that the morning was the only time we could get it done. So, after 2 months of going twice a week, we are both seeing improvements in our muscles and cardiovascular stamina.
This has been great, and I've really enjoyed getting back into working out after taking, shall we say, a "short" break... it's actually been since the wedding, maybe?? Anyways, Im also on a new healthy-eating kick and we'll see how long it lasts. I read that 85% of weight loss is your diet, not your exercise! 85%?? I dont like this. I like chocolate and ice cream.
Dont worry though, Im still cooking Matt all the bread, pasta, potatoes, and sweets he wants :)
What are your New Year's Resolutions?

Be Mine?

Matt and I have a Valentine's Day tradition, and we've been following it since we started dating in 2006 - STAY HOME.

Neither one of us like waiting with crowds at restaurants. Going out to the movies isn't exactly "quality" time to us, since you can't talk to each other. Therefore, every Valentine's we stay home and cook an elaborate dinner, or, more elaborate than we usually make. We go all out on grilling steaks and veggies, baked potatoes, etc... and dessert. Then, we watch a movie or play a card game together. Later, we make our own chocolate dipped fruit, and let me tell you, it is GOOD!

Last year, we experimented with different kinds of fruit because the stores were already sold out of strawberries (we may have waited til the last minute.... like, the DAY of). Anyways, we did pineapple, bananas, strawberries if we can get them, and oranges. It was delicious (and cheap!).

This year, it has been particularly cold, as you may have experienced. Here in Bryan, we got SNOWED on! Not once, but TWICE. So, we've been making great use of our fireplace! It is probably my favorite thing in our house. We have used it almost every night, and therefore, are out of firewood. We enjoyed a big fire on Valentine's night.

I'll leave you with some pictures. I hope you all had a great Valentine's Day! Do you have any traditions for the day of love??

Wiley's shirt I made him:

 

Matt making us a fire:

our heart-shaped Valentines cake:

The snow in our backyard!! and Wiley eating it:

The Beginning...

Well everyone, welcome to our blog!


We dont have a lot to say, but I thought this would be a good way to journal what's going on in our lives as we have started out our married life together.


I would love to "follow" all of you and keep up with your life. As I get older, I realize how important it is to keep the ties strong between us and not forget about friends. Even though we have scattered and moved on to different cities and different places in our journey, we still have that connection, whether it is childhood, church, high school, etc.


Ok, so here's my first post! I thought I'd start this since it's the beginning of a new year, and 2010 is going to be great. Personally, I dont know how it will top 2009, but I am a bit biased ;)
However, God always has great ways of surprising and blessing us.

A little overview... The year 2009 was surreal: Matt (my husband) graduated from Texas A&M with his degree in Civil Engineering. We bought our first house, which led to packing and moving. I celebrated my one year anniversary at my "real world" job. We were busy wedding planning, going to showers with wonderful friends, researching honeymoon spots, traveling a LOT, and looking forward to the BIG day. We got married! We went to Jamaica. Matt started graduate school in Civil Engineering. We got a sweet, loving, red heeler puppy named Wiley. Then, we got to play the fun newlywed holidays game where you go see everyone in both of your families for each major holiday. Whew!!

We were so blessed last year. But, needless to say, we are KIND OF excited about this year being slower and simpler. More time at home, more sleep, less craziness. Below is 2009 in pictures...

Our San Antonio wedding shower

Our Fredericksburg wedding shower

My "Bachelorette" Shower

Moving to the house

Matt's Aggie Ring Dance at A&M

(yes, we are VERY proud of our ring! We have a whole day and an elaborate dance dedicated to it....)

Rehearsal

the WEDDING!

Jamaican sunset....

Our precious puppy

P!NK and the Lumberjack for Halloween

Our first little Christmas Tree

Hope everyone's 2010 is starting beautifully and that you had wonderful holidays with your family.

Next post: VALENTINE'S!