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The newlywed happenings in our life after 'I do'Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13644901140008364494noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7914807038510442371.post-79241975515649404912014-05-16T12:07:00.000-07:002014-05-16T12:07:04.236-07:00We've moved!<span style="font-size: large;">Hey faithful followers or those who happened to stumbled upon our blog... we've moved!</span><br />
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And just like that... it's 2014.</div>
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How is it that time passing can seem both super slow and super fast all at the same time?</div>
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2013 was a year of change for both of us, and as most will agree, the changes only continue, the decisions only multiply, and life without a doubt never stops.</div>
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We wanted to start you off with a treat. ANOTHER VLOG! Go ahead, click away and enjoy!</div>
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And please! Your feedback and suggestions for future Vlogs is always welcome :)</div>
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Living in the WHO DAT nation when you're a blood born Cheesehead can prove to be a bit problematic. As twisted as it may sound, I actually count it a blessing that neither of our teams made it to the Super Bowl this year. I can only imagine the pandemonium that would take place if they were head to head in it. I can say one thing for sure, as long as the Saints were in the playoffs this year there was plenty of irresistible food (fresh grilled oysters!) and quality time spent with Ryan's family. It was a privilege to be able to enjoy the game outdoors on such a beautiful 60 degree day. Back home, you'd be watching in an igloo.</div>
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Coming into this marriage we both have our own family's traditions which we've melded together through our daily lives, but what's even better is we've made a new tradition for ourselves. And that tradition is Sunday night prayer. Sharing this tradition with Ryan is precious to me and putting God first in your marriage really does make all the difference in the world.</div>
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We'd all like to you know we are officially tree huggers! Yeah, no. BUT! We are now the proud owners of two Red Oak seedlings. The local Covington Farmer's Market was giving away seedlings of various trees and before they were completely out of seedlings we snatched up ourselves two of them! The picture you see is what they will look like some day. For now they are cozy in two pots on our balcony, dreaming of their permanent home :)</div>
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FLASHBACK TIME: Weddings are one of my personal favorite social events. After all, I did meet my husband at a wedding. The picture on the left is one of our first dates, surprise surprise, at a wedding. And on the right now nearly 2 1/2 years later, we find ourselves at another joyous wedding. It's always fun to see how much we've changed in appearance.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixhxl43rz_XhMPjAywpjVNU5MbOhm7xRR1mlu8cUpYg7tZ13IWTB5PPzlVG2zyj1ydk9hGJJ2t56blogap4zLa7y6wIU-K-7xBMgIFKp4YxmOMV6m0Va0mVcKRALkzNdhkcggF1AO_V6_g/s1600/Photo5.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixhxl43rz_XhMPjAywpjVNU5MbOhm7xRR1mlu8cUpYg7tZ13IWTB5PPzlVG2zyj1ydk9hGJJ2t56blogap4zLa7y6wIU-K-7xBMgIFKp4YxmOMV6m0Va0mVcKRALkzNdhkcggF1AO_V6_g/s1600/Photo5.png" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
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When Ryan found rock climbing, it was kinda like boy meets girl. And as much as he hasn't been in a gym to train like he wishes he could, it will always be his first love (other than me of course..lol). We got the chance to visit his old home away from home, Slidell Rocks. I didn't climb that day but I did get the chance to meet the owners who are just the nicest people ever. They were so happy to see Ryan and find out he had gotten married since they saw him last :)</div>
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Being that we are in the winter season, I wasn't expecting much out of Louisiana except a cooler break in temperature and some freezing temperatures here and there. Well it seems that God just knows me all too well, and went a step further from my desire for cooler weather. Over January 27th & 28th we experienced a slushy, sleety, icey days, and partial snow in some areas. Now really in our area, the one picture is pretty much all I have to show for it. On the upside, kids were off of school for three days (the third day seemed kinda pointless in my opinion), which consequently meant Ryan was off. So with the time we got to spend in I decided to make a little "HAPPY SNOW DAY" treat for our neighbors in our building. Sad but true story, when we went to go deliver all the treats.. NO ONE OPENED THEIR DOORS!! Except for one person. I was a bit distraught as my treats were rejected by the neighbors in which I have never met. </div>
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Being cooped up inside makes you really have to get creative and sometimes channel your inner child. What better idea could we possibly have had but to make a fort in our living room! The pictures show before and after as well as the 'spacious' inside. It was so cute and romantic. But little did we know our romantic mood would be killed by quite an unfortunate event. As we shared a kiss in our homemade fort, we suddenly were startled when the "HOME" sign that you see pictured (which was one of the supports for the blanket), came crashing down, with such force that it hit Ryan fiercly in the head. I was shocked to see Ryan's bloody face as I came out from under the collapsed blanket fort. Ryan had to laugh, and I was freaking out! No worries he is just fine and suffice to say we will not forget that experience!</div>
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This was a month of good recipes!</div>
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This is definitely a yummy favorite!</div>
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<a href="http://thedoughwillriseagain.wordpress.com/2012/01/19/brown-sugar-oatmeal-coconut-chewies/">Oatmeal Coconut Chewies. </a>This is not a new recipe but it is definitely a favorite. The name says it all and I paired mine with Earl Gray Tea which made for a sweet and cozy afternoon.</div>
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<a href="http://lakelurecottagekitchen.com/2011/08/30/crock-pot-teriyaki-chicken/">Teriyaki Chicken.</a> Ryan loves to give me gifts and help in the kitchen. Luckily this doubled as both :) This is a super simple crockpot recipe and one we will be putting in our dinner repertoire. </div>
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Two life hacks I learned from my mom. One: reuse an old pickle jar with the juice to make homemade pickles! And two: when using a whole chicken, use the leftover carcass for homemade chicken broth. Love it!</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13644901140008364494noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7914807038510442371.post-87094320368532854282014-01-02T21:58:00.001-08:002014-01-02T21:58:13.050-08:00VLOG TIMEHey everyone!!<br />
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This month is something special. A video blog! About 30 minutes worth of December crammed in to our fun antics with commentary on videos and pictures.<br />
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Audrey & RyanAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13644901140008364494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7914807038510442371.post-8946044041556685882013-12-02T12:00:00.001-08:002013-12-02T13:57:54.863-08:00Full of thanks and ripe with love...Do you remember your first holiday as a married couple? The joy and warmth in your heart knowing you not only share a home with your best friend, but that you have someone to hold and cherish with each coming holiday and momentous event. Ryan and I have come to appreciate the simpleness of being together. When 1,000 miles separated us before, we don't take it lightly that we don't have to wait months at a time to see each other. We simply roll over and say good morning :)<br />
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Something I am proud to announce is that Ryan and I completed our first 5k. You might be wondering what our time was, and well, I'm embarrassed to say I got a side stitch not even a mile into it and had to walk partially... so with that said, we'll try for a better time next time. Although Ryan's brother Lance smoked us; he was there along with Kristina and Cole to cheer us on to the finish line.</div>
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Sooo, what happened to that nifty kite of ours? It flew, it fell, it broke. It was a fine piece of craftsmanship on Ryan's part, however, with a vital piece missing (a tail to keep it balanced) it flew to the ground one too many times until the wooden dowel supports snapped. It could've been avoided, but overall, still pretty cool to say we built our own kite. So we made the most of our time at the lakefront that morning and hung out with the Mercier's 3 (soon to be 4!). </div>
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A few successful new recipes to add to my repertoire this month! Andrea's (from Kesslers) famous Apple Crisp was delish and yum, especially with a scoop of vanilla ice cream paired with it. A scrumptious breakfast or tea time snack of Pomegranate Scones was a big hit with Ryan. I was a newb and completely new to french onion soup and did my best to recreate a classic.And lastly, Stuffed Eggplant, just a enough flavor and fun to make a cute little dinner for the two of us. </div>
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We were blessed to have the entire week of Thanksgiving to spend with each other. We rode bikes on the Trace to burn off all the food we ate and visited the Audubon Zoo where Ryan hadn't been since he was a kid. Some of the quintessential memories for Ryan was the taffy cart and the goliath oak tree he and his brother would climb as kids.</div>
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A few other excursions of ours was trying our hand at pole fishing on the lakefront. That was an epic fail. Later Ryan walked out the end of the wave breaker, and it made for an awesome shot! Our day was redeemed :) We went for breakfast at the quaint 'Broken Egg' Cafe in Mandeville, which filled us to the brim! And although we only came for tear down, the annual Servolution outreach with local churches in Hammond was an amazing success. There were 2,400 free hot meals served and many lives impacted all in the name of the Lord!</div>
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Our dear friends Jason and Sarah got married this month! We are incredibly happy for this couple. Consequently we are even more excited because they are now our new neighbors just a few buildings away! They had the most precious wedding ever. Everything from the unique rustic venue to touching ceremony, their marriage is a beautiful thing to witness. Even with the rain that came that day, nothing was going to ruin the beauty of two of them in love. Ryan was honored to stand in the wedding, and we had a great time dancing the night away and seeing the two of them off!</div>
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In our great anticipation of Christmas, we made the most of our week together and got our 1st Christmas tree!!! It's cute and perfect! And we added a few other Christmas touches to the apartment to make it twinkle a bit. Ryan and I had a great time decorating the tree and putting on some ornaments from my childhood. We're officially ready for Christmas!!<br />
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To tell you all the lessons we've learned thus far, would take too long, as everyday is truly a learning experience. We've learned patience and reverence, honesty and balance, give and take, push and shove (just kidding)... we've learned how to say sorry sooner, and forgive more. We've laughed so much, and cried a bit too, but our eyes are looking forward. To say we are done learning these lessons is far from the truth, but with God's help everyday is a step in the right direction. We want to finish out this year strong, and dream big for 2014. In looking forward, we are currently praying in a new job for me. I have decided to forgo my job as a nanny in order to obtain a job that would afford growth and promotion in administration. And with God all things are possible. Pray for my peace in waiting, seeking, and applying. I know God has the perfect job set aside for me, and I will not hesitate to ask and knock on heaven's door for it.</div>
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Words can't express how much we are looking forward to Christmas in Wisconsin. 7 days of wintery goodness with family and friends, and enjoying the company and quality time of those we love. 21 days to go! So close!<br />
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P.S. For those of you that might still be wondering, we replaced Ryan's ring, and I gave him a stearn warning that the next one will be out of a cracker jack box if he loses this one......lol.</div>
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Here we are 5 months into marriage, and life has continued to be adventure filled! Whether it's something as exciting as celebrating a birthday or taking a walk by the lakefront... it seems the memories of this 1st year as well as the years to come will forever be cherished. Of course documenting the sentimental parts of our life as well as the random experiences Ryan and I have are so fun, and this month was no exception!<br />
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As much as I love ducks (and do I ever!), Ryan loves turtles. And this poor little dude was found trying to make his way across our apartment parking lot when Ryan scooped him up and placed him safely into the pond nearby :)<br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"> Northlake Christian has an annual Dodgeball Tournament every year around Homecoming. Ryan was asked to join the "Teachers" team and they called their team 'Old School'. Well, they definitely got schooled that's for sure. It was only two rounds for the them to be out of the tournament. Better luck next year Ryan *wink*</span>.<br />
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And while we are on the subject of sports, we are also proud to support Northlake Christian's football. We went to a very highly anticipated game with their biggest rivals, Hannan High School. And as a result they are now 8-0! The theme was 'white out Hannan'. Needless to say Ryan was properly dressed for the occasion.</div>
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Here is a link to his excitement for the game: <a href="http://instagram.com/p/f6Sgy3LzCW/">http://instagram.com/p/f6Sgy3LzCW/</a></div>
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Ryan and I experienced a first on his birthday -- our 1st NFL game. The New Orleans Saints vs. Buffalo Bills. I must say it's impressive to be in the Superdome and we enjoyed the fans around us as well as the game itself! I will always be a Packers fan, but the Saints are doing pretty awesome this year!<br />
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<span style="text-align: center;">Ryan before the frustration with security.</span> And then after. (actually not really, this was before we even got there. He happened to make this disgruntled face accidentally.. but it makes for a funny story!)<br />
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The weather is definitely still warm for being October, but winter (or cooler weather I should say) is short and summer is well...almost year round. On one of the more mild days with clouds cooling things down, Ryan and I took a bike ride. </div>
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However, with 10 minutes left, I took a fall off my bike when my tire slipped off the edge of the road. Whoops! My response to my fall was something like 'This is stupid..' Lol. Because for as bad as it looked later, it wasn't that big of a fall. Bike riding overall = something we should do more often. (just with less falling)</div>
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My gifts to Ryan on his birthday were all about him. Things that he likes to eat, things that make him look good, smell good. It was a practical birthday in which I wanted to keep my husband looking dapper as ever ;) Of course, his way of showing off his gifts is... well special.</div>
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And as far as the 'smelling' good gift. I must admit it was a bit of a gag gift. It works though! </div>
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You have to watch the commercial for it -- it's so random!</div>
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After I had given Ryan some new dress shoes, it was out with the old and in with the new. I had no idea it'd be such an ordeal. This pair of dress shoes has lasted Ryan six years. He'd be better off walking in thick socks then depend on the soles of those shoes for support. Hahaha.</div>
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As a spontaneous and ingenious idea, we found ourselves at Whole Foods and decided to embark on a Wine & Cheese date. Being that some of the finer cheeses tend to be pricey, Whole Foods is so gracious as to have an entire bin with cheese 'scraps'. Essentially we picked out a bunch of tiny blocks of cheese, some maybe only $1 or less because they were so small. So after we blindly chose our morsels, and purchased some wine, fruit, and crackers to go with them.. we devoured them! </div>
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We know we can't be deemed 'cheese connoisseurs', but we were sure to document all the tastes and flavors so we could go back and actually purchase a larger block :) Some of them were a total failure and we gave them a low score. Definitely something we'll have to try again.</div>
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When cooking for two, as always, freezing extras is extremely convenient. I made a large batch of this Cheesy Baked Chicken Penne.</div>
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We love everyone near and far! 51 DAYS til our Christmas in Wisconsin! Wooohooo. We are excited for that like no one's business!! And we want you to give feedback to this blog. What do you want to see on these? Perhaps we might update twice a month? Let us know!</div>
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P.S. Tragic news -- Ryan lost his ring 2 weeks ago. It only took 4 1/2 months... sheesh! He lost it while at the gym... tsk tsk tsk.</div>
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The festivities started with a delicious dinner out with Ryan's family at DiCristina's in Covington. I had the shrimp ravioli in a cream sauce with fresh crabmeat in there as well.. Mmmmm it was delish! And that was followed by Tiramisu which is my all time favorite dessert!<br />
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Seafood lovers would die to see how fresh everything is here in the French Market!</div>
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I must say I felt very loved from both those near and far.</div>
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Packages from home are the best! Thanks Ing!</div>
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And my dear husband got me an iPod nano!!!... love the color too!!!</div>
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((RECIPES FROM my Kessler Family Cookbook: "Tenderloin To Fall in Love With" & Pineapple Cheesecake .... thanks you guys!!!))</div>
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And successfullly made my own....</div>
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...<a href="http://nadinesnook.blogspot.com/2011/11/chai-tea-mix.html">Chai mix</a>!.. it tastes just like Perc Place's!</div>
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Ryan was proud...and it was... perfecto!</div>
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Ryan has taken on his role as a teacher quite well. And I must say, he is one handsome looking teacher!</div>
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Northlake Christian dominated in a Friday football game. It was great to be there and cheer them on!</div>
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We officially joined PAC! It's an awesome facility and we got a great deal since Ryan works at Northlake. We love it.. and we have some goals for the coming months, and we're sticking to 'em!</div>
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^^ Cream Nectar Snoball^^</div>
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We are devouring one of Lousiana's most well know summer treats..the SNOBALL. For the peeps back home, yes, it is spelled that way, and no we aren't eating plan fresh fallen snow. It is wayyy better than what some might know as snow cones, and even better than Hawaiian shaved ice.</div>
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We love this treat so much! And we wish that there was one closer to us in Covington, but the closest one is in Mandeville (about 10 minutes away). Ryan and I have discussed the possibility of opening a snoball stand. Ryan being a teacher with summers off, and Covington in need of good snoball stand...it could be a fun investment . Plenty would need to line up in order to make it happen.. but we're still dreaming about it for the future :)</div>
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A little spontaneity one morning brought me to the lake front. I was so needing this. It was about 75 degrees out, plugged in my headphones, and walked about 2 miles round trip. I looked at the water so much and it was as calm as can be and God was just showing me such a beautiful physical representation of His peace.</div>
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We finally got to do one of our date ideas from the Bridal Shower... and this I believe was written by Lil Audge back home. And the date idea was: MAKE A KITE. We gathered all the necessary tools and supplies from home depot. And it is STILL in process we started it on Saturday and we will show the finished product for next months update... after all the work that's already been put into it, we hope it works! </div>
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Our little herb garden is doing pretty good. We have basil, mint, cilantro, and parsley. Ryan is itching to get more and I think he's caught the gardening bug... too bad we can only have potted plants for now :(</div>
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I had the honor of joining my good friend Sarah at her bridal shower...she is an amazing women and a wonderful friend, and she deserves so many blessings for her and her fiance!</div>
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That was our September! And can you hardly believe it has been 4 months since we got married?? Wow!</div>
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And only a mere 83 days til our Christmas in Wisconsin.</div>
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Please send your cold thoughts our way as silly as that sounds. I am told that within this month I can expect to see cooler temperatures. Yay!</div>
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It had a lot of change involved in it. I started my nanny job, and acclimated to the part-time life. It's basically a before and after school nanny which also includes light housework. The kids are great and are super well behaved! The nice thing is I have hours during the day to be productive, Skype/catch up with family and friends, run errands, try out Pinterest recipes and I have more than enough time to keep the apartment in order.<br />
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Along with my job change, I am sooooo incredibly happy to report that God blessed Ryan with an outstanding opportunity. Ryan starts this Tuesday as the new Anatomy & Physiology in addition to being the new AP Biology Teacher at North Lake Christian School. And! It's just minutes down the road! Elated would be putting it lightly when describing how Ryan feels about this. We are so thankful for the diligent prayers of our family and friends who have supported us as Ryan was job searching. THANKS SO MUCH!! I could go into detail about how much a miracle this really is, but instead I'll simply say God get's the glory...completely!<br />
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I love taking and sharing photos. And also as part of a photo a day challenge, I figured I'd narrate some of the activities, randomness, and experiences Ryan and I have had in August :) Buckle up..there's lots!!<br />
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{Taking a walk after dinner} There was a cool front.. Hallelujah!</div>
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{Love from WI} -- Here are some of the notes, postcards and lovely things I've received from back home. I loooove getting things in the mail. It's the perfect little surprise to my day!</div>
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{Mealtime} <a href="http://lsucajungirl-chantel.blogspot.com/2011/09/crockpot-white-beans-and-rice.html">White beans</a>, <a href="http://easy-cookbook-recipes.com/italian-chicken-mushroom-and-zucchini-skillet/">Italian Chicken Skillet</a>, and Flank Steak (this was a treat!)</div>
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{More foodie things} My morning smoothie (almond milk, coconut oil, bananas, spinach, strawberries,blackberries, and blueberries...YUM!)</div>
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{Northlake Nature Center} We had some time to explore and enjoy nature..and even found a surprise along the way :)</div>
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{Makes me think of Wisco} - 114 days til we visit! Cheese! Packers!</div>
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{Sweetie Pie Surprises} Look at what I came home to. And may I say those lilies smelled so beautiful! Thanks love!</div>
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{Ducky love} - A mere 10 minutes away from the apartment there are ducks to feed. Now I can get my duck fix whenever I want. We'll be friends soon enough.</div>
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{For The Love!} So story time. I decided to make <a href="http://livelovepasta.com/2012/02/baked-apple-chips/">Baked Apple Chips</a> (which funny enough were amazing) And while using the mandolin slicer, I took the tip of my thumb off. And it was enough to assemble all the necessary supplies to take care of it. I don't wanna get graphic, because it was bad and bloody and well, my left thumb is out of commission for a while. Let the healing process continue.</div>
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{Home Sweet Apartment} For those of you who might want a better idea of what our apartment looks like.. here ya go! (Let me know if you can find what doesn't belong...lol)</div>
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Ryan and I have explored Old Covington as well as the quintessential events that take place within it's 200 year old city limits. I love farmer's markets, and at our first attempt to experience the Covington Farmer's Market needless to say.. we splurged! </div>
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ANNNNNNDDDD.. Drum roll please!!!... I got my ears pierced! Finally! It was a little ill-timed because the very next day Ryan and I went with his friends from college on a canoe trip on the Okatoma River. But! We didn't tip over and no infection.. so we're good!<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;">While four wheeling by Ryan's brothers house, we had a couple close encounters with water moccasins..but aside from that, SO FUN!<br />
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In other news... I'll close with the fact that God has provided all that we have needed thus far. He has shown Himself more to us as husband and wife and how we are to honor and respect and mold our lives together.<br />
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I am starting a nanny job this Monday with a wonderful family that I think I'll fit really well with. Ryan is staying diligent in job searching. We want to be good stewards of our time no matter how God gives it to us. And it's extremely exciting to see how God is moving in this region and how He is stirring up an awakening and revival!<br />
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'Til next time... love you! And to all WI readers... you are missed greatly!!!!<br />
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~Audrey & Ryan<br />
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P.S. We're officially coming to visit December 23rd-December 30th! :D<br />
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ourselves saying in awe that we’re finally together!!! <o:p></o:p></div>
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We have made it into the hot and humid lands of Louisiana.
Approximately 1,040 miles away from the only home I've ever known, but now I
have started a new home with my husband of 23 days! I can hardly believe 23 days went
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We were so happy with how the wedding turned out and all the
family and friends that supported us on that day. The help we received to have
a wonderful new start as husband and wife is truly incredibly. <o:p></o:p></div>
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We are blessed to have God as our ultimate provider and
encouragement in this new adventure. <o:p></o:p></div>
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So now for some newlywed things to report… <o:p></o:p></div>
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We’ve learned that
reconciling our decorating opinions can be tricky, but we’ve successfully
purchased some statement pieces to add to the living room. More creative and
fun ideas to follow.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I successfully
made my first dinner in the apartment. Lasagna paired with a salad, and Peach
Cobbler for dessert. It was good, not like Martha Stewart worthy or anything
but a good start for this new cook. I have to learn how to plan better for the
shelf life and refrigerator life of foods. The art of freezing and meal
planning shall be a new skill to develop. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Also, I have a
car! A new-to-me 2003 Toyota Camry, courtesy of Ryan’s uncle who gave us a
great deal on it and it’s in excellent condition. No more being stranded at the
apartment. Wahoo!<o:p></o:p></div>
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I am currently
still looking for a job, specifically administrative. I had nannied for a
family as a trial period earlier this week, in which the circumstances of the
parents along with the children were not a good fit for me and I decided to
continue job searching. If you live in Louisiana and know of anyone near
Covington looking for someone for administrative/receptionist work – please let
me know : ) I am remaining diligent in searching as well as knowing that God
has just the right place for me. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Meanwhile, Ryan is
bringing home the bacon, while also looking for a career job much more suited
to his Microbiology Degree. God’s timing is an interesting thing and Ryan and I
are not strangers to this fact. But our faith is being stretched and our eyes
are being lifted to the One who sees our beginnings, our ends, our seasons, and
our circumstances.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Lastly, I have been overwhelmed with the welcoming heart
that everyone has extended towards me. From Ryan's family to his friends, they are wonderful. Souls Harbor Church where
Ryan and I attend, have instantly felt like family, and I am so grateful to
have transitioned into a local church that is so involved, so alive, and so
about bringing about change and freedom to God’s people for His glory :) And it
will be an honor to one day help lead worship along side of Ryan. And an answer
to prayer in my heart is that there is a great woman of God who also plays a
stringed instrument on the team, and I have always wanted to worship with
another stringed instrument player. It’ll be fun!<o:p></o:p></div>
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All of this does not take away from the fact that I dearly
miss everyone back home. From my immediate family all the way to the kiddos I
used to nanny for. Everyone there means so much to me and I want to be
consistent in staying connected. I've made one relationship work from 1,000
miles away, that doesn't mean I can’t make multiple relationships stay
refreshed the same way. Of course Ryan and I will visit, because Christmas is
not Christmas without snow ;) And feel free to Skype me. When we get more
settled and figure out a steadier budget, we’ll be getting internet in the
apartment. For now we can access it through our phones and through the
clubhouse that is on the property of the apartment complex.<o:p></o:p></div>
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For those of you awaiting thank you notes.. I promise I’m
getting them done! My hand cramped up several times tonight, but you will get
them within the week!<o:p></o:p></div>
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Ryan and I love you all and we can’t wait to share more of
what we’re up to !!<o:p></o:p></div>
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Love,<o:p></o:p></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13644901140008364494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7914807038510442371.post-79853603033025006092013-05-27T08:47:00.002-07:002013-05-27T14:38:32.252-07:005 days til THE BEST DAY EVER!Some people have asked me.. "Can you believe it? It's only days away!" And my response is a resounding.. YES! I have waited what seems like forever, but now the time is ever so close and my excitement is bubbling over. As I look at Saturday's forecast, check my e-mail, write notes, pack, organize, and run little errands here and there... I am amazed at how time is flying by.<br />
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What God has done to change my life in the past three years of knowing Ryan is remarkable. I feel like stepping into this new phase of life right now is the perfect timing of God. He has been the orchestrator and cheerleader for Ryan and I, encouraging us to never give up despite all the miles and trials we've endured apart.<br />
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Weddings are certainly a time to bring people together and reunite. In the next couple days I'll see my brother from Arizona and his wife and two boys. It feels like ages since I've seen them, and I'll be meeting one of my nephews for the first time! Family and friends surrounding Ryan and I are what makes me honestly the most excited about this weekend. Ryan's family along with his friends and pastors are coming to visit from out of town. Even an old internship buddy, Aaron O'Neal, is making it in all the way from Texas. I want to just freeze time for a little while, just so I can enjoy this many loved ones being in one place at the same time! Wouldn't that be awesome??<br />
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To all those that have helped and are helping us out with all the planning and preparation... THANK YOU!! Oh my goodness, what a daunting task planning a wedding is, and you all made it so much easier!!<br />
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I want to leave my Wisconsin folk with my farewells... but they're more like 'See you laters', because I'll be back to visit, and you will see many fun updates on here about our endeavors in Louisiana. So I'll do my best not to be a stranger :)<br />
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Much Love,<br />
Audrey Kim<br />
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P.S. For any of those capturing pictures of our big day... we'd love to see the photos. Do us a quick favor, if you have a smartphone, download the free <a href="https://www.weddingpartyapp.com/e/oBvKAiY">"Wedding Party" App</a>, and put in the wedding name "merciernelsonwedding" and post your pics there! That'd be awesome!!!<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13644901140008364494noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7914807038510442371.post-43957566449699634412013-02-28T12:44:00.002-08:002013-02-28T12:44:38.857-08:00Here we go! <span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> 93. The number of days that I have until I say words that will forever change my life. I do. So simple, so short and sweet. I can close my eyes even now and picture exactly what that moment will be like when I see Ryan from the end of aisle for the first time. First off, I know his manly façade will quickly be replaced with tears since he has told me such himself. Once that day comes, I will have packed up most of my material possessions, and already be envisioning our honeymoon spot on the wonderful beaches of Punta Canta. Now, in my eyes, the contents of my life wouldn’t even come close to fitting in a 5' x 7' cargo trailer, because my life is much more than material things. My family and friends here in Wisconsin is all I’ve really known for the 22 years I’ve been around. And people have asked me the proverbial question, “Are you going to miss home?” Of course I am! There’s no place like home, but I’m confident in the chapter ahead. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> There may be plenty of unknowns in the path ahead, but it’s truly learning to lean on the Lord for EVERYTHING. It’s made me look at my life in a whole new way. I have constantly reminded myself the firm foundation that God has placed me on and that the Lord is my source of all hope and He is my rock. Although I will be leaving my parent’s home, they have passed their blessing on and are standing in agreement with Ryan and myself for the provision, protection, and plan that God has for the two of us. Support is huge in this whole transition in life. Every bit counts. And somehow it’s all the little things that I am beginning to notice. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> To hear how happy people are for both Ryan and I makes me that much more excited to walk life out with him. We’ve endured a long distance relationship for this long and ….well....”it’s for the birds…” as Ryan would say. You may be wondering though, how’s a Wisconsinite girl like me gonna fit in with all those Southern Louisianans? In due time is the simplest answer I can give you. : ) Somehow I see the phrases “Don’t cha know?” and “Hey yah?” will become a tad bit obsolete once I am down there. “Y’all” doesn’t exactly roll off my tongue the same way, but there’s no reason that all those phrases can’t inhabit the same body. :) Don’t you worry……what’s that old saying “You can take the girl out of the Midwest, but you can’t take the Midwest out of the girl” Yeah…. Something like that. ;) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This blog is for friends and family alike, and all who are interested in the happenings of this yankee bride and my southern groom.<br /><br />-Audrey Kim </span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13644901140008364494noreply@blogger.com0