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Happy Monday Tuesday! My days are already thrown off for this week. I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend. The weather is absolutely beautiful in my neck of the woods. Our winter was insanely mild, and I feel as though we are already jumping into summer. I've worn shorts every day since Friday.

Bryan's parents were here Thursday and Friday. His mom and I got a lot of stuff together for the rehearsal dinner. We found some really great finds at local flea markets to go with the outdoor theme. Friday afternoon it was too lovely to sit inside, so Ivy Belle and I decided to sit on the front porch and have a glass of wine.

Bryan and I went to the 9:30 church service for the first time on Sunday. It is amazing how that gives you such a longer afternoon than going to a later service. I broke out the flower power pants and yellow shirt. I think Bryan had to put on his sunglasses to look at me.

After lunch with friends, we headed to the lake with one of Bryan's hunting/fishing buddies. They fished while I caught some rays. {B couldn't believe I took a pic drinking Mic Ultra--I said it is the perfect beer for the lake.}

Yesterday was all about manual labor. Why hire anyone when I am around? Just kidding...sorta. I headed to my parents' house to help my mom clean out her back flower bed. It was not just a "weed pulling" venture, but a "dig multiple inches of dirt out to get all of the roots" venture. That's all I did. All. Day. Long.

Honestly, I had a great time and spent a little more time getting color on my cheeks. This is me in all of my glory. I probably drank two gallons of water. {Yes, I lathered on 45 sunscreen multiple times.}

I've got the window open with a fan tucked in it to give a nice breeze into the house. It is supposed to be another pretty day today. Friends are coming over for dinner and I need to figure out what to cook. We might go see the Hunger Games. Did any of you see it this weekend? I've heard mixed reviews. Some people think it was amazing, while others who read the book were disappointed. I'll let you know what I think!

My Life In IG

Hello, lovelies! I apologize for being absent the past week. It has blown me away the people who have told me that they have been missing my posts! It melts my heart to hear such things. I have been going non-stop and have not had a single second to sit down at a computer. Yesterday a headache started and I have yet to get rid of it. I do not have time for that nonsense, and must get out to run errands and do a little Christmas shopping today. Here is a quick recap of the past week.

Thursday night Bryan and I had a super casual little dinner party with close friends. I made an Asian pork shoulder with rice and the most amazing tiramisu. Dr. Ash brought hot cocoa fixings and we added a little Baileys Irish Cream to make it extra nice.

My creative side came out last week when I made this winter wonderland wreath. The only addition I made was silver ornaments after I had already snapped this picture. Let me know if any of you are interested in how I made it.



My nails were painted a little festive with Christmas red and gold. Bryan made sure to tell me that I had missed my ring fingers on both hands.

On another holiday note, there has been way too much chocolate eating going on at my house. Thank goodness we finally finished off the Dove dark chocolate, but I do miss my daily little messages like this one.



Hope you all have a great day!

IG Pics

Hello, Lovelies! I hope everyone has had a wonderful weekend. Did you attend a Halloween party? I've seen pictures flooding in from all areas of some fantastic costumes. Our weekend has been relaxing. We have been at the farm since Friday evening. Bryan has a major project he is working on, and I have promised not to post on it until it is completed. Ivy and I have been relaxing, drinking chi lattes and watching men in the back yard put in a new pool liner. Fun stuff. Not much to share, but here are a few Instagram pictures from the past week.

The weather turned cold, and I hear some people are even getting snow! Craziness, if you ask me. This was one of the colder days this week. Ivy and I looked out the back yard and decided it was warmer to stand in the sun.

Oohlala, my fave purchase of the week. Seriously, obsessing over them--and you know how I hate that word.



Ok, so I did actually do something a little worth-while yesterday. Bryan and I have decided to have a Thanksgiving/Fall Bash at our teeny, tiny little place. I have no idea how we are going to cram everyone in, but I know it will be tons of fun.



Digging through drawers can be quite productive. I found these fantastic vintage watches, all of which are small and fit my wrist perfectly. (Mom, are you still glad you left me here alone?)



That's all I've got for today. One question though, do you think kids are going to Trick-or-Treat tomorrow night? Hum, must get some candy, ya think?