Since we have just started this blog, we thought we'd fill you all in on what we have been up to...other than that small commitment of Law School that Nick has. We're sure you're all asking yourselves "what the heck have Meagan and Nick been up to the past 9 months across the country where they know nobody?" Well here goes:
Nick dove right into school and student life in the beginning of August with a pre-law school prep class. This lasted for two weeks while Meagan spent her time unpacking and getting settled. We live in a one-bedroom apt. on a man-made lake...it is nice but kinda small, so at that time we were planning on moving out in a year (we have since decided to stay where we are, after seeing what else was out there, for our price range however).By the time Sept. started Meagan had the full-time job of finding a job and Nick was putting in 10 hr days at school. We still found some time to have fun and enjoy the weather though!
We already had our first visitors at the end of Sept! Unfortunately the weather wasn't great while Ana and Jake were here but we did get a good beach day while Mark and Janell were here. Before Nick's grandparents came in Oct. we were able to take a weekend trip to Williamsburg, where we learned quite a bit of history...including the history of the wine bottle:
Back in Va Beach, we also learned some history while visiting the site of the "first landing" marked by a large white cross. There are also two lighthouses that mark that spot today. Our first few months were not just one big history lesson though...we spent our fair share of time at the beach with a wine festival and a free concert with country singer Luke Bryan.
We also visited all of the animals at the Virginia Aquarium and the Living Museum. It was a good thing Meagan had finally started working so that she could fund all of these outings! The Virginia Beach SPCA has provided Meagan with a great job and some great friends
...but best of all...
she gets to play puppies and kittens! We spent one weekend camping with some friends from school and we even saw some dolphins swimming along shore one morning. Another day was spent wine tasting in North Carolina and on a ferry ride to Elizabeth City. I would love to tell you about how exciting that place was...but there is literally nothing to tell you about it! We celebrated our first Thanksgiving without our families in Nov. and I have to say, Nick made the best turkey ever! What's even better was the weather that day!
The first half of Dec. meant finals for Nick which you can all assume he did well on since we are still here! And we definitely enjoyed our week at home for C-mas...our time there went way too quickly but we had a fun and casual New Years back here in VB with some friends from work. Jan. and Feb. were cold and although it doesn't snow much here, there was a need for a "winter storm warning"......
March was still pretty chilly but we did go on a whale watching trip where we saw a whale far off in the distance...It was sunny that day but that ocean breeze was freezing!
April and May are the rainy months but it has warmed up nicely into the 70s and 80s. Nick finished up his second semester of law school while Meagan enjoyed her new raise. We also went to the first BBQ of the year with some friends from work and took a day trip to Yorktown which is a nice little beach town. We will have to go back another time to do the historic Yorktown tour though.
So that brings us to present day. It is amazing that we have almost been here a year already, but what a wonderful experience its been! I can't wait to share more of it with you all but it would be even better if you come visit and experience it with us! Well, now that you are all caught up on our life I can let you get back to yours...miss all of you at home and we will see you soon!
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