Truth time.....

Alright, I'll admit it - I've been holding back - a lot. I've been posting a lot of fluff for the past few months or so....mostly because I don't think anyone reads this. And also because I know no one reads this. But if someone happens to stumble upon it, they would read the frivolity of a liar...someone who sugar coats almost every experience that she comes upon. For that, I'm sorry. I've been updating this with pictures that really can be found on my facebook page - and are therefore neither interesting or in high demand. And I haven't written anything with substance. This is a huge mistake on my part.

So here's the truth.

I broke three picture frames last night - so I cried. Chris offered to go and get new ones and I yelled because I didn't want to be alone. Poor guy - he can't win for losing. Crazy thing = I still feel that I acted totally rationally at the time.

Neither one of us has come home to a home cooked meal by the other since.....well, ever. I, therefore, will not be winning housewife of the year. However, I'm pretty sure I'm a shoe-in for the Biggest Shrew award.

Some days, marriage is almost unbearable. I look at Chris and am overwhelmed by the task at hand. How do I please him? When could he ever know how much he means to me???? I yearn for the day when my inner musings can't be likened to those of a somber loser who wears too much eyeliner and listens to Emery as if clinging to dear life. I look forward to the happy musings of someone who has it all - because I do.

I hate when people ask me how marriage life is going - it's the same as single life except now I have someone else to tend to. There are good days - there are tough days - there are boring days - there are brilliant days. Through it all, I hope that we become closer. And to those who insist on asking such a backwards question I say, "Great. Thanks for asking".

PS we're still waiting on all of our wedding pictures - so I can hang them on the wall and break another frame in the process, I'm sure.

Happy New Year!!!!

Today marks the beginning of a brand new year. And what a difference a year makes! This time last year we had just gotten engaged - and Chris was still living in La Vergne. Now, we're married and living in our first home together - such a difference! I definitely don't miss the drive to La Vergne!

We spent New Year's Eve with the Hodge side of our family. We celebrated our Christmas with each other. It was a night full of laughter, good food, beer, and presents. Chris and I ended up watching movies until 3:30 this morning - which was just the way we wanted to ring in the new year. Our 2009 holiday season was fantastic - we are looking forward to what this new year will bring. May God bless our friends and family!

Chris and Blaire - Geek Out, 2009

We went to see Star Wars in Concert!!!!!!

We carried on our tradition of seeing a show at the Sommet Center;

last year, it was the Tran-Siberan Orchestra!

Chris and his light saber key chain :]

Early Stocking Stuffer

Chris surprised me today by giving me an early stocking stuffer! He has been doing some work with a local "store" (he wouldn't tell me what) - but decided to be generous and give me an early gift. It's a gorgeous Vera Bradley 2009 Holiday tote! I'm so excited! Thanks babe!!!!!

My kiddos

During our wedding planning phase, my students at BDES were so thoughtful and understanding. They asked lots of questions and told me daily how excited they were that I was "finally" getting married! They also realllllly wanted to meet Mr. Chris. So a few days after our wedding, Chris and I had a wedding cake made for them. He was able to come up and help me serve it - which was so much fun! The kids LOVED him and asked him all sorts of questions - my favorite is when one of my girls asked him why he fell in love with me :] He had a great time, eating cake and then taking the kids outside with me so they could run off that sugar. I wanted to share a picture from that day - the kids were so thankful and we had a great time.

The Look of Love

We have officially been married for 3 weeks and one day. It seems like it happened years ago, which I know sounds odd - but I feel like I've been with Chris forever. I can't remember not being with him. Our first Thanksgiving as husband and wife was wonderful - we had delicious food (thanks mom!), wonderful company and a lot to be thankful for. We are truly blessed. We were sad that we couldn't get to Florence to be with the Hughes' - but look forward to seeing them at Christmas.

We also celebrated the marriage of Jenn and Neal yesterday, 11/28/09. Jenn has been my best friend for close to 10 years and was the maid of honor at our wedding. I was so excited to return the favor. We had a GREAT time! Jenn and Neal chose a song by Brad Pasley called "Then" (well, I think it's called "Then" - not much of a country fan) - during the song, I looked up and saw Chris looking right at me - and started to cry. I had held it together pretty much the whole day but lost it - it was such a wonderful moment, looking out in a crowded room and seeing his smiling face. Marriage is difficult but I strive to hold on to many memories such as these - they will help me through the hard times I'm sure. I've been to many weddings but this was my first as a wife myself. I know it sounds silly, but it made me remember why I love and married Chris 3 weeks ago - I look forward to many more weddings in our future!

Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Harris!!!!! You are a beautiful couple and we wish for you only the very best! *Even if you ARE UT fans!!!!*

O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree

Well, we did it - a week early too! We put up our very first Christmas tree!!!!!!!! We had a lot of fun picking everything out - and had an interesting time at K Mart (side note - they had Martha Stewart trees on sale for one day but did not have them in stock yet! Don't waste your time!!!!) We really put a lot of thought into the decorations we wanted to use - we decided on deep purple, gold, and silver for our big ornaments (plain balls of color). We then picked out our first Christmas ornament from Things Remembered - as well as a few others. Growing up, my family always bought one ornament a year and added it to the tree - I think we're going to carry on that tradition. We did pick a few this year because there were so many to chose from - an Office ornament, a cute pig (for no other reason than it was cute!), a cheetah print shoe, and a cute martini glass with two olives that says "Olive You"! Get it??!!!
I am firmly set on purchasing a holiday pig for our front yard - it boasts twinkling, clear lights and a Santa hat. I think it's a must. I am also trying to convince Chris that we need the light up Santa flamingo - but it's a no go as of now. He wants to see what our neighbors do - I say we throw caution to the wind (as well as our association rules!) and buy the pig! It could be worse - I could have asked for the Christmas hippo.