Family Matters

I know I haven't written in a long time. I get concerned that sometimes by sharing our story, it makes me dwell too much on what we don't have and how much we are missing out on by being so far away from each other. But in hopes that this inspires at least someone out there...

Lately I've been really missing my family. On my vacation in March, I was so lucky to spend time with my hubby's side of the family (his parents, his sister and her husband and their three adorable girls) at Disney World and my side of the family (my parents, sister, and future brother-in-law) at St. Simons Island (where we were married).

 Almost a year before this photo, we took our vows here.

 My sweet parents had a surprise for us...

 They saved flowers from our wedding cake and had a 'top layer' for us! They also had a 'top layer' of the grooms' peanut butter/ chocolate cake, which neither of us got a piece of. It was so popular, there was none leftover. It was so thoughtful! I hope to always be that thoughtful of others.

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After the departure of one of my closest friends on tour, I've really taken a good look at my life and my priorities. It's so easy to get caught up in the Wicked bubble, where the world revolves around this show and the cities we go to and the audiences and who goes on for whom, etc. But when Lauren was getting ready to say her goodbyes, I figuratively tried on her shoes, and there is a huge world out there. This is an amazing, wonderful job, which I am so thankful for, but it's a job. Family and relationships are what matters. I'm been working on my self and my own happiness and self worth. 

It kills me to not be a part of my family's life. My sister is graduating from law school on Saturday and I'm in Spokane. It was a big ordeal to just get the days off to go to her wedding. My sister's wedding.  My niece just turned 10 and I would have loved to celebrate her birthday in person, not just over the phone.

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And now I'm off to Canada in two weeks, for pretty much all summer. This is going to be interesting. My phone is going to just be my phone again. No texting, no data (unless there is wifi). It's like 10 years ago, when we had phones to talk. It's going to be a great exercise in being a little less accessible and connected... ;-)

Our anniversary in Dana Point, CA

It's been a while...

I haven't really posted much lately because it's been busy and we had five weeks apart. But Adam just came to visit me in Albuquerque (and just left this morning) and I thought I'd share some pictures...

We took a day trip to Santa Fe on Monday and saw the oldest church in the United States, from around 1610.

There was also a bell from 1356 inside, which we got to ring!

Then we went into the Loretto Chapel, which has this crazy spiral staircase that was created without any nails, just wooden pegs. It also has no center support but yet makes two complete 360 degree spirals.

We then visited the railyards and Adam climbed on the trains (which I didn't because I'm convinced that's tresspassing).

Finally we took the scenic route home...

Next we are looking forward to our Disney vacation in two and a half weeks! Cannot WAIT!!!

My Sweet Best Friend

After an extra five days with me, Adam left today for New York. I said goodbye in passing as I was walking home from the theater and he was getting into his cab outside. Once I got upstairs I found this...

Isn't he the cutest?

I had an epiphany while he was here... I am slightly needy when he is around. At first I felt a little ashamed at that realization, because I am normally a strong, independent individual. But when he's around me, all I want to do is hug him and kiss him and hold his hand. It's nothing inappropriate, I just need to physically be in contact with him. I think it's because that is what we don't get. We can talk on the phone and see each other's face on Skye, but nothing can even come close to giving him a big hug. 

Anyways, I get to see him tomorrow when I go to NYC between cities. We're getting quite spoiled...

Happy New Year!

It's a Christmas Miracle!

So due to the crazy blizzard in the Northeast, my Hubby is stuck here until Saturday! He feels guilty because he was supposed to work (and close) on NYE, but I'm as happy as a clam! I get him for over a week total!
AND to top it all off, I DON'T have rehearsal all week. I've had rehearsal the last few weeks and will once I get to Tucson, but I don't this week.
Because we had time yesterday and he wasn't going to the airport, we got to do this...

Glow-in-the-dark miniature golf! That's what we did on our trip to Niagara Falls, our unofficial first date!

So Merry Christmas from the Hose Family! (We couldn't figure out if it would be 'from the Hoses' or 'from the Hose's')

Christmas in Indy

I haven't been very inspired to write much lately. Probably mostly due to the fact that it's depressing to be away from home (or any semblance of home) for the holidays. BUT I am living with an amazing, wonderful, incredible cast mate, Lauren, and we're doing our best to brighten up our dull apartment. We're also cooking a full Christmas feast on Christmas Eve.

Yes, our angel is made out of coffee filters and a wine cork, with an ornament hanger for a halo. Lauren is very creative and we enjoy crafting :-)

My wonderful family has sent our presents here to Indy so that we can open them on Christmas morning. Plus it fills the space under the tree!

For those who are curious about the finished product...

the stockings turned out GREAT!

Just no fireplace...

Adam gets here tomorrow morning! Hooray!

Merry Christmas to all!

Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree...

In between cities, I went home and saw my Hubby for about 24 hours (before a travel day from hell to get to Kalamazoo). We put up our first Christmas tree! I won't see it again until after New Year's (if it's still up). But here it is for all of you to enjoy!

The Finished Product

I bought this ornament right after Adam proposed, December 2008. I was working at Disney doing a Christmas show (and getting my Equity card). I've been saving it for our first Christmas.

Merry Christmas!

Thanksgiving Care Package Results

 Before

 After

Delicious! It was my breakfast at 1pm.

Things I'm Thankful For:

The ability to laugh and love

A good cup of coffee in the morning (or anytime) to get me going

A good glass of wine after a long day

Great friends who make me smile and who are a shoulder to lean on

My job and the opportunity it brings to make people happy eight times a week

A wonderful tour family who understand the ups and downs of life on the road

An incredible, supportive family whom I love very much

A husband who loves me and who means the world to me

Happy Thanksgiving!