Welcome to Texas : )

We finally settled a bit from moving and I've found the time/energy to sit down and write a bit! Before I start posting photos and break out into detail of our first couple weeks here, I'd like to tell everyone that getting married, buying a new car days prior to moving cross-country to start new jobs, driving to this new empty home, completely littered with boxes that in reality contain your lives and then having to attempt to fill it...is one of the most tiring, annoying, yet exciting experiences we have encountered.

WE ARE TIRED!

And a bit homesick for our very much missed hometown. 

We made the 2.5 day drive down here on the first of January with all of our belongings in a big ole moving truck that David had the pleasure of driving with my brother, Pete. I drove down with Romeo lounging in the back seat and one of my best friends/more like a brother, Anthony as my driving partner in our car. We were so anxious to get down here, that the ride was not as fun as we had hoped and a little more exhausting than we had anticipated...but well worth it. 

When we arrived, we were greeted with 70 degree sunny weather--perfect for unloading boxes and watching Romeo sniff around the backyard--he's never had one all to himself before! The house, the city-EVERYTHING-is new and absolutely awesome, just taking a little time to adapt and to make this house---a home : )

We've had so many visitors already, which really makes us happy and not so homesick (okay, we still are homesick....we haven't found a good sandwich here yet!). 

We are in the midst of unpacking, decorating, deciding what furniture to fill this place with, and exploring! San Antonio is a really great city--sometimes David and I look at each other and say "Is this the US? I can't believe how different it is from home!" It is another world we are so slowly starting to explore and enjoy. 

If anything, the weather has stolen our hearts besides it's bipolar tendencies-- we've had some 76 degree weather and then it will instantly drop to the 30s the following day. My allergies have taken a bit of a hit lately. This weather has caused a couple doctor trips and some antibiotics. Yikes-- nothing like a big ole welcome to Texas! 

Anyway- we are embracing this journey one day at a time! 

Here are some photos from our first couple weeks : ) 

<<The palm trees greeted us our first night. I was too happy for words!>>

<<Romeo decided he liked the new place.>>

<<We had our first Whataburger experience...one of many I'm sure>>

<<Pete and Anthony stayed for a few days and made a delicious dinner every night!>>

<<Their last day here...we had pizza at Grimaldi's..yum!>>

<<My bestie and my mom came for the weekend!>>

<<David found his inner cowboy...he's adapting very nicely here>>

<<My little cousin Niya who lives here as well...posing!>>

<<Alek taking selfies>>

<<Working in the city ...means more places to explore...one of our lunch walks>>

<<slowly turning this house into a home : ) >>

Goodnight : )