Bridal Pictures

Move to Memphis

Just as we had our charming decor, 52 inch flat screen, new bedroom set, 2 piece couch and white lights hung with love around the living room......a job offer for me transpired. The opportunity was to work for Strayer University, which is a proprietary college located mostly in the East and Southeast. With 2 interviews in Washington, DC the offer letter arrived via yahoo......relocation to Memphis, TN. Stunned as we both were, we immediately created a pro/con list and decided a great adventure was upon us. Long story short, we loaded up the Mazda 3 with my Mom, Dad, Louie, Jona and I and headed down the freeway.

August 2009 started our new lived in Southaven, Mississippi, which is a suburb of Tennesse. To be honest, the next 5 months were difficult to say the least. Our love and bond was stronger than ever because it has really been JUST THE THREE OF US- Louie included. We have missed our families and friends and the culture of Memphis has been shocking to say the least. The saying what does not kill you only makes you stronger was full force in our lives. We became regulars at Blockbuster, took delight in finding new places to eat, spent mornings at the gym and ventured out to Memphis as needed. The great news is we were able to visit Kansas City, Alabama, Panama City Beach Florida, New Orleans, Nashville and Atlanta. We were also lucky to spend Thanksgiving with my cousin Rachel, her husband Wade and precious daughter Willa. We also have seen my Grandma two times in the last 5 months, which was more than I had seen her in the last 10 years (she lives in Kansas). December 2009 we flew home to be with our friends and families, which was a blessing from heaven. We brought in the New Year in Las Vegas with my sister. 2009 was a year of learning, adventure, happiness, luxury, appreciation and blessings.

The Saine Love Story-Part II

Today is January 20, 2010---that is correct, it has been over a year since I last posted a blog, however the Saine's Love Story did not end-it had only just begun. What a year it has been-it is no wonder why I have not taken time out of my life to blog.

Where to start- Jonatan and I are married now : ) That is a great place to begin. We started off our year in a beautiful townhome in Draper, Utah overlooking the city. Our first big addition to our family came in February with the purchase of Louie Vuitton. Louie is a Shiba Inu and has most of the specified characteristics of the breed.

For the first 6 months of our marriage, it was about traveling- we visited Las Vegas, several placed in California, Boston and New York City and this was all before June. Then the transition-



Louie Vuitton

Engagement Pictures

Brea's Birthday was spent taking engagement pictures and what an exciting event. We treasured taking these memorable photographs together and feel they turned out wonderful. Here is for your viewing pleasure : )

Looking Forward

We were cuddled up on the couch, as we usually are when we are together. The following dialogue was a confirmation that I am marrying someone who is my best friend and the one who makes my heart smile.

Brea: "What are you most excited about now that we are getting married?"

Jonatan: "I am most excited to live together."

Brea: "Really? That is cute. Why is that?"

Jonatan: "Because I always wanted to live with my best friend."

One Year Anniversary

WOW! Has it really been 1 year since we met? If you have not read the blog about how we met, please see the first entry to learn about our love story. We celebrate our one year anniversary on October, 20, 2008. There is no greater gift than love. We had dinner at the Cheesecake Factory, Brea received beautiful flowers at work, Jonatan gave Brea the most adorable shoes and Brea gave Jonatan a stunning watch. The passionate that egnites between the two of us is indescribable and as we celebrated our anniversary, it was exciting to know that in 11 weeks, 72 days, we will be Mr. and Mrs. Saine. October 20, 2007 was the real beginning of an eternity together, when two people met, have fallen in love and cannot wait to spend forever together. It is a fairytale come true. Te Amo Che!



This is a picture of the license plate Jonatan surprised Brea with on his car. It reads: JB 1020, which stands for Jonatan and Brea, October 20. It does not get any more memorable than that. What a simple and thoughtful reminder of when our lives together began.

The Photograph

Jonatan took this picture and he has a talent for being able to see a beautiful photograph. I love his creativity and the excitement he has when he does something new. I also love the way he looks at me, it is the most adoring and loving look. With a simple grin. Now that is true love : )