Happy 26 To Me

Another Year Older. 

Another Year Wiser.

Another Year Spent With My Loved Ones. 

Another Year I Have Been Blessed. 

Thanking God today for giving me these 9496 Days. I hope I have made Him proud and can not wait to see what He has in store for me in this year and all the ones to follow!

I am spending today with my wonderful man getting pampered!

Coffee Date

If we were having coffee I'd tell you … to send Mother Nature some wine & chocolate; apparently she needs a care package to loosen up and maybe we will get Spring!! 

If we were having coffee I'd tell you … I'm super excited for a night out with my Hubby tonight! Celebrating my birthday 2 days early!! 

If we were having coffee I'd tell you … March Madness is in Full Swing and our Alma Mater won for the first time in NDSU history and are playing again tonight - I think another upset is in order!!

If we were having coffee I'd tell you … I am a hopeless romantic through and through and if you don't like the movie Serendipity I'm not sure if we can be friends any more!!

If we were having coffee I'd tell you … this day of production is slipping away from me; so much for organizing the house.

If we were having coffee I'd tell you … My succulent plant at work is blooming more everyday. I've had it for 5 weeks and haven't watered it yet!!

If we were having coffee I'd tell you … My sister has a great new blog >> Check out Erika Joy Design

If we were having coffee I'd tell you … to fill me in on your life >> aannnddd GO

Linking up with Alissa

I Can't Wait For Summer Because...

:Summer:

I have no bad connotations with this word. Everything about summer makes me happy and right now just thinking about it makes me so incredibly anxious!

Here are some reasons why Summer needs to come NOW:

// Warmth – I can’t wait for the day when 50 degrees sounds cold

// Bonfires – Oh my goodness I CAN NOT wait to sit around a fire on a warm summer night

// Lake Life – Sun; Sand; Water; Boat Rides; Drinks; Lounging 

– The ice needs to melt RIGHT NOW -

// 4-Wheeler Rides – Afternoon rides with the hubby in wide open spaces

// Vitamin D – My skin needs sun…Oh how I long for a tan

// Cold Drinks – Summer Shandy, Frozen Margaritas, Jungle Juice << My mouth is watering

// Canoeing – I can’t wait for our parties on the Sheyenne in the red canoe

// Sun Dresses – Cute clothes mixed with cute sandals, Yes Please

// Fresh Fruits/Veggies – Garden food is calling my name

// Camping – Sleeping under the stars in the fresh air sounds heavenly right now

// Flowers – We have beautiful flower beds and I’m so excited for color and Green Grass

// Grilling – I don’t think this needs an explanation; everything tastes better on the grill

What is your favorite thing about Summer??

Introducing Simply Chemistry

As you know almost 6 months ago I got a new job. With my very own desk to decorate and personalize. This is where I sit and where I stare 40+ hours out of the week. I want it to be an area that is welcoming and feels homey but at the same time looks professional!

It is coming together slowly and surely but I have been looking for something to dress up one of my bulletin boards. Good thing I know this really talented lady who makes some great home/office decor!!

Bare Wall at work In Need Of Some Simply Chemistry

My good friend Casey from The Aslan's Auspicious Albany Adventure has started a new venture. An Etsy shop called Simply Chemistry. A place where she is blending Her Love of Creating and Her Love of Science!!

Okay I know, if you are like me science doesn't sound fun at all - but let me tell you Casey is giving it a fresh new look and a fun new twist. Her love of Chemistry has come from her love of a man, and not just any man but her studly chemist husband! After she met this chemist, she found a new love for science and is channeling that now into beautiful modern art! 

I have two tassels coming my way and I can not wait to organize my home office and give my work office some Spring flare!! 

Please go take a look at her shop, buy something and add some Chemistry to your life!!

One of Casey's Engagement photos = adorable

Shop :: Instagram :: Contact :: Personal Blog

30 Before 30 List

The list is done. 

After 3 months I have narrowed it down and I'm sure I will think of plenty more things I'd love to do but these are some I Really Really hope I can accomplish!! 

I will be 26 in 7 days {the 24th} so that only leaves me with 1468 days to complete this list. 

- Wish me Luck! -

>>Become a Mom

>>Travel somewhere Across The Ocean

>>Run a 10k

>>Go on a trip By Myself

>>Live in our house {sanely} during a Kitchen Remodel

>>Read 15 Books {3 books per year - this is the low end I hope I read way more}

>>Have a photography print purchased {by someone other than a family member/friend}

>>Attend a {good aka both teams top ranked} game at Allan Fieldhouse 

>>Get {at least} 4 more tattoos

>>Attend a Blog/Photo conference 

>>Make my own wine

>>Have a murder/mystery dinner party

>>Take my husband to a Final 4 game {preferably one where KU plays}

>>Make lefse with my Grandma

>>Become a volunteer or chaperone at gathering/mission trip

>>Anonymously pay for a strangers meal {pay it forward}

>>Unplug {from technology} for a week

>>Perform in a play/musical

>>Take a trip along Hwy 101 

>>Continue to make a scrapbook of our years together

>>Take a trip on a Train

>>See the Northern Lights {and take amazing photos of them}

>>Have a weekend getaway with my 3 best friends

>>Complete a 356 photo-a-day project

>>Be in the audience for The Ellen Show {preferably one of her Christmas giveaway shows}

>>Have a auntie day/overnight trip with the nieces

>>Visit {at least} 2 Eastern States

>>Get a new blog design

>>Book a Photo Shoot for myself - a pamper day

>>Go on a romantic vacation with my husband