I wanted to, first of all, introduce the world to Mickey O'Neal Hatch. He was a birthday gift from Aubrey to me, and is the third member of our little family. He is more adorable than I ever could have imagined, and even Aubrey (who does not enjoy cats) is in love with him.
Secondly, we are so excited to be able to come home for Christmas. I (Lauren) will be home December 9-17, and Aubrey is coming December 6-14. We hope to get to see everyone while we are there. It gets really lonely out here!
I'm really enjoying my new job...it is so much less stressful than the W was, and I really feel like working in my field is really going to benefit me in the future. I'm hoping to go back to school in the spring to finish my degree in Art Education so that I can teach elementary art or high school photography. In the meantime, I'm still trying to market myself, build a client base, and develop a strong portfolio for myself so that eventually I can own a studio and primarily shoot weddings and portraits. It's a long road, but I think I'm up for it. I'm making a ton of connections out here with fellow photographers, which I am really excited about! Also, I'll be shooting the wedding of Katie Crowley and Brad Rechin in GA on December 13.
Aubrey is still enjoying working at REI. They have increased his hours and he is now working in several different departments. He's made a couple friends at work and they've gone hiking several times. Aubrey's knee and ankle have been bothering him recently though, so he's taking it easy for a bit.
We bought our Christmas tree last night and put it up! We know it is really early, but we get pretty bored and lonesome out here in Arizona, so we put it up early. We decided to make all the decorations ourselves (so it is more personal, AND we saved a little money), so the tree is adorned with paper snowflakes, a paper bow, and paper chain-link garland! We love it, and Mickey hasn't torn it down just yet :)
Hope all is well with everyone. Can't wait to see you all at home!!!
Love you!
Lauren
3 comments:
you tree is so effing cute! love youuu!
When did you guys move? If you ever need an upper/ some good perspective on being far away from family during the first years of marriage let me know :) It is hard but TOTALLY worth it. I hope you're both doing well. You look so happy!
Uncle John says glad to have you home!!!!
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