6.25.2013

California lovin'






We have been having the best time in California this week, and I am SO sad that today is our last full day. Its been so fun getting to share the husband with all my family and watch him interact and them just love him. My cousin's wedding was beautiful and I had so much fun watching him dance with my aunt and laugh with my cousins. It's been a blast to watch him see and explore this new place. He has never been to California, and my whole family has had the best time showing him all of our favorite places. He has been like a kid in a candy shop, and its been so fun for everyone to see his enthusiasm. Its been such a great week and I feel undeniably blessed, by my family and my husband. Its so hard to say goodbye to everyone, but knowing that I will see them next month for the next family wedding makes it a little easier. 

6.21.2013

High Five for Friday


Linking with Lauren in this week for High Five for Friday!

1. Wednesday was Phil's and my first time flying on a plane together! It was a long day of travel but we had fun.

2. My favorite travel tradition (especially if I am flying alone) is to get a cup of Starbucks and a magazine I wouldn't normally splurge on while I wait for the flight.

3. We are staying at a house we rented with some of my extended family and it been so great to spend time with them.

4. We explored the city yesterday, and Phil was so excited to see al the sights in San Francisco.

5. Per family tradition, we try to go to a major league baseball game in whatever big city we are visiting. So last night we of course caught a giants game! And another uncle and cousin met up with us at the game!






6.18.2013

Travel Day



It's travel day for us! So stinking excited to see all my sweet family, see a few favorite cities, and of course celebrate one of my sweet cousin's wedding. We are waking up early this morning (read 3am) and heading to Raleigh to catch a flight to Las Vegas and then on to San Francisco! It's going to be a long day but I couldn't be happier about it!

P.S. It's also Phil's first time this far West, and his fourth or fifth time flying. It will be fun to see it all through his eyes this trip.

6.17.2013

Happy Father's Day


Happy Father's Day to the best dad I could've asked for! My Dad is one of my closest confidants, the best listener, and one my favorite people to bounce plans and ideas off of. He's always there to listen to my woes, but quickly gets me back on my feet and encourages me to get out there again. Its the perfect amount of compassion and encouragement, while never letting me dwell in whatever my longer than I need to. Our conversations are some of my favorites, and his hugs are the best. Thanks for loving me and pointing me to my heavenly Father.

( My Dad and his three girls) 

6.07.2013

High Five for Friday

Ah and Friday has finally arrived, it been one of those weeks where I was sure this wonderful day might never arrive! Linking up with Lauren  again over here. FIVE things that made life good this week....


 
 
1. Starting to pick up some odds and ends for our new apartment and I am getting so excited to move in and put it all together. We got an old dresser (which I can't wait to slap some paint on and new hardware) , a quilt on major sale at anthro, and a few other odds and ends.

2. I joined the gym my husband has been going to because I am trying to get back in shape and just plain old healthy. (Also I have brought a salad and a piece of fruit everyday for lunch this week. Proud.)

3. My sweet co-worker gave me a gift of a Mary Kay lipstick and gloss, which was so sweet. And even better the proceeds went to help victims of the Oklahoma tornados. How neat! Beauty products and philinthropy, love it!

4. Coffee, I think coffee is probably a highlight of every week for me. BUT yesterday I went to Panera on my way to work and I was given a FREE large coffee!

5. One night this week we drove down the mountain to have dinner with one of my husband's army buddies and his family. It was such a fun time, and us ladies had cocktails (pearl diver anyone?) and we got to watch cable! (oh the little things in life)












6.06.2013

A bridal shower extravaganza weekend

This last weekend was the weekend of bridal showers. Friday I drove to my hometown after work to go to my dear friend's fiesta themed bridal shower. There were lots of good friends, margaritas, and burritos, I mean what more could you ask for? (I brought my camera, but naturally forgot to take any photos) Saturday, that same friend was thrown another shower which was just beautiful and had the sweetest pinwheel decorations.

Myself and the bride, my college roomate.

All the bridesmaids together.


And on Sunday, there was a third shower for another dear friend of mine at this awesome bakery in town. The cake was fantastic, and the venue amazing! I will have to keep it in mind for any showers I have to throw in the future. They had this little party room that was Pottery Barn chic. AND she made a wishlist at Anthroplogie and she got the BEST stuff. I am wishing I had done that for mine. Anthro's home stuff... swoon.



6.04.2013

Wedding Season












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Well folks we are definitely in "Wedding Season" which of course means new dresses. There are showers, rehearsal dinners, and weddings to attend in the next few months and I've been on the hunt for a couple new dresses to include into the rotation. Here are a few that I am just loving. I am driving back to my hometown this weekend in fact with three bridal showers on the docket, which should be so so fun! Its so exciting to be a part of my friend's very own celebrations. It is such a joyful, hopeful, and exciting time for my sweet friends!

I know I've said this already but... I still can't believe that a year ago we were in the midst of celebrating and preparing for our own July wedding!