Preston Pugmire sang at our wedding reception. It. was. perfect. He sang "our song" and lots of others that we love to hear him perform. We have been to several of his shows and at each one, I bug him about a record. He's finally making one. A REAL one, not just a demo. And […]
I am feeling good today. Well, actually I am feeling sore--but I feel like I can actually talk without a lump in my throat coaxing me to start crying. Progress. Not to mention all of the wonderful notes, texts, emails, calls and comments I have received rooting me on to recovery. I am getting there. […]
Yesterday, we woke up and got in a little tiff about how I don't eat enough because I just wanted cereal for breakfast. We made our grocery list and did our shopping, which ended up taking a lot longer than we anticipated thanks to our cashier who was "just so tired." (She was literally leaning […]
Clementines (aka Cuties) are in my top 5 favorite things about Christmas. Top five! That's really something. Today, while grocery shopping, we got our first batch. Chris is giving them a thumbs up, because they are basically a part of the family for the next month or so. These ones will most certainly all […]
I was going to title this post something like, "A little Graphic" or "Getting Graphic," but I didn't want you to not read it because you thought it was going to be risque. When in reality, I am dying to tell you about a little art project I did in no time for Greta's room. […]
It's December 2--Is anyone else gearing up for Christmas cards? Has anyone already received any? (That would be REALLY impressive...yeesh!) Back in October, I admitted that I was brainstorming. And then when I got new pajamas for my birthday, I knew I wanted our card to take a turn for the cozy. Picture this: Chris, […]
Greta has started her own blog. A place where she can post videos and pictures about JUST HER. Also, she wanted to let her friends and family know what she is doing (and refusing to do) on a daily basis. I told her that I would write for her, but she insisted she wanted it […]
I am not one of those people that gets embarrassed if someone catches me and my 'do right after waking up--the problem arises when I am spotted with freshly washed and dried hair. Yikes. It was weeks after we were married before I let Chris see the beast (my hair) untamed. And now that I […]
My parents came for Thanksgiving this year and brought the Martinelli's. While we were feasting on all of the other goods that Chris and I (yes, I helped) cooked up, I was already eyeing those bottles and a festive centerpiece was conjuring up in my mind. This morning it all came together, beautifully: The […]
I'm 25 today. I have always thought that "25" sounded really cool and mature, but I don't feel that different (does that mean I was already cool and mature? Hehe). Honestly, there are some things that as a quarter-centurrian, I feel like I should have down...but I don't. For instance, my hair still looks different […]
Back in October, I revamped a lamp and that is what started this whole redecorating thing--at least that is what I can remember. After I learned that I can cover a shade and create a new, fresh looking fixture, I have been eyeing all of the lamps in my home. Especially the two in our bedroom. […]
Where to start, where TO staRT!? I have had a busy day. I got done lots of laundry today. That's about it...sooo... ... just kidding. :) I hammered out those bedroom mirrors...literally, well almost...there was a moment I WANTED to take a hammer to them. I totally messed them up at first: I went with […]
Remember exactly one week ago when I told you that I had come up with a solution for an un-paintable wall? (Heck, we are renters, all of our walls are unpaintable!) Well, when we arrived back from Vegas, there it was, on our doorstep! Woohoo! I could hardly sleep last night and this morning I […]
Chris and I celebrated our anniversary a little late, but in a big way. This was my very first trip to Vegas. I know. I know. Lift your jaw from the floor. We took no pictures on our honeymoon, we took a couple pictures this trip. They were all taken on the same day. And […]
A couple days ago, my friend, Meagan, blogged about a hairdo. It was a high-no-excuses-kind-of-bun. She was inspired by her friend, Brandilyn, who also rocked this bun and her hair ended up getting a lot of attention. Brandilyn learned the how-to from her friend, Sydney...who posted a tutorial! I traced my steps back and watched the […]
Tresa Bell and Andi Bradley See that mirror behind those two pretty girls? My parents had that mirror forever. Are you surprised that it is oak? My parents LOVE oak. There are so many pictures of us in front of that mirror. Unfortunately, they are usually old photos of one of us girls with an old boyfriend […]
The last time I spent a few days at my parent's house was back in June. Chris was putting on a conference and he would be gone for a week (sound familiar?), but I kept plenty busy. I decided to makeover my parent's family room. Here is a before picture: Okay, it wasn't taken RIGHT […]
Chris left early Sunday morning. Before the sun came up--but not before Greta got up. "She's going through something." I tell Chris and myself lately, as she rarely sleeps at all these days. Chris headed off to the airport and I saw no reason to stay in bed if I wasn't going to be able […]
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