Its amazing how you can have so much you want to say, and when you finally get the chance to sit down and write about it, You have no idea where to begin. When your mind is in a constant fog because you have so much bouncing around in there between school, and work and life in general. Things have been pretty exciting in my life since the last time I wrote....
As you all know, and this is probably the most exciting piece of news, I AM FINALLY ENGAGED!!! :)
Jared proposed to me on our trip to Florida. It was a moment in my life that I will never forget. I was so thankful that he was able to come down, just so he would have a vacation of his own. I was completely in shock that he had planned this whole thing out with the help of Mike and Gayle. On June 10th, 2013, we had a night off from watching the kids and he took me to dinner at an AMAZING restaurant where I spilled my water, broke the glass, sliced my finger, and was completely mortified the rest of the meal. :/ It was such a good meal, but I just wanted to cry after all of that! I was SO embarrassed. All I wanted to do was go back to the room. We got back and he was like "Let's go watch the sunset on the beach, I haven't gotten to see it yet." I was game for that. We took our time and enjoyed the scenery. It was a perfect night. On our way back, he grabs my hand and stops. He pulled me close, kidded me and said "I love you so much. I am so glad I am here at the beach with you." Me I'm like awww me too! lol He was like "You know, we have been dating for 6 and a half years now... that's a long time." Me thinking... uh yeah... lol I know it is. He then says, "I think its time to change that." He drops to one knee and pulls out the little box that every girl dreams about, and I was immediately in shock! Like, gasp, hand to mouth, instant tears. "Kristen Danielle Nadeja, would you make me the happiest man on earth? Will you marry me?" And of course I said yes through my sobs and hysterics. I couldn't even see the ring, I was crying so much! All I remember next was the ring was on my finger, he picked me up and spun me around and we kissed some more. And I cried. lol The walk back was a blur of kisses and ring admiration and I just kept saying, "I'm going to get MARRIED!!! I'm going to be Mrs. Warren!!! I am going to be your WIFE!!! I HAVE A RING!!!"
Remember when I said I was ecstatic? lol It was a great evening. We facetimed my parents, called Jared's mom, called the grandparents and sent out a mass text to the closest family and friends. While sitting on the patio at the beach house, everyone came back and i got to show off my ring for the first time(my new favorite thing to do). The kids didn't know, but all the adults did. They were all in on it! As we were standing there talking, I hear "MISS KRISTEN!!!!!" and see three excited little girls running down the side walk towards me (someone filled them in not long after they got back.) I think they were more excited than I was! The rest of the trip I had two 6 yr olds and a seven year old planning my wedding. lol It was adorable. Bree is STILL making lists for my wedding every time I am over there. She has even sat on my ipad on Pinterest and like a ton of stuff for weddings. lol
It was a wonderful trip, and I couldn't be more thankful for the families that were down there and involved, especially Mike and Gayle. They are truly a blessing to have in my life. The newness hasnt worn off yet, Jared and I are still on cloud 9. I feel like I am living in a dream.
The wedding planning is coming along slowly. I have plenty of time, which is good, bc I am still in Cinderella mode: no money, no dress for the royal ball, lots of work to do. lol I think we will have plenty of time to save up though, and we have already found some things that will be very cost efficient. I am hoping to book a venue within the next two weeks. We are looking at Oakwood Baptist for the ceremony and Walker County Civic Center for the Reception. These are not definite though. Still have to check them out and make a final decision. I know what dress I want, but I want to see it on me first. Color scheme is set, its just pin pointing decorations and dress colors for the wedding party. Wedding party... that's been a struggle, but I dont have to decide just yet. :) I already know about my flower girl and ring bearer, but you will have to stay tuned for that. ;) My guest list is 5 pages..... I may be losing it I know.. lol but we both know so many people, and we want to share this special day with everyone!
One of the hardest things right now is looking at the finances. Jared and I are wanting to either buy a house, or do a rent to own. The problem is, He has the income and no credit, I have the credit and no income. He is building up his credit now, so hopefully in about 8 months, we can see where we are at and see what will work for us. Thankfully, we have many people giving us a lot of great advice and encouragement.
Though I still have the fairy tale feeling being newly engaged, I am still aware of the real word, and I am trying my best not to let it take over. Jared and I are trying not to stress about the wedding and getting a house, and his job, and my schooling, and me getting a job, and all the other ridiculous stuff that goes on. lol Our thing has been to look at the positive, and it has been such a great thing. That has been something we have been working on since the last blog post back in January. Life throws so many things our way, but its how we handle the situations that really shows just how strong we are.
For example, you all know that I am SO over school... so ready for it to be done with. I am now 2 semesters away from being a college graduate!!! I am very excited about this semester, not sure why, being that I have heard that it is the hardest, but I have a confidence that I usually do not have. Now, I do know that there could be one set back to upset me and bring me down, but I think I will be ok. I took the GACE last weekend, and I really do not feel good about it. And If I fail just one part, I have to take the whole thing over. And I am NOT wanting to do that. Social Studies kicked my butt. Like, that has never been my forte, and I seriously feel like I missed every single question that I answered, bc I didn't have a clue. Even though I left there with doubts, I am still ok with it. I am ok with whatever the outcome is because I am just giving it to God. If I fail, then I need to work harder, it just wasn't my turn. If I pass, I am throwing a party and may even have a glass of wine for the first time. LOL Seriously though, my attitude towards school has changed. Yes, I still loathe Dalton State College. There is so much crap going on in the education department that when I walk into that building I feel like I am surrounded by a dark could. All of the wonderful professors and staff have left/retired accept for maybe 2.... Its getting ridiculous. Thankfully, I have an awesome section, and we all get along for the most part. And I have some AMAZING friends in there that God has blessed me with. It works for me.
I think that's all for now, I have become distracted one again with pinterest and there endless amount of firefighter wedding ideas. lol This has become a challenge for me, tying in my favorite pink princess theme with firetrucks... but I think it is going to be amazing once I am finished. :) I am so excited for what's to come. God has shown me so much at 25 already, can't wait to see what's next.
<3 K
As you all know, and this is probably the most exciting piece of news, I AM FINALLY ENGAGED!!! :)
Jared proposed to me on our trip to Florida. It was a moment in my life that I will never forget. I was so thankful that he was able to come down, just so he would have a vacation of his own. I was completely in shock that he had planned this whole thing out with the help of Mike and Gayle. On June 10th, 2013, we had a night off from watching the kids and he took me to dinner at an AMAZING restaurant where I spilled my water, broke the glass, sliced my finger, and was completely mortified the rest of the meal. :/ It was such a good meal, but I just wanted to cry after all of that! I was SO embarrassed. All I wanted to do was go back to the room. We got back and he was like "Let's go watch the sunset on the beach, I haven't gotten to see it yet." I was game for that. We took our time and enjoyed the scenery. It was a perfect night. On our way back, he grabs my hand and stops. He pulled me close, kidded me and said "I love you so much. I am so glad I am here at the beach with you." Me I'm like awww me too! lol He was like "You know, we have been dating for 6 and a half years now... that's a long time." Me thinking... uh yeah... lol I know it is. He then says, "I think its time to change that." He drops to one knee and pulls out the little box that every girl dreams about, and I was immediately in shock! Like, gasp, hand to mouth, instant tears. "Kristen Danielle Nadeja, would you make me the happiest man on earth? Will you marry me?" And of course I said yes through my sobs and hysterics. I couldn't even see the ring, I was crying so much! All I remember next was the ring was on my finger, he picked me up and spun me around and we kissed some more. And I cried. lol The walk back was a blur of kisses and ring admiration and I just kept saying, "I'm going to get MARRIED!!! I'm going to be Mrs. Warren!!! I am going to be your WIFE!!! I HAVE A RING!!!"
Remember when I said I was ecstatic? lol It was a great evening. We facetimed my parents, called Jared's mom, called the grandparents and sent out a mass text to the closest family and friends. While sitting on the patio at the beach house, everyone came back and i got to show off my ring for the first time(my new favorite thing to do). The kids didn't know, but all the adults did. They were all in on it! As we were standing there talking, I hear "MISS KRISTEN!!!!!" and see three excited little girls running down the side walk towards me (someone filled them in not long after they got back.) I think they were more excited than I was! The rest of the trip I had two 6 yr olds and a seven year old planning my wedding. lol It was adorable. Bree is STILL making lists for my wedding every time I am over there. She has even sat on my ipad on Pinterest and like a ton of stuff for weddings. lol
It was a wonderful trip, and I couldn't be more thankful for the families that were down there and involved, especially Mike and Gayle. They are truly a blessing to have in my life. The newness hasnt worn off yet, Jared and I are still on cloud 9. I feel like I am living in a dream.
The wedding planning is coming along slowly. I have plenty of time, which is good, bc I am still in Cinderella mode: no money, no dress for the royal ball, lots of work to do. lol I think we will have plenty of time to save up though, and we have already found some things that will be very cost efficient. I am hoping to book a venue within the next two weeks. We are looking at Oakwood Baptist for the ceremony and Walker County Civic Center for the Reception. These are not definite though. Still have to check them out and make a final decision. I know what dress I want, but I want to see it on me first. Color scheme is set, its just pin pointing decorations and dress colors for the wedding party. Wedding party... that's been a struggle, but I dont have to decide just yet. :) I already know about my flower girl and ring bearer, but you will have to stay tuned for that. ;) My guest list is 5 pages..... I may be losing it I know.. lol but we both know so many people, and we want to share this special day with everyone!
One of the hardest things right now is looking at the finances. Jared and I are wanting to either buy a house, or do a rent to own. The problem is, He has the income and no credit, I have the credit and no income. He is building up his credit now, so hopefully in about 8 months, we can see where we are at and see what will work for us. Thankfully, we have many people giving us a lot of great advice and encouragement.
Though I still have the fairy tale feeling being newly engaged, I am still aware of the real word, and I am trying my best not to let it take over. Jared and I are trying not to stress about the wedding and getting a house, and his job, and my schooling, and me getting a job, and all the other ridiculous stuff that goes on. lol Our thing has been to look at the positive, and it has been such a great thing. That has been something we have been working on since the last blog post back in January. Life throws so many things our way, but its how we handle the situations that really shows just how strong we are.
For example, you all know that I am SO over school... so ready for it to be done with. I am now 2 semesters away from being a college graduate!!! I am very excited about this semester, not sure why, being that I have heard that it is the hardest, but I have a confidence that I usually do not have. Now, I do know that there could be one set back to upset me and bring me down, but I think I will be ok. I took the GACE last weekend, and I really do not feel good about it. And If I fail just one part, I have to take the whole thing over. And I am NOT wanting to do that. Social Studies kicked my butt. Like, that has never been my forte, and I seriously feel like I missed every single question that I answered, bc I didn't have a clue. Even though I left there with doubts, I am still ok with it. I am ok with whatever the outcome is because I am just giving it to God. If I fail, then I need to work harder, it just wasn't my turn. If I pass, I am throwing a party and may even have a glass of wine for the first time. LOL Seriously though, my attitude towards school has changed. Yes, I still loathe Dalton State College. There is so much crap going on in the education department that when I walk into that building I feel like I am surrounded by a dark could. All of the wonderful professors and staff have left/retired accept for maybe 2.... Its getting ridiculous. Thankfully, I have an awesome section, and we all get along for the most part. And I have some AMAZING friends in there that God has blessed me with. It works for me.
I think that's all for now, I have become distracted one again with pinterest and there endless amount of firefighter wedding ideas. lol This has become a challenge for me, tying in my favorite pink princess theme with firetrucks... but I think it is going to be amazing once I am finished. :) I am so excited for what's to come. God has shown me so much at 25 already, can't wait to see what's next.
<3 K
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