A Little Bit of Texas

We. Did. It. Yes, we finally, after 2 years of marriage, took the leap, and took a vacation away from our chaotic lives! You would think we would go to our beloved California, or our dream vacation to Boston...but we didn't. We went to Texas (it's okay if you gag, I had the same reaction at first). The truth is I have always ragged on Texas as my least favorite state, except for a few cities within. But we chose Texas, and turns out it, it was great choice!


Our epic journey began with the drive. The drive from NM to TX is usually quite boring, but we were coming in on the tail end of the huge storm that was washing Texas away...so it was anything but boring. We had sunshine, then clouds, then blackness, rain, HAIL, winds, and radio warnings for a lot of it. But, alas, we made it to San Antonio, where Bobby's best friend and soul mate, Eric Asel and his lovely wife (whom I adore) Amanda preside. We had so much fun staying in their A-mazing apartment, and eating at random places with them. I think I ate tacos for almost every meal in San Antonio, but totally worth it. We ate dinner in the yard of a house, posing as a restaurant. We even ate breakfast from a gas station (but before you say gross, let me explain). This is not an ordinary gas station, it had a mini grill in it where a spanish speaking only mexican lady made us amazing breakfast tacos. It gave Santa Fe Grill a run for it's money. After our meal we went to Six Flags, and I felt like a kid again. I'm pushing 30 this year, so I did notice some logical fears entering my mind at the highest points of some of those roller coasters, but we had a great time and the Mr. got his Slurpee Boot (we walked ALL over the park to find it). It was a blast! Our time in San Antonio was finished in the morning with Eric and Amanda at a great brunch. It was a much over due reunion, but we had places to go and people to see!


So on we go to Dallas, home of the work airport in the US (in my opinion). We found our way downtown to our swanky hotel, the Hyatt Downtown. It was pretty impressive, not to mention it was connected to the Reunion Tower, which was awesome. Our favorite thing was the black out curtains in the room, as we took a nice long nap as soon as we arrived! The fun continued with a Texas Rangers vs Boston Red Sox game (which Boston being our team, see above mentioned dream trip). The stadium, the seats, it was great! The Red Sox losing...not so great! But we didn't let it rain our parade, and continued our night on to an odd but amazing restaurant recommended to us by a stranger on Reddit. The place was called the Blind Butcher, and they served unique foods that tasted out of this world. We had duck poutine, fried pig ears, and a ratatouille tower! Sounds gross but my taste buds disagree! I would eat there everyday if I could. The next morning we rose, got some coffee and pastries, and hit the road for a grueling 9.5 hour drive in the hot son.


Texas you may have changed my mind about you.

         XOXO The Fricks

The Big Day

Since this blog is about becoming Mr & Mrs Frick, we might as well start with the greatest day of our journey so far...our wedding day.

When it happened...April 6th, 2013

Where it happened...Amado/Tubac, AZ

Who was there...our amazing family, friends and loved ones.

Without sounding too cheesy, this day was more than I ever could have asked for. For a year I had been praying with friends and dreaming with Bobby about what I wanted our day to be. Every detail, the message shared, and even who would walk me down the aisle; God and I talked about them constantly. We have such amazing friends who came early, helped decorate, kept the bride calm and the groom out of trouble. Without them, I don't know what we would have done.  To be honest, I have no idea how everything came together, but it did. Perfectly!

I can take no credit for all of the little miracles that occurred on that day, but I am so grateful that I was able to marry my best friend, and that all those whom we love were there to share it with us.

Getting Ready

Lovely Bridal Party

The Ceremony

All the Details

The Celebration

It was a day we will always remember, thank you to all of those who shared it with us!

XOXO The Fricks

So BIG NEWS!!!

If you haven't heard, the rumors are true...I am engaged! I told my friend Jose that they should check to make sure Hell hasn't frozen over! ;) Okay, I'm kidding, but it is kind of funny. For so many years I have talked about this day with my friends; in fact, my three best friends from high school and early college had already made predictions about the order we would we in. Turns out they might be prophetic, because we did marry in that order! Paige, Katie, Juliane, and Nicole have all surpassed me in getting to the wedding finish line; but I have taken my sweet ole' time. I even made friends with younger girls to give myself a buffer (thanks Courtney, Maggee, Alana, and others)! To be serious for a moment, I do not at all regret taking my time, and taking things slow. The last six years of my life (when I first met Frick) have been so crucial, and without this learning experience, I don't think I would be prepared to be a wife.

 I have learned, and continue to learn how to love others without selfish motivation, and how to except/allow others to love me. Of course, this process of loving and learning to accept love, all starts with God...the creator of LOVE. I would have no idea how to do any of this, if He had not first loved me. I constantly remind myself that love is more than a feeling, it is a choice, and sometimes a very hard choice. If I want to be loved, I must choose to love as well, even when I don't feel like it. I see the road that lies before me, and I am excited for the easy, peaceful, times; however, I am ready to take on the challenges that come when two messy people get together and try to create something beautiful. So bring it on!

Well I will keep you updated on wedding stuff here soon...but until then, start working on your "Frickin...jokes"
 Best joke of the day,

 Friend: Congratulations on your daughter's engagement.
My Mom: Oh, thank you.
Friend: Pretty soon you are going to have "Frickin" grandkids!

 With Love, Sarah