Married Mondays: Big Transitions

Just about 2 years and a few weeks ago, we captured this photo on what would be the 1st of countless drives to Virginia.  We were going to drop off Wes' car and so that I could interview with about a dozen elementary schools, before we made the final move just a few weeks later.  It was our 1st really important transition as a couple.  We decided to go big and move out of state. :)  

Well, Wes and I are happy to officially report (to the blog world, at least) that we are about to make another really exciting transition - WE'RE MOVING BACK HOME!  ...and it's happening THIS WEEKEND!!!

While we sure are going to miss this place, we are absolutely thrilled to be moving back to our real home.  Before we leave, however, we'd like to take some time to remember all of the big transitions that  happened during our stay in what we fondly call, "home-ish."

We moved in together!  

This kind of goes without saying; it's not like we were going to/could ever even afford to, live in 2 separate apartments here in Arlington, but it's still worth noting.  After all, it is a big transition.  Luckily, Wes and I have a similar vision for decorating and share a strong affection for our beloved air mattress.  There's 5 nights left to come visit us and experience the joy that is our pillow-top aerobed!  

We got engaged!  

One of our biggest if we hadn't made the move realizations is this one.  Had we not lived in Arlington, a stone's throw from The Kennedy Center, we're pretty sure this moment would never have happened this way.  I have no doubt that Wes would have made it just as special if we were in Rochester, but I have to say that I am so, so, so grateful for this wild engagement experience!

I'm so happy that I captured this little detail - it's the 1st envelope addressed to us in this way, that we received after our engagement!  This one was from Wes' Aunt Sue & Uncle Dave.  They also gave us the sweetest card that had a picture of a little boy and girl on the front who looked very similar to the two of us - the little boy had a bow-tie on and everything. :)

We planned...

And planned our wedding...

And planned our wedding...

I digress.

We went ahead and got married!  

Quite possibly the biggest transition to date, but the happiest one at that! 

And finally, after a lot of hemming and hawing, we made another big transition decision:

To move back Rochester!!

We'd be lying if we didn't admit that these past 2 years have been full of emotional ups and downs.  With every exciting transition, came 5 emotionally draining decisions, but we honestly wouldn't change any of it, especially our original decision to move to Virginia.  Wes and I have grown together as a couple, we believe, more quickly than if we had remained in Rochester.  We've learned a lot about ourselves individually and as a team, and are excited to take our rejuvenated appreciation for family, friends and the familiar back home!  

Rochester, get ready - HERE WE COME!