South Carolina on My Mind...

It's is great living our first year as a married couple with no kids.  It affords us the opportunity to pick up and travel whenever we want...
Visiting Charleston, SC was an idea that had been in my mind for a few months, but Antonio and I had trouble fitting a getaway into our schedules.  Planning is not always the best policy, hence the word GETAWAY!  Anyway, so we decided on Tuesday that we would take a weekend trip on that Saturday, and come back sometime on Monday.  These last minute trips tend to be the most fun. 

Well we get there, and the weather is GORGEOUS.  Hotel room, COMFY.  Us, TIRED from the drive.  However, by Sunday morning we are well rested, and ready to view the city!  We visited the downtown area.  Lots of shopping, historic sites and lots of walking.

Here are some photos we took:

This poor horse was so tired.

A huge Forever 21.  I had to go in, and come out with some items!

This was just one of many GETAWAYS to come.  Life is great!

Home Improvement update

A lot has happened since the last pictures I posted of the new room.  Since the hard stuff is over, I've even beenn able to help with mudding the sheetrock (sp?).  It's actually kind of fun, well it was fun for the 30 mins I did it.  Atleast I can say I did help. 

Since the last post:
All of the walls are up.  That was no easy task!  Well according to this pic, almost all the walls.

I even managed to get a picture of my husband working hard in his "old" Polo shirt.  That's all he wears.  LOL

He and his dad working hard!

There was such a mess after this day of work, we spent a few hours extra cleaning up...

It's starting to become reality that the room will be done shortly.  I've even started picking out paint colors and carpet.  This may be really ambitious, but I think this room could be complete by April.  I'll keep you posted.  Well, that's all folks!

Christmas, Christmas Time is here (in my Chipmunk voice)

It's been a while since I made a post, so this is what happens, YOU GET 2 (or more) posts in one day.  LOL.  I just had to show everyone my first Christmas tree in the new house.  We had no idea it was going to be so tall, but it works for us.  The colors are purple (my fav), teal and silver.

MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM THE SIMMONS'...

By the way:  Just thought I'd throw out there that I really want a KitchenAid mixer underneath this tree in the near future!  Doesn't matter who gets it, as long as it appears.

Home Improvements

The house is now undergoing some changes.  I mentioned this in an earlier post, and I promised to post pictures soon.  Well soon is relative, LOL!  Anyway, the room over the garage was never completed during construction, and it was always in our plan to add more square footage to the house.  I just didn't know we would be doing it so soon.  Anyone who knows my husband knows that once an idea is in his head, he won't rest until it is finished.  So we (really just he and his dad) got started with insulation and sheetrock.  I'm happy to say they have come quite a long way in just a matter of weeks.  The plan is to be done by the new year, or shortly thereafter (a more realistic goal).

Week 1:

Week 2:

UPDATE:  We now have walls up.  Pictures coming soon!

Life update

Hello everyone! I just wanted to give an update of what's going on in the life of the Simmons'.
As for me, I'm finally working again. I work for a family clinic in Wilson NC. This is a totally different experience for me. I am supervising a staff of 3, and I feel like an adult who is finally working a real job. I'm learning more and more everyday!
As for Antonio, he's found a new love... The iPad. He takes it everywhere he goes and talks about it all the time. He is also attempting to do some home improvement with the help of his dad. Looks like I'm going to get my craft room sooner than later. I am super excited! I will keep you guys updated.

The both of us are yet again adjusting to running a household where both of us work. Keep us in your prayers!

Settling in...

Hi all.  It's been three wonderful weeks of marital bliss for me..... well honestly, most of the days of the 3 weeks have been great.  I won't lie and say we haven't had some minor disagreements with adjusting to living together.  It's natural that our schedules were totally different: he has his routines, and so do I.  I absolutely love this home though, and I'm super excited about being able to make it "OUR" space.

This is my our home.  Excuse the grass needing to be cut.  It's been raining the last few days.

... but look, I don't have to run from the driveway to the front door in the rain anymore.  Whoohoo for a garage.  LOL

So as most of you know, I'm not working yet, which is an adjustment in itself.  I've has a job since I was 16yrs old.  Most days I'm done doing everything by 1pm, but I love being able to have a home cooked meal ready when my husband gets off work, cleaning, grocery shopping, and decorating this house.  You guys will probably see many posts of my projects in the near future. 

I AM GOING TO START POSTING MORE SINCE I HAVE A DEDICATED COMPUTER SPACE AND SETUP!

We are Married Now!

I know it's been a few weeks since I last updated my profile, but cut me some slack.... I did just make the biggest commitment of my life.  Yes, I said "I DO" to the man of my dreams, and I meant it!  LOL

I am so pleased at how this wedding turned out.  We were surrounded by so many people who love and care for us (and probably some who were just there to spectate).  I absolutely LOOOOVED my dress.  The cake was terrific, and our bridal party was phenomenal, especially my girls.  They made things go a lot smoother for me.  I laughed, cried, danced, hugged, and smiled the day away.  It was AMAZING!

The infamous dress

Me and my gorgeous mommy

The fed me and dressed me, and took me to the bathroom after I put on my dress.  LOL

After the wedding, comes the honeymoon.....(insert your story, LOL).  It was very fun.  HHHOOOTTT, but fun.  That's all the details you get about our honeymoon


Now it's time to get back to reality.  I'm so excited to see what the future holds.  I'm excited because I know I've married someone who loves me as much as I love him.