Live Accordingly

Saturday, August 15, 2015

This summer, by far, has been the busiest and most monumental summer of my life. Time has flown by, but the days have been filled with memorable events and amazing people. Here is photographic recap of our early summer months.

When Wyet and I first got engaged, I had a few close friends offer to throw me a bridal shower. As Wyet and I already have an established home, I turned down the idea. I didn't want people to think we were after gifts or to burden anybody. My American Crafts family wouldn't take no for an answer and put together a small party on my behalf. As it turns out, it isn't about gifts or a burden at all. It was an amazing evening of celebrating, and it was the first time I actually felt like a bride-to-be.

A beautiful cake decorated for me by my coworker Annelise.

My wonderful friend Darcy. By far the sweetest and most thoughtful person I have ever known. She is responsible for throwing this adorable shower. I am so grateful for her!

The American Crafts Crew!

As always, I got together with my club girls to celebrate June birthdays {for me and Karen!}. While we don't get together often, only a handful of times a year, these are friendships that I absolutely cherish. I met these amazing women 8 years ago, and our friendship has only grown since then. These are my go to people for a fun night out - always involving good food, strong drinks and sometimes even a craft.

Dinner at La Casita in Springville. {Amazing Mexican food & even better margaritas!}

Miss Karona opening her gifts!

The Club Girls

One of the most loyal and thoughtful people in my life!

The original Starbucks Crew {only missing a few!}

One of the best memories of this summer was my bachelorette party thrown by my closest friend, Ash! I had such a great time getting together with not just one group of friends but all of them! It was a night filled with laughter, late night pizza deliveries and even a trip to the pool. I am so blessed to have friends that go above and beyond expectations. This celebration was exactly what I needed to recognize the milestone I was approaching.

The amazing hostess and party planner!

My heart is full to have so many great friends!

As always, we finished off the month of June with Wyet running the Spartan Race in Midway. I am continually impressed with Wyet's dedication to always improve. The Spartan is definitely a race that you run against yourself. It is not about being the first person to cross the finish line or to beat the other competitors. It's about pushing yourself and achieving your own best record. Wyet had a lot of fun this year. I could tell the difference between this race and years past, he was there for the fun of the sport and to do his personal best. I am so proud of him!

Until next year!

Sunday, June 28, 2015

I am another year older with another remarkable year under my belt. Some amazing moments have happened over the course of the past 365 days, and I feel completely blessed with the life I have been given. While 25 treated me so well, I can't help but feel spoiled at the thought of all the amazing things to come during this 26th year of life. I truly believe the best year of my life lies ahead of me, and I have butterflies in my stomach even thinking about.

Here is to being 26 years young and loving every minute of it. As always, here are 26 facts about my life in this moment:

Gardening is my most gratifying pastime
Currently obsessed with anything stationary related
So naturally, I have been consumed with sending mail
I crave the days when I know I don't have to leave the house
Theater over movies - always
I am incredibly forgetful {thus my need to take pictures of everything}
When I make my daily commute to work, I usually do so in complete silence. This is my only uninterrupted thinking time.
During this time, my thoughts are generally consumed with project ideas I don't get around to, blog posts I forget to write and day dreams of buying/decorating a home one day.
On the contrary, when I drive late at night, I listen to my music at full volume and sing it out at full lung capacity
I am passionate about literature
And saving all of the animals
I read magazines like a book - cover to cover
My idea of a perfect day would include lounging in the hammock, a trip to Barnes and Noble ending with an evening on the porch
Cocktail Preference: Gin and 7-Up
Coffee Preference: Bold, extra milk, no sugar
Daydreaming of sandy beaches, teal oceans and swim-up bars
I am a big believer in wearing sunscreen
I can not stand the taste of kale
My heart is owned by three boys {Wyet, Hendryx, Murphy}
I love playing board games
& hanging out with my family
Current favorite stores: Paper Source, Barnes & Noble, TJ Maxx
I love 80s rock and 90s alternative music
Laying in bed at night {with the lights off} is when Wyet and I have the best, uninterrupted conversations
I keep a notepad in every room of the house {this is where I list books I want to read, words I need to learn and songs Wyet wants to download}
I am marrying my best friend and love of my life. It was never meant to be any other way.

This year, as usual, we went camping for my birthday celebration.

Hammock time!

Cheech!

Wyet surprised me with this Bean Bag Toss game he made!

It is incredible being with someone who can make virtually anything!

My loves!

Right before we got hit with a thunderstorm that lasted all night.

The best part of the night - reading in the hammock.

Another year with this guy is another year well spent.

More importantly than my own, we celebrated another birthday recently. Hendryx just turned one! It seems crazy that he is already one year old, and at the same time, I can't believe we have only had him in our life for one short year. Hendryx truly does bring out the better in all of us. He is an incredible little one, and we are so lucky to have him in our lives. Happy first birthday baby boy!