1 Year and 2 Weeks

It seems I am running even further behind on my posts! I wonder how that could be? ;)

Anyway, it has been just over a year since PJ and I were married! My goodness, how time flies. Things are going very well at work. While hubby and I were vacationing in Tahoe, his other staff pharmacist was also out on leave and the store was completely dependent upon floaters! Some numbers were down, but the technicians did a fantastic job holding up the work flow! PJ was impressed and I was at peace to see his relief when he came home from work his first day back.

Our neighbors are having a little boy! We are so excited because it has given us more opportunity to chat with them; they even came over to talk about newborn stuff when AJ was just a few weeks old. They were so kind! I do hope this will give us another chance to invite them over for dinner. Please pray that we would have the opportunity to invite them to church and to encourage them in faith.

Mommy has been having one heck of a time adjusting to new "normal." That is, every time I think I have her figured out, she switches things up on me! It's okay though. We definitely have our tough days, but she is challenging me and encouraging me more and more each day in godliness. It is quite humbling.

Just a quick update for now, but we are very excited about the Christmas! We will be celebrating on the 20th with my side of the family. Then, for Christmas eve, PJ's family will be joining us for our church's Christmas Eve service before we join the rest for the annual party. I am excited to join them for Midnight Mass for the first time, as well. AJ will have a busy first Christmas!

Happy Christmas, everyone!

Love,

Jessy

Five Months Ago (From 4/29/2015)

Five months ago, PJ and I were married. We have had a blast with one another since and are looking forward to the new adventures that the Lord has in store for us!

We have finally been able to connect with our neighbors a little more and I am looking forward to hopefully having dinner with them this week. It has filled up pretty quick! It is going to be hectic and I am not looking forward to another late shift for PJ this Friday.

The schedule has been rough these last couple of weeks. PJ has had inventory and is having a difficult time with staff emergencies (last minute schedule changes and a tech who had to go on leave). She could sure use some prayer, too, because it was not a good health situation. Lord willing, with some care and medication, she'll be back soon.

One exciting thing for PJ is that his new intern just began. His training has come full circle and now he has the opportunity to be the first boss for a new Pharmacy student. Please pray for patience and encouragement as they adjust. Fortunately, she seems very motivated and ready to learn! He will also be hiring another part time staff member soon. I believe he is just waiting for clearance from "upstairs" and a few more applicants.

I am excited for our ultrasound tomorrow! It is going to be an exciting day. There may or may not be a new due date and they should be able to tell us the gender!!! We will post the reveal once we get our photos taken, until then, I hope to see some guesses here ;D

It has been such a blessing to get to know fellow moms more and more at church and connect even

more with the ones that I have known already. You all are such an encouragement, and I cannot thank you enough for your kind words and constant comfort through this process. I still cannot believe I am already half way through my first pregnancy!

Love you all, and talk soon! <3

One Month

This post is just a tad late, but I will share a snippet of our life together.

PJ manages a store and the job is a bit of an adjustment from his previous position with the company. Late nights are difficult when I (the perfectionist) have dinner ready and the table set, but it is humbling. It helps me remember to be grateful that my wonderful hubby is working hard for the both of us and I know he is trying to get home as soon as possible. The store is doing well, though, and I am definitely a proud wife, knowing that he is helping the improvement and working well with his colleagues.

I had a fun time putting together Christmas cards and chocolate goody bags for his coworkers. It put a smile on my face to know that they enjoyed them! We did the same for our neighbors. It is fun getting to know our friends across the hall, and I pray for more opportunities to connect with them and invite them over for dinner.

They just got a new puppy, and were considerate enough to consider our shared wall as they start training her. They stopped by to give me a number to call in case there are any troubles. They're a lovely couple and I cannot wait to get to know them more.

There have definitely been some challenges with family, friends, and work which have hindered us, but we only grow stronger. Not only as a couple, but with the Lord, seeking guidance praying with one another. We also go through devotions over breakfast every morning. I cannot express how grateful I am for the structure PJ's new position came with!

I also cannot fully express how incredibly supportive my amazing husband is! He has joined me in efforts to eat healthier and exercise. Even though I do my workouts throughout the day, he has taken to joining me on the weekends. It is so great to have such support through this journey. We are both able to keep one another accountable, it's definitely helpful (even if it can be frustrating when I want that extra cookie).

PJ's Birthday

We will see you in a couple of weeks for month 2! hahaha

-Jessy