"Feelin' 22"

22 YEARS AGO TODAY... Matthew came into this world, and BOY am I glad that happened.
The past two years, we have had to deal with celebrating this guys birthday over email and care packages, but today was finally different. We started the birthday weekend with a trip to Benihana's for some yummy dinner and then ended the night with the premiere of the new Star Wars: The Last Jedi. Matthew & his brother are major Star Wars guys, and even though I don't always understand everything that is going on, this movie was super good.

But besides the movie and the yummy dinner, the main point is we got to celebrate Matthew. WITH MATTHEW FINALLY BEING HERE! Like I've said before, to this day, I am still beyond grateful to have this guy home. He is so special. I have never met anyone quite like him. He deserves not just a birthday to feel special, but a year around feeling of being special. He is always so kind, loving, and selfless and he always knows how to make you laugh. I am so glad to have him back in Arizona for good, and to be able to celebrate his day with him. To many more birthdays to come!

Happy birthday to my favorite guy.

(Here are a few throwbacks (from oldest to newest). We have definitely grown up a lot over the years. So blessed that I met this guy almost 8 years ago. He sure makes life fun.)

The MOST Wonderful Time of the Year!

It's finally Christmas time, and what is Christmas without lots of pretty lights?
This weekend, Matthew and I got to take a trip to the Illumination Phoenix exhibit with my best friend Becca and her boyfriend Justin.
This place is nuts! If you're wanting to see some amazing Christmas lights while sitting in the warmth of your car, this is your place.

Illumination Phoenix

Boy do I love having this guy home. Matthew makes everything more fun!
Merry Christmas all. <3

(btw, make sure to pack a warm jacket... as you can tell from the last picture I was freezzziiinnnggg)

Can you believe it?! I know I can't. 2 years down and he is HOME! This week has literally (and I MEAN literally) been the best week of my life. I don't think I have stopped smiling for the past 3 days. Wednesday was the day. He came running off of that airplane to meet us all at the Phoenix Airport. I immediately began tearing up at the thought of this special guy being back in Arizona. Since then, it has been a whirlwind! Even though I haven't been able to see much of him since he's been home, the thought of him being back in AZ and being less than 5 minutes from my house is the best! Right now he's with his family in Disneyland and I couldn't be happier for him because HE IS HAPPY. His smile and his happiness bring me so much joy. Bottom line, I love having this guy back. Now I know time will tell what's in store for the both of us, but I just hope that no matter what he is always happy. I would be the luckiest girl alive to date this guy again. Now before anyone gets nervous or worried, we aren't officially "dating" as of right now, BUT we have been texting each other religiously for the past 3 days, so that means something, right? ;) It has literally been 3 days since he's been home and I am already beyond smitten with this guy! I don't think I could ever put into words how special he is to me. If I could, I would spend every waking minute with him. He is the funniest, sweetest, kindest, most handsome, and amazing person on this earth. This guy will always be my number one.

xoxo, Raych

P.S. Doesn't his handsome face just make you want to melt?!