A Year in the Books!

A year ago today, I said "I do" and Jeff "agreed". Some call it the "honeymoon phase", however, I will call it the "365 day adjustment period." lol! Everyone told me that the first year would be hard, and it was. No one truly talks about the hardships to expect, and to tell you the truth...you can't prepare for them. Being married this first year has made me realize how selfish I am. Discovering your own glaring faults is not fun, but understandably it has to be done to make things better.

Marriage is definitely the hardest thing I have done (thus far), yet is the best thing that has happened to me. Even with the "adjustments" that this year has brought, we have had many more great times. I have been blessed with a wonderful life and a great husband.

{A successful marriage requires falling in love many times, always with the same person.} -Mignon McLaughlin

 

 

Honeymoon

Had ACL surgery

Summer Lovin'

We both turned 27!

Football!



Jared & Kayla got married (not pictured)

Thanksgiving in Texas

Happy New Year from our family to yours!

Happy 1 year anniversary to the love of my life!

Happy Fall!

Well, I realize that after my knee surgery I fell of the "bandwagon" on updating my blog. With work slowing down, I am going to make a conscious effort to keep it updated! I am finally through with therapy, although I have a long way to go before I am back to "normal". I have started working back out for the first time since before surgery in...MAY! I forgot how much better you feel when you eat healthier and exercise. I have done quite a bit of traveling for work these last couple of months, and glad I am done for the rest of the year. I will give a brief update through pictures...

The above picture is near and dear to my heart. Help spread the word and help save a life! Love you mom!!

Work trip to Nashville, and got to eat with Dori! LOVE YOU!

Jeff and I at the MSU/Auburn game

Got to see my old roomie, Jenn!

Got to visit Kristi and Jenny in Florence!



My husband surprised me with this beautiful setup! LOVE HIM!!

FINALLY, I made my very first banana pudding for Jeff's baseball reunion this past Saturday night. It was a hit! As you probably remember, Jeff doesn't think I know a thing about cooking (which is a good way of having to cook all the time, lol)

One last thing, HAIL STATE!

Birthday Dedication

Happy birthday, Jared! Jeff and I hope you have a great day!

Catching Up

Even though two weeks have went by without me writing, not much has happened. As of now, I am going to therapy 3 days a week for at least 2 hours. I am to 115 degrees, after last week not gaining any extra degrees. Jeff and I did go to Florence two weekends ago, and got to see Amy and Foster and I got to hang out with Kristi and Jenny. On the way to Florence, J and I went through some storms and then when it stopped...there was a rainbow. Couldn't resist...had to take a picture!

Rainbow after the storm :)

Finally this weekend, Jeff and I helped shell peas! My mom does everything for everybody, and doesn't ask anything in return. So, when she went out of town for a day, J & I decided to mow her yard, and both of my grandmothers so that would be one less thing she would have to worry about. LOVE YOU, MOM!!



Shelling peas!

Hope you have a terrific Tuesday!

July 4th Celebration

So, with me being out of commission from surgery I am just now getting to the 4th of July. Why oh why does a holiday have to fall in the middle of the week. I would say luckily I wasn't working due to my knee, but I would of rather of been at work. Since it fell like it did, Jeff and I kept it pretty low key. I did lay out (well under the shade), just to get out of the house. It was nice and HOT!

Happy 4th of July!

Trying not to get too hot ;)

LOVE that sweet smile :)

So, finally the weekend was here. Jeff's brother and his family came (with some cousins) to their parents. They enjoyed swimming for 2 days, eating homemade ice cream and FIREWORKS. Of course, I wasn't even considering getting in the pool with all those kids (even adults that acted like kids, ha). I did however sit out in the heat once again and watched while they played. Have I mentioned that I have a wonderful husband? He set up a fan to blow on me so I wouldn't get too hot since I wasn't getting in the water. In my previous post I posted a picture of me shaving my legs, well it happened on the day everyone was at J's parents. Yes, Jeff went inside and gathered everything I would need and made me shave. Guess that was a hint! ;) Jeff ended the night with shooting fireworks (his favorite thing is to make things go BOOM!), and we got my parents to come and watch as well. There is nothing like ending the day with family. Hope you all had a great holiday!

She wanted her picture taken, can you tell?

Hair wrap :)

Jared's splash (one of the many kids, ha!)

My MIL (hopefully, she won't find out I posted it)!

Kailey jumping

Kayla and Jeff (not sure why the picture wouldn't turn)

LOVE,

J&K

Post Surgery Catch-Up

Well, I made it through surgery, through getting my stitches out and starting therapy. I now remember why I said I wouldn't have knee surgery again. It wasn't the surgery or the getting the stitches out BUT the therapy. Oh my! I have so many people to thank. Jeff and I are definitely loved. We had people bring us food, happies, encouraging words and prayers! My list would be long if I listed everyone, but for everyone who did something, THANK YOU! I do want to thank mine and Jeff's mom. I am not sure what we would of done without you. I appreciate EVERYTHING! Also, my sister and BIL who took the time to drive me to and from work last week. I can't forget my husband, who did everything he could to make sure I was comfortable at all times. I saw another side of you through this experience, and it made me love you that much more. I am definitely blessed to of found my other half. Love you, Squinty!!

Enough of that. :) I went into surgery on June 27th, and Jeff got to witness me passing out for the first time. I think it scared him a tad bit. Surgery went great! The next days consisted of me sleeping a lot due to pain meds. I finally decided to ween myself off, so that I could get back to life. I was very upset about getting my stitches out, but luckily it wasn't bad. My mom brought headphones so I could listen to music (REALLY LOUD) to take my mind off of it. Great thinking, mom! Then immediately started therapy, OY!

I am now on my third week of therapy. I am now in a bendable brace during the day, but am supposed to sleep in the straight leg brace. The bending of my knee is coming along and am ready to chunk my crutches. I have added pictures below to show the progress.

After Surgery

After getting stitches out, and working on bending my knee

Shaving for the first time after surgery, yes I had to document ;)

Finally, a bendable brace!! :)

Again, thank you for those of you who took the time to do anything for me, even if it was a text to check on me. You will never know how much I appreciate all of you!

Love,

K

Weekend Windup

Ended last week with meeting a group of college friends to eat and to catch up! After lots of different topics and a great meal, I headed home. So glad that I have a great husband who wants me to spend time with my friends. Below is a picture of most of us! It is amazing how you can just pick up where you left off! Love you girls!!

Saturday came and before I knew it it was time to get ready for the Thompson wedding, which was fabulous! There is nothing like being with great company, eating great food, and being entertained by family! ;) I am definitely blessed!

J & I with the lovely couple

Not sure what I would do without him!

This will probably be my last post for a week (at least)! I will be going in for my surgery on Wednesday, and will post an update as soon as I feel up to it. I will also post pictures of my progress, as J pushes me to full health! ;) Please keep us in your prayers in the coming days and weeks!
Love,

J&K