Whoa, long-time-no-see.

I guess that's what happens when you are married--life passes you by. We've been busy, to say the least. Forrest finished his two semesters at Front Range Community College and will start his first semester at Colorado State University (Fort Collins, CO) this fall. I finished my first year of my Master's program and loved it. I have two more years to go!

But, I just got my first real teaching job at a local charter school. I'm finally the high school English teacher that I always wanted to be. I am so excited to have a salary, but this means I need to take at least a semester off from my program to settle into my new job. But did I mention that WE CAN NOW PAY OUR BILLS. School can wait--shocking, I know. But I did finish my initial degree and then some, so that counts. And I won't be "quitting." I planned to get my Master's years from now, so technically I'm ahead of my plan.

But now I'm a teacher. A real, nerdy, "I need an office," teacher. And I am definitely excited. Two years after graduating from my Teaching Credential Program and three and a half years after my B.A. I'm ready.

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Forrest and I just celebrated our 1st Wedding Anniversary on June 25th. We were literally moving out of our old place and moving into another, waiting for in-laws to arrive, and I was going to interviews galore. We went to dinner, but that was it. I hear that "it's just another day" from many other married couples. Life moves at a faster pace than we like. But it was our first wedding anniversary!

I love Mr. McKay. He challenges me, confronts me, and more importantly, comforts me. I went on a week long training for my new job hours away and seriously missed Forrest. What happened? Before getting married, I was a total independent woman, but now I'm a hot mess. I was the one who was teary-eyed when it's usually Forrest! What the heck happened!

Through all of our crazy moments, he is there. He doesn't run off and do stupid, immature things like in some relationships. Being married is the greatest thing ever! I do not miss being single--at all (but that is me).

To 75 more years, Mr. McKay. Well, 75 means I'd be 102 and that is damn scary (and saggy). Eh, let's do it!

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We have moved to a new place with a yard! Oliver has no clue how to use the grass. It's annoying. But we have a yard!

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And finally, our racing weenie. Forrest found a Dachshund Race and we entered Ollie. To our surprise, he won 2nd place in his age division! He's never raced! Now it's on! Olympic training everyday, sun up to sun down.

Just kidding. Here are some of his pictures!