secretly I wish I could live on a farm... seriously. This city slicker would LOVE that a lot!
http://www.sugarpiefarmhouse.com/
May 13, 2010
May 11, 2010
The One with yet ANOTHER blog
http://thesavvyphotographer.blogspot.com/
A good dose of inspiration. We all need that every now and then...
A good dose of inspiration. We all need that every now and then...
May 5, 2010
The One Where I may have peed a little :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ql-N3F1FhW4&feature=youtu.be
Watch this. It will change your life. Or it won't. But at least you'll laugh a little. :)
Watch this. It will change your life. Or it won't. But at least you'll laugh a little. :)
May 4, 2010
The One with Good Advice
Good advice for ANY small business, especially those just starting up!
How Should I Price My Photography Business
enjoy.
How Should I Price My Photography Business
enjoy.
March 4, 2010
The One where it's been a while
After the whirlwind of my last post, I've completely fallen off the train of blogging... but with good reason! At least that's what I'll keep saying :)
Life as an engaged couple has been so very sweet. Hard because we don't get to see each other that often. We got to hang out for about 45 minutes last night, and we both agreed we can't wait for the day when we can hang out and NOT talk about wedding stuff. As much as I love planning this day, I can't wait for it to be here and be over!
We're both wiped out this week! A cold of some sort crept up on us which is contributing to the insane urges to simply crawl back into bed and sleeeeeeep for a long time! So we're working on getting better! We also start our marriage counseling with Brett on Sunday afternoon - we are super pumped about that! It's going to be a sweet time for sure. It's been interesting to watch others around us preparing for marriage in such different ways; it's amazing how so many people have distorted what a marriage should be, elevating their intended spouse to places they shouldn't be in - living in a false reality and projecting on their significant other a role they will never be able to fill. I am absolutely thankful I have Aaron to journey this life with, and love that we share the same views and stay rooted in scripture!
Life, while never easy, is so good right now. However, life as of June 19, 2010, will be even better :)
Life as an engaged couple has been so very sweet. Hard because we don't get to see each other that often. We got to hang out for about 45 minutes last night, and we both agreed we can't wait for the day when we can hang out and NOT talk about wedding stuff. As much as I love planning this day, I can't wait for it to be here and be over!
We're both wiped out this week! A cold of some sort crept up on us which is contributing to the insane urges to simply crawl back into bed and sleeeeeeep for a long time! So we're working on getting better! We also start our marriage counseling with Brett on Sunday afternoon - we are super pumped about that! It's going to be a sweet time for sure. It's been interesting to watch others around us preparing for marriage in such different ways; it's amazing how so many people have distorted what a marriage should be, elevating their intended spouse to places they shouldn't be in - living in a false reality and projecting on their significant other a role they will never be able to fill. I am absolutely thankful I have Aaron to journey this life with, and love that we share the same views and stay rooted in scripture!
Life, while never easy, is so good right now. However, life as of June 19, 2010, will be even better :)
February 11, 2010
The One where I'm ENGAGED!
Well, since the title of these blog posts follow the show, Friends, it was only fitting to name this one after Monica then Geller the night Chandler proposed to her. Not shouting, "I'm Gay! I'm Gay!" but "I'm Engaged! I'm Engaged" for the whole world to hear! From the rooftops! :) Before the story, an email from my sweet friend, Cass, this morning, titled "You're marrying THIS guy!?!? :)" with this picture attached...
OH YES I AM MARRYING THIS GUY! How handsome is he?! :) He is such a picture of Christ's love for me - I love his heart for first and always foremost, the Lord. Then his heart for me - he loves me so well! I love this journey we are on, two imperfect people living for the fame and renown of the Lord, messing up, having fun, loving the Lord and each other with everything within us! The studying the Word, the laughing, the cooking, the hanging out, the working hard together, the wild card moments, the dance parties in the car, every little thing most people wouldn't even think of mentioning - I get to share every moment with this man, my cowboy, until the Lord returns to take us home or calls us home before then!
So the story...
Last night I was picked up for an 8:30pm reservation at Sarello's in Moorhead, an amazing restaurant! We both ordered the fillet mignon, just cooked a bit differently (Aaron's mooing, mine, still pink, just very dead). It was an excellent piece of meat served with snap peas and baby asparagus, the best mashed potatoes, and this incredible gravy/sauce goodness! I wussed out of wine, and ordered a Diet Coke and felt like a 13 year old, but it's OK, it was worth it! After we finished eating, just sat enjoying each other's company. Then, it was after eating, so of course Aaron had to go to the bathroom. After Aaron got back from the bathroom, we ordered dessert, Aaron the cheesecake, and me, a chocolate torte. When the server brought them out, my plate had two plates, with a napkin folded swan sandwiched in between the two plates. The swan's neck/head was curved over to hang over the dessert and the ring was clutched in the swan's mouth (in Aaron's words, in mine, the ring was hanging from the bird's neck :) ). I couldn't even tell you all he said, but I know it ended with something along these lines... "I want to share forever with you - will you marry me?" And well, as you can tell, I said YES! :) After calls were made and we were back at my place, I promptly beat him in a game of scrabble... I'm not sure he's ready for me :) Oh how I love him!
For those of you who enjoy diamonds... it's exactly what I wanted - nothing traditional or solitaire that could get stuck on gloves and things - I LOVE IT :) And well, even more I love what this ring represents!
OH YES I AM MARRYING THIS GUY! How handsome is he?! :) He is such a picture of Christ's love for me - I love his heart for first and always foremost, the Lord. Then his heart for me - he loves me so well! I love this journey we are on, two imperfect people living for the fame and renown of the Lord, messing up, having fun, loving the Lord and each other with everything within us! The studying the Word, the laughing, the cooking, the hanging out, the working hard together, the wild card moments, the dance parties in the car, every little thing most people wouldn't even think of mentioning - I get to share every moment with this man, my cowboy, until the Lord returns to take us home or calls us home before then!
So the story...
Last night I was picked up for an 8:30pm reservation at Sarello's in Moorhead, an amazing restaurant! We both ordered the fillet mignon, just cooked a bit differently (Aaron's mooing, mine, still pink, just very dead). It was an excellent piece of meat served with snap peas and baby asparagus, the best mashed potatoes, and this incredible gravy/sauce goodness! I wussed out of wine, and ordered a Diet Coke and felt like a 13 year old, but it's OK, it was worth it! After we finished eating, just sat enjoying each other's company. Then, it was after eating, so of course Aaron had to go to the bathroom. After Aaron got back from the bathroom, we ordered dessert, Aaron the cheesecake, and me, a chocolate torte. When the server brought them out, my plate had two plates, with a napkin folded swan sandwiched in between the two plates. The swan's neck/head was curved over to hang over the dessert and the ring was clutched in the swan's mouth (in Aaron's words, in mine, the ring was hanging from the bird's neck :) ). I couldn't even tell you all he said, but I know it ended with something along these lines... "I want to share forever with you - will you marry me?" And well, as you can tell, I said YES! :) After calls were made and we were back at my place, I promptly beat him in a game of scrabble... I'm not sure he's ready for me :) Oh how I love him!
For those of you who enjoy diamonds... it's exactly what I wanted - nothing traditional or solitaire that could get stuck on gloves and things - I LOVE IT :) And well, even more I love what this ring represents!
February 2, 2010
The One If I Had a Mac...
If only I had a Mac... how cool are these!?!
http://twelvesouth.com/products/bookbook/
I love clever design! Aaron and I also saw sweet messenger bags made from recycled canvas banners in Europe in Helvetica, also a great movie :)
http://twelvesouth.com/products/bookbook/
I love clever design! Aaron and I also saw sweet messenger bags made from recycled canvas banners in Europe in Helvetica, also a great movie :)
February 1, 2010
The One with a HUGE Blessing!
Yesterday, Aaron and I went to a core team meeting at River City. There, God gave us all the confirmation we were praying for to call RC our home. I am UNBELIEVABLY excited! It feels like a huge weight has been lifted off - it's been a looong while since I've been a part of a church that I agree with so many (if not all) of what they do, their mission, beliefs, how they operate, etc. I've also been in such a holding pattern not really being involved in any church for the past long while - funny how wrong that feels... perhaps we are supposed to be investing in the church we call home? :) I think so! Now we won't be super involved (a.k.a. so busy we don't do anything else!) but we'll join a missional community (small group) and pray about where else we could serve the body with the talents and desires the Lord has given Aaron and I.
*side note: I've been eating lunch while writing this post (a popcorn chicken bowl from the marketplace grill) but it really can't be called "popcorn" chicken when half the pieces of chicken are so big, they're not popable! there's a weird pet peeve of mine for ya! HA!
Now, on to finish my chunks of chicken bowl...
*side note: I've been eating lunch while writing this post (a popcorn chicken bowl from the marketplace grill) but it really can't be called "popcorn" chicken when half the pieces of chicken are so big, they're not popable! there's a weird pet peeve of mine for ya! HA!
Now, on to finish my chunks of chicken bowl...
January 28, 2010
The One with a lotta love
One of the best parts about last night? Dance party in the car to Black Eyed Pea's, I Gotta Feelin'? Two for One burgers at Grizzly's with a coupon? Making a large, rather sparkly purchase? Nope! Nope! Nope! Getting to share all those experiences and so much more with the man of my dreams? Bullseye! :)
January 26, 2010
The One with a blizzard
Yesterday was an unexpected yet WONDERFUL snow day! A blizzard came to town with high winds and low low low visibility. Aaron and I got to hang out most the day! NDSU was open until 10am, so we both had a class for the first bit, but then we got to watch a movie, take a nap, cook lunch, hang out at the mall (only place open with free wi-fi), play scrabble, make cookies, and watch the Big Bang Theory! Phew! We weren't even supposed to hang out yesterday :) BONUS!
Today is a full day at work playing catch-up from yesterday's day off. But that's good - I actually have things to do all day today! :) Tonight is laundry and rest! Perhaps a bit of HULU or perhaps some Bundy lovin' - Greta just texted me, so we'll see what happens there!
Today is a full day at work playing catch-up from yesterday's day off. But that's good - I actually have things to do all day today! :) Tonight is laundry and rest! Perhaps a bit of HULU or perhaps some Bundy lovin' - Greta just texted me, so we'll see what happens there!
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