Virginia is for lovers...

Virginia is for lovers... or so they say. I honestly don't know why lovers would be more attracted to this state over all the others, but what do I know.?

The trees, the flowers - everything bloomed here this past week. It was beautiful, but what I thought was an easy spring for allergies has suddenly become a pollen wasteland. I've consequently been the worst wife in all of history. Every night this week I've crawled into bed doped up on Benadryl and promptly slept the night away, paying little attention to my husband or even waking up to say goodbye to him in the morning. Shameful.

Matt and I planted tulips in our front flower bed a couple of nights ago. They're so pretty - two white and two yellow. We actually ended up digging the holes with the help of a sturdy tablespoon. :-) I haven't had a chance to get to get to Lowes for real garden supplies.

I'll post pictures soon.

Last weekend we went home to Ohio for our second of three wedding receptions. It was such fun to see friends and neighbors who I haven't seen in years. Sometimes it's fun to visit your past. I was able to wear my wedding dress again. It's officially filthy now. Ick.

My list of "thank yous" to write has continued to grow. At this rate I'm almost positive I'll be finished by my 30th birthday. I better make sure not to have any baby showers before then or I'm out of luck. :-)

And then there were three...

along came Herbie... a.k.a. Hurley.













Yes, we've added to our number. Yes, it's too early for a *real* family, but we've been enjoying this addition. Aside from a rough beginning, I think we've happily adjusted. We're on a two-week trial period with Hurley until we make our final decision to keep him. But for now, we're doing good.

And in answer to the questions, mhmm, I'm lovin' married life. The responsibility of managing a home is a serious one, and I've been making lots of adjustments to my previously "single" schedule, but I wouldn't complain a bit. I think I have the best, most loving husband and friend in the world - I guess every new wife says that. :-)