Our first Christmas married, we lived in a little one-bedroom townhouse. I was finishing my student teaching, and Matt was finishing school and working full-time. It was busy, but we still had time to decorate and get pictures done at the local department store. Exhibit A and B:
That was the first Thanksgiving and Christmas I spent away from home/my parents and sis and it was tough. We just didn’t have the time or money to get back to Arizona with school and work. Thankfully, Matt’s family was a short drive, and we were able to spend the holidays with them. I remember calling back to Arizona though in tears, and hanging up promising myself we’d get back as often as we could. Looking back now, I realize it was just the first of many phone calls to Arizona and Oklahoma, promising to get back as often as we can. I’m immensely grateful for the Larkins and Weems (and all the extensions thereof) who always welcome us back with open arms and refrigerators. We’ll be back there soon.