Engagement Party - November 16, 2013

This enagement party reminded me how truly lucky I am! It was everything I could have wanted and so much more. Andy and I felt loved and cared for and it was so endearing to see everybody celebrate with us. That night was a night I will never forget. Having my dad and Andy's parents there, combined with all our close friends was just the best thing I could have asked for. I really can't say it enough.... I am blessed and so very lucky and grateful. This is the start of a new and exciting season for Andy and I. We are truly taking a leap of faith and trusting God with our plans for the future. I can't wait to see what's around the corner!  

Fall Crafting

Fall has arrived and I am loving it! This time of year is always wonderful, but I have a feeling this particular fall season is going to be one for the books. Not only have all my closest friends moved back home, I am engaged!!!! This means we going to get to do fall crafts and wedding crafts like 24/7! What could be better? I am so blessed and such a lucky girl to have wonderful friends and a loving fiancee!

Breakfast at La Fruteria

Sunday morning I broke out of my normal routine of church and lunch with friends and did something different! Instead of going to church I listened to a podcast of a church in NYC that I really like. And instead of lunch with friends I went to a late breakfast with my dad. We ate at a new restaurant called La Fruteria. I hadn't spent quality one-on-one time with my dad in a while, so it felt really extra special.

A&G's Wedding Reception

Congratulations to my uncle Alex and aunt Gabriela! I hope the years to come bring you joy and a lifetime of love!!

^^^Cutest couple of the evening! ^^^

What handsome cousins I have!!

Farmers Market Part Two

The Farmer's Market at the Pearl Brewery is somewhere I enjoy going on the weekends. I don't go as often as I would like, but when I do I am always entranced by the colors, smells and taste of it all. I love the idea behind the entire farmers market experience. Helping out the local farmer makes me happy. I like giving my money to the local guy instead of the big corporation whenever I can.

After taking a few photos and tasting a few things I met my dad at Arcade Midtown Kitchen, a restaurant at the Pearl Brewery. It is the coolest place to eat, and the food is good too! It may have been the cool plates, or the awesome looking bar, but something about this restaurant made me feel like I was in New York or Chicago. 

So if reading this made you want to go to the Farmers Market be sure to invite me the next time you go! Not only am I good company, but I even know where you can buy the cutest shoes, or the best Italian soda! 

This photo is for Allie. I told her I'd show her the cute Chi-O cookies!

Then I saw this pillow too and had to take a picture to show Allie!

The Pearl Brewery.  

I saw this light fixture on the first floor of the lofs at the Pearl Brewery, and I just loved it! It looks artsy, scientific and modern all at the same time. 

Best fan invention ever! This fan blows off so much air! It's so amazing and reminds me of the good 'ol days when I worked at TbarM camp. They have a fan just like this one!

Beautiful butterfly in my favorite color.

Lunch date with my dad!

Who knew squash soup could be so delicious!