Snow Day

Winter has come to North Carolina! Outside there is a blanket of powdery snow. I am lucky to not have to go to work today. So I'm curled up with the puppy, some Bailey's and coffee, and the inauguration with no plans to go anywhere. 

It cannot be denied that today is an historic day for this country. Whatever your political believes take a minute today and savor the fact that you are alive during an incredible moment in American history. 

Speaking of historic moments in time, on HBO right now is a documentary of Helen Thomas. I was incredibly lucky in college to get to here her speak. For those who don't know, she is a ballsy woman journalist who has more "female firsts" attached to her name than many women alive today. She is opinionated and unapologetic. I do not agree with all her opinions and believes, but I do have a great respect for all that she has done. She was the She was the first female White House bureau chief for United Press International . From 1960-2000, she ended every Presidential press conference with her coined phrase "Thank you, Mr. President." 

Found It

My word for this year has been "hope." I find that when I am going through rough times it helps to have some inspiration to hold on to. Hope has been my inspiration this year. To remind me that sometimes all you need is hope, I have a small pendant hanging from my rear view mirror with the hope inscribed on it. I have been searching since then for a ring or necklace to wear as a reminder. Today I found this on Esty. 

Necklace by Lisa Hopkins. Check her out here.

Christmas Gifts

Well our first Christmas as a married couple was amazing. Both our parents spoiled us individually and as a couple. We got Garmin GPS systems from both our Dads. It was pretty funny because neither of them had a clue what the other was doing. My brother got one also. I love my Garmin. I always thought gps systems were silly. Obviously I did not understand the amusement I would get from having a machine tell me where to go. The maps are pretty cool also. 

As you know already, Adam got me an adorable puppy for Christmas. Bailey provides me with so much fun and love. She is the perfect combo of spunk and sweet. She is hysterical and keeps me laughing. Very important when your husband is deployed. Bailey is my favorite Christmas gift. However my second favorite and a close runner-up is this frame that my Dad got Adam and I. 

We got so many other incredible gifts this. I got a new hot pink ipod nano, and the hubby got an awesome zune. Bring on the music. 

Everyone went overboard getting us gifts this year. This is only a fraction of what we got, but the best Christmas gift was having my husband home. We soaked up every second, and I think we and our families were hyper aware of how blessed we are. I hope that everyone had a great Christmas, but most importantly I hope that you were surrounded by love. 

Let's Talk Save-the-Date Cards

As my close friends will tell you, I love weddings. Ok I think they would say obsessed. The truth is I do love weddings. There are so many details that are involved. My favorite part is to see how people bring all aspects of there wedding together and coordinate everything. There are a plethora of wedding websites out there. One of my favorite stationary websites is Wedding Paper Divas. 

Not only do they have Save-the-Dates cards, but they have the invitations, receptions cards, thank you cards, etc that all coordinate. It makes life so much easier. Below are a few of my current favorites. 

For a Valentines wedding, these would be adorable. Sadly there was not an invitation to match this one. 

I love the bright colors and fun paisley design. If I had found this one earlier, I just might have used it for my wedding. 

I think this would work great for a Spring wedding. I love how simple yet fun feel to this one.

 

Last for all you bird lovers out there, I thought these were simply gorgeous. The invitations are just as beautiful. 

All pics are from Wedding Paper Divas. Check out their site for more great inspiration. 

Bailey

For Christmas, Adam decided that I needed some companionship. So I would like to introduce you to the newest member of our family - Bailey. She is 3lb and turns 10 weeks this Thursday. Isn't she cute? 

2009

Well it's a New Year. It's hard to be excited today since Adam headed back to Iraq yesterday. The one positive is that I can finally say, "My husband will be home this year." 

I know I've been gone for a while, but I will be back next week. Keep an eye out for a post about my favorite Christmas gifts, and the new (furry) addition to our lil family. I hope everyone has a great weekend.