Favorite Wedding Moments

I hope you had a fun and safe New Years! We got back from NYC yesterday and had an entire day of errands planned to get us going for the new week. Although hubby had to go to work today, I still had one day left of vacation, so today I am spending my time taking down Christmas decorations, tile shopping and washing clothes.

To start off the new year right, I thought you might enjoy checking out some pictures from our wedding (since I spent so much time last year giving you all of the planning details).

My favorite part of our wedding day was (1) finally becoming my hubby's wife, (2) being surrounded by ALL of our favorite people and (3) seeing how much joy the wedding brought not only to us, but to our friends and family as well!

What was your favorite part about your wedding day?  Or if you are in the process of planning your wedding, what are you looking forward to the most?

Enjoy!









Ringing In The New Year

2013.

It's pretty amazing how far into the millenium we are. Yesterday while at the 9.11 Memorial here in NYC, I took a moment and thought back to that tragic day in 2001. It is hard to believe that 12 years have flown by so fast.

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2012 was a big year for us.

I got my first teaching job.
I started this blog.
My little sister started high school.
My big sister got married.
My brother-in-law got married.
My hubby got a new job.
We bought our first house.
WE GOT MARRIED.
We traveled a lot.
We spent Christmas at our house with both families together.

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On one hand, it's hard to say good-bye to a year with so many new beginnings- but on the other hand, it's exciting to welcome in a new year and allow these new beginnings to blossom.

Whether 2012 was the best year of your life or the worse, I pray that 2013 fills your life with new memories, hobbies, travels and friends.

Happy New Year to you!

Best Coffee in NYC

For our first New Years together as husband and wife, we've decided fly to NYC and celebrate over here! We will be here for the next week eating, exploring and just simply hanging out.

Enough about us...now for The best coffee in NYC...


I have to be honest though, we actually didn't find this spot in NYC. We first found it while in Seattle (on our honeymoon) and instantly loved it. The vibe is sort of like our favorite Miami coffee house but even better!

{Welcome to Stumptown Coffee}

On top of having out of this world coffee, Stumptown is also known for being committed to the well-being of everyone they work with- from the farmers and the communities to their employees. I am a big sap when it comes to companies that care about others and not just their profit. Cool thought, right?


No matter where you have your first taste of this coffee, you will not be disappointed.

Warning: Some coffee houses sell Stumptown Coffee beans, but it's not the same as the Stumptown Coffee locations. A big part of the coffee flavor comes from the baristas and how they hand select/mix each blend. Oh yes, I almost forgot to share our favorite with you, the latte!

So, next time you are in NYC, Seattle, Portland or LA (coming soon), you need to give them a try!

HF4F

It feels so good to be back writing a High Five for Friday! It's been so long!

Let's jump right in...

1. Got a hold of this picture, and cannot wait for the rest to come in from the photographer!
2. Yesterday started my 2 week Christmas vacation!

3. Baked a whole lot of peppermint bark and cookies!

4. Went plant shopping in the country last weekend- tomorrow we have a full day of landscaping projects!

5. In full swing crafting mode for the holidays!

 Sometimes I need to be reminded that it's not about getting everything done on your list! We need to enjoy the little things.  I hope you have a fantastic weekend and spend it with those you love!

"His name shall be called Wonderful Counselor,  Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace." Isaiah 9:6