Happy 2 months of marriage to my far better half. He has shown me so much love and patience in these 2 months. Here's to a lifetime more.
High Five for Friday!
Friday, February 21, 2014
1. 19 days until I am here (enough said):
2. Hubs is traveling a lot for work these days. Even though I miss him a ton during the week, I am so proud of him and thankful that he has a job that provides for us. Nothing sweeter than coming home from a long day of class to find this on my bathroom mirror. It's the little things y'all (and I sure do love him).
3. We made spaghetti squash for dinner one night this week. It was delicious! And I was in awe of how the squash literally falls apart like spaghetti noodles. God is so creative! We made a homemade meat sauce to go on top and it was so yummy and healthy!
4. Saturday night we are making the trek West to celebrate our friends Greg and Morgan! They were both in our wedding party and now they are getting married Nov. 1 and Garrett and I are in theirs! Greg and Garrett were teammates at Carolina and Morgan and I have been inseparable since they started dating. We can't wait to shower them Saturday!
5. It's almost embarrassing how boring my day-to-day life is. I literally study every free second of every day. Therefore, watching The Bachelor is the highlight of my [most every] week. Sad, I know. It's my guilty pleasure. I am not a big tv watcher but I am always a Bachelor/Bachelorette fan... maybe it's because I realize how ridiculously stupid it is, I don't know. Anyways, I had a pharmacology exam Tuesday morning so watching The Bach was NOT happening Monday night. So all day Tuesday I looked forward to getting into bed early and watching it, and it did not disappoint :) Once again, it's the little things!
Vail, CO
2. Hubs is traveling a lot for work these days. Even though I miss him a ton during the week, I am so proud of him and thankful that he has a job that provides for us. Nothing sweeter than coming home from a long day of class to find this on my bathroom mirror. It's the little things y'all (and I sure do love him).
3. We made spaghetti squash for dinner one night this week. It was delicious! And I was in awe of how the squash literally falls apart like spaghetti noodles. God is so creative! We made a homemade meat sauce to go on top and it was so yummy and healthy!
4. Saturday night we are making the trek West to celebrate our friends Greg and Morgan! They were both in our wedding party and now they are getting married Nov. 1 and Garrett and I are in theirs! Greg and Garrett were teammates at Carolina and Morgan and I have been inseparable since they started dating. We can't wait to shower them Saturday!
"Gone to Carolina in my mind"
Thursday, February 20, 2014
As I sit here studying EKG's and heart murmurs, I can't help but reminisce on the last 4 years of my life. You see, there is a HUGE basketball game tonight (if you don't know what game I'm talking about, you must not be from NC). In 45 minutes I will put away my school work and be glued to the television to cheer on my beloved TARHEELS! My dad took my husband but didn't invite me... that's when you know you have officially been replaced.
My dad attended Carolina for 12 years... undergrad, dental school, and orthodontic school. From the time I could talk I was cheering for the heels and knew there was no other school I wanted to attend for undergrad. When I got my acceptance letter I cried like a baby. And the day I moved into my dorm in Chapel Hill is the day I went on my 1st date with my husband. So this baby blue heaven really does have a special place in my heart.
My dad attended Carolina for 12 years... undergrad, dental school, and orthodontic school. From the time I could talk I was cheering for the heels and knew there was no other school I wanted to attend for undergrad. When I got my acceptance letter I cried like a baby. And the day I moved into my dorm in Chapel Hill is the day I went on my 1st date with my husband. So this baby blue heaven really does have a special place in my heart.
Head basketball coach, Roy Williams and dad
That amazing moment when UNC beats Duke and I am there to witness it. Praying this happens again tonight. #GDTBATH #goheels!
Wednesday wants!
Wednesday, February 19, 2014
I'M BAAAACK! Sorry to my poor blog... but I was off getting married, honeymooning, and being a newlywed (and trying to survive school). Posts on all these exciting things to come soon! For now, a few things I am loving/wanting!
Alex and Ani bracelet! I love these so much. They are perfect to wear every day to spice up any outfit. I want my hub's "Blue zircon" December birthstone because he is my favorite and, well, it's just a pretty color ;)
Since we just built a new house, we have been decorating little by little. We have SO FAR to go but it has come a long way. We have an interior designer coming next week to help us pick out fabric/rugs/accessories (I do NOT have an eye for this type of thing). Our bedroom is the 1 room that is almost 100% complete. All we are missing is a bookshelf. I want one mainly for picture frames and accessories/gadgets. Loving this one from Pottery Barn.
With spring right around the corner, I want to get furniture for our back deck ASAP! We have a big fenced-in backyard for Bella to run around and I foresee many nights spent on our deck grilling out. I am loving this couch from PB (surprise, surprise).
My cousin Rob plays baseball for the Milwaukee Brewers and one of his teammate's wives has a jewelry business on the side. Rob's wife, Katie, wears her bracelets all the time and every time I see her I say I am going to order some of them. Well I really am going to soon! I want a clear, black, turquoise, and maybe another funky color. Look her up on Facebook: Couture Jems
I am dying for a new pair of TB flats. I wear mine like no other. They are darn expensive but WORTH IT. I cannot find another brand that fits my foot like they do. Not to mention, they are classic and timeless. I have nude ones that I have worn so much that they barely stay on my foot when I walk. I am thinking these babies will be the next pair I splurge on.
Happy Wednesday!
13 days!
Sunday, December 15, 2013
My poor blog gets no attention these days...
I finally finished my 1st semester of PA school. Wow. Hardest, most frustrating, exhausting, yet rewarding thing I have ever done. I will admit... I am proud of myself for the dedication and time I put into studying in the midst of planning a wedding and building a house. You see, we are allowed ONE [yes, 1] C for the 2.5 years we are in the program or we are kicked out. That adds a tiny bit of pressure to us, as if we need more pressure.
Anyways, now I am in full wedding mode! In just 13 days I will marry my best friend. HOLY COW how is it so soon? It feels like yesterday that we were getting engaged. I never knew how many details there were until now... make sure the people making dessert know where to have them delivered, make seating arrangements for rehearsal dinner and BM luncheon, get marriage license, make sure photographer knows where to meet us, finalize programs, pick out lip color for the wedding (who knew this would be such a task).
Because I am so excited about the wedding day it has been so easy to overlook the fact that we are going to MEXICO for a week after the wedding. I get extra happy when I remember this *small* fact. A beach, mystery novel, champagne, ridiculous amounts of food, and my HUSBAND... yes please.
I pray that we can soak in these last few days before we get hitched to enjoy Christmas and celebrate the birth of Jesus. What a happy time!
Xoxo,
Owen
I finally finished my 1st semester of PA school. Wow. Hardest, most frustrating, exhausting, yet rewarding thing I have ever done. I will admit... I am proud of myself for the dedication and time I put into studying in the midst of planning a wedding and building a house. You see, we are allowed ONE [yes, 1] C for the 2.5 years we are in the program or we are kicked out. That adds a tiny bit of pressure to us, as if we need more pressure.
Anyways, now I am in full wedding mode! In just 13 days I will marry my best friend. HOLY COW how is it so soon? It feels like yesterday that we were getting engaged. I never knew how many details there were until now... make sure the people making dessert know where to have them delivered, make seating arrangements for rehearsal dinner and BM luncheon, get marriage license, make sure photographer knows where to meet us, finalize programs, pick out lip color for the wedding (who knew this would be such a task).
Because I am so excited about the wedding day it has been so easy to overlook the fact that we are going to MEXICO for a week after the wedding. I get extra happy when I remember this *small* fact. A beach, mystery novel, champagne, ridiculous amounts of food, and my HUSBAND... yes please.
I pray that we can soak in these last few days before we get hitched to enjoy Christmas and celebrate the birth of Jesus. What a happy time!
Xoxo,
Owen
Wedding update!
Tuesday, November 5, 2013
My poor blog has been kicked to the curb lately due to the fact that I haven't even come up for air. A typical day for me... wake up at 6:00am, eat breakfast and study until 7:45, class from 8:00-4:30, work out if I'm lucky, but usually straight home to study from 5:00-11:00 (with dinner in between) then wake up the next day and do it all over again. School is my life lately, and I'm ok with that because this is what I signed up for. However, time has passed by SO FAST that I haven't even been able to savor these last few months before the wedding. It's NOVEMBER already?! Holy cow. Anyways, I have accomplished wedding stuff here and there thanks to my mom. And in the midst of the craziness the first wedding disaster happened: the bridesmaid's dresses didn't fit. Yep. Mom went and picked them up out of town and I tried one on that should have fit me and it was FAR from zipping. Needless to say, I freaked out and got them to the girls immediately. 4 fit and 4 were too small. The seamstress said they could let it out about 1 inch, which worked for 2 girls. The other 2 we considered ordering fabric to add to the sides but we ended up just buying new dresses. Yes, we had to order 2 new bridesmaid's dresses that aren't going to ship until DECEMBER 18... meaning they won't get here until probably 5 days before the wedding [insert panic attack]. On a bright note, I am OBSESSED with the dresses. They are exactly what I imagined and perfect for our Winter wedding. Also, we just sent invitations out today! Finally!! They looked BEAUTIFUL, I am so happy with how they turned out... simple, elegant, timeless. Check out AMGDesignCo on Etsy. Anne Marie is one of our friends and she is SO talented!
Purchase garter (might borrow my sister's)
Order save the dates (not doing them)
Order guest book (doing something unique for our guest book)
Engagement announcement local newspapers
Take bridal portraits (not doing them... too busy with school)
Hair trial (on Friday!)
Book rehearsal dinner music
Book transportation from ceremony to reception for bridal party
Premarital counseling
Put together picture list for photographer
Put together play list for DJ
Get marriage license
Book transportation from reception to hotel
Wedding announcement in local newspapers
Walk down the aisle & say I do!
I cannot believe it is just a month and a half away! We have our last wedding shower this weekend hosted by Garrett's amazing aunts. Then it's wedding time! I cannot wait to marry my best friend, better half, life mate. 53 days and counting!
My bach weekend!!
Monday, October 14, 2013
Bachelorette weekend: the weekend every girl begins anticipating immediately after she gets engaged! Well mine was 2 weekends ago, and it didn't disappoint. My amazing best friends and older sister had the entire weekend planned and didn't tell me a single thing about it. All I knew was that we were going to Charlotte. So Friday was spent waiting for all 10 of us to arrive from all over NC. We spent the afternoon at Southpark mall (most amazing mall ever) then had a delicious dinner and drinks at Cowfish. After dinner we went back to our hotel where they had completely decorated our suites with bachelorette goodies! I was so surprised! They had balloons, games, food, and champagne [my favorite]. They showered me with lingerie... I couldn't stop blushing. Then they had a Jeopardy game where they had previously asked my fiancé a bunch of questions about him, me, and us. I did pretty darn good if I do say so myself!
Saturday we got up bright and early to start our day. I had no idea where we were going, but we ended up at the cutest outside shopping mall. It was such a pretty day... perfect for shopping and hanging out. We had lunch and drinks then a private shopping party! The whole store was reserved for us, with cupcakes and champagne too! It was amazing and so much fun!
Saturday night we went to the most delicious dinner... I don't remember the name of the restaurant :( Then to bars until my mommy-mature sister gathered us all up and made us go home around 2am. It was A BLAST. Needless to say, I was tired the entire next week. My girls made this weekend one I will never forget. So thankful for them all. I truly have a group of friends that will be there until the day I die.
Love my sissy
And no bachelorette weekend is complete without 2:30 am late night pizza
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