Sunday, January 26, 2014

Thirty

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As I sit here and write this, I currently have 1 hour and 42 more minutes left of life in my 20's. I can hardly believe I will be turning "30" tomorrow. I always thought I would be dreading it, but I'm really not. I have a lot to look forward to this coming year, 
and I feel like life is only going to get better. 

However, I am sad to see my 20's come to an end. It's been a crazy ride!

In the last ten years..

I had the best job ever, working at a family owned salon. My hair was always awesome, and has been every shade and combination of brown, black, and blonde you could think of. 

I went to college, and at the time, decided it was not for me. (Dumb) 

I turned 21, got a tattoo, and enjoyed the best years of my life with the craziest friends, going to some of the most amazing concerts. Sometimes as much as 2-3 in one week. 
Drink. Drank. Drunk. 
House parties, bonfires, and road trips. 

I met Ryan. (before I was 20- but small details there) Fell in love with him instantly. We were friends for a few years before he decided he didn't want to talk to me anymore. 
My first and only true heartbreak. 
Fast forward to a year or so later, we started talking again. 
Yes, even though at first, he was a meanie and didn't want to talk to me, I was still in love. :)

I moved from Illinois to Arizona with my family. Less than a year later I was back in Illinois to move in with Ryan. 

We lived in two apartments together in Illinois. 

I worked in Chicago with Ryan (in the same building!) which was an experience I will always love. Train rides to and from the city, lunch at Millennium Park, and sometimes shopping after work along the Magnificent Mile. 

We found the most amazing bar and it turned into our home away from home.

We gave a very loving home to our first (fur) baby, Wrigley. 

We traveled to Cancun together on our very first vacation, and went to Jamaica for the day. 
Yes. For ONE day! 

Ryan proposed to me, on stage, at a sold out concert at the House of Blues. 
(My favorite venue, seeing our favorite band!) 

We planned the most beautiful wedding, and took the most amazing honeymoon. Then decided to quit our jobs, pack our bags, and move across the country back to Arizona, together. 

We took a week and traveled to Arizona along Route 66. Seriously one of the most amazing experiences of my life. Made many stops, and met some of the most wild, yet amazing people. 

In Arizona, we've called three different apartments home. 

Jobs have come and gone. We've struggled, struggled, and then struggled even more. 
When we thought things couldn't get worse, they did. 

We stuck together through it all, and are closer than ever. 

After years of procrastinating, I opened my very first Etsy store. 

The last year of my 20's has definitely been the best, for obvious reasons. We decided to start a family, and a year ago we welcomed the most amazing little man into our lives. Being parents is by far the hardest job in the world, but is already the most rewarding. 

With that said... I'm ready to take on my 30's and to live my life better than ever. 

I will be opening my second Etsy store, and I can not wait to share what I have been working on! 

I will be working on becoming a volunteer at the Phoenix Children's Hospital. Something I've been wanting to do for years.

I want to find at least one charity I'm passionate about, and raise money to donate.

I will be taking control of my life, and I will be getting into shape, learning to cook more, and attempting to stay more organized in every aspect of my life. 

I want to get back to the things enjoy. Scrapbooking. Photography. Writing. Hiking.

I want to experience things outside of my comfort zone. I would love to join a book club and also take a ballroom type dancing class with my husband.

After years of apartment living, Ryan and I will be looking to rent our very first home together. We are beyond excited for this, and thanks to Pinterest, I already have a million and one decorating ideas. 

I'm ready to start acting on my laundry list of things I have been wanting to do, and I can't wait to share them all on this little blog. 

I'm so excited to celebrate tomorrow with my husband and little man, and I'm ready to take on 30!

Thursday, January 16, 2014

New Frame- It's A Girl!

This past weekend I attended a baby shower for one of my dear friends. She is super crafty so I knew as soon as I found out she was pregnant- I wanted to make her a frame for her baby shower!

Normally, I do a light background,but this time I stepped out of the box and went with a grey background. I was very happy with how it turned out, and I feel as though it makes the name stand out just a little bit more! 


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Wednesday, January 08, 2014

Resolutions


I know. It's January 8th and I am STILL working on my resolutions for the New Year. 

I read Lauren Conrad's 10 Resolutions Everyone Should Make in 2014 yesterday, and I was truly inspired. Some are just so simple, yet somehow forgotten about.

Think a positive thought every morning.
Unplug for an hour a day. 
Take a daily walk.

Check. Check. Check.

I can do those.

However, one really hit home... "Just do it already."

Plain & Simple.

I will be turning 30 later this month, so I decided it's time to stop making excuses. To just start doing.

Life is short. I want to live a life I'm proud of. I want to help and inspire others. I want to motivate and encourage others to do the same. I want to share random acts of kindness- Put a smile on the face of someone who truly needs it. 

I want to make sure I love and enjoy each and every day! 

Sunday, January 05, 2014

Simple Things Sunday #5

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One of the perks of living in Arizona. 

You can go to the park, at the beginning of January- enjoy the fresh air, run around with your little man, and not freeze!

This picture speaks for itself. 

Short & Sweet.

It melts my heart, and puts the biggest smile on my face. 


Thanks for stopping by this week! 

Friday, January 03, 2014

Happy New Year

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When I started this blog, my plan was to post at least three times a week- never did I ever think finding time TO blog would become so hard! I still have so much to share that I plan on catching up on! My little man turned one, I will be opening a new Etsy store early this year, and there are so many reviews, recipes, and thoughts I have as well! 

I hope everyone had a safe and happy new year, and here is to 2014- 
May it be the best year yet!