..all paid..

It was a milestone in our household..we paid off our first credit card!! Completely paid it off! We only have 4 so we are 1 down..3 to go!! Whoo hoo!! Not only did we pay off one card but we paid another debt off and then paid down another card a big amount! Sooo exciting!!

The joys of getting married and combining your lives=credit card debt. Not for everyone but some for us. College is when they get you…come knocking on your door, sending you mail, calling you..“sign up for this card..0% interest..blah blah” Don’t get suckered in!! We are not in over our heads but we definitely are working at paying them off asap!

Dave Ramsey has been helpful with giving us the drive and desire to pay off our debts as soon as possible. He has given us a new perspective on debt, saving, and planning for our future. We are thankful to be taking this class now-new in our marriage, still young. We are the youngest members of our group by about 10 years. Many of the members of our group are so far in debt they are barely surviving. It is interesting to hear their stories. We are thankful to not be in that situation but we are learning from them and taking all their advice very seriously. It’s nice to have a support group in this journey.

If you are looking to learn about paying off debt and learning to live like no one else, check out the Dave Ramsey link over to the left. He is a good teacher and great motivator.

Big shoutout to Gretchen and Dominic-you guys are such an amazing couple! Thank you for sending us the Total Money Makeover book and inspiring words!! You introduced Dave to us..thank you, thank you! We love you guys and wish we lived closer!!

..if only..

If she knew her worth, she would leave.
If she knew her beauty, she would walk away.
If she knew her inner confidence, she would go.
If she knew that love never hurts, she would stand up and walk away.

Until she knows, we will pray.

..came and went..

Washington was calling my name in April. Not only would I be able to visit family and friends BUT it was Jen’s bridal shower. I am a matron of honor in her wedding July 18th. I decided to surprise her since I have never been able to surprise anyone since living in California. I came up to her at David’s Bridal as they were leaving and said “Oh hey!” Great line, Melissa but it was a little chaotic in there so we were having trouble hiding from her. Anyways, it was great to see her. The last time we were together was at my wedding so it had been 20 months!! 20 months too long if you ask us! It was wonderful to be a part of her shower and her special day. She got some amazing gifts..made me want to have a bridal shower again! I was able to see some friends and family but as always, the time slipped away from me. I wasn’t able to see my friend Jenn who was visiting from the east coast and her new niece :o( I was pretty bummed but I know that they will be moving back to Washington so next time! (Sorry Jenn!)
I am currently sitting on the plane and bummed. I want to have a life filled with family and friends but it’s only filled with lonely days, no family, and no friends. I do love where we live right now but the biggest things lacking are family and friends. We are still trying to meet people but it just seems to not be happening for us. I see my friends when I visit and it makes me so sad to know that I only see them 2 times a year. Hailey is growing up so quick and I wish I could be involved in her life more. Brian is such a teenager and I don’t even remember that happening! Many things are happening and changing for all of us and I feel so left out of it. I pop in for a week, run around like a mad woman, and then head back to Cali.
I just wish we could move to Washington. Everyone always asks me and for the record: I have no idea. I would love it, but Jesse on the other hand, not so sure. We will see though. Advice to everyone: Marry someone from the same state. Haha Your chances of wanting to move back to the state are more likely. I am working on him and the idea though but not sold yet.

Now that I am heading back after my mini vacation that means the job hunt needs to begin and become serious. We have so much going on this summer so the new job better let me have time off. We have 4 weddings and are in 3 of those 4. AND 2 of the weddings involve a good amount of travel but we are looking forward to both so much!
Prayers would be appreciated for a good job to come up..and for Curtis in Iraq.

..goals..

I am currently working on a set of goals 101 in 1001 days. I will post them soon :)

Until then, life is good. Molly is sick right now so please pray for that little one..she is too sweet to be sick!

I will post more soon...until then..here is our new apartment! Not many but a few!