Reading: Nothing. But planning on starting the sequel to "The Selection" by Kiera Cass. CAN'T. WAIT.
Watching: by myself, I'm watching DWTS (Dancing with the Stars), Oh My Ghostess (a K-drama - don't judge me), HIMYM (How I Met Your Mother - who's the mother??!?!?! It's driving me crazy!), and Vanderpump Rules (really...please don't judge me). With Tyler, I'm watching Merlin and Parks & Rec (Andy & April FOREVS!!!!!)
Listening to: Current obsessions are Elevation Worship, Bethel Music, Little Mix, the Peasell Sisters, Shane & Shane, and Bethany Dillon/Barnard. I love music. Like music with tight harmonies. Especially Jesus music. Especially also acapella. And even better - acapella Jesus music with tight harmonies.
Jonesing for: Carrabba's. More books. Time to write more blog posts and work on Ravensboro. A vacation - preferably all-expenses paid not-by-me.
Recovering from: I drank coffee today. With lots of creamer. So my body's currently dealing with that. And also recovering from an AWESOME weekend at a Beth Moore conference with my girl, Hannah!!!!!
Memorizing: Currently, nothing. Unless you count words to songs I want to try to lead in church.
Trying to: Lose weight. Get closer to God. Pay off debt. Work on my marriage. Be a good daughter, sister, aunt, wife, friend, child of God. Write books. Figure out what to ''do'' with my life that will make me happy & still be able to ''make a living.''
Loving: Jesus. Literally, that's all that matters. Also, I will admit I'm loving being able to fit into a size 14 again!!! Heyyyy!
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Thursday, May 4, 2017
Wednesday, August 24, 2016
Life is Hard Sometimes
Seriously, guys. It really is.
I don't do well with stress, and I feel even the slightest bit of stress in my life so intensely. But anyway, enough about me. Let's do a list, okay? Lists make everything better, #amiright? Just look at my friend Hannah's recent list and you'll see.
Okay, so the list I would like to do is...Top Ten Comfort Foods and Why. Just why. It kind of goes along with Hannah's top ten good cry-sesh movies.
1. Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream - My addiction began in college, but has since grown to epic-level proportions. Every time I watch a Rom-Com, it's like some kind of case study in classical conditioning, because I start craving that B&J hardcore. Mmmm.... I have 3 flavors of choice (in the order below):
2. Papa John's Pizza - For the sake of mixing up the desserts with other foods, can I just say I LOVE Papa John's pizza. They just know how to make pizza. And I think of it more as a treat, because it definitely costs more than a Little Caesar's Hot n' Ready. Can I get a witness? Oh, and my favorite flavor to order - bacon & pineapple. DI. VINE.
3. Peanut Butter M&M's - Okay, I know a lot of people are into the classic milk-chocolate M&M's, but it's just been so hard for me to go back after trying PB M&M's. They are melt-in-your-mouth-not-in-your-hand amazing. Although, let's just get real - if you hold them in your hand long enough, they will melt. But who actually holds them in their hand that long? #noone
4. Cape Cod Kettle-Cooked Salt & Vinegar Chips - To me, any other kind of chips just doesn't measure up, and any other brand of salt & vinegar chips just isn't the same. I know there are probably a lot of haters out there, but there's just something about sitting down with a whole bag of these babies...mmm mmm good, y'all. Oh, and 40% less fat, yo! (Whatever that means.)
5. Donuts - A staple. Classic...yummy...it's like, I see a box, and I just want that sticky sweet goodness in my mouth ASAP, you know what I'm saying? Not to mention the church I go to has them FOR FREE every Sunday morning. It's truly a lesson in discipline and by the grace of God that I'm not a 400-pound diabetic yet.
6. Boiled Peanuts - An interesting choice, I'm sure you might say. But I was born and raised in the South, and I love sitting down with a bag of freshly boiled peanuts that you buy on the side of the road and just going to town. Mmmm.
7. Cheesecake - I mean, I don't discriminate on cake - I love all kinds. But cheesecake is like...if you took the hopes & dreams & wishes of children and mixed them with a harp-playing angel (but not in a cannibalistic way), you'd get cheesecake. It's phenom. Oh, and my favorite cheesecake topping is the cherry pie filling - sooooooo good.
8. Sushi - I know, probably 90% of you are gagging right now, and you may even be hesitant to read on at this point. HOWEVER, it's my list, and I love sushi, okay? Kthxbye moving on. #Sorrynotsorry
9. Chocolate Chip Cookies - Just MMMMM. That's all I know to say about that.
And last but not least....
10. Pancakes/Waffles - I know there's a lot of controversy between the two - like which one is better? But I'm here to say THEY'RE BOTH AMAZING so let's just eat them both - all the time. Well, until we've reached our carb limit for the day, which is like, what, 2,000 g? lol #Panwaf4Life
So there you have it. My top 10. And this is just individual foods - it doesn't cover go-to fast food restaurants like Taco Bell, Dairy Queen, or Chick-fila, because that's another post for another day.
What about you? What's your go-to comfort food? Which ones do you agree with or disagree with from my list (and try not to hate on my sushi too much)?
I don't do well with stress, and I feel even the slightest bit of stress in my life so intensely. But anyway, enough about me. Let's do a list, okay? Lists make everything better, #amiright? Just look at my friend Hannah's recent list and you'll see.
Okay, so the list I would like to do is...Top Ten Comfort Foods and Why. Just why. It kind of goes along with Hannah's top ten good cry-sesh movies.
1. Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream - My addiction began in college, but has since grown to epic-level proportions. Every time I watch a Rom-Com, it's like some kind of case study in classical conditioning, because I start craving that B&J hardcore. Mmmm.... I have 3 flavors of choice (in the order below):
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| The Tonight Dough...it's like heaven in a pint. Seriously. You have to try it. Half Baked - my first love, and still a regular go-to flavor. Just don't get the Fro-yo kind. It's a travesty. Cookie Dough...a classic. And Ben & Jerry's does it well :) |
2. Papa John's Pizza - For the sake of mixing up the desserts with other foods, can I just say I LOVE Papa John's pizza. They just know how to make pizza. And I think of it more as a treat, because it definitely costs more than a Little Caesar's Hot n' Ready. Can I get a witness? Oh, and my favorite flavor to order - bacon & pineapple. DI. VINE.
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| I know, I know, this isn't bacon and pineapple, but doesn't it look good? |
3. Peanut Butter M&M's - Okay, I know a lot of people are into the classic milk-chocolate M&M's, but it's just been so hard for me to go back after trying PB M&M's. They are melt-in-your-mouth-not-in-your-hand amazing. Although, let's just get real - if you hold them in your hand long enough, they will melt. But who actually holds them in their hand that long? #noone
4. Cape Cod Kettle-Cooked Salt & Vinegar Chips - To me, any other kind of chips just doesn't measure up, and any other brand of salt & vinegar chips just isn't the same. I know there are probably a lot of haters out there, but there's just something about sitting down with a whole bag of these babies...mmm mmm good, y'all. Oh, and 40% less fat, yo! (Whatever that means.)
5. Donuts - A staple. Classic...yummy...it's like, I see a box, and I just want that sticky sweet goodness in my mouth ASAP, you know what I'm saying? Not to mention the church I go to has them FOR FREE every Sunday morning. It's truly a lesson in discipline and by the grace of God that I'm not a 400-pound diabetic yet.
6. Boiled Peanuts - An interesting choice, I'm sure you might say. But I was born and raised in the South, and I love sitting down with a bag of freshly boiled peanuts that you buy on the side of the road and just going to town. Mmmm.
7. Cheesecake - I mean, I don't discriminate on cake - I love all kinds. But cheesecake is like...if you took the hopes & dreams & wishes of children and mixed them with a harp-playing angel (but not in a cannibalistic way), you'd get cheesecake. It's phenom. Oh, and my favorite cheesecake topping is the cherry pie filling - sooooooo good.
8. Sushi - I know, probably 90% of you are gagging right now, and you may even be hesitant to read on at this point. HOWEVER, it's my list, and I love sushi, okay? Kthxbye moving on. #Sorrynotsorry
9. Chocolate Chip Cookies - Just MMMMM. That's all I know to say about that.
And last but not least....
10. Pancakes/Waffles - I know there's a lot of controversy between the two - like which one is better? But I'm here to say THEY'RE BOTH AMAZING so let's just eat them both - all the time. Well, until we've reached our carb limit for the day, which is like, what, 2,000 g? lol #Panwaf4Life
So there you have it. My top 10. And this is just individual foods - it doesn't cover go-to fast food restaurants like Taco Bell, Dairy Queen, or Chick-fila, because that's another post for another day.
What about you? What's your go-to comfort food? Which ones do you agree with or disagree with from my list (and try not to hate on my sushi too much)?
Wednesday, May 4, 2016
5 Things That...
Make me Happy
1. When I see my niece and nephew and they're like "AUNT CHRISSY!" Then I am full :D
2. Christmas. Always and forever.
3. Spontaneous road trips. It could be to another state, or just a late night run to Taco Bell. But I love them.
4. Laying in bed ALL DAY Netflixin'. It's the best.
5. Ben & Jerry's with my bestie :)
Make me Sad
1. Those SPCA commercials with that Sarah McLaughlin song playing. You know the one.
2. Widows and widowers who are all alone :'(
3. Orphans who wonder if they will ever be able to be part of a family.
4. War.
5. Disease and unnecessary death/murder.
Make me Angry
1. Prideful people.
2. People who mistreat or take advantage of those who are weaker or smaller than they are.
3. When I can't open a jar or bottle. Soooo frustrating.
4. Bills. They make me angry. I know they're a part of life, but I just HATE THEM.
5. Sin.
Make me Hungry
1. When I'm thirsty. Weirdly enough.
2. When you walk into a room or a house and that yummy food smell hits you.
3. Hanging out with friends and looking for something to do. lol
4. When I'm stressed.
5. When I'm bored. #confessiontime #iamafatty
Make me Sleepy
1. Staring at a computer screen for too long. #storyofmylife
2. Watching a movie and getting into that PERFECTLY comfy spot on the couch. Zzzzz....
3. Rainy days. But I love them. Only if I'm inside though.
4. Watching my cats. Because they're ALWAYS on the verge of falling asleep. lol
5. Stress. When I get stressed I either eat or sleep. Those are my two automatic reactions.
Make me Wistful
1. Choral music.
2. Camp movies/books/tv shows.
3. Driving down 98 by my old high school.
4. Facebook.
5. The diaries/journals I kept growing up.
Make me Wonder
1. The beautiful sounds of nature
2. Walking down a trail by myself
3. Worship music + devotions + nature = magical
4. The wee hours of the morning when God wakes me up to talk to me
5. Babies. How tiny and perfect they are!
Make me Laugh
1. My husband, but usually when he's not trying to be funny.
2. Tim Hawkins. He is hilarious, y'all.
3. Cat videos. Don't hate.
4. Jon Krasinski's face.
5. Jimmy Fallon's show. It's the best.
What are your five things?
1. When I see my niece and nephew and they're like "AUNT CHRISSY!" Then I am full :D
2. Christmas. Always and forever.
3. Spontaneous road trips. It could be to another state, or just a late night run to Taco Bell. But I love them.
4. Laying in bed ALL DAY Netflixin'. It's the best.
5. Ben & Jerry's with my bestie :)
Make me Sad
1. Those SPCA commercials with that Sarah McLaughlin song playing. You know the one.
2. Widows and widowers who are all alone :'(
3. Orphans who wonder if they will ever be able to be part of a family.
4. War.
5. Disease and unnecessary death/murder.
Make me Angry
1. Prideful people.
2. People who mistreat or take advantage of those who are weaker or smaller than they are.
3. When I can't open a jar or bottle. Soooo frustrating.
4. Bills. They make me angry. I know they're a part of life, but I just HATE THEM.
5. Sin.
Make me Hungry
1. When I'm thirsty. Weirdly enough.
2. When you walk into a room or a house and that yummy food smell hits you.
3. Hanging out with friends and looking for something to do. lol
4. When I'm stressed.
5. When I'm bored. #confessiontime #iamafatty
Make me Sleepy
1. Staring at a computer screen for too long. #storyofmylife
2. Watching a movie and getting into that PERFECTLY comfy spot on the couch. Zzzzz....
3. Rainy days. But I love them. Only if I'm inside though.
4. Watching my cats. Because they're ALWAYS on the verge of falling asleep. lol
5. Stress. When I get stressed I either eat or sleep. Those are my two automatic reactions.
Make me Wistful
1. Choral music.
2. Camp movies/books/tv shows.
3. Driving down 98 by my old high school.
4. Facebook.
5. The diaries/journals I kept growing up.
Make me Wonder
1. The beautiful sounds of nature
2. Walking down a trail by myself
3. Worship music + devotions + nature = magical
4. The wee hours of the morning when God wakes me up to talk to me
5. Babies. How tiny and perfect they are!
Make me Laugh
1. My husband, but usually when he's not trying to be funny.
2. Tim Hawkins. He is hilarious, y'all.
3. Cat videos. Don't hate.
4. Jon Krasinski's face.
5. Jimmy Fallon's show. It's the best.
What are your five things?
Monday, April 25, 2016
A to Z Survey
Hello all! I like surveys and quizzes...what can I say; they're my Kryptonite. So I found the following survey and thought I'd share. Feel free to participate in the comments section!
A to Z Survey
A – Age: 28.
B – Biggest Fear: Having to have surgery and be able to feel EVERYTHING during it.
C – Current Time: Early. Or Late. All depends on how you look at it.
D – Drink You Had Last: Arnold Palmer. So good :)
E – Easiest Person To Talk To: Toss up between Hannah & Tyler. They're both easy to talk to about different things.
F – Favorite Song: That's such a hard question to answer as a singer. Right now, I really like the song "No" by Megan Trainer. Even though I HATE the music video.
G – Grossest Memory: Umm, I don't know? I got licked in the mouth by a dog once. It was pretty disgusting.
H – Hometown: Winter Haven, Florida. Born and raised.
I – In Love With: My handsome hubby, Tyler. And my Savior, Jesus. And my cats, Jojo & Jeeves. But not in that order.
J – Jealous Of: Rich people. I know they have their problems too, but sometimes I just wish I had more money.
K – Kindest Person You Know: That's a hard one, but my mom is probably the kindest, most caring woman ever.
L – Longest Relationship: My current relationship - 3 1/2 years and going strong!
M – Middle Name: Janae (It's a combination of my mom's name, Janese, and her best friend who helped raise me, Lynae.)
N – Number of Siblings: Five - two by birth (Jessica & Sara); three by marriage (Katelynn, Matt & Paul)
O – One Wish: To live a God-centered and God-honoring life.
P – Person You Spoke To On The Phone Last: My husband.
Q – Question You’re Always Asked: "Are you pregnant?" I choose to believe it's because I'm newly married; not because of the weight I've gained.
R – Reason To Smile: I have Jesus in my heart! :)
S – Song You Last Sang: "Crown Him (Majesty)" by Chris Tomlin
T – Time You Woke Up: Later than I should have.
U – Underwear Color: Like I'm gonna tell you. (They're real cute though!)
V – Vacation Destination: Road trip in the US or I would love to go back to Germany again. Or visit Australia for the first time!
W – Worst Habit: Eating when I'm bored. Eating when I'm happy. Eating when I'm sad. Eating when I'm stressed. I eat too much.
X – X-Rays You’ve Had: Teeth, foot, neck, shoulders, back.
Y – Your Favorite Food: Sushi. I know, I'm weird. So sue me.
Z – Zodiac Sign: Libra.
Now it's your turn! Copy and past the below survey in the comments and fill it out. If you don't want to do the whole thing, just pick and choose what you wanna do :)
A – Age:
B – Biggest Fear:
C – Current Time:
D – Drink You Had Last:
E – Easiest Person To Talk To:
F – Favorite Song:
G – Grossest Memory:
H – Hometown:
I – In Love With:
J – Jealous Of:
K – Kindest Person You Know:
L – Longest Relationship:
M – Middle Name:
N – Number of Siblings:
O – One Wish:
P – Person You Spoke To On The Phone Last:
Q – Question You’re Always Asked:
R – Reason To Smile:
S – Song You Last Sang:
T – Time You Woke Up:
U – Underwear Color:
V – Vacation Destination:
W – Worst Habit:
X – X-Rays You’ve Had:
Y – Your Favorite Food:
Z – Zodiac Sign:
A to Z Survey
A – Age: 28.
B – Biggest Fear: Having to have surgery and be able to feel EVERYTHING during it.
C – Current Time: Early. Or Late. All depends on how you look at it.
D – Drink You Had Last: Arnold Palmer. So good :)
E – Easiest Person To Talk To: Toss up between Hannah & Tyler. They're both easy to talk to about different things.
F – Favorite Song: That's such a hard question to answer as a singer. Right now, I really like the song "No" by Megan Trainer. Even though I HATE the music video.
G – Grossest Memory: Umm, I don't know? I got licked in the mouth by a dog once. It was pretty disgusting.
H – Hometown: Winter Haven, Florida. Born and raised.
I – In Love With: My handsome hubby, Tyler. And my Savior, Jesus. And my cats, Jojo & Jeeves. But not in that order.
J – Jealous Of: Rich people. I know they have their problems too, but sometimes I just wish I had more money.
K – Kindest Person You Know: That's a hard one, but my mom is probably the kindest, most caring woman ever.
L – Longest Relationship: My current relationship - 3 1/2 years and going strong!
M – Middle Name: Janae (It's a combination of my mom's name, Janese, and her best friend who helped raise me, Lynae.)
N – Number of Siblings: Five - two by birth (Jessica & Sara); three by marriage (Katelynn, Matt & Paul)
O – One Wish: To live a God-centered and God-honoring life.
P – Person You Spoke To On The Phone Last: My husband.
Q – Question You’re Always Asked: "Are you pregnant?" I choose to believe it's because I'm newly married; not because of the weight I've gained.
R – Reason To Smile: I have Jesus in my heart! :)
S – Song You Last Sang: "Crown Him (Majesty)" by Chris Tomlin
T – Time You Woke Up: Later than I should have.
U – Underwear Color: Like I'm gonna tell you. (They're real cute though!)
V – Vacation Destination: Road trip in the US or I would love to go back to Germany again. Or visit Australia for the first time!
W – Worst Habit: Eating when I'm bored. Eating when I'm happy. Eating when I'm sad. Eating when I'm stressed. I eat too much.
X – X-Rays You’ve Had: Teeth, foot, neck, shoulders, back.
Y – Your Favorite Food: Sushi. I know, I'm weird. So sue me.
Z – Zodiac Sign: Libra.
Now it's your turn! Copy and past the below survey in the comments and fill it out. If you don't want to do the whole thing, just pick and choose what you wanna do :)
A – Age:
B – Biggest Fear:
C – Current Time:
D – Drink You Had Last:
E – Easiest Person To Talk To:
F – Favorite Song:
G – Grossest Memory:
H – Hometown:
I – In Love With:
J – Jealous Of:
K – Kindest Person You Know:
L – Longest Relationship:
M – Middle Name:
N – Number of Siblings:
O – One Wish:
P – Person You Spoke To On The Phone Last:
Q – Question You’re Always Asked:
R – Reason To Smile:
S – Song You Last Sang:
T – Time You Woke Up:
U – Underwear Color:
V – Vacation Destination:
W – Worst Habit:
X – X-Rays You’ve Had:
Y – Your Favorite Food:
Z – Zodiac Sign:
Wednesday, April 20, 2016
New Book Idea
So a lot of my book ideas I get from dreams, and last night's dream was no exception. Here's my idea:
Society for Wandering Adventurers (and Anyone Else Who Happens to be with Them)
Basically, this book will be about Hannah and I (yes, I'm using our real identities - I know, crazy, right?!) on the run from the law because our male friend (still haven't decided what his name will be yet) made some poor life choices. Anyway, as we're speeding down the highway from the cops (which I would never do in real life by the way, because my brother-in-law is a law enforcement officer - hello) we start to see signs on the side of the road like "In trouble with the law? Exit right in 6 miles" and "Running for your life and not sure where to go? Come on in to the S.W.A. and leave your problems behind!" So we figure, "What the heck, why not?" and we turn into this seedy looking rest stop and....long story short, we end up going on an adventure. I'm not going to give it all away here, but let's just say it may or may not involve time travel, temporary amnesia, and foreign countries.
I'm still trying to decide if I want this to be a novel or a Choose Your Own Adventure story...which I've never tried to write before. Hmm.... Dunno. What do you think?
Society for Wandering Adventurers (and Anyone Else Who Happens to be with Them)
Basically, this book will be about Hannah and I (yes, I'm using our real identities - I know, crazy, right?!) on the run from the law because our male friend (still haven't decided what his name will be yet) made some poor life choices. Anyway, as we're speeding down the highway from the cops (which I would never do in real life by the way, because my brother-in-law is a law enforcement officer - hello) we start to see signs on the side of the road like "In trouble with the law? Exit right in 6 miles" and "Running for your life and not sure where to go? Come on in to the S.W.A. and leave your problems behind!" So we figure, "What the heck, why not?" and we turn into this seedy looking rest stop and....long story short, we end up going on an adventure. I'm not going to give it all away here, but let's just say it may or may not involve time travel, temporary amnesia, and foreign countries.
I'm still trying to decide if I want this to be a novel or a Choose Your Own Adventure story...which I've never tried to write before. Hmm.... Dunno. What do you think?
Friday, September 25, 2015
Engagement Pictures in Old Town
Here they are! Hope you love them as much as I do! I'll just let the photos speak for themselves...maybe I'll add a caption here and there if I'm so inclined... (For those of you who hate photos of people kissing...you may want to get outta here.)
Well, thank you to Sara for taking all these pictures - I hope you enjoyed looking at them! Which one was your favorite? Do you have any themed engagement photo shoots that you like? Let me know! :)
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| When we first got there to meet up with Sara - look how happy we are! |
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| About to ride the Ferris Wheel! |
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| Wow; I guess we didn't realize how dangerous it could be! |
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| The dip + a kiss = always seals the deal :) |
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| Wait a minute...did we just go Black & White? |
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| This is kinda 101 Dalmatians...amiright? |
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| Tyler's face though...hahahaha |
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| Apparently, he likes what he sees :) |
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| Time for a nap...not! |
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| Awww, what a sweet kiss! (Ignore the falling debris in my hair. lol) |
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| We make great faces together... |
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| *sigh* He has the most incredible smile. |
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| Umm...just a bit of us being crazy us! |
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| Probably one of my favorites! |
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| This is the face of someone who's not sure whether or not she is going to get dropped. haha |
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| Another favorite! |
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| Hey....hey baby! I wanna know...would you be my girl! (That's a song, by the way. Look it up :) |
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| I don't usually drive like this, I promise. |
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| Guys, I would never! (Also, that face - hahaha) |
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| Riding the carousel! :) |
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| Fun times at Fun Spot! :) |
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| Practicing for the wedding reception. Haha |
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| I look so special here. lol |
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| He really does make the best faces! |
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| "Drive like a racecar!" |
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| Sometimes we dance very awkwardly in public... |
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| The wedding date :) |
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| The ring! |
Well, thank you to Sara for taking all these pictures - I hope you enjoyed looking at them! Which one was your favorite? Do you have any themed engagement photo shoots that you like? Let me know! :)
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