One Year

One year ago today I was flying with Kyle from PHX to SA, when I started crying on the flight because I didn't want to move to San Antonio.
       My first impression of San Antonio was that it reminded me a lot of Mexico and is sooo humid. I was also nervous about moving into a home I had never seen in person. Since then, I've found things to appreciate about this city. I love how friendly strangers are. It's pretty green here, and if you are ever in need of a Lowe's or Home Depot there are about five just fifteen minutes away in different directions. Also, up by the temple the zoning is way better and it feels more like home (Thanks Cara).

One year ago today I was reminded how lucky I am to be married to TRay.
      When I got to our house for the first time everything was already unloaded from the moving van, and after a seventeen hour drive the night before, Tim took the time that next day to pick up a rose and Arbys for me for when I arrived. He didn't even buy himself any lunch because he's too cheap/Arby's is too expensive, but he knew that I don't deal with change well and that I'm happier when I'm full.

One year ago today Kyle was almost seven months old.
     Kyle is now almost nineteen months old! He stopped nursing two months after the move and finally started sleeping through the night a couple nights after we settled in. I felt like a new woman. He has gone from a chubby little baby to a solid toddler who keeps me chasing after him. He is so curious, loves to give kisses, thinks berry smoothies from Costco are the best and has the greatest smile.

One year ago today Tim was still a month away from starting law school.
     Now we are about to begin our second year of law school. It hasn't been that bad (for me). The month before finals is definitely a nightmare (especially when I'm sick during it too!) but the rest of the year wasn't as bad as I heard it would be.

One year ago today I slowly began to realize that moving is a big deal and a big change.
     It actually wasn't until two weeks ago that I started to feel like I "belonged" here. Yep, it took me an ENTIRE year to make friends. I don't think I smell or anything, but being the only law school wife in a ward full of students can have it's downfalls. I never felt surrounded by so many nice people, but at the same time felt so frustrated at trying to fit in.

One year ago today I felt even more grateful for my old friends who still take the time to check up on me.

    I moved away from AZ two weeks after my high school graduation and, except for two summers, haven't lived there since. I feel so lucky that there are some friends that I can still call and we can chat forever. I can talk about whatever I want and we can laugh our heads off too. Thanks ladies. 

One year ago today I thought the only thing bigger in TX was the people.

  Don't think I'm rude. San Antonio really is one of the most obese cities. It's pretty sad. I can't figure out why either. I still don't know why "Everything is bigger in TX." Can someone tell me?

One year ago I started to like Texas.

  Ok, so maybe not the exact day I moved here, but I was really excited about the adventure that lay ahead of us. I really do love experiencing new things (except for new foods), and it's even more fun doing it with Tim and Kyle. San Antonio really has been good to me and we've made some fun memories and met awesome people. One of the best things was being able to live by Andy and Hillery for a year and getting to know little Sadie better. We really felt like this was where we were supposed to move for school and I am grateful for the experiences we have had so far.