A Sick Day

 

Our better half got sick.

 

Really sick. Really fast.

 

It absolutely broke my heart,

 

and I wish I could have been sick for him.

 

If it was possible, I'd do it in a second.

 

But since it's not,

 

I made sure to make it the best sickness experience he's ever had.

 

It included Fresca, back scratches, cuddling,

 

soup, saltines, Coke,

 

ESPN, a Full House marathon, and Easy A.

 

I think I loved being his nurse more than he did...

 

I'm telling you,

 

taking care of people is my calling in life.

 

Especially him.

 

 

Our First Dinner

After more than 3 weeks in our own place,

I thought it was about time I made my husband dinner.

I love playing wife.

I love decorating, vacuuming, organizing, grocery shopping, cleaning, budgeting,

the whole nine yards.

But one area I don't feel as confident in is cooking, 

and I was nervous to cook for Brennan!

But I gave it a shot. 

I decided for my first meal I should make something I've made before, just because I was already dealing with a new and unfamiliar kitchen. New appliances, new pots and pans, all those new things.

 To be honest, I ate something similar to this at some fancy restaurant once, and made this dinner up based off that. It's a balsamic marinated steak with whole grain pasta with a light alfredo sauce with sun dried tomatoes and spinach, with a little balsamic glaze and parmesan cheese on top, with some sautéed asparagus.

It sounds kind of tough, but it's really not.

 You just have to time everything perfectly so the steak isn't overcooked, or the asparagus doesn't get squishy, or the pasta sauce isn't sitting there thickening.

It actually turned out!

I think.

Even though Brennan has not stopped talking about this meal,

I think it may just be because he loves me

and wants to make me feel good.

The Wife Life

 

So if you couldn't tell by my sweatshirt or necklace, (I know, it's a bit much)

 

 

I've been a wife for 20 days now. Can you tell I'm loving it?

 

We don't have a couch, a working washing machine, or internet.

 

We just got a dishwasher last week and cable yesterday,

 

and I've still never had a better 20 days in my whole life.  

 

It's amazing how things have worked out for us. Like how when Brennan's car broke down just days before we got married, his dad took it in to get fixed over our honeymoon, and they fixed it FOR FREE. Or how the dishwasher we wanted at Lowe's was out of stock so they gave us the upgraded version FOR NO EXTRA COST. Or how extra cash or a wedding gift comes in the mail just when we need it. We are so beyond blessed.

 

We love living in our own little place. There is nothing more fun, I promise. My mom remodeled almost everything while we were on our honeymoon and it is so darling. I will never be able to repay her for all she did. I'll be doing a post of the whole remodel soon!

  

 Not only does the condo have 2 bedrooms, IT HAS 2 BATHROOMS. "I seriously think having our own bathrooms has helped our marriage." -quote from my husband himself! It's so true though, I can't imagine us trying to both get ready for work and school in the morning in one bathroom. We also love our place because it has great vibes. I'm all about vibes. And I think my Anthropologie candle definitely has something to do with those vibes. I am obsessed with that candle.

 

The only complaint Bren has had since moving in is our towels. I registered for them at Macy's because they were just what I wanted- big, good quality, comfy, and white. Well Bren informed me that they are too soft for him, even after washing them: "Our towels don't dry me off they just rub the water around my body." HA HA HA. So he made us go to Walmart and get him some $3 towels. I was laughing the whole way to Walmart, but now he's as happy as can be.

 

But not as happy as when we finally got our Comcast to work! Oh happy day.

 

The best way to appreciate the little things in life is to get married.

 

It only took a few nights of sitting in our empty family room,

 

 laughing our heads off, with nothing and no one but each other,

 

to realize that you really are the happiest when you have the least.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Big things happened & big things are happening

Some pretty big things have happened in my life.

Some would say the best days of their lives.

And I would have to agree.

One hundred percent.


First of all, I had a bachelorette party. I wish everyone had the group of friends I have. I am so lucky and I love them so very much. The night started out at The Dodo, then continued next door at Blue Boutique, and then finished at two in the morning after a hilarious night of present opening, Cosmo reading, story telling, and treat eating.

A few days later, I had my wedding dinner. It was held at the Draper Day Barn and it was absolutely perfect. Café Rio was catered, and good vibes were felt.

This is the only picture I got the whole night, but I couldn't be happier that it was of my girls and I. I was full of nerves that night because I had to give a speech. To this day I can't remember much of what I said, just that I cried a lot of tears. But I do remember all of the other speeches family and friends gave SO WELL, and I love that because I think about at least one of them every single day. I have never felt so special than at that wedding dinner. It was one of my favorite parts of the whole wedding ordeal.

The next morning, I GOT MARRIED.

The most amazing day of my life. I felt like a princess, and I enjoyed my entire day. Is it bad that I wanted to keep dancing at my reception? When we got in the car after we were sent off, Brennan said, "People always say that after the reception, they wish they would have just taken the money, but there is no amount of money I would take to trade for that amazing night." And I couldn't agree more. There really was magic in the air. That day was the first day I got to call Brennan my husband. I  don't think I will ever be more proud of anything in my life than the fact that Brennan Gregory is my husband. If you know him, you know how lucky I am.

Next, we honeymooned.

We stayed at the Kierland Villas in Scottsdale, Arizona, and I can honestly say it was the best location for a honeymoon! Here is why- the flight was only an hour, it was hot during the day, and the perfect temperature at night, and the resort was on a sort of City Creek type of outdoor mall with the most AMAZING shopping and restaurants ever. There were three different pools, some had slides and some had lazy rivers, and they all had pina coladas, which were my favorite. It was perfect because we could lay in bed all day if we wanted and not feel guilty, but there was also always something to do if we wanted to do it. The sun, eating, and shopping are definitely some of my favorite things so to say I was in heaven is an understatement. The best part was that Brennan chose our honeymoon location all by himself and surprised me. I can't believe he was even nervous about whether I'd like it or not... A+ BABE.

Now, we are...

waking up together every morning in our cute little condo,

visiting 12 different furniture stores and are still couchless,

making our bed everyday so far, (my husband has made it more than me)

And joined the BANGS CLUB. (Please try not to laugh that I'm in a robe here, I was just about to get ready for bed. And yes, I love robes and wear one daily.) What is it about getting married that makes girls want to change their hair? And I am no exception. I feel like I look more like a wife, don't you agree?

Life is so good. There's just no way it can get any better. I mean my name is Ashley Gregory, what more do I need?