Movember 2013 Begins

It is that time of year again to say goodbye to Mr J's beard and hello to the up and coming moustache! As Mr J takes part in Movember for his third year, he joins many other's in changing the face of men's health and increasing the awareness of diseases in men such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer and mental illnesses. By growing a moustache for the thirty days of November, it creates conversation, awareness and is an opportunity to raise funds for men's health. Proud to be a fiance of a man doing what he knows best, for a great cause.

Go the Mo!

Day One: 

A Thursday Drive

A drive that would have taken me eighty minutes five months ago, took Mr J and I one hundred minutes today. It was wonderful to drive through the hills again, see the country side and smell the fresh air. We arrived at Victor Harbour for fish & chips for lunch, accompanied by numerous seagulls and a seagull-wannabe, the magpie.

Letting out our inner-children, we challenged each other in a game of mini golf. We putted through whales, lighthouses and obstacles to finish the game in a draw. Many high-fives to Mr J's hole-in-ones! 

We finished our time near the beach, talking to Nana and Pa for a good hour or more before peeking through some display homes and travelling our long drive home. 

Thankful for a man in my life who I can call my best friend, for relatives, for Thursday's free, for petrol money, for sunny days and for God's creation. 

Happy Thursday! 

Didn't expect this

What an event filled day!

It was one of those day that God springs on you out of no where.

Woke up before the sun.

Worked an early shift.

Made a hundred pieces of toast, cereal and cold milo's

Arrive home for breakfast.

Put my study boots on in preparation of writing 4,500 words in 32 hours.

Walk out the door and lock it behind me.

Realise my keys are still on the kitchen bench.

I stare at them through the window, hoping they could walk out on their own. No luck.

No money or credit for a bus ride.

Mr J got a wake up call on his one day off.

I have our car in my driveway.

Mr J rides the twenty minutes up hill to rescue me on his bike.

Hello keys!

Three hours of study and a taste of lunch.

Drive Mr J to a meeting.

Begin my drive to uni.

Look down at the heat-o-meter in the red zone.

Steer the car off the road and stop.

Lift the bonnet. Sizzling and steaming.

Ring Dad. Receive great advice.

Message Mr J in his meeting.

Mr J arrives in shining armour once again, thanks to some lovely friends!

Ring RAA.

Study in the car.

RAA arrive.

Need a tow.

Played hangman in the car.

Tow Truck arrives.

Ring Mr J's housemate to pick up us from the mechanics.

Mr J's housemate arrives.

Studied for two hours.

Ate chilli con carne for dinner.

Consumed my first coffee {vanilla flavoured} and enjoyed it.

Consumed a peppermint tea.

Studied some more.

Bed time.

How was your Thursday?



Date Day

Our orginal idea of date day at the Adelaide Show was out of question as work is prority but that didn't stop us from enjoying the morning together. Another lovely cafe provided us with tasty food, freshly squeezed orange juice and a beautiful seat outside. Mr J's big breakfast was certainly big and my fritatta was certainly homemade. Yum. We then strolled though Rundle Mall until we realised the clouds becoming grey. We turned around to try and beat the rain, but it bet us. Our hair was wet but through many laughs and the scenery of the botanical gardens, that didn't faze us. On our way home we detoured roadworks and although Mr J won't admit it, we may have lost our way for a bit. What a great day and great memories!

 

 

 

Spontaneous Day Out

It's Saturday. The weather was on it's very best behaviour today. I wore clothes for the warmth and after two loads of washing and a vote for the government Jamie and I drove through the sunshine for a bite to eat. With no plans, we ended up at this pub for a schnitzel, cider, football and some vitamin D. After a few hours, relaxing with by wonderful fiance - we drove home to watch our team win in a final.

Hello Football, Goodbye Aami Stadium

Mr J and I put on our teal, black and white and boarded the footy bus to Aami Stadium for the frist time this year and last time forever. Thankyou to P,L,B & L for Jamie's birthday tickets!

 

 

The sun was too friendly for the first half of the game and was always jumping in our eyes, but the second half it disapeared so we could watch the nail biting finish. Unfortunatly we lost by one point but I'm ready to cheer GO POWER! in the finals.

Great day!

Date Night #2

Our last date night, I cooked. This time Mr J was the masterchef. Who says men can't cook? Mine certainly can! I was treated to lamb cutlets with rosat vegetables, followed by my favourite dessert, apple crumble and icecream. Mr J knows me well.

Scrum-dilly-umptious!

As we waited for each course to cook, we had quality time together asking each other questions that we sometimes forget to ask in our busy schedules. We told each other how we felt most loved during the previous week, we shared some stresses on our mind and most importantly shared how we could pray for each other in the week ahead. I have a keeper!

The Proposal

Here is My Love Story. This is the proposal.

Mr J and I had been together for almost three years when we began to talk seriously about engagement.  It was always in the plan but not always on our mind. As typical Teagan, I wanted to know exactly what Mr J was thinking in regards to popping the question. Where? When? How? ...but still wanted a surprise {I understand now, why I caused some frustration}. We prayed a lot, asked deep questions about our future, talked about rings and experienced some shopping at jewellers. It was now a matter of waiting for the right time to come.

It was summer holidays. I was working at a local apple packing shed with my best friend, Lauren P. I told her about Mr J and my possible future engagement and she was over the moon. The following weeks consisted of over-thinking accusations of when Mr J may pull out a ring.

On Saturday 22nd December, I worked in the shed on a 38 degrees day, starting early and finishing at 12pm. Hot and sweaty, I travelled down the hill to watch Mr J play baseball. It was a normal, hot, summer day for that time of year. As a result of an early morning and hot weather I slightly resembled the cookie monster - a little grouchy. Baseball finished and Mr J and I drove back to his house to swim in the pool. The engagement topic arose and due to my mood, poor Mr J copped the bad end of an over-tired Teagan. I snapped a few times. Jamie dispaeared from the pool to the loo but took a long time {For those that know any male - this is nothing out of the ordinary though}. In the meantime, I jumped out the pool and sat in the sun. Mr J arrived back and sat next to me. He put his arms around me and the following words turned me from the cookie monster to the happiest women alive.

"Teagan, you know that I love you... Will you marry me?"  

He got down on one knee and held out the ring. In my heart and my head I wanted to yell a big, humongous yes but instead, I was speechless. All I could do was smile. My answer of silence was not helping Mr J's nerves though, so he asked me again and I said a verbal 'yes' this time.  The ring was a perfect fit and amazingly beautiful.

After the adrenaline had come down to normal level for both of us, Mr J informed he had picked the ring up and spoke to my Dad that same morning, while I was at work. What a big day!

Hours of phone calls and messages later, we sat down trying to believe that this wasn't one of those incredible dreams. I could not be happier. It was truly a Mr J proposal - spontaneous, relaxed and super exciting. Perfect.

This is not only a gorgeous ring, a relationship that has turned into engagement or the planning of a wedding. This is a commitment, and I wouldn't want to do it with anyone else. 

I'm so madly, deeply and crazy in love with this handsome man...

The countdown in on until February the 1st, 2014.

Date Night

Mr J and I found a night in which we were both doing nothing this week. At the moment that is as rare as an emu in the city. So, why not make the most of it? I pulled out the candles, put on my cooking apron and planned the night.

As Jamie walked in the door, I had entree on the table. 

Mains was inspired by a memorable meal from when we travelled here. Clam chowder.

And dessert was a minor fail but still tasted yummy. Chocolate fondant turned into cupcake. 

We finished the night with some tickles and laughs. 

Every couple needs a date night! 

Happy weekends. 

Twenty One!

Dear Mr J. Before I met you, I had never camped with thousands of kids, played an xbox game, adventured overseas, witnessed the salmon dance or watched movies like this one. One big reason that man-friends are awesome. Today we celebrate your big twenty-first birthday. I hope it has been the best.

Engagement Reading

Engaged life has given me reason and excitement to read. Who would have thought?

This and this book (both highly recommended!) have given me lots of 'ah-ha' moments. I thought I had a good idea of how a male works, but have now realised that I have so much more to learn - some things only life can teach me. I can't wait.

So far, I have not only learnt that respect can mean more to a man than anything else but also, when a male answers your question of "what are you thinking about?" with "nothing", they actually mean nothing - for a women, this can be so flipping frustrating because our brains don't work that way!

Our next book is this one, which was recommended by our newly-wed friends.

Mr J and I know that we can't prepare ourselves fully to what marriage will hold, however, we feel so blessed for the encouragement and support we have. With God walking with us, we are excited!

If you want more information on the books we are reading, feel free to contact me! On the other hand, if you have any advice, that is more than welcome too.

Love is a choice.

Camping Trip

Mr J and I drove three and a half hours to sleep in a national park with no electricity. It was amazing. While at Mambray Creek we learnt how to put up a tent, had various encounters with a deflating mattress (especially at 3:00am!), played games, read for hours, cooked marshmallows over a campfire, had no plans, went to bed early, laughed and ate food. I wouldn't change a thing! God blessed us with beautiful weather, a safe drive, wonderful sights of mountains and bush, quality conversations and a close view of our Australian animals.

Let's go back!

Costume up

Costume parties are fun, especially when you have half an hour to prepare something. 'Dress as something starting with C, A or T' they said. Mr J used his crafty skills to make this sign, while I went through our Christmas decorations to become Tinsel-ly! There was no double-up's of our costumes.

A different kind of week.

This week has been big! Mr J and I made the transformation to Apple Mac's, I attended my Lutheran College Intenisve week, became a bus catcher pro, received a beautiful bunch of 'just because' flowers from my wonderful fiancé, had my daily lunch in the sun, enjoyed the comfort of marion gold class cinemas and demolished the left over slices from this. It sounds quite luxurious but I've run out of steam. So tired, but super blessed! Tonight, we say 'hello pancake kitchen', next week I say 'hello work' and then it's 'hello uni!' Happy Friday.

Engagement Celebrations

Yesterday, the 17th February 2013, Mr J and I were blessed with the presence of family and friends as we publicly celebrated the commitment we have made to each other for the rest of our lives. What an amazing day, which words can't describe. Still smiling!