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| Don't let them fool you, they have been working very hard! |
Keep you posted,
<3 L
Friday, April 25, 2014
Making a House a Home
Justin and I have officially become homeowners! We are having so much fun taking our house and making it feel like us. We have the best family and friends. We appreciate your help SO much. The champagne is currently being chilled, so stay tuned for the house warming party. You are all invited ;)
I'm looking forward to wrapping up my painting projects and starting my favorite part... decorating!!
Sunday, February 23, 2014
A Weekend for Celebrating
Olivia's Engagement Party
This weekend my family celebrated with Olivia and Madison at their engagement party! The night was filled with candle light, lots of desserts, and love <3
I supposed updates on the house are always a reason to celebrate as well. We now have full walls and the inside painted. I stopped by this weekend and was amazed to find the kitchen coming together, tile starting to be laid, and the outside of the house being primed for paint color!
Keep you posted,
This weekend my family celebrated with Olivia and Madison at their engagement party! The night was filled with candle light, lots of desserts, and love <3
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| Congrats to the happy couple :) |
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| The lighting in this room is my favorite. |
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| I love a white kitchen. |
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| Can't wait to see the outside painted. |
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| A few weeks ago I decided to write on the foundation of our master bedroom. I am so glad that I did when I had the chance <3 |
<3 L
Sunday, February 2, 2014
Pardon Our Dust
Superbowl Sunday
Just a quick update on the house before game time. Go Broncos!!
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| Charlie checking out the front porch! |
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| Future living room |
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| I hope this kitchen is ready by next Christmas! |
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| We have windows! |
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| Charlie's favorite part of the house - the backyard :) |
Keep you posted,
<3 L
Friday, January 10, 2014
Laying the Foundation
Hard Hat Required
2013 has come and gone and it brought me so many blessings. I was scrolling through my pictures of places Justin and I traveled last year and it made me feel two things -
1. grateful (for those experiences)
2. where should we go next and when can we leave?!
Besides traveling, 2013 just seemed to be filled with one happy occasion after another. First Justin and I bought our first house! Then we became Uncle Thunder and Aunt Latoya to our beautiful nephew B. As if that was not enough good news, Olivia and Madi announced their engagement!! Family, friends, good news.... I LOVE the holidays <3
I cannot think of a better symbol for starting 2014 off with good vibes than laying the foundation on our house. I was so excited when I saw they poured the concrete and construction has soared from that point on. Everything with the house is happening so much faster than I had expected and it has been really fun seeing it go from dirt to the makings of our first house. Below are some pictures of the progress so far....
Wishing you all great things in 2014!
Keep you posted,
<3 L
2013 has come and gone and it brought me so many blessings. I was scrolling through my pictures of places Justin and I traveled last year and it made me feel two things -
1. grateful (for those experiences)
2. where should we go next and when can we leave?!
Besides traveling, 2013 just seemed to be filled with one happy occasion after another. First Justin and I bought our first house! Then we became Uncle Thunder and Aunt Latoya to our beautiful nephew B. As if that was not enough good news, Olivia and Madi announced their engagement!! Family, friends, good news.... I LOVE the holidays <3
I cannot think of a better symbol for starting 2014 off with good vibes than laying the foundation on our house. I was so excited when I saw they poured the concrete and construction has soared from that point on. Everything with the house is happening so much faster than I had expected and it has been really fun seeing it go from dirt to the makings of our first house. Below are some pictures of the progress so far....
Wishing you all great things in 2014!
Keep you posted,
<3 L
Monday, November 11, 2013
Happy Birthday, Amy!
A birthday celebration in Maggie Valley, North Carolina
We just got back from a fun and relaxing weekend in North Carolina with Mike and Amy. We planned this trip as a birthday celebration for Amy but the timing could not have worked out better considering their recent news. Since learning about Mike's acceptance to a school that will require him to be in Colorado for the next two years we were grateful for the time spent with them before they leave. The weekend was filled with fall activities to match the gorgeous fall weather. Although I would have been perfectly happy eating smores by the fireplace the entire weekend, my mother-in-law gave us great recommendations, including Barber's Orchard where we got the most delicious apple cider and apples. I even got to try apple cider doughnuts for the first time. Yum! Shopping on main street was hands down Charlie's favorite part of the trip because she got to pick out some treats from the dog bakery. Another first for me was our trip to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. I was hoping to see more fall color in the trees than was present but still beautiful nonetheless. I was so excited to get to watch some elk grazing in the fields for awhile. I searched my hardest for a black bear but was unsuccessful. We ended our trip to the park with a fabulous sunset ; ) Most of all I am grateful for a great time with some of our best friends.
Mike and Amy we will miss you terribly but are very excited for you to go on this adventure. Happy birthday, Amy!
Keep you posted,
<3 L
We just got back from a fun and relaxing weekend in North Carolina with Mike and Amy. We planned this trip as a birthday celebration for Amy but the timing could not have worked out better considering their recent news. Since learning about Mike's acceptance to a school that will require him to be in Colorado for the next two years we were grateful for the time spent with them before they leave. The weekend was filled with fall activities to match the gorgeous fall weather. Although I would have been perfectly happy eating smores by the fireplace the entire weekend, my mother-in-law gave us great recommendations, including Barber's Orchard where we got the most delicious apple cider and apples. I even got to try apple cider doughnuts for the first time. Yum! Shopping on main street was hands down Charlie's favorite part of the trip because she got to pick out some treats from the dog bakery. Another first for me was our trip to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. I was hoping to see more fall color in the trees than was present but still beautiful nonetheless. I was so excited to get to watch some elk grazing in the fields for awhile. I searched my hardest for a black bear but was unsuccessful. We ended our trip to the park with a fabulous sunset ; ) Most of all I am grateful for a great time with some of our best friends.
Mike and Amy we will miss you terribly but are very excited for you to go on this adventure. Happy birthday, Amy!
Keep you posted,
<3 L
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
Back to Bradenton
A Different Kind of Adventure
Up until now this blog has held the purpose of capturing and sharing the adventures Justin, Charlie, and I take to different places. I am thrilled that now begins a new purpose for this blog, capturing the adventures of becoming home owners! After years of promising Charlie we would get her a yard the time has finally come. We bought a house and are moving back to Bradenton-ish. I say ish because technically our address will be Parrish and technically we aren't moving for awhile. As of right now all we have is our lot, which Charlie has already marked as hers : )
Keep you posted,
<3 L
Up until now this blog has held the purpose of capturing and sharing the adventures Justin, Charlie, and I take to different places. I am thrilled that now begins a new purpose for this blog, capturing the adventures of becoming home owners! After years of promising Charlie we would get her a yard the time has finally come. We bought a house and are moving back to Bradenton-ish. I say ish because technically our address will be Parrish and technically we aren't moving for awhile. As of right now all we have is our lot, which Charlie has already marked as hers : )
I am so excited to share this news with you all and to begin this next chapter in our lives. As always I will keep you updated on the progress of the house and our adventures along the way. Keep you posted,
<3 L
Monday, September 2, 2013
A Birthday Celebration in New York
New York City
This Labor Day weekend I was in New York City for a girls trip to celebrate my moms birthday! Olivia, Aunt Annie, my mom, and I always have a great time traveling together and this was no different. It was my moms first trip to the city so I was excited to show her around. It was my first time in the city in warm weather, which I have to say is much more enjoyable than a January or February visit. Our hotel was perfectly located in Times Square which allowed for minimal stinky subway trips. We hit all the hot spots and managed to fit in some shopping as well : ) I think we ALL would agree that seeing Lion King was a highlight event. I actually just recently saw this show with Justin in January but I could see it a thousand times and never get tired of it. It was so incredible! Little Simba and Nala are so cute!! I am not sure that I could pick a favorite meal because they all were amazing. In New York that is pretty easy to do. We made sure to fit in Chinatown, pizza, and cheesecake from Juniors of course. I had such a great time with my family!
Happy birthday, mommy!
Keep you posted,
<3 L
This Labor Day weekend I was in New York City for a girls trip to celebrate my moms birthday! Olivia, Aunt Annie, my mom, and I always have a great time traveling together and this was no different. It was my moms first trip to the city so I was excited to show her around. It was my first time in the city in warm weather, which I have to say is much more enjoyable than a January or February visit. Our hotel was perfectly located in Times Square which allowed for minimal stinky subway trips. We hit all the hot spots and managed to fit in some shopping as well : ) I think we ALL would agree that seeing Lion King was a highlight event. I actually just recently saw this show with Justin in January but I could see it a thousand times and never get tired of it. It was so incredible! Little Simba and Nala are so cute!! I am not sure that I could pick a favorite meal because they all were amazing. In New York that is pretty easy to do. We made sure to fit in Chinatown, pizza, and cheesecake from Juniors of course. I had such a great time with my family!
Keep you posted,
<3 L
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