Twenty Four.

What an incredible way to start a new year off.
Now 24.
It's crazy isn't it, that with every birthday that goes by you don't really feel any different but when you look back at the year you just are amazed at how much changed & has happened. & now you are just curious (well at least I know I am lol) of what the new year of being just a tad bit older will be like. I know for me this past year has been the most amazing, hectic, emotional, & the list goes on. But overall this year has been the biggest blessing. & I know I will probably say that next year & the years to come as well but how can't I, I have life that alone is something to be very grateful to God for.
So many memorable things happened this past year like getting engaged, married, & starting a home with my husband. My life has taken a lot of new changes while being 23 & I am grateful for them because maybe in the beginning it was hard for me to adjust (I am not one who takes changes easily lol) but I learned new things along the way & did things I never thought I would. Now I am ready to take on more things, challenge to better myself & step out of my comfort zone more.
I am so excited to see what this new year holds.
Here we go 24!

My birthday was in one word "incredible".
It was simple & I got to spend it with loved ones.

My day was started with my husband surprising me with a huge cupcake & singing happy birthday.
Then he prayed over me for the first time as his wife on my birthday. It was the cutest thing ever! He also gave me a little gift and we spent the early morning talking about our future.
Thank you baby, you made it already the best birthday ever!

I got ready & headed to breakfast with my parents. It's actually a tradition to go to eat as a family on our birthdays which is always amazing! I love getting one on one with them & reminiscing on when I was younger. I am so thankful for my parents because I wouldn't be the woman I am today without them. They are the most supportive & loving people I know! AHHH I love them so much, it's really indescribable!
After a great breakfast I headed to pick up my best friend Jazmine & we were off to do our nails at a new spot in Suwannee. We got there & we chatted away while getting pampered for the day.
The decor here was amazing but other then that it was okay, I guess I was just expected to much lol. (because of the decor) I mean they do a good job but it's more expensive then the place I usually go to. Next time I think i'll stick with my regular place because it's closer & while it may not be fancy, it's cheaper lol. After an afternoon full of laughter & conversations we headed back.

Now I knew we were going to dinner but I had no clue where my husband was taking me. So I dressed up & we headed off. It took an hour to get there but it was worth it at the end when I seen a beautiful view off the terrance of Montaluce. Now my friend Caroline had mentioned this place before & we were to excited to go visit, but little did I know my husband had reserved a table for that night! It was amazing from the views to the food, it was the perfect ending to an incredible day. 

       

        

Such a memorable day!


xoxo, JazminH

New Season & Babies!?!

George & I are entering a new season & what I mean by that is we are stepping into a more relaxed & less stressful period of our life as a married couple.

Not that we were in a horrible season where we stressed until our hair fell out lol no none of that (although my hair is fragile & I might need to switch shampoos soon lol) . But if anyone has gone through the newlywed phase then you know, it's not cupcakes & rainbows. (at least not for us)

As a newlywed couple from the start we were faced with new things we were not use to like mortgage, a lot of new bills, renovations, & just settling in. I am not going to lie it took some time for me to adjust but thank God I have a calm & confident husband because the whole time he always told me "we got this". & sure enough we did but it wasn't just from our own work, it was God who helped us along the way & always gave us that assurance that He has our back. 

Sometimes we go through tough seasons & it doesn't mean God isn't there but it may just be that it's the only way He can get you to a better place / better season. 

Because for example my husband before having the position he has now, he had one else where that put a lot stress on him but without that stressful position (the tough season) he would have never have had the opportunity to obtain the position he has now. Which believe me that I have never seen him so happy to go to work & thats how it's suppose to be!

We have a faithful God & I know if we are ever in this type of situation again He is only a prayer away. Let us always pray of how thankful we are & yes even in hard times because we know our God is faithful & even in the midst of struggles we know our God is taking us through a process or not so easy season only to get to better days & a better season. 

We thank you God always!

Now that this season is here that doesn't mean we stop working or being productive with our life but for us it means we have an organized household. There is no more running around like crazy people trying to get things done, we just have a set time & day for each thing like cleaning the house, washing our clothes, & now I have a estimated time my husband comes home so I can have dinner prepared. My home has become my favorite place to be at, although I do love to travel lol. & that is one more thing we get to do now that I have gotten the hang of things at my job & George is able to ask for days off, we have 4 trips planned for this year if God allows with one being a little over night stay & others being as long as 10 days. But for me it doesn't matter how long or where we go to really, it's who I have by side & I am so thankful I have a hilarious & entertaining husband because he alone makes every trip incredible!

Now BABIES!?! If I had a penny for everyone who has asked us that question every newlywed couple gets "when are you having kids?" I think I would have at least dollar by now lol. 

Here is the answer:

We are waiting a year or two. Yes, we are more then ready for a baby with a home for them & financially wise but one thing my husband & I agreed on when we got married is we really want to enjoy "us" first. We want to travel with no strollers, with no carseats, with not worrying did we bring enough diapers lol, we want it to just be us for a while. Not saying having kids right away is bad, no! Babies are a huge blessing but every couple is different & what we decided is just what we feel in our hearts. We realized that we will never get back these days of it being just him & I, so we want to cherish every moment of it. 

& who knows it may be sooner then the year, only God knows but we are going to enjoy it being just him & I for as longest we can.

Speaking of travling, something I did on our trip to DR was record a little here & there with my camera, with mostly recording during our excursions. Turns out I made a little video montage & I seriously love it! I can't wait for our next few trips this year so I can make more videos like these & maybe get more detailed footage. & also show my husband to record so I can come out more then only one time lol. But hope you enjoy!

Here is a link so you can watch our first vacation vlog : )

                  

xoxo, Jazmin H

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Home is where the Heart is.

We moved in!! (this post is over due lol)

But we still have a long way to go before saying it's ready & we probably will never get to say that because if you know me, I LOVE PROJECTS! lol. I know I will be trying to do something extra here & there to the house for the next few years so I think I will never consider the house done ever. But what we have done has been the biggest & longest projects that I am so relieved to be done with. 

What we did was repaint the whole house (yes the whoooollee house) & that took at least two weeks, we redid the whole fireplace (another week), we put hardwood into our bedroom (not to bad, only took us 2 days) & lastly the whole downstairs floor (that took a century or two lol, jk). But after two months we finally moved in & its been amazing! My favorite thing is, I get to finally cook! I love making new dishes & trying new things out so its nice to have my own kitchen to do that in!

Both George & I are truly blessed with our home & everyone who has contributed to making it a home. What I mean by that is we haven't spent a penny on plates, cups, utensils, pots, pans, blender, & the list goes on. But everything we have for our kitchen, laundry room, & even a few bathroom things, oh & our vacuum, yeah, we didn't buy any of that! We were truly blessed the day of my bridal shower & our wedding day that we haven't spent anything on any of those items which for a newlywed couple is great because its one less thing we won't have to get but instead put that money into a savings. 

I am just so thankful for everyone who has blessed us with not only material things but for those who have been praying for our marriage as well. That for me is so meaningful because people that do that for my husband & I are the people who love us & are rooting for us as a married couple. So thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Everyone who has been & are a part of our lives have been a true blessing.



Thank you, we love you,

The Hidalgos