Exciting adoption news happening around here... stay tuned for more:)
Friday, June 7, 2013
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
thankful thursday {link up}
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This Thursday I am thankful for...
1) These guys. Last weekend Lance's younger brother and 3 college friends took over the house for a few days. And while I wouldn't normally be thrilled about sharing our one-bathroom home with 4 more guys... these guys are different. They are like brothers to me and make me laugh until I pee in my pants. And who doesn't like laughing all weekend?!? :)
2) Rose blooms. We have an amazing rose bush at the front of our house... it was pretty much the only existing "landscaping" when we moved in our rental. It's right by our front steps and I love that you can smell the fragrant roses when you're coming and going. Every year it seems to produce more and more blooms... and I love that.
3) Lance. I know last week I gave him a little anniversary shout out... but really, he should be on this list every single week. I have had to work pretty late all this week and he has made me dinner, helped out with the chores, and knocked out some adoption work... all while encouraging me. He is my rock and I am so thankful for him.
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Tuesday, June 4, 2013
embracing june {monthly goals}
Adoption fundraising, that is. June is "get-adoption-stuff-done" month... and fundraising is at the top of that list. The closer we get to receiving our adoption referral, the closer we get to signing over our life savings.
Hand in hand with the above goal, we are also trying to spend less. Eating at home more... cutting back on impromptu shopping trips... packing our lunches... all-in-all just making smarter decisions about how we spend our money... because we have babies to bring home!!
Smile // more.
Rumor is if you smile more, you actually feel happier. I'm putting this rumor to the test this month. I want to overflow with joy and kindness... and I figured a smile is a good place to start:)
We are saying goodbye to a lot of dear friends this month... Apparently June is the month that all of our friends decided to leave Louisville. So we'll be savoring as much time with them as possible.
What about you? What are you focusing on this month?
Sunday, June 2, 2013
sunday sneak peek :: abby & patrick {houston wedding photographer}
Last weekend I had the enormous pleasure of photographing the beautiful wedding of Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Allen. It was such a beautiful day, and I feel completely honored that I was able to capture it for them. Here are a few of my favorites from the festivities...
Which one is your favorite?? Be sure to leave a comment to the bride and groom... for every 10 comments they will receive a complimentary 5x7 print.
Thursday, May 30, 2013
thankful thursday {link up}
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This Thursday I am thankful for...
1) Nine amazing years with this guy. Yesterday Lance and I celebrated our 9 year anniversary. I am so thankful to call him mine... he's seriously the best. I can't imagine life without him.
2) Lunch in the park. Lately I've been trying to pack my lunch a few days a week... and surprisingly, these days have quickly become some of my favorites... especially when it's paired with a favorite magazine and perfect weather.
3) Dinner & drinks with this girl. My dear friend (and previous co-worker) Stacie was in town this week and we were able to catch up over dinner and drinks at a couple of my favorite Louisville spots. It was just what I needed:)
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Tuesday, May 28, 2013
he & she {summer edition}
he welcomes summer by turning the A/C up.
she welcomes summer by putting the windows down.
he lets the chickens out every morning before work.
she is teaching the chickens to eat out of her hand.
they are patiently waiting for their first batch of eggs.
he prunes and tends to the backyard vegetables.
she waters and cares for the front porch flowers.
he is driving all around northern Kentucky for his new job.
she is commuting to southern Indiana for her new job.
they are slowly adjusting to their new schedules.
he is learning about aquaponics.
she is catching up on photo editing.
he just turned the ripe old age of 34 last week.
she isn't far behind at her new age of 32.
they will celebrate 9 whole years of blissful marriage tomorrow.
...summer couldn't be better.
Saturday, May 4, 2013
Friday, May 3, 2013
my grown-up birthday wish list...
My birthday totally snuck up on me this year. My mom called last week asking me for my birthday list... and I had nothing. Seriously, nothing. I guess that's what happens when you turn 32. I actually forgot how old I was turning the other day... totally forgot. All the "mile-marker" birthdays (16... 21... 30...) have all since long passed and I have now entered the age range where you just completely forget how old you are.
But have no fear. I was able to think about it for a while, and have successfully put together my birthday wish list... two days before my actual birthday:)
1) this anthro vase
2) new bloch flats
3) baskets for my expedite shelves
4) cream soda
5) this book
6) new running shoes
7) any of these stamps
10) pretty much anything from here
Thursday, May 2, 2013
thankful thursday {link up}
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Okay... let's try this whole Thankful Thursday again... Sorry about last week's post. I was trying to be all proactive and get things set up in advance, but apparently I didn't set the date for linky party... oops. So yeeaahhhh...
This Thursday I am thankful for...
1) Birthdays. Yes... again. I know this was on my list last week... but this time it's for MY birthday!!! Which just happens to be right around the corner... on Sunday:) I'm looking forward to a fantastically low-key, celebratory weekend!
2) Cherry Limeades. I've always been a long-time fan of all-things Sonic... but I rarely order anything to drink besides Dr. Pepper. But yesterday one of my co-workers brought me with an afternoon cherry limeade... and it.was.fabulous.
3) Kale. We've been growing kale in our raised-bed garden this year... and before then, I didn't even know what kale was. But now we have kale growing out of our ears:) The other night Lance sautéed some with bacon... yes... with bacon. It was amazing. I would eat kale with bacon every.single.day.
This Thursday I am thankful for...
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Wednesday, May 1, 2013
embracing may {monthly goals}
This goal means exactly what it says. Go outside. Just do it... whether it's on my lunch break or an evening walk. I absolutely love this time of year... when the weather is finally warm... but not miserably hot yet. And I want to enjoy every second of it.
Get // tech-ie.
I need to spend some time doing some computer stuff... update the photography website... create an adoption fundraising site... edit photos... all personal things that desperately need to be done. But when you spend 8-10 hours a day staring at a computer for work, the last thing you want to do when you finally get home is crack open the laptop. But this needs to happen. Anyone want to just design everything for me?? Pretty please??
With my new work schedule and commute, I'm learning how important it is for me to guard my down time. Whether it's planning a date night with my husband... or simply protecting some alone time for myself. I know myself well enough to know that I am an introvert at heart, and am able to function best if I have some time to myself every once in a while.
I like to give. It's probably my "love language," if you're into all that. I like to give gifts... give food... give time... give myself... etc, etc... you get the picture. But I typically prefer to give on my time table... my schedule. But what about those times when I see the need for giving... but I simply turn away because "I don't have time" or "I can't right now" I want to change that. I want to give unexpectedly... selflessly.
What about you? What are you focusing on this month?
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