Brotherly Love

"Sis, when you and Jake get married and move in together, I think you should take baby steps. Like, first bunkbeds, then move into trundle beds, then 2 twin sized beds a foot apart, then finally a queen....but with cardboard in the middle." Aaron Morris age: 15

You & I = Jake & I

Yup....definitely our theme. 

swoon.

Brief list of things I adored about the Royal Wedding

1. LACE! ARE WE KIDDING ABOUT THAT GOWN?!?!?!  

2. William and Harry. Having 4 of them, there is a very special place in my heart for brothers. 

3. The Queen's attire. Duh.

4. Kate's brother read Romans 12! My favorite chapter of the Bible EVER! I cried. 

5. The Beckhams. Too hot for their own good. 

6. The kiss on the balcony. Swoon. swoon. swooooooooooon. 

just a thought...

Does anybody ever see the things people post on Facebook and then wonder if they ever plan on applying for a job? Just leave your body shot pictures on iPhoto, people. Ay yi yi. 

just good ol fashion joy!

    I was quite the grumposaurus rex this morning when it hit me that spring break is officially over. Now, as I'm sitting here on the 3rd floor of the FSU library, I am suddenly overwhelmed with joy. Yeah, sure, maybe I failed my 30 day challenge, but my cup still runneth over. 
    Here I am doing a research paper defending Dr. Seuss while the girl next to me has a million biochem text books open. This isn't just another "Liberal Studies majors have it easy" brag-fest. I just truly truly 100% am beyond obsessed with my career of choice. All I want to do in life is sit and read books to an autistic child. Obviously this isn't all my job will entail, but that little image makes my heart all melty! 
     Also, I've made it a habit of checking my email every 3 seconds for RSVP's. I literally almost get chocked up every time I see another person who is so so so precious to us say they are coming. It's overwhelming. June 17th is going to be the legitest day ever :) 
      Lastly, it's such a relief to have had such a productive week. Yeags and I got some fun crafty projects done plus worked on our slideshow PLUS picked out our wedding bands. Sidenote: It was our bright shining lucky day because after being totally confused why my top 2 choices of bands were completely different prices when they had the exact same layout, carats, clarity, and color we went with the one that was half the price with the other (obviously). WEEELLLLL after we left the place (which is the cutest family owned place with the sweetest people you'll ever meet) we got a call that they hadn't marked the ring up yet and the tag was the wholesale price. They kindly offered to still give it to us for that price and we excitedly accepted. So basically we got my band for 1/2 of what it was supposed to be. Amazing right?! Plus it's going to be the most beautiful wedding set I've ever seen. PLUS Jake's ring is super rad too. Except he doesn't officially now which one I'm going to pick. Poor guy needs a little fun in his life too. 


Anyways, just needed to document this current joy. Back to One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish. 

Day 28 :)

Something I dream about. 


Literally, I dream about solving murders with the cast of Criminal Minds and that Jake and I will forget to say our vows at the wedding.

BUT

Figuratively, I dream about spending every day of my career life giving love to children who need it. I dream of giving them the comfort of knowing they are understood. I dream of reading them stories and teaching them simple things like how to order at a restaurant and that a smile means happy. I dream of the possibility of being able to show a glimmer of God's love to His very own angels. 

Ps.

Day 27 :)

A picture of a smiley face, heart, peace sign, or some other symbol of happiness. 

Hahahahahaha this is without a doubt, one of my favorite pictures EVER. Jake, Eric, Aud, and I went camping and boating with the Yeagers a few summers back. To keep with Yeager tradition, the first night at Shaver Lake always includes Shaver Lake Pizza. When we brought it back to the campsite, we found this little guy. Amazing, right?! 

Day 26 :)

A blog that makes me happy.

http://thelovelylittlethings.blogspot.com/

As you can see HERE, around this time last year, I developed a MAJOR girl crush on JJ Heller. She is just one of those people who I feel like would be my real life bff. A couple weeks ago she played at our church. After service Jake and I were talking about possibilities of what her real name might be. This lead me to a google search, which lead me to her blog. We never found out her real name, by-the-way, so, JJ, if you're reading, we're stumped! :) Anyways, her blog truly is lovely. The Fi and I are currently all about home decorating, since it is suddenly a reality in our life, and JJ is totally cute and creative. See for yourself! 


PS. Complete coincidence that our blog names are similar, but another clue we would be besties! 

Day 25 :)

Post a sticky note or sign somewhere with a nice message. 

Ok, Ok, Im cheating again. My camera is currently MIA and PhotoBooth makes words backwards, so I desperately searched through iPhoto until I found this. It's the closest to a sign with a nice message that I have. This was during one of the last weekends of camp. The majority of the counselors left for the weekend and a couple of us stayed behind to hang out with the Rowdy Kids (aka The Walker Girls lol) After a night of making friendship bracelets, I decided to make my very own starbucks in the cabin :) Props to Alyssa Walker for doing a fabulous mermaid lady. hahaha 

Moral of the Story: I miss camp. Hardcore. Still. 

Day 24 :)

Dedicate a post to somebody telling them what I think about them. 

The most comforting feeling is knowing you have somebody who will- without a doubt -love you unconditionally for the rest of your life. Luckily I have a handful, but on this particular day, I think it's important to reflect on one. 

Ash,

Thank you for never judging, always praying, endlessly loving, and forever being my best friend. I hope you're proud of your strength, beauty, and faith. I definitely am. 

Day 23 :)

An activity I find fun. 

I was going to be predictable and pick ballet or reading, but then I found this picture and couldn't resist. Fearing my life on the tube makes me happy. 

PS. This will be my and Jake's first married summer at Shaver! A select few will understand the true excitement of that statement. 

Day 22 :)

A picture that gives me hope. 

With all of this talk of prenups, affairs, separations, and divorces, its nice to know there are people who have accomplished what Jake and I have set out to do. 

Day 21 :)

A picture of the last time I was happy. 

Today! 

I just saw the sample of our invites and I have a weekend's worth of DVR to catch up on. YAY!

Day 20 :)

Happiness in my own words.

Happiness is knowing I am fearfully and wonderfully made. It's knowing I am treasure, sacred, and His. 

(Ok, ok, I got a little help from Psalm 139 and MercyMe)

Day 19 :)

Something I found while searching 'love' on Tumblr. 

Whoever took this picture took it from mine and Yeager's future home. 

also...I should probably start looking for a new nickname for Jake. 

Day 18 :)

Something on my Dash  that makes me happy. 


    Note: This challenge was intended for Tumblr, hence the dash. Since this is blogger and there isn't a dash, I'm changing this completely to: Something in my room that makes me happy.

My trusty ol' yellow vans. 

Day 17 :)

What inspires me

This

Day 16 :)

Describe the happiest day of my life. 


Note: This will all be trumped on June 17th, but for now...

December 5th, 2010. Yosemite at The Falls. Snow. Red rose petals. Guitar. These lyrics: Let's settle down, Darlin' won't you share this life? Before God, I will declare you 'wife'. A brilliant carat. Wet knee.  Yes. Hugs and Kisses. Friends. Family. Cake. Toasts. Love.love.love! 

Day 15 :)

A TV show that makes me smile. 


CAUTION: READ ENTIRE POST BEFORE YOU JUDGE ME!

Yes, I admit it. I love the shore. A few weeks ago, Jake even tried to stage an intervention. He claims that reality television causes him literal stomach aches, but you all should know that when it is on, he will sit and watch and even let giggle at 90% of the things Pauly says. But, anyways, I started off watching this show just because I wanted to see what all the fuss was about. I wasn't initially impressed. However, I live with Jake's cousin, who is the queen of all things reality, so I usually wound up on the couch with her as she caught up on her DVR. I started falling in love with these guidos and guidettes. Jake and I always talk about my strange connection to people. So often I create these instant relationships with people. For example: I contemplated inviting our bridal registry consultant to our wedding. I can't help that I became besties with him as he was offering us a lesson in cutlery 101. Now, this quirk of mine doesn't limit itself to real life people. I feel like I should be double dating with Jim and Pam, drinking coffee with Lorelai and Rory, and now, getting my GTL on with the cast of the Jersey Shore. Even if America and Italy disagrees, I think they are good people with good hearts :) We have some things to learn from them, like how loyalty in friendships and what makes a relationship unhealthy *cough Sammi and Ron cough* It's fascinating. It's a people watcher's dream! You know you agree. 

Day 14 :)

A conversation that makes me happy. 

Here's the deal. My best friend, Ashley, and I are really hilarious. I don't care if you think that's tasteless of me to say. It's true. This is a conversation we had a couple years back. Luckily I had it saved, so I can go back and bask in it's beauty. Unless you are one of our best friends, you will more than likely not understand all of the references, but try your hardest. Some of them allude to things we love in life, some are to our favorite movies, and (being the nerds that we are) some of them are about books we have read together through our journey as honors and AP English students.

Ash:  If my heart were a meadow, you make the sun shine, the grass grow, and the flowers bloom.

Karissa:  :) If I was Ron Burgundy and you were milk, you would not be a bad choice.

Ash: if Regina George was going to pay me a million dollars AND be my best friend forever if i put you in The Burn Book, i still wouldn't do it.

Karissa: If you were a guitar amp you would go all the way to eleven.

Ash: you are the chile to my mango.

Karissa: you are the roller to my blade.

Ash:  you are the sparkle and fizz in my diet pep.

Karissa: you are the glorious and treasured burnt sunflower seed in my 50cent frito lay bag.

Ash: if you were a human raised by elves who decided to go on a journey to the Big Apple to find your father, i would be your New York companion, eating gum off everything, building phenomenal Lego creations, ripping beards off fake Santa's, and go around congratulating every single "World's Best Coffee" shop.

Karissa: If I were hannalee and you were home, I would turn towards you.
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Ash: If you were Daisy who just spazzed out and killed Myrtle by running her over, I would tell everyone it was me who did it.

Karissa:  If you were an Invisible Man, I would see you.

Ash: If you kept having to go back in time to save some punk kid who would father your ancestor, i would risk my life and my future and go back with you.

Karissa: If you were Ti Moune and I were Daniel, I would not marry Andrea even if it would ruin the Beauxhomme legacy.

Ash: If YOU were Daniel and I were Ti Moune, I would give my soul to the God's so you could live .

Karissa: If you were garlic cheese toast, I would never burn you, no matter how ADD I was.