[ Dress - ASOS, heels - New Look ]

This weekend I was tired, grumpy, and my brain was fried from so much homework and stress. I wanted to ignore everything on my to-do list and just sit in my pajamas watching ‘Say Yes to the Dress’. But not on Saturday. Saturday I actually washed my hair, shaved my legs, redid my nail polish, and got to dress up all for…Chris’  sister’s wedding day! And not to brag, but I got sit in the front row at the wedding. A first for me, perks of dating Chris. His sister looked beautiful and it was so great to be a part of their day and visit with so much of Chris’ family again.

Awkward moment of the day: People I graduated with not recognizing me and introducing themselves after the wedding. In all fairness, it has been like over four years since they’ve seen me.

This is another he & she outfit installment (last one here). We also ended with this  strange photo below.

*ignore the fact that anniversary is misspelled on the balloon. I was delirious while sneakily trying to do this at 3a

My surprise for my and Chris’ three year anniversary…he woke up to a living room full of balloons!

I’m so lucky to be with a man whose smiles, laughs, and stories are so captivating.
I’m so lucky to be with a man who shamelessly kisses my hand, tickles me, and is still so playful.
I’m so lucky to be with a man who makes me feel like the luckiest girl in the world, rather than the crazy, anxious basket case that I am. 

And I am so lucky that this man loves me and wants to spend the rest of my life with me. Because there’s nothing better than hearing those words so genuinely expressed and feeling the exact same.

Here’s to three years and counting…

December was hectic. Between finishing up with finals, working during break and sorting out our family’s Christmas plans (and presents)—it wasn’t until two days before Christmas when things started finally slow down for me. I was able to catch my breath. I was able to be with family and finally enjoy the holiday.

And enjoy the Christmas present memory of riding in a horse drawn carriage. At midnight, in the freezing winter—but curled up next to Chris. Whispering, pointing out Christmas lights, and listening to the sound of horse’s hooves. I had that feeling, deep in the pit of my stomach, that I knew I didn’t want to be anywhere else with anyone else but him.

Thanksgiving morning Chris and I were scurrying around the house. Trying to get all three dogs clean (muddy paws and noses from playing outside) and settled, finishing the remaining laundry, packing up the car and getting ready.

I’ve been trying to time a good day for Chris and I to take our holiday/Christmas card photo for the past two weeks. But it wasn’t happening—if it wasn’t the weather, mostly dreary and rainy outside, its been impossible trying to match up our schedules. But thankfully, Thanksgiving morning before we left we were able to make a quick stop, set up the tripod and get a good one!

Now an unmarried couple sending out a holiday card may be lame, but least we haven’t slummed to posing with ours dogs and sending those out. We’re doing that next year. Haha, kidding. Maybe. Besides…they’re cute to put on the fridge. Lemme alone!

Traditionally, I always spend Thanksgiving with my parents but this year they are visiting with one of my sisters in Germany. So my other sister took reins of Thanksgiving with preparing and cooking the dinner and desserts. We even brought a plus one this year. Chris’ friend/musician sensation Casey Smalley joined us.

I failed and only took a few photos from our Thanksgiving…

Casey’s footwear. I hate that I forgot to get a photo of him and Chris together.

Blazer, tights, ring - local, top, skirt, handbag - Forever 21, suedette wedges - New Look

November has become the birthday month since Chris and I got together. Within the first two weeks of this month, we have my mom’s birthday, Chris’, one of my sister’s, and one of Chris’ sister’s.

My parents are leaving in a week to go visit that very birthday sister in Germany for a few weeks—gasp! including Thanksgiving! So they’ll be out of the country on Chris’ big day (he’s turning 25!) so we got to dress up & go out for an early birthday dinner and drinks. The restaurant…was incredibly nice and upscale aka pretty much the nicest place I’ve been. I felt like a little kid trying to mind my manners, eat properly, and be aware of how loud I was talking. Haha, but the food was absolutely delicious and it was a great time.

Despite the 35mph wind, I was able to get the tripod steady before we left and snap some outfit photos + some with Chris! I’m wearing my blazer (seen before here and here!) and this size-to-small skirt (seen last winter here!) with some thick tights and suedette wedges.

(Psst, look I finally got my roots touched up & my hair highlighted!)

Saturday afternoon & night away at a Oktoberfest festival with Chris and my parents.