Recap

Well, it's been a few weeks now and I realized I haven't made time for my blog world.

Honestly, it's been a pretty hectic few weeks.  So, let's recap, shall we? 

I will squeeze everything into one post to keep you all as updated as I can.

So, I left off with my birthday being only a few days away.

What did I do to celebrate?

Matthew and I went to see The Wizard of Oz 3D in IMAX.  I didn't wear my ruby slippers, like I intended to, but I still showed my support:

 {Outfit Details}

Sweater: Croft and Barrow (Kohls), Necklace: Goodwill, Shirt: Out of Print, Jeans: Levis (Kohls),

Dorothy Flower: LLT, 3D Glasses: AMC Theaters
 

Of course it was a fantastic time!!  I was like a kid on Christmas morning!  I danced, lite up, acted surprised... If people didn't know me, they may have thought it was my first time! ;)

Fast Forward to the first weekend of October:

Matt and I ran away to an enchanted forest filled with s'mores, loved ones, fall colors, beer, dancing, game of pool, potato guns, wildlife, and more!  Exciting, right?  It was!  Every time we get a chance to escape, we always enjoy ourselves to the fullest.

Matt finally got to use his Christmas present!

 

In between it all, we engaged in fall festivities:

Apple Picking & Pumpkin Farm

 

 

 

{Outfit Details}
Top: LC Lauren Conrad (Kohls), Cardi: Ralph Lauren (Goodwill), Purse: Target, Sunglasses: Target,
 Boots: Madden Girl (gifted), Jeans: Thrifted (Goodwill)

Now onto the Pumpkin Farm!

 

 

{Outfit Details}
Sweatshirt: Neena Creates, Watch: Kohls, Bracelet: Craft Fair, Minnie Bow: LLT, Tank: VS Pink, Jeans: Old Navy "Sweetheart"

 

 

 

More to come later this week!  Hopefully this held some of you over for the time being.

 

One last note:

 

Many times this past weekend, I couldn't help but take a moment and reflect on what an amazing family I have and the family I married into. 

I am forever grateful for all the love and support I have from them. 

 

They are my whole life!

 

 

Pink on Pink

I thought the time change was only to effect those first few days?

It didn't catch up to me until last week and is continuing into this week...

Blehhhh...

I'm sleeping in until my alarm, I'm dog dead tired and I just want to sleep.

(Random Fact about me:  I'm a morning person.  I'm up well before my alarm starts chirping... Perking, happy, smiling)

Needlesstosay, I've been wearing "feels like I'm wearing pjs" outfits.

{Outfit Details}

Skirt:  Apt. 9, Kohls (on the clearance racks now)

Crochet Top:  Lauren Conrad, Kohls (clearance, very recent)

Tank:  Forever 21

Cardi:  NY&Co. (clearance, old)

Shoes:  Target (clearance, old)

Is spring finally here??

I thought so on Saturday!  It was gorgeous out!

But yesterday and today are gloomy, windy, snowy days.

Either way, these flowers make me think warmer days!!

Debuting a new style to the shop!

I've already started a few more and hope to add them very soon!

Weekend Mash Up

Errr.. Sunday Mash Up?

This Saturday I was absolutely *exhausted*... I had no energy for anything...  And the way I felt going to bed Friday night, I felt like I was finally catching the terrible bug that is going around.  But, luckily, today I feel normal and healthy. <3  Phew...  

Saturday night, after I was feeling more rested... between a few cat naps and a few cups of coffee... I trapped myself in our office and worked on a few rosies for the shop.  They make me dream of spring... And with the way it looked outside today, it almost seemed like it was here.  But then I remembered that it's only January.  Brrrrr...

(Doesn't it look beautiful out?)

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This afternoon my family met up with my future sister in law and her family for dress shopping!  Oh the excitements about being a bride...  It was such a wonderful trip!  And she said, "YES TO THE DRESS!"  It's absolutely stunning and I cannot wait to see my brother's face when he sees her walk down that aisle.  For a woman who says "I am not going to be one of those brides who cry", sure could have fooled us! :)  As soon as she walked out in "the one" and stepped on that pedestal, the tears came.  Which then made all of us even more overjoyed.  It was the perfect moment for any bride and I cannot be happier that she experienced it.

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Coming home in the middle of the day on a Sunday always puts me in a funk.  I usually just plant my butt on the couch and do absolutely nothing.  But I forced myself to get stuff done.  Pick up, clean, and even play "chef".

I wouldn't call myself a cook... But I do thoroughly enjoy it.. Especially when I'm following a recipe. :)  

However, today, I decided to wing it.  

It was one of those moments where I didn't have to measure and I just picked and chose spices, and played with a new ingredient for a second time (leeks!)  It was such a fantastic feeling!  Sometimes I follow a recipe to the "t" and am still not feeling it.  As I walked in and out of the kitchen smelling this chili I played with, I was feeling really good about it.  And am almost kicking myself for not writing down how much of what I put in :)

I know I used beef broth, two leeks, black beans, kidney beans, ground beef, garlic clove, chili powder, cumin, red pepper flakes, a green bell pepper, diced tomatoes and a few other seasonings that may have already left my mind. :D

It was delicious!!!  A wee bit salty, but nothing cheese won't tone down. 

Maybe that's too much cheese ;)

The rest of my Sunday will be on my couch, cuddling with the husband, probably watching Once Upon a Time <3