0065 -- an update

Gosh things have been a bit all over the place. I've been working a lot and trying to figure out my place among a growing company and balancing out my personal life-- being newly married, making new friends, and continuing to keep the friends I have. Not to mention still trying to find adventures everywhere!

We've had a lot of fun getting to figure out Portland, our new routines, the best routes to get to the grocery store, and how much ice we cannot walk on. But it goes without needing to say that it's been hard being without our constants and consistent details. We miss our friends, we don't talk to our families as much, and this weather is definitely something new.
Here's some photos of our recent adventures and excursions although, most of them may be in the kitchen...

This past weekend and the end of last week we got our first snow storm and no one warned us that Portland really does shut down. There are no salt trucks here so the snow just stays. People don't drive, and suddenly parks are filled with children and parents shooting down hills on sleds. We found it so fun and magical for a few days, but I'm on day 3 of being out of the office and I'm ready to get back to work.

I'm trying a new "no-spend February" so I'm not doing any shopping of goods other than groceries and house hold supplies. It's been hard I can't deny, but it's been fun putting together little shopping lists for the future. Here's a few of my biggest crushes:

I'll try and get better about updating and posting again...can't promise anything though! ;)

xxo

0060 -- holidaze

I've had since last Friday off work and have been trying to use my time wisely...sleeping, enjoying the cats, running errands, and trying to prepare for Marissa's arrival back home. 

While we were in Seattle Marissa and Stephen arrived back in Portland. This time for good! They're staying with us so we've been trying to make sure the spare room is all comfy and the fridge is stocked for our festive times! Larry loves Stephen and decided that he would make himself right at home so that hopefully they would think he was just a bed attachement...

We also finally got our holiday packages sent back down south. They'll be arriving late, but at least they got out! We still have to send our international packages...but hopefully before the new year!

We also got the house as decorated as we will for X-mas. We're not big fans of putting a tree up since our cats are real demons. And I had made a wreath already so the smell of pine is in the air!

On X-mas eve, after a yummy meal of soyrezo burritos we walked down to Peacock Lane, THE street to walk down during the holidays. Every house was done up with lights and some kind of fun theme! It was really incredible. We're also lucking out that the weather is holding up and staying in the 30's and 40's for us!

I'll update again with X-mas day proper soon!
Hope your holidays have been merry and bright!

xxo

0047 -- the busy bee

How awful i've been taking 10 days to update again! I have to get a schedule nailed down...anyhow, I've been a busy lady! Marissa, my maid of honor, lady wife, best friend, most bad ass broad was FINALLY in town last weekend! It was so nice to finally be reunited with her and in our new home nonetheless! We went out for walks around my neighborhood to see what was around. Of course we hit up what is quickly becoming our favorite knick knack store smut.
Once we had the husbands back from work, we went out for happy hour to a little New Orleans style restaurant called Tapalaya that makes the most yummy hurricane cocktails that made us all feel nice and warm!!

We also got to do a little catcamp family friendsgiving too which always makes it really feel like the holidays are coming!
 
Our weekend was magical, but of course bittersweet knowing that Marissa had to leave and wouldn't be back again until X-mas.

Along with the reality of Marissa leaving, I also had to prepare for a busy week of interviews. So far I'm not sure where I stand, but keeping hopeful that something comes quick. Interviewing has been inspiring though and has even spurred me to start making a few pieces of jewelry!



Promise to update again soon!

 xxo

0043 -- forty four days

it's been 44 days since our wedding and last night we got the rest of our wedding photos. i am so so so thrilled and would happily show you all 800+ but i know you're not as excited as i am. anyhow, i will share some more because i can't help but be a mush ball.

 other than that, we went and bought a ton of new stuff for the house today (we move in on friday!!!) including rugs, a dresser, and pillows. we're back on the hunt for a couch again...we saw one at ikea of all places that was actually comfortable and would fit in with our decor pretty well. it's within our budget, but we are just so wishy washy about such an important piece.

anyhow, back to hunting! update again soon!

xxo