Wedded Bliss Wednesday: It's Only Money!

I have decided to link-up with Kay and Allie for this weeks WBW. It's been a crazy couple of weeks and I have been a bad blogger but I suppose that is what the holiday season does that.

Now, on to the holiday question!

If money were not an issue, what would you buy for husband for Christmas this year?

It's not so much about the money but more of the time. If money were not an issue I would do things like replace his computer with an iPad or get him a bigger television for the man cave. But what I would really like to give him is more time off. We haven't been home to Michigan since March and we aren't really planning on heading back until next July. This brings us down since there are lots of reasons why we want to go home...

I know that it was our decision to go to Disney World and not come home but we really wanted to take this trip and it really was the best time to do it. But we miss our friends and family. Sometimes there's just nothing more valuable than spending time with the ones you love. Happy Holidays!

Wedded Bliss Wednesday: Thankfulness!

Hello friends! I hope that everyone is super excited for Thanksgiving tomorrow! I missed out on last week's WBW but decided that this week's question was well worth answering. 

What are you most thankful for in your marriage?

There are so many things that I am thankful for in our marriage. When we got married there were a lot of people that doubted us, and since we moved to the East Coast right away some thought that it would be "too hard" for us. But they were wrong. I am so grateful that we had the chance to break free of our single lives and start anew. We really had the chance to grow as a couple in the past year and I will be eternally thankful for this time. 

I am also thankful for the roof over our head that Andrew has provided. He works so hard to take care of us. To have food on our table and a place to call home is such a blessing that not everyone is able to have. Sometimes we forget this but Thanksgiving brings all our blessings to the forefront of our minds. 

I am thankful for Andrew. I was pretty lucky to find a guy like Andrew. He's such a good and kind man and supports me in everything I do. He keeps us safe as a couple and just rocks overall. As we continue to grow as a couple I know that he will stand by my side. 

Even though we will not be able to be with family for the holiday we are looking forward to spending time with just the two of us before work gets super cray again. I am also thankful that I have yet another year to practice my Thanksgiving Day cooking skills before I ever have to host the day. We can't wait for leftovers!!! We wish you all a very happy and blessed Thanksgiving Day!

Wedded Bliss Wednesday: Prince Charming? I'll take My Man over any Disney Concoction!

 Excited to link-up again with Kayla and Alli for yet another Wedded Bliss Wednesday. 

1. When you were a child what did you imagine YOUR Prince Charming to be like?

Tall, dark and handsome. I always knew I would marry someone not blonde. But like most young girls my prince charming looked like this...

Oh. Well maybe that was just me...via

2. Does you husband match your prediction as a child?

Of course he does! It took me a while to realize that he really was my prince charming, but once I saw all past the cheeseball that is my husband I knew I was a goner. "Tall" is a relative term. To me, Andrew is tall. As far as dark and handsome, well I would say I have a winner! :)

3. What about when you were a teenager and knew it all about love, does you relationship match that scenario you had during those rebel years? 

Oh I was totally into the bad-boy thing in high school. I tended to go for guys who were, of course, bad for me. They were either a**holes or needy or had no idea what was going on in their life. As I hit 20 I snuck some good ones into the mix but it wasn't until I let my guard down with Andrew that things got good. Although if any one of these guys came a callin I'd be gone in a NY minute and Andrew is aware of this...

Ok, so there might still be a little bit of that bad boy thing going on...

4. What love movie would you best match your relationship to? Why?

I can honestly say I do not match our relationship to any movie in particular. I can pull different things from movies tho. I pull my part in the start of our relationship from Pride & Prejudice. I was TOTALLY an Elizabeth Bennet! I can pull Andrew from Moulin Rouge, he and Ewan McGregor have some stuff in common. But I'm more interested in creating our own story. I did that in the past, compared my relationships to movies, and funny enough the relationship NEVER measured up to the movie. Funny that...

I hope you all have an amazing Wednesday!

Wedded Bliss Wednesday Gift Edition!

It's another Wedded Bliss Wednesday and this is a good one because I love me some Holiday time! 

What is the best gift to give your husband?

Anything sports related really. Whether it is something for the Man Cave or tickets to a game, he loves his sports so I know I can't really go wrong with sports. Books are good too but he takes FOREVER to get thru  He's also into box sets of movies and shows such as the James Bond box set in blue ray or the Lost TV show but those aren't as high on the list. 

What is a meaningful gift that you can give that does not cost money?

Oh now, c'mon that should be an easy! ;) But in all honesty the best gift that I could give him would be just to spend time with him or watch a Lion's or Patriots game with him. I mean he'll watch the games no matter what but he likes it when I sit in there with him and act like I'm paying attention.

What is the best gift you have given to him?

Well he likes this collage I made of all the words that are significant to us. It was so simple to make and practically free!

What is the best gift he has given to you?

Oh there is no way to decide which gift is my favorite. He does a really good job at picking out jewelry, clothes, movies, anything really! What can I say? I picked a good one! 

But I did love when he took me to NYC for Christmas last year. 

What are you giving this holiday?

This holiday we are doing Disney for Christmas with my family so Christmas is going to be sparce in the gift department. But if we do exchange gifts, I can't exactly say what I'm going to get him on here now can I! He does actually read my blog.

Happy Wednesday!

Wedded Bliss Wednesdays Time to Turn the Table!

It was time for another Wedded Bliss Wednesday with Kay and Allie. This time, however, it was up to the husbands to provide this week's entertainment! I introduce you to my husband, Andrew. Enjoy!

What was the first thing you noticed about your wife?

Other than the first thought crossing my mind being, "Wow, she looks kinda b*tchy," because she stormed into our first day of journalism class looking like she meant business and wasn't meant to be trifled with, the first thing I actually noticed about her was that she had the most beautiful brown eyes and hair. I was instantly smitten.

(Sarah:)

When you first started dating your wife, what kept you calling/asking her out?

Well, we were friends for over a year before we started dating, and even when we did start dating there was never an official "Will you go out with me?" sort of thing. It just kinda...started. But I had been trying for that year-long period to get her to start dating me and it's because I identified with her so well, we had a lot in common (interests, sense of humor, smashing good looks) and I just knew we were meant to be together.

What is your wife's best quality?

That's a bit of a loaded question because there are a ton of great qualities about Sarah, but my favorite quality about her is the love and care she shows not just for me but for her family. (Okay, and I love her humor. I have many funny friends, but no one makes me laugh as hard and as sincerely as Sarah does.)

What is your favorite thing to do with your wife (ahem, keep it clean!)?

Easy: go to the movie theatre and see a movie. Obviously along with our movie review blog we write together, we also just enjoy watching movies together, and we play a game before each movie where we guess how many trailers will play first. It's silly but I love it.

What are you most excited for for the future with your wife?

I'm excited for a lot of things. We're planning a West Coast trip to take in a few years, we're already starting to save up to buy a house someday, she fights it but some day we hope to have a nice little family and maybe live a little closer to our parents when that happens. I'm just excited for our future in general. Sounds sappy but it's true.

How do you make your wife feel loved?

Every single day I repeatedly tell her I love her and how beautiful she is. I'm sure it annoys her from time to time, but I say it because it's true and because her beauty literally compels me to do so. I also try to surprise her from time to time with flowers or gifts, we dress up and go out for dinners where we can just talk about things, and she's knows I'm 100% supportive of everything she does (like this blog, which I think is awesome). I try to pick her up when she's feeling down and overall just try to be the best friend and husband I can be.

Wedded Bliss Wednesdays: Marriage Advice

It's that time of the week again! Week three of WBW! This week is a tricky one, I think because in all honesty, we're the ones who should still be GETTING advice. But I will answer with the little tidbits that we have learned over the past year. 

If you could give one piece of advice to any married (or soon-to-be married) couple, what would it be? Have patience. I know this might seem like a cop-out but it is SO true. Andrew and I are both very guilty of not being patient with each other and it is something that we have to work on all the time. Being patient can really save you a lot of grief. I know I have trouble with certain chores getting done at a certain time. This frustrates the hell out of me when it doesn't get done as fast as I would like. But I have to remember that Andrew needs to feel like he is needed around the house and that is way more important.

What is an absolute MUST for any marriage/relationship? A comfortable day. A day where the two of you can just sit in comfortable clothes all day and just spend time with each other. Couples today are so busy with jobs and other activities and it is easy to get behind in your marriage. That reconnecting time is always cherished by us. We try and reconnect a little bit each day but sometimes a full day just the two of you is really nice. 
What is the #1 no-no in a marriage? Technology in the bedroom. Now, Andrew and I are also guilty of this. And of course we leave our phones by our beds, it's just what you do when you have grandparents at an advanced age, but we keep them on "do not disturb" mode so that emails and texts don't come thru. The computer stays off in the bedroom and we don't talk on the phone in bed. It's important to have one place where no one can interfere. Now this may not seem like a #1 no-no, but it's important to us.
What is the biggest lesson you have learned from your marriage? That we are such noobs! Anyone who has been married for as long as I have and says they have it all figured out, they are deluded. We have had so much fun learning different things about each other this year, even when not all of those things have been positive. There is still so much that we have to learn about each other and I can't wait to spend the rest of our lives learning more. 

Wedded Bliss Wednesdays

I am so excited for week 2 of Wedded Bliss Wednesdays with Kay and Allie!

How often do you and your husband have a date night? Since we movie review blog, technically we have date night multiple times a week.(I feel pretty spoiled on that account) But we try and do a dinner date at least once a month. I think this is very important, because even though we spend a lot of time together we still enjoy just sitting and talking to each other about future plans and dreams. 

I love spending time with this guy!

What did you do on your first date? We went to a movie(duh) and saw Alice in Wonderland. Technically we weren't "officially" dating yet but he drove down from our college town to take me out for my birthday. After that, it was all about the lunches and movie nights!

Where we went to our first movie! via

What is your favorite kind of date night? The kind where we can try a new restaurant! When I married Andrew, he was quite the picky eater, but I quickly found out that it was just because he hadn't tried the foods he thought he didn't like! Once we opened that door, trying out new restaurants is when we have some of our most fun times. How do you do date night on a budget? One thing that we used to do when we lived back in Michigan, and we need to do it more here, is go on little picnics. For one of our wedding showers we received a picnic kit (one of the coolest gifts) so we like to try and picnic. We never go to far, just find a local park and spread out in the sun. It's so nice and relaxing! What is the best kind of date your husband could surprise you with?! Something new! I would love it if he would completely surprise me with a romantic dinner at a mystery spot. I just have this image of a romantic date where we are all dressed up and he escorts me into a private room with a table just for two with beautiful violin music playing in the background. All very romantic and beautiful. *hint, hint Andrew*

Wedded Bliss Wednesdays

So excited to link up with Kay and Allie for their first Wedded Bliss Wednesdays!

Introduce us to your husband! (What's his name? How old? What does he look like?)  I am married to Andrew...

Say "Hello," Andrew!

He's 25 years old
What is your husband's favorite thing to do?   He LOVES sports. So I would say watching football and baseball takes up most of the year. He/we love the movies and Andrew is such an amazing writer so when we do our movie blog, I feel like it totally showcases his talent. 
What does your husband do Monday-Friday? 
He works for the sports Mecca, ESPN, here in Bristol. He's working on college hoops for the winter and is on the Big East conference, and the tournament is in Madison Square Gardens every year! Holla NYC! He loves his job and gets to create the coolest features and lead-ins for games! I couldn't be more proud!
What was the FIRST thing you noticed about your husband when you met?
He had very kind eyes. We met in class and sat next to each other, so for the first couple of weeks we didn't really talk, but I always caught him out of the corner of my eye staring at me. 
What is your husband's BEST quality?
His patience with me. When I get stressed, I tend to spiral. He is so amazing at calming me down. I definitely think this is something that he has learned about me over time, therefore his quality has grown as well. It is something that we will both continue to perfect in our marriage and I am so grateful. 
What is your husband's biggest pet peeve?
This totally might be TMI, but when Andrew and I are horsing around and I want to really peeve him, I'll lick his arm. It totally grosses him out/annoys him like cray and just entertains the heck outta me! Needless to say, I do it often.
How does your husband feel about blogging?
He loves it! Our blog, Two Tickets For..., is our pride and joy. He works so hard on it and it really is something we can call our own. Our goal is to get a lot more traffic to it and maybe even one day get noticed by EW! He loves that I have my own blog too. Since we are both journalism minors, it gives us a chance to exercise our writing skills. 
What is something you do/can do that makes your husband feel loved?
He says lots of things, but the one thing that I can think of is I'm pretty good at lifting him up when he is down. We both do that well for each other. It is important, we think, to be each other's rock. We all need someone to be there for us when we are having a crappy day, and Andrew and I are so lucky that we have found that in each other.
This was a mushy post, I know, but sometimes it's worth it to mush about the person who puts up with you on a day-to-day basis! Can't wait until next week's questions!