ChaLLeNgEs & TriALs

My favorite thing in life  to remember is "u have to go through the hard times to appreciate the good  in life" This is exactly how I am feeling & when I get down I think about this & now that things are starting to get better financially for me & Greg & he has a great job I think back on all we have been through financially because of my health issues. We truly appreciate all the blessings we are recieving . Would life be better if me & Greg both had been graduated before we got married & were already in our careers ya I guess so. But everything happens for a reason & the lord doesn't give us these struggles to fail in life, He gives them to us because he knows we can get through them otherwise he would not give them to us.

We read a scripture the other night that talked about this exact same thing & I have not been able to stop thinking about it. I just cried so much when we read that because it made me see things a whole lot different. I had been so negative thinking life would be so much better if these things didn't happen to us & I had better health but once I sat down & really thought about it, it really wouldn't because now we both know the importance of Challenges & trials in life & we both are thankful for them because we know true happiness & joy & appreciate it more. I am not saying people who have it easy don't appreciate true happiness I don't wish any unhappiness on anybody but I am just so thankful me & Greg are now being blessed & worked very hard for it. When I was growing up I always thought I was going to marry somebody already in there profession & life would be so perfect & wonderful all the time, than I met Greg & I can honestly say the guys I dated before him were older rich guys- that sounds bad I mean they weren't old but older ha ha. But I found true happiness & love with Greg he is the most hardworking caring person ever. He is so devoted & has high goals & I could never go through life with anybody but him. we are only 24 & 23 so we are both still young & have school to get through but I wouldn't have it any other way I will stick through thick & thin with my amazing husband just like he stayed by my side when I had to go to the emergency room 3 times in 2 months with no insurance it was very hard for both of us. It however humbled us so much & now we are so thankful for our blessings. But in life we just have to keep trying & trying and never let the bad get us down because in the end it will all be worth it!!!

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BoRn In HeELs

There are 3 things that I absolutly love in life my husband/Jaxie, doing hair, & SHOES ok I lied thats 4 not 3 things ha ha!!! The first 2 things I notice about people are their hair & shoes. I Katie Ann Burke am admitting in this blog post that I am addicted to shoes.

I am sure many girls can agree that a new pair of shoes is one of the best things in life. Greg & I were laying in bed last night talking about our monthly bills and such & where the extra money will go if we have any left after bills. I decided to take the oppertunity & ask for a new pair of shoes.The first words out of his mouth were "you have got to be kidding me" he asked me how I could already want another pair after just getting 2 pairs in the last 2 weeks. I don't think it's weird at all but he couldn't stop laughing. yep LAUGHING I guess its better than yelling which is usually his reaction when I ask for shoes. I than explained that I am no different than any other girl and that loving shoes & wanting them is a natural thing. This is how are conversation went.

"I really NEED a new pair of shoes"-me

"No you don't you just got 2 pairs"-him

"Ya but they don't go with ALL my outifts, I need some to match other outifts & I need some I can wear to school that are comfortable."-me

"you have used the same excuse everytime you ask for a new pair of shoes & when I see the ones you buy their really high heels & I don't see how they are the least bit comfortable."-him

"heels are comfortable to me"-me

"the answer is NO you have tons & you don't need more right now"-him

"Ok than No new devices for your halo game & no more buying stuff at best buy"-me

" Ok you can get them,but not  to expensive ok"-him

Ha ha that usually is the way it goes everytime I ask for them,I really should have more responsibility & manage our money better. But it is something that I can't control, when I see a pair I want I just have to have them & nothing else  matters but those shoes. It really has become an addiction & I am trapped. I have a huge shoe fetish & I don't think that will ever change.But just on the fyi Greg is not an angel himself with money, he has the same problem with his best buy card,He is always at best buy & always wants something from there so I am not the only one who has a shopping problem ha ha ha.Alot of people see it as I am the irresponsible one in the marriage with money, NOT always Greg is just better at hiding it :)

RoMeO sAvE mE.......

  I am going to take the time to show my appreciation for my wonderful husband & for the wonderful gift he has been given called the priesthood. He gave me a blessing last night because I have not been able to sleep lately due to nightmares & such ,each night I have fell asleep in his arms grasping onto him so tightly because I am so terrified of what I have been dreaming about lately. When he holds me in his arms in bed I feel so safe & protected. Finally after a couple days of having nightmares & bad feelings Greg offered me a blessing which is funny because when he offered it I was thinking on asking him earlier in the day but had forgotten. Usually I am home alone by myself a lot & we live on a mountain, so pretty far from grocery stores and such. I am usually fine home alone with Jax but I have just felt so uneasy lately & terrified to be home alone. Last Night after I went and spent time with my friends while Greg worked I called him just bawling because I feared going home,He told me to wait & he would meet me & come home with me. I felt so pathetic & silly but I am so happy he rushed to come home with me.Good news is He had finished with his installs for the day so he didn't have to stay out as late as he usually does. 

  As soon as we got home he gave me the blessing & I felt instant comfort & relief. My husband is so good to me & I am so thankful he has the power to give me blessings in my time of need or when I am sick. I truly have an amazing man. I am not going to say that things are always perfect  & we DON'T fight because we do, thats what makes a relationship healthy. I know I am always sharing all the good about my husband & how good he treats me but that's because I believe in Focusing on the positive in our marriage & building each other up . When Greg & I got married we agreed that we would never publicly tare each other down or complain ,nor would we do it while we do it privately & fight. When we were dating we never had one fight ,WEIRD right? ha ha however when we got married we of course have our little arguments & disagreements but we love each other & will always be each others biggest fans. 

I know I can trust him & he knows he can trust me. Sometimes people wonder how things can be "that good" in our marriage almost as if its to good to be true, But that is why I am the luckiest girl in the world because our marriage is wonderful, we laugh,play, & love. We accept each other for who we truly are & what we have been through ,we are each others BEST FRIEND. We fight but never let it go on for to long, we are both willing to put the time & effort into making our marriage work .Greg is the only good guy I have ever been with,growing up I went through so much with losers & put so much into relationships where I never got the same in return.I love Greg & I am just so thankful he is a worthy priesthood holder who treats me like a princess I have never had that  & I thank the lord each day for such an amazing husband. He is my whole world  & I am blessed to have him :)

My FaVoRiTe PlAcE tO bE iS iNsIdE yOuR hUG!!!!

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Yet again my wonderful Husband never fails to amaze me. This years Valentine's day was so romantic. On Saturday I woke up & made Greg a huge breakfast,than he sent me to the spa to get a wax,pedicure,facial,massage,airbrushed tan, & since I was there all day I decided to get my hair done as well since I wouldn't make it home in time to do it myself. It was amazing being pampered. I felt so bad that Greg  had to do installs while I was at the spa. Greg also got me a new pair of miss me jeans,he did so good at picking them out ,I didn't even Have to tell him what kind -he knew the style I wanted & remembered I wear a size 24 extra long. (or maybe he just checked one of my pairs I already have ha ha) 

I decorated the house for him,got him a new shirt & of course got some new lingerie.I love that me & him think just alike & know by now what each other likes & don't like. His friend got his wife a diamond bracelet & Greg told me he is so glad I don't like diamond neclaces & bracelets & stuff cuz he thinks their ugly and a waste of money as do I. They are very cute on other girls I just have no desire for them. I would rather have something I can wear all the time.However he did get me a charm bracelet with little pics of the salt lake temple its so cute & I like that kindof jewelry cuz I can wear it with anything but I am not into diamond stuff.

To Finish off Saturday Night we went to the cheesecake factory, ice skating ( so romantic) & than to see the movie valentine's day we both have been wanting to see it for so long.It was the perfect day. Sunday we did all we could to celebrate the actuall valentines day ,we made brownies I made Greg dinner & than we danced to our song "me & you" by kenny chesney ( yes it sounds cheesy) ha ha but we are a very mushy couple. Than we watched our wedding montage. Sadly Greg Had to work Sunday night but we had so much fun before he left. 

He got me way to much stuff. He really spoiled me this Valentine's day. I have the best husband in the whole wide world. he has such a big heart & so much love . I am so lucky to have him. He is my best friend. We laugh until we cry,we play,we support each other through thick & thin,& we would do anything for each other. Sure we fight all couples do , but I love the way greg knows how to calm me down & wipe away my tears.We Have been married for one year now & It has been the best year of my life. He is all I need & all I have ever wanted. He is the best man I have ever known.

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kATiE & gReG'S FuN sUrVeY

What is his name? Gregory Brian Burke
•How long have you been together?married a little over a year, met in may 2008 & dated for 6 months
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•How long did you date? 6 months

•How old is he? 23

•Who said I love you first?He did, I was waiting for him to say it first because I already knew I was so in love with him.

•Who is taller?Greg, he is 6"1 I am 5"7!!! I love that I can wear my tall heels around him

•Who sings better? Oh for sure Greg, he has an amazing voice & has sang in choirs!! I am not horrible at singing but I am not the greatest

•Who is smarter?It depends on what the subject is ...... when we discuss money he is the smarter one.....when we discuss hair I am the smarter one ha ha

•Whose temper is worse?His but he hardly ever gets mad enough to let it be a big deal he just gets quiet, which I like cuz than I can try to make him laugh which usually almost works everytime

•Who does the laundry? we both do, but I do more than him because I am home during the days so I try to get all the cleaning done before I go to school.

•Who sleeps on the right side of the bed? I do he is always on the left!!!

•Who pays the bills? Right now Greg is working so hard to support us & I am thankful for that

•Who mows the lawn? Him, but sense this house is so new we dont have a lawn yet

•Who does the dishes?I usually do but he is picky about washing dishes so once I load them sometimes he will go & look in the dishwasher & clean them off all over again ha ha

•Who cooks dinner?Greg he is an amazing cook, much better than me, but I make dinner too sometimes!!!

•Who drives when you are together?Greg he has this power thing where he can't handle me driving cuz it stresses him out ha ha...i am a bit of a crazy driver.

•Who is more stubborn? I am, when we fight he is always the first to say sorry because I am just so stubborn

•Who is the first to admit when they are wrong? Depends on whose fault the argument is
•Who kissed who first? he kissed me first.... when we were dating I flew out to philli to meet him for the first time and once we got to the car he gave me the most amazing kiss ever.

•Who proposed? Greg did, I love fall leaves... so he made me dinner & had a table set up in the middle of all these trees covered with fall leaves.... up by sundance!! it was so beautiful

•Who is more sensitive? oh me for sure

•Who has more friends?we both probably have the same equal amount, he knows alot of guys from apx & I know alot of girls from my beauty school Taylor Andrews.

Who wears the pants in the family?He does , but I control the zipper ha ha ha ha.

ChRiStMaS 2009

Christmas this year was amazing. some of our favorite gifts we got was a new wedding ring I got for Greg that actually fit,he got me a very cute coat!! & my parents gave us food storage, a hobby lobby gift certificate, & greg new shoes. here is a slide show of how awesome this christmas was.......

OgDeN LlIgHts

This last Saturday Greg & I went with my side of the family to see the beautiful Ogden Lights ,we had so much fun!!!! We love the holidays

GuILtY

Yes I am guilty, I forgot to remember Thanksgiving on Greg & I'S blog. This upsets me especially because Thanksgiving gets overlooked by so many because it is right before Christmas. So I would just like to say how thankful I am for my amazing husband,family,puppy, & home. Here are the pics from our fun 2009 Thanksgiving !!!!

GiRlS jUsT wAnNa HaVe FuN

Finally, after a long summer alone while Greg worked & being totally bored, I was able to have a girls night. With who other than my little sis & our best girl Ausha!!! we have all been so close for like 10 years & will continue to do so. It was so nice being with the girls ,even though I missed my sexy husband so so much. We made sugar cookies & I did jens hair. We cought up on gossip of course & just had GIRL FUN!!!! I enjoyed it so much & we have all vowed to have at least one girls night a month.!!! :)

LiFe Is BeAuTiFuL

The last couple months have been very hard for Greg & I we had many trials & challenges we had to face & we struggled so much. Greg was unemployed and I went through surgery. It was just a very dark time for us but These last couple weeks have really been amazing, the lord has finally answered our prayers & we have been blessed & comforted in so many ways. Greg got an amazing job he loves & I am finally healthy enough to go back to school starting tomorrow. I love doing hair & it is going to be amazing & so fun doing what I love & do best. We also love our new ward,they are so caring & we just feel the spirit so strongly being in this amazing ward. We were called to be on the activity commite & we absolutly love it. We just had our ward christmas party yesterday & it went so well. I am so thankful for the lord & for unanswered prayers ,simply because I am not a patient person & I wanted the lord to to do what I wanted when I wanted & in time he did so much more & blessed us so much. I truly love him & am thankful for the blessings & his love for each & every one of us :)