Long time, no write!

Wow, I haven't posted a blog in forever and I suddenly have the urge to blog away! A lot has happened since my last entry...Cogsy is almost a year old now and naughty as ever. Our wedding is just 5 months away and instead of the stress rising, it has only lessened. We are at the point now where are just ready to be married and have the wedding part over with. Not that we aren't excited, but there are a lot of exciting things past that September 2nd date.

We took our first trip together to Disneyland and it was a dream. It was just a month and a half ago, but that is already feeling like years (we can't ever get enough Disney). I always heard Matt's family talking about how Disneyland was better...but of course, never believed it. Until I actually experienced it for myself. What a magical place! I don't know if it was because we had not been in so long or if it is because it is just that much better...but I love Disneyland. (Maybe even more than Disney World...shhhhh). Our 5 days together having no cares or worries was just what we needed!

My business has exploded (in a good way). I now have 135 children registered for our Spring Quarter. It's a bit overwhelming how quickly it has taken off, but now that we have so many children in the program, there are only small bits of room for more growth--hiring a ballet teacher and tap teacher, starting a performance team (which I am next weekend), and just opening more classes as the kids start growing older. I can't believe it has not even been a year yet, just 7 months! Imagine a year from now...oh boy.

Cogsworth has been taking up most of our time on the weekends now with his puppy classes. It has been nice to go out and do something as a little family. We took him to the Issaquah Highlands dog park yesterday and the result was a nice long bath for Cogsy :) He loved every second of it and it was great to see him running full speed tongue flapping in the wind.

Matts job has been keeping him busy. He is very comfortable with his co-workers. Going from working at Microsoft and Amazon to now working for a company with just 8 employees, Matt included, has been quite a change for him. A very good change. He really feels like part of the team and has gained so much knowledge in recruiting already. I am very proud of him! He is still enrolled in school and working hard to balance both school and his career.

On Matt's side of the family, we have some exciting new additions with our new niece and nephew. They are absolutely adorable. They have made me realize that I am a. very excited about marrying Matt and the idea of starting a family and b. not ready to give up being able to read my Kindle at Starbucks whenever I please... :) For now, my 135 dance kids are filling that void just fine! Oh, and lets not forget our baby, Cogsworth who is currently curled up at my feet.

It is a very exciting time in our lives right now and I'm doing my best to live in the moment and soak it all in. This has never been the easiest thing as I am constantly trying to plan my future. I'm slowly learning that planning is not always a good thing. Our life right now is both simple and chaotic and I'm enjoying our current blend. I have a very exciting trip up my sleeve to give Matt as his wedding gift (don't worry, if he reads this...he knows theres a trip but he's WAY off track on his assumptions). I'm looking forward to the beginning of our marriage. It will be exciting to find out what God has in store for us next on this journey. I've been looking into going back to school--Elementary teacher??...A good option for when I can no longer kick my own nose anymore ; ) I know that will be a reality one day and I have to be ready for it!

I should be working right now, but fortunately Matt has offered his time to do the daunting task of entering in all of my business receipts for me. I'm a pretty lucky girl...

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