Here we are. Only four months after the big day but it still feels just as new and as exciting as day one. And I’m not talking about the day we got married! I’m talking about the first date, where we were both a bit shy but somehow we got past it. And I’m so glad we did. Christina and I have been together almost 4 years now and every day is a new experience. But our adventure has only begun.
Although we have not been updating this website as regularly as I had hoped for, at least we’re getting to the important part and the reason why this website was ever created in the first place. I am, of course, talking about the wedding. Below you will see a GINORMOUS photo gallery from our wedding. Have a look! And thanks to everyone who was able to attend and celebrate with us! We love you all. :)
I’m sitting on the couch with my 2 dogs sleeping beside me and I can’t believe its just 70 more days until I’m Mrs. Woods. Time has flown by since getting engaged last January and I can honestly say that I’m finally sinking into the groove of this wedding planning and preparation.
A lot has already been done. The photographer, videographer, officiant, flowers, hall, dresses/tuxes, DJ and invitations are all set… and the shower is just around the corner. It seems like planning this wedding has always been on my mind; I’ve even gotten nightmares and dreams about it. Even so, the most important thing is that in 70 days I’m marrying my best friend and soul mate.
The wedding will be wonderful but the real joy lies in what happens afterwards and all of the life milestones we will experience together. I really couldn’t be happier when I think about what is to come. The question I’ve gotten a lot recently is “are you excited for the wedding?” and my response is yes, I grow more and more excited each passing day…. But that is nothing compared to how excited I am about the rest of our life together.
We hope you got our card in time for the holiday. If not – we wish you a merry christmas!
Be sure to check back every once in a while and there will be more information – such as directions to the wedding/hall, along with more information about the wedding party and other fun stuff.
A lot has happened since Christina’s update back in August. I have gone from one contract job at Team Detroit, to another contact at Sapient. And then I finally found an opportunity to work directly with Campbell-Ewald. I interviewed with them back in 2006, and it didn’t work out. But I jumped at a second chance to join them – and I love it so far! Also, the commute is amazing (5 miles).
Christina has since graduated with her degree in music education, and we have both moved out and we are currently living in our first home with our dog Sara and our new puppy, Sammie.
I bought Sammie for Christina’s christmas gift. She’s a Chorkie – half Yorkie and half Chihuahua. Here are some photos of Sammie and Sara!
I’ve been thinking about this: every curve in my path is as important as the end result. Things have been crazy the past few months with so many life changes emerging, but I love that I’ve faced every step of the way to grow and evolve. I love this time in my life and I don’t wanna forget it. I guess it’s best to document it and share it :)
Recently, I had foot surgery to correct an alignment. I know it needed to be done, but the 8 weeks in a cast wasn’t something that I could have comprehended. On the bright side, I got a cool scooter and have a reason to boss Erik around (jk!). Really, he’s been great through out this whole experience, constantly listening to me complain about the inconvience and cry when it hurts. Never once does he ever complain that I’m not doing stuff for him or that he has to do something he doesn’t want to do. An honest expression of true love is selflessness and he’s showed it to me every second. It’s just another reason why I’m certain I’m marrying the man of my dreams.
I just finished my Michigan Test for Teacher Certification in my subject area, Music Education. It makes me wonder how taking a test on something that is so tied to the emotions and human expression can prove anything other than I’m not a complete idiot who can’t tell a bass from a treble clef. But I passed it, and completed my CPR and first aid training so I’m ready to student teach in the fall. It will be kind of scary, crossing the line from student to teacher, but I just have to take it one step at a time. One of the strangest parts is that I think I’ll miss being a student… so I’ll have to find a way to keep that aspect alive.
Wedding plans are going slower than expected. What I thought would be the most fun ever has turned out to be stressful and complicated. Before anything is assumed, it’s obviously not that I’m worried about marrying Erik. He is my heart and if I could marry him tomorrow I would. But I do want a wedding which means things need to be planned and the things I’m certain I want are being met with resistance from my parents and everything else is wrought with indecisiveness. I’m sure it will all come together eventually, I have hope. And if anybody has any suggestions on things such as photographers, videographers, djs, officiates or anything else let me know!
Sara, our little dog child of luv, has been awfully troublesome lately. Not in a bad way, I guess, more like the rambunctious child who gets into trouble but doesn’t realize it. But I love her, even when she causes trouble. There’s something innocent and alien about her, like she doesn’t really know how to be a good dog but she wants to. Check out this video of Sara getting stuck in a box. It’s really cute!
And here are a few photos of Sara and Maggie.
So, life is good. I’m happy and with my soulmate, so I really don’t know how life could be any less than awesome.
-Christina
P.S. Erik, my lack of updates in no way shows any lack of love for you… I just suck at updating. That is all.
So, the site hasn’t been updated in a very long time. I haven’t been touching it, because I keep asking Christina to start blogging every once in a while. This isn’t erik.com, it is erikandchristina.com.
Someone should convince her to post something. *nudge nudge*
