Steppin' Out Saturday 1-29-11

sweater: american eagle

jeans: aerie

boots: steve madden

For the first time in a while we actually went out on a Saturday night... but this is actually from Friday night. I'm such a cheater. We went out for dinner with the hubs co-workers on Friday and I stayed up way past by bed time.

Then after a fun day at work (no really. that's not sarcasm, I actually have fun at work most of the time) I quickly changed and went out with our friends for some cheese and wine. And by "some" I mean a lot! I was in such a hurry that I forgot to snap a picture. Luckily I was expecting myself to be a grandma and stay at home so I had taken one the night before.

Can't wait to see everyone's outfits this week :)

My new lover

Up until about a month ago I have been a Walgreens/CVS make-up kind of girl. Any brand you can find in their make-up aisles, I have tried. With no success I should add. But it was all I knew! I have never been good at applying make-up, my "day time" and "night time" applications were identical, so I figured why spend a ton of money on make-up I don't even know how to apply. It seemed like it would be a waste on me. Boy was I wrong!

Once I started working my lovely twelve hour shifts at the hospital I finally realized how crappy my make-up really was. By the end of the day my face was shiny and any presence of makeup had completely disappeared. I looked tired (which I totally was but no one needs to know that by looking at me!) and felt like I needed to wash my face before even leaving work. That's when I knew it was time to shell out some cash and graduate to some big girl make-up.

I took a trip to MAC. Need I really say more? It's make-up heaven! A lovely man helped me pick out the perfect foundation, a brilliant concealer and an eye shadow that would complement my scrubs. This stuff rocks! I totally fell in love. Not only did I receive compliments the next day at work but I left at the end of the day with my face still in-tact and looking just like I did when I walked in that morning (only more awake).

The hubs saw how much I liked my new stuff so for our anniversary (which was amazing) he made me an appointment at MAC to have my make-up done and bought me what they used. I know, the hubs rocks!

This is the beginning of a beautiful, and very expensive, relationship.

Not only did they do my make-up beautifully but they also showed me how to do it myself and other little tricks I had somehow not learned in my twenty four years of life. I'm trying to be a little more adventurous with it and it's just so much fun!

Next big girl venture: learning how to do my hair.

Why was I such a tom boy growing up?

Absence

Let me point out the obvious, I have not been writing much lately. But I am going to be completely honest with you all in telling you that I have not written for all of your benefit. The thing is, my mind has been completely and utterly occupied with only one repeating thought. The inner workings of my brain have gone a little something like this over the past couple of months:

"baby. baby. baby. i really want a baby. when will it be our time? baby. baby. am i pregnant? my boobs hurt, that must mean i am pregnant. baby. baby. cramps. negative pregnancy test after test. baby. baby. baby. why is this so hard for us? i must be pregnant. these hormones are killing me. i am two weeks late why are all of these tests negative? baby. baby...."

I think that pretty much sums up the loop my mind has been stuck on. And in case any of that was misleading, no I am not pregnant. The whole process has really taken its tole on me as of lately. My optimism takes a beating each month as my hopes rise and fall so rapidly. I am finally feeling all of that stress I had building up and it's just making me so tired.

We are still trying and I am doing my best to just relax and let things happen. It's just hard for me to think of anything else at the moment but I am working on it. Bare with me.

Steppin' Out Sunday 1-23-11

tank: old navy

sweatshirt: forever 21

jeans: old navy

slippers: target (from monkey costume)

Again, I was boring and worked all day on Saturday so there was no stepping out then. Which I will also be doing the next two Saturdays (awesome). So this is from today while watching the hubs cook :) My momma and little brother came over today for a math tutoring session (for brother, not momma) and some lunch (for all). I can't believe I had not seen since Christmas! It was nice to catch up, I wish they lived just a tiny bit closer. Now onto some football watching!

Steppin' Out Saturday 1-15-11

top: forever 21

cardigan: express

belt: target (I think)

jeans: express

shoes: white house / black market

awkward/stiff pose: that's all me

This is my "let's go shopping and plan a bridal shower for my best friend" outfit. And it worked like a charm because plans are underway and I am feeling really good about it. Can't wait to share the details when it's all done :)

Our Fairytale {1.17.09}

With our second wedding anniversary rapidly approaching (eek!) I figured it was a perfect time to share with you all one of the most special days of my life. Our wedding day...

The day started early with hair, make-up, mimosas, and a hotel room full of family and close friends.

The hubs was such a sweetheart and walked to the local Farmers Market and then dropped off these beautiful flowers. He's so sneaky that I didn't even see him bring them by :)

Two white horses dropped me off at the top of the aisle. My little brother helped me down and walked me down the aisle as one of my oldest friends sang "Magic". And that's exactly what it felt like.

With our closest friends by our sides and all of our family watching, we made a lifelong promise to each other.

Our vows were sealed with a kiss and we were just a little excited about being husband and wife.

We rode off together (which may be corny but I love it) for some pictures before returning to the reception.

Our wedding party

We danced all night long, ate delicious food and even more delicious cake, enjoyed each other and all of our loved ones, we celebrated...

(getting low for Shout!)

I could live that day over and over again. It was almost perfect. We all missed my dad like crazy and I may have let some tears fall as I walked down the aisle without him but my not so little brother did such an amazing job helping me keep it together and was strong enough for the both of us.

Overall it was a happy and beautiful day and I wouldn't change a second of it :)

I can read your mind

And I know that you are thinking: "where the heck have you been girl?"

I wish I had an awesome answer for you like "Oh, sorry I couldn't blog but I was on a European vacation" or "I have been just so busy winning the lottery and spending millions that I forgot all about the internet." Unfortunately my reasons are much more simple and boring. Work and my sicky husband have occupied most of my time. And the other small percentage that isn't taken up my those two things is dedicated to household things, like laundry and dishes, or sleep.

I think things might be getting back to "normal" now. A little less work, a little more fun, a lot more blogging :)