Yah, that's right. I said it. My husband. Just because we have neglected blogging doesn't mean we haven't been crossing off 'to-do's' on our Thirty list. Let's just say we've been tackling the big ones. Like good ole number 20: Get hitched.
I'm sad I didn't blog more around our wedding time. Planning our big day was an incredible experience and to see all our plans come to fruition was a dream come true. We felt so blessed to have so many loved ones cheering us on. Both Scott and I think that our pastor and dear friend, Corey, nailed the message of our ceremony when he reminded us and our guests that marriage is about so much more than a commitment between two individuals. Marriage is about honoring Christ. It is sanctifying, both terrible and wonderful all at once.
I think it is safe to say that Scott and I have had the privilege of experiencing both the wonderful and the terrible during our first four months of marriage. Every morning, I have the opportunity to wake up next to the most humble, gentle, and kind man I have ever known. My husband is a provider and a protector. He thinks for our family. He is a leader and a servant. He truly is wonderful.
My husband is also structured, analytical, and reasonable: three things I am not. We always get a good laugh when we think about conversations we had when we first started dating: "We are so much alike...it's unbelievable!" and "I can't believe I found the male version of me!" Don't lie. You had those conversations and thoughts, too. And then, as reality comes loudly
Scott hates messes. I make them every day.
Scott is practical. I am practically the complete opposite.
Scott likes to save money. I like to save a weekend a month to go to the mall and spend it.
Scott has a sweet tooth. I'm all about salty foods.
Scott plans ahead. I look back, wondering why I didn't plan accordingly.
Scott is an introvert. I'm an introvert's worst nightmare.
You get the picture. We are SO incredibly and magnificently polar opposites. But, at the same time, I can't help but cling to the promise that we were hand-picked for one another. Sure, we have some things to iron out as a newly married couple (can we say learning curve?!), and sure, we have some pretty fun knock-down-drag-out fights, but the truth is, we are a perfect balance for one another. Scott is the yin to my yang. I am so grateful for a man who carefully watches our finaces, a man who anticipates me asking and who remembers where I put my keys every morning when I ask him, a man who has an excel spread sheet for literally every aspect of our sweet, new life.
I love my husband more than words can describe. Today, as I finish this post, I happily cross off "Get Married (to each other of course)" from our Thirty list.
Oh, and here are some shots of the wedding day at the Indiana State Museum:
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May your weekend be full of laughter and fun!
Psssst: It's Scott's birthday weekend, and someone has a surprise in store!
Psssst again: We crossed another 'to-do' off our list. We are debt free! More on that soon...
