Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Sneak Peek: The day we got another sister!

It's been mentioned before, but this summer is full of weddings and this weekend we crossed one off the list & got ourselves a new sister out of the deal! To say we couldn't be happier is an understatement!

Here's a sneak peek of a few pictures I snapped with my camera (but I can't wait to see how Jonathan David Photography's pictures turn out!) :

Sisters - it's official!


The groomsmen having a little fun with mustaches on a stick.


Love this shot of the bride & groom, plus Jonathan David Photography at work!


Lighting the unity candle.


Sam toasting the newlyweds!


I'm sure this isn't the last you'll see about this wedding, but I couldn't resist putting something up for those wanting to see a couple pictures and announcing again how happy we are to have Krista in our family officially now!

Monday, July 19, 2010

Birthday Love!

Can I just tell you how thankful I am for the wonderful people who love me and who I got to spend time with (coincidentally) for my birthday!

First off, Sam spoiled me with several gifts:

Anthropologie gift card {+ birthday discount}, New Moon DVD & Glee CD's!
(plus, a giant bag of Sour Patch Kids, which there is no picture of because that sucker was gone before I could take one.)


I also was surprised with a lovely birthday dinner on Monday night thanks to the Weathers. I love our weekly get togethers and really hope we can continue them even after the Bachelorette is over :)

Pasta & cupcakes + good company!


On Wednesday, we drove up to Sandy to prepare for one of the big weddings we have this summer - my BIL & (now!) SIL's wedding! - and in between all the choas of wedding preparations, my awesome in-laws threw me a mini party to let me know they were thinking of me. Love them!

Supplies to make creative cupcakes & a new seatbelt wallet!


While also up in the Portland area, I was able to sneak away to see my maid of honor/best friend/college roommate and spend a couple hours catching up, talking weddings (her's is in 3 weeks!) , and giving each other gifts - mine were for the birthday and hers were for the bridal shower I can't make due to the wedding above.
A new top + nail polish for me; A photo album + wedding frame for her (courtesy of my mom).


Luckily, my mom happened to be up in Oregon for a conference (and to also attend the aforementioned wedding) , so I got to go to lunch with her & finally catch up in person. I really really miss her! Oh and as you can see, she knows how to spoil me too!

Fiestaware bowls + magazine subscription + Sex & the City DVD's + decorative spools + a new top + a gift card!

And the first season of Glee delivered by my mom from my kind brother!

Overall, I couldn't have asked for a better 25th birthday! And a quick thank you to all who sent me sweet messages & cards - I really felt the love from everywhere!

Monday, July 12, 2010

OOTD 7.11.10 & 7.12.10

Sweater: H&M
Tee: Forever21
Skirt: me!
Sandals: Forever21


My husband so graciously gifted me an Anthropologie gift card for my birthday this year, so on Sunday (7.11.10) I headed up to the closest location & shopped with very little gilt :) Purchases will be shared soon!

As for my skirt, I followed Freshly Picked's skirt tutorial again (see first attempt here) and this was the outcome of my second skirt, which is currently one of my favorite pieces in my closet manily because of the bright yellow color!




Tee: J.Crew
Pants: Anthropologie
Sandals: Forever21


For my birthday today (7.12.10) , I had planned to wear a skirt or dress to fancy up my outfit a bit for the occassion, but when I looked out the window at the grey skies, I decided I'd wear my new pants instead, which are actually leggings disguised as pants. I suppose comfy & cute will be my motto today!