We just passed our two year Austin anniversary and I have to say we feel so great about the past two years. We literally came into Austin with nothing. We had no jobs, no place to live, no idea what we were going to do. We left our comfortable Salt Lake City lives for an Adventure in one of our country's coolest cities. It's been an absolute roller coaster with highs and lows... but here we are two years later with a new house, good jobs, amazing friends, two incredible dogs and a whole lot of "real world" lessons. As hard as it's been being away from our family back home in SLC I am grateful to have gotten to spend a lot of time with my Texas family especially with both of my great grandfathers passing in the past year. Our adventures in Austin, Texas will continue on... but it's just nice to reflect on an amazing two years! I can't imagine going through these adventures with anyone else. Madelyn has been an amazing partner through the lows and highs and I am so lucky to have her with me. Thanks for everyone who reads this blog... all of you have made these past two years amazing. We're extremely lucky to have our family and friends. Thanks! Below is a "best of" our blog... my favorite posts over the past two years....
Our one month review of Texas
Our first night in the Texas wilderness
Moving into our new apartment
Easter and Skunks
New Job
Anniversary Trip to Galveston
Madelyn's birthday message
Madelyn's parents first visit
Driving to Dallas to see the Police
Getting to go to the Decemberists secret show
Madelyn's first wedding with my family
The day we fell in love with Austin
One of Madelyn's many interviews
Subaru's obituary
Our first Texas Christmas
The first time we met our awesome friends
The day we got Rocky
Voting in the primaries
Our fun trip to Gruene with our friends
Missions Tour with Madelyn's parents
Wilco!
Hanging out in Dallas with my little brother
NEW HOUSE
Sugar... another dog!
Hampton's Brunch
Keri's visit
Anything more recent then that should still be fresh in your mind! Thanks for reading... and I hope you enjoy our blog. Thanks for ya'lls support these past two years!
P.S. While I read through these blogs I noticed you get the impression that it all is written by me. Although it's in "my voice" Madelyn contributes just as much as I do... So If you're ever thinking, "Why doesn't Madelyn ever post a blog"? Well, she does. Every blog I write (after we decide to write one) is sent to her, she adds all sorts of stuff, proofreads it and then we post. It's a very collaborative blog! I just happen to be less busy then her.
4 comments:
I am so flattered that I made the "best of" list 3 times... Rock Band, Gruene and Hampton's Brunch!
Yay for Tobes!
I am glad that we are friends. Even though I don't really agree with Cody on... well anything, we somehow manage to remain friends. And yes, you are lucky to have Madelyn, she makes the best grilled cheese sandwiches this side of the Mississippi.
It really seems like you have had an awesome two years! You are real grown ups with a house and dogs and everything. Can't wait to meet up sometime... hopefully Christmas in SLC???
2 years...I can't believe it!
We miss you lots, especially Jackson, but I always tell people that you guys are having the time of your life there...which makes us happy!
I love the blog bc it keeps us in the loop.
See you soon...can't wait to take in all the fun I've read so much about:)
What a great post! Congrats on two years! I know you guys have made my 6th/7th year here in Austin much better!
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