The girl can sew!

Remember this post? Well I did it! Turns out my mom had an old machine she inherited from somewhere in the family and now I have my very own machine. I am telling you this whole sewing thing might just be my new favorite hobby. The machine is a little ancient, but I oiled her up and she purrs like a kitten. 

Look at me pretending to know what I am doing!

My first project is officially complete. Of course it's not perfect, but I decided to go for it full force and I made a little robe! A cotton one for summer, that I have to admit I am quite proud of.. I had quite a few pin pricks, but only one that drew blood so I am calling the process a success. There may have been a few swear words here and there but for the most part it was very fun. The fabric store might be the best place ever. The fabrics, and buttons, and trinkets in there are a dream come true. Of course my handy work could use a little practice. Cutting and sewing straighter for example, but I really enjoyed the process overall and am excited to see where I can go with it. Much fun to be had! 

Voila!

We have been some busy bees over here and I still am easing back into the blog game. There has been a lot of unpacking, organizing, laundry. You know the fun stuff .. On a happier note we are back in the homeland (my homeland anyways) and it's been great catching up with friends we have missed and snuggling with some very sweet dogs. It took them a few days to forgive us for leaving them for so long I think, but we are back in full snuggle mode and I love it! We landed on the most beautiful night. I had forgotten how good Vancouver smells. It is truly incredible. And the mountains. Just glorious. Reminds you how small you really are in this big world.

It's Friday so maybe I should leave you with that, you might have some big exciting plans or something. Or maybe my toes are just really cold and there is a hot tub calling my name. Either way, thanks for stopping by! 

Sorry.. I was busy getting married!

Hola! And welcome back .. I fell off the blogging planet this past little while, but am back full force! Please excuse the absence. My husband and I were busy showing our family and friends a good time down in Cabo San Lucas for our big day. 

Blake and I are officially husband and wife as of February 22! I wish I had something more exciting to say other than it was the best day ever, but it truly was. I can not seem to find the words to explain what that much happiness feels like. We were very spoiled and had around 40 of our closest friends and family down in Cabo with us. It was an incredible experience. For us, having our families living so far apart is tough. We will probably never have that many of our loved ones from both sides together in one place again, so we hold those memories very close to our hearts. 

Our pictures turned out truly incredible. We had a windy day which worked out perfectly with the dress and hair. I got my dress from Davids Bridal, and have never felt more beautiful. The layers blowing in the wind, the just right amount of sparkle, the look on Blakes face. One I will never forget. So many tears of joy, and so much love we were bursting at the seams! 

I have looked at these photo's a zillion times by now, and somehow they just keep getting better and better. We ordered the bridesmaid dresses from Modcloth on a whim and they worked out perfectly, the flowers were ordered from Cabo Flowers in bulk and put together by my mother in law. A huge thank you to her, I couldn't have imagined them turning out so beautiful! 

For all of you out there planning and stressing over your wedding, just remember it is not about the napkins, or the chairs or any of those little details you are fretting over. I am sure you have heard it many times, but the day goes by so fast when it finally comes around none of those little things matter. Marrying your best friend is the most amazing feeling, and the love you feel from your family and friends is just too much. I have never felt so beautiful and so loved. For our guests I can not thank you enough, that day would not have been the same without you!

This has become a bit of a scroll party but I hope you enjoyed it anyways. Feels good to be back in the blogging world, I'll see you again soon. That's a promise!

xoxo