The last time many of you saw us, we were getting married. In case you haven't seen pictures, here is a link to our wedding photographer's blog posts about our wedding:
A lot has happened since then! To catch everyone up to speed...
we escaped for two weeks to Florida and relaxed on the beach for our honeymoon. Glorious peace!! Then we flew home, packed up our lives, celebrated the weddings of some dear friends, said tearful goodbyes, and started driving cross-country - all in one week. Chaotic but we had no clue what kind of chaos awaited us in the southwest.
After two long (long) days of driving, we safely arrived in Arizona. Temperature: 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Welcome to Phoenix!!
For the next week, we enjoyed living in a dorm room at Arizona State University. Complete with a bathroom shared with the room next door occupied by two girls. This was Liz's first week of Teach for America, full of sessions about what she was to expect during her two year commitment. After this packed week, we had the pleasure of moving to a new dorm room in a new residence hall for Liz's six-week training institute (more on that later). This time though, we had a room with a private bathroom. While Liz spent all her waking hours learning how to become a teacher, Brad went to work at his new job. He soon realized this office wasn't the right fit for him, so he began seeking new employment. After six weeks of fine dorm living (pictures below), we were ready to become real adults in grown-up housing!
In the middle of July, we moved into our new apartment in Chandler, a southern suburb of Phoenix. Liz's parents and grandma were our first visitors who kindly drove all of our worldly possessions down to us. Thanks to our wonderful family and friends, we were blessed to have our apartment quickly furnished with our wedding gifts. (Thanks again - because of you, we actually have worldly possessions!) Wow, it felt good to have our very own place and not sleep in twin beds pushed together anymore. Brad recently started his new, new job while Liz continues to prepare for the school year.
Our new home! The living room (complete with fireplace for those cold nights?). Down the hallway is the guest bedroom and bathroom.
The dining room, kitchen, and master bedroom which has a large bathroom and closet.
The patio and our view.
