Kansas

Well I'm in Kansas now. I had a good drive out here last Friday. I left at about 5:30 AM. And now here I am! Everything is going well. I put a deposit down on an apartment yesterday, now I'm going to be looking for a job. I'm going to a few temp agencies today and apply. Then there are a few other places that I am going to send my resume to.
I absolutely love being here and getting to see Dave. The kids have been great too. I like spending time with them. Last night I got my hair done by his little girl, Katie. And Sunday I played catch with the two little boys for a little bit. Saturday the oldest boy Caleb had a baseball game that we all went to. That was fun. He did a good job. Last night, we all watched Madagascar; I hadn't seen it before, it was funny.

Thursday morning we're leaving to go to Illinois. We're going to camp that night. We're excited. . .we're going back to the place where we met! Then, we're going to Dave's friend's wedding.

After the 4th of July, we're going back to get all my stuff and get me moved into my apartment. Right now I'm staying with a girl Dave works with.

Well that's all for now. I just wanted to give everyone an update. I'll try to keep you all up to date!

Packing!!!!

I wrote something a week ago and I realized how much has happened so I better write some more!!!

OH MY GOSH. I'm moving to Kansas. Next week to be exact. In one week to be more exact. I was already planning on going for the weekend but now I'm going for good. We decided it for sure on Monday. What's amazing is I already have someone to take over my lease and a place to stay until I get my apartment finalized (which will hopefully be next Saturday). Then I'll just need to contact a temp agency or two to get work. And I've found a few jobs that I'm going to send in my resume for.
All my big furniture is going to stay here until after July 4 when Dave and I bring a truck and trailer to move it. I'm so excited!!!!!

Originally I had planned on moving in August but it just became more and more apparent that we both didn't want to wait that long. And getting engaged and married isn't going to come to long after. . . ;-) I still don't get to go try on dresses until I have a ring, though.
It didn't take us long to realize we wanted to spend the rest of our lives together. I don't feel like we're rushing at all. We're still enjoying what is going on, and the time we're spending talking and making plans. We're going through a book about questions to ask before you get engaged. I love listening to his thoughts on different things and just getting to know him more and more.

I'm so excited and sometimes still in disbelief. I mean, I've known him for SO long. He remembers me when I was like 8 years old. I have known the man that I will marry for most of my life. WOW.

I know things will be hard, we're going to get on each others' nerves, have fights, and wonder what the hell we were thinking but then we'll work it out, kiss (well after we're engaged, at least), and make up...hmmmm I bet that'll be fun ;-)

I'll keep you all posted on how things are going.

WOOHOO I'm just SOOOOO excited! And since I know he'll be reading this, I love you so much baby. I can't wait to see you.

Wow

So in case you didn't figure it out, the handsome man I am standing with in the below picture is Dave. :-) My Dave. My sister and I had to start specifying who we were talking about because her husband's name is Dave as well. So we had to say "my dave" or "your dave." You get the idea. ;-) And Dave decided he likes it when I say it so I do. ;-)

I'm happy. VERY happy. This all has been so amazing. 12 weeks ago I didn't even know him anymore. To me he was just a long lost friend that every once in awhlie I'd think of, hope he was doing ok, and I said a little prayer for him. NOW HE'S MY BOYFRIEND! HOLY SHIT! (that's another one of our things, every once in awhile we'll just be like Holy crap! or Holy shit!, it's funny)

When I think about all the things I wanted in a man, Dave has them. And there are even things about him that I didn't realize I did want that he has. And somehow (and very specifically, according to him) I have all the qualities he's been praying for. How awesome is that? Even right down to the fact that I love baseball! More specfically I love the Cardinals. :-)

When we were together we were so comfortable around each other. He makes me feel safe and loved. We never had to force ourselves to enjoy being around each other. We just did. It was amazing. I got to dance with him in an aisle at Hallmark and I didn't care if people thought we were crazy. We got to walk around the new Busch Stadium and talk about going to a game someday. We hung out at a bar and danced to Brown-Eyed Girl (which he had to change the words around to Green-Eyed Girl).

Even with all the fun stuff. . .I can really talk to him. And he can really talk to me. We know things about each other that not many other (if any) people know. And I do not fear that he will be judgemental, harsh, or criticize me. He is loving, encouraging, and compassionate. We've been through some very similar things so we can talk to each other and know the other person understands.

I can't believe it still sometimes. . .I'm in love with a man who I used to look up to and go to for advice at church camp. He would DJ "spontaneous movement" parties (dances) in the tabernacle and sing during church.

HOLY CRAP! This is amazing! I'm so excited. I know that whatever happens, God has got this under control. I'm just so very content and happy.

I'm just so amazed. . .so this is what this feels like huh? I'd always heard about it, seen it, and dreamed of it...and now it's here. Wow.

A cute couple

Hmmm, not sure about this, but OK!

You Are Kermit

Hi, ho! Lovable and friendly, you get along well with everyone you know. You're a big thinker, and sometimes you over think life's problems. Don't worry - everyone know's it's not easy being green. Just remember, time's fun when you're having flies!

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