Before the snow.

November 8th, 2011

You know, now that I’ve gotten busier with Jen Hammer Photography (and don’t get me wrong, I am loving it!) I haven’t made the time to take many outfit photos, or photos of my family, so as busy as I get, I’m trying my hardest to keep up and still take the time to keep documenting my life in photos, for me. I really miss taking outfit photos and right before we welcomed snow, I took a couple. Here is the first. The rest of our household goods came and with them came my chucks. And oh, how I have missed my chucks. For a small period of time I’ve been going through this phase of wearing Jimmy’s plaid tee’s. This one I picked out for him at the thrift store on base. I’m pretty sure I wear it more than him, though. And I can’t help but be on a flare kick…still. The jeans were also picked up at the thrift shop and are AE brand! Love them. I know this outfit is similar to the last, but I couldn’t help myself. I am sort of really into plaid at the moment. Anyway, it’s good to be back!

Before I Met Him…

November 3rd, 2011

I didn’t really care about super hero movies, or anything related to super heroes, for that matter. Then as we got to know one another more, he asked me to sit down and watch some with him. He had to beg a little, I’m not gonna lie. But I did and now years later, I’m just as addicted and I’m right there next to him in the theater waiting to see the next movie coming out with just as much excitement. He’s always got his little things he loves and sometimes it’s hard for me to enjoy them, but once I get past my stubborn-ness and give in, I find myself just as obsessed. It’s safe to say Jimmy is a “nerd”. But I love that he likes to include me in his nerdy hobbies and although sometimes I would much rather blog than play LOTR online, if gaming with him means spending more time with him, then why should I pass on that? Of course I’m not perfect, and I don’t always agree to play. But I just think that’s a little taste of marriage for you. Learning to love the things my husband does because I love him, even if it doesn’t sound the least bit appealing at first. And it makes me smile when I see him doing the same, like agreeing to watch Tangled with me for the MILLIONTH time and singing all the songs by heart, just as I do.

So tonight he’s working and what am I going to do until he comes home? Have myself a little X-men movie marathon.

The First Snowfall.

November 1st, 2011

October 30th marked the first official day of snow here in Alaska, and although some of you probably already have snow, and some of you also may be laughing as well, I’m super excited. But what do you expect from someone who’s been born and raised in Southern California? So yes…for now, I will celebrate and have lots of snow fights with Jimmy and Layla! Maybe I’ll grow tired of it, maybe I won’t. It’s taken me a while to get used to the weather changes as it is, and I’m still getting there…but we’re loving it! As you can see here, Layla and I played around outside while Jimmy was shoveled our driveway, a daily task we are required to do since we live on an Air Force base. I’m looking out the window and I’m seeing our driveway that has yet to be shoveled today…along with our walkway and sidewalk. The snow looks beautiful falling right now, but I definitely do NOT feel like going outside and shoveling at the moment…nope not one bit :)

Happy Snow Day!

The Newest Addition.

October 25th, 2011

Oh how I have missed blogging! But with my business starting, maintaining our home, and making sure to spend quality time with my husband, there was just hardly any time.

But there was something else keeping us busy too…

Our new puppy, Layla!

Betcha thought I was gonna announce something else, huh? Hahah nope, not yet. Although our Layla is giving us some practice, that I will say. We adopted her from our friends here and have fallen in love. She’s as hyper as the next puppy and loves to nibble on your toes and ankles when you walk, play fetch, and go on walks (more like runs, when it’s just me) She’s an Australian Shepherd mix and around 8-9 months old. Aside from all her hyper puppy-ness though, she is theeee best cuddler. And that has been my favorite thing to do with her. That, and occasionally laugh at her clumsiness. We are over the moon excited!