Brothers

I am so lucky i grew up with brothers! On numerous occasions I found this awaiting me in the middle of the night, Im so glad I know to check before I go! I love you husband. . . and thank-you John and Scott, I appreciate life's little lessons so much more now ;)

I am

For one of my classes we were asked compose an "I am" poem and share it with the class. Although nervous to do so, I decided to post it here. I figured if I can share this much of myself with my classmates then I can share this much with my family and closest friends. I know it may be random and a little deep for our light hearted blog but I really like the way it turned out :) Its amazing how this little exercise helps you capture yourself, try it yourself, it is quite interesting.

I am-
I am a newlywed trying to be a great wife
I am navigating my way through life after sports
I am a former volleyball player learning to let go
I notice when people stare at my height
I get annoyed when people stare and pretend that they aren’t
I am a passion for planning, organizing, and details
I am a baker learning to cook
I am a curious deep thinker
I am random thoughts not afraid to ask questions
I am timid in large group settings
I am Christian who is not afraid to question
I am a sister, an aunt, a daughter, and a friend.
I am a potter with no clay
I am anxious yet relaxed, easy-going but high-strung, outgoing but nervous
I wonder how what I am affects my husband.
I am sincere compassion for others
I am learning not to sweat the small stuff

Precious Little Dude

To see more of my adorable nephew and pics from the wedding check out Sarahkchen.com/blog/. Our wedding photos were blogged last night! YAY!

Treasures

Arent my niece and nephew just the cutest things ever? Thank-you Katie for taking this awesome photo, I will treasure it forever :)

BreadScapades!

Joe and I got a bread maker with some of the gift cards we received for the wedding. I know, not the most practical thing but Joe's face lit up talking about getting one. So naturally I caved and we got one-it was the one item he seemed stoked about getting. It arrived in the mail yesterday and we immediately went to Safeway to get supplies. . I read the manual . . carefully did the measurements (all along using some wonderful new mixing bowls and measuring cups :) and waited the 3 + hours for it to bake.

We excitedly opened the top and found a . . .
Sunken Loaf! What the? What went wrong?

My disapointed husband

Joe struggling to remove the loaf . . i forgot to spray the pan! whoopsie

our [beautiful] first loaf

???

Back to work . . .

And Look what was waiting for me???

My new name!

Our Vows

Joe and I want this to become a space where we can share inspiration with each other and others for living, laughing, and loving. I thought it only appropriate to have the first "real" inspirational post to be our vows. It was a bit of labor of love with them; some words are borrowed, some are old, and some are new, none blue (sorry had to make a funny) but I think we captured everything we meant to and that is why they are special to us.

I, Joe, take you Susan to be my wife
I bring with me all of my yesterdays and the promise of all of my tomorrows
Together we will face all of life's experiences, sharing one another's dreams and goals
I will stand beside you as your partner
I will stand before you as your protector
I will stand behind you as your solace
As God as my witness and in the midst of our families and friends
I promise to love you completely, to encourage you to reach your full potential, to be truthful and honest with you and
to try and answer your many questions.
I promise to love you faithfully through good times and bad, regardless of the obstacles we may face together
From this day forward for as long as we both shall live

Today, Joe, I give you my hand to hold and my life to keep
Forever giving thanks that we have found each other
I join my life with yours, loving what I know of and trusting what I do not yet know.
Come what may I will always be there to share your life and your dreams
I promise that your life will not go unnoticed because I will be your witness
As God as my witness, and in the midst of our families and friends
I promise to love you completely, to trust, honor, and respect you, to support you in your goals, to laugh with you and cry you, And to scratch your back when needed -although that may be often
To love you faithfully through the good times and the bad, regardless of the obstacles we may face together.
Today, I give you my hand, my heart, and my love from this day forward for as long as we both shall live.