It's My Birthday Weekend & I Won't Cry If I Want To :)

Well, on Sunday, August 28 I will officially be entering my mid twenties.

The big 2-4....one year away from a quarter of a century.

I am very very grateful and thankful to the Lord for this season of life that I'm in. :)

I'm thankful for everything he has provided me--a husband who I have so much fun with but also with who I can experience trials and growth with, my wonderful family, our new friends & church home here in Atlanta, a new job (details to come :)), and a real home!

WOW. I think those are about all the presents I can handle. :)

("Real" Side note: Wish I would have thought this way immediately but instead I had to have a selfish heart check--sometimes I don't act like I'm in my mid twenties OR like I'm grateful but I'm thankful for a husband who loves me despite my actions and a God who gives us grace upon grace.)

I posted this today because this weekend I'm going to be having fun & celebrating. (And we still don't have internet LOL. :))

"The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and I am helped. My heart leaps for joy and I will give thanks to him in song." -Psalm 28:7

Bear With Me...

While I work on my blog.

I'm getting sick of it again and am thinking of a name change, new colors, and a fresh new look that better suites ME. It may look a little weird if you come here while I'm still working on it but just stay with me and hopefully in the end it will be as cute as I see it in my head. :)

Have a great day everyone!

Now I've Had The Time of My Life...

So yesterday my husband came home from work and said the most hilarious thing I had heard all day. He went to the grocery store for me and as I was putting things away this conversation went down:Matt: I think there's something wrong with me.

Me: What's that?

Matt: Well, when I was in the grocery store the song "Now I've Had The Time of my Life....and I Owe It All To Youuuuuuuu" (as he is loudly singing) came on and I wanted to dance. I've never had that feeling before.

:) Cue me laughing uncontrollably at this point. Oh man. There is no one else who can make me laugh more than Matthew Ryan Garlich. And this scenario was that case in point.

On another random note, I am gearing up for Operation First Home & have been pinning on pinterest, doing a little home decor shopping, and attempting to pick out furniture.

It's kind of all I have been thinking about lately and gets me just a liiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiittle excited that I actually get to make our house a home! I also am very excited that we are not only getting a home, but a garden. :) I've always wanted one and can't wait to see if I have a green or black thumb. :)

This is also really random but this picture just puts a huge grin on my face. How adorable is this little girl? Doesn't it just bring you back to a time where playing dress up and waiting for your daddy to come home and see you was the best thing ever and filled your little girl heart with joy. Oh, this makes me so excited to someday hopefully, Lord willing, have a little girl who will most definitely be wrapped around her daddy's finger. :)
Happy One Day Till Hump Day! :)

We have a HOUSE! :)

So Matt and I are beyond excited to announce that come September 20 at closing we will be first time homeowners!

After getting the sad news about our last contract, we were pretty let down.
Then for a while our hunt was way more stressful than fun.
But, we persevered and God literally brought us the perfect house for our family.
Even better than the last one.
It isn't a short sale OR forclosure and has only been on the market for a little bit
but has everything (& more :)) that we were looking for....
A big fenced in yard for Lucy girl & her daddy, wood floors, a bonus room,
and a dining room that I wanted, it's move in ready,
and it's in a great location close to Matt's office.
We are so excited to soon be living in Bethlehem, GA and can't wait to start decorating!
:)
If anyone is traveling through Atlanta (and we know you, lol) you have a place to stay
at the Garlichs! :)
WOOO HOOO!