Peace on Earth

I don't know why, but I am super excited about Christmas this year.  It's not the presents, the lights, the Christmas music Ronnie loves to stream through the house, or even the adorable decorations we have everywhere.  I think this year just feels like a "real life" Christmas.  For the first time in many years, we are not in transition.  We are not stressed with finals and job hunting, worried about traveling great distances, or scurrying to buy gifts that pack easy.  We are in real life now.  And I love it.  It has been a relaxing holiday season filled with family and friends.  There were chaotic times, yes, but I'm at peace through it all.  What a great way to celebrate the birth of the King; with peace and joy and without pressure and madness.

We wish you all peace, joy, and happiness in this season and in the year to come.  Merry Christmas to all!

Our new nephew

We are so excited to have a new baby nephew!  He is adorable and snuggly and, hands down, our favorite little man. We cant wait to spoil him rotten.  Ronnie got to meet the little guy on his recent trip to Tulsa to visit his grandpa in the hospital.   

More baby showers!

It's in the water, folks.  You have been warned.  This time we had a lovely shower for a coworker and her sweet baby girl.  Little miss surprised her mommy by being a tad bit early too.  The shower was adorable (and just in the nick of time!) and we all had a great time.  

My birthday!

I was spoiled as always on my birthday this year.  Dinner at my parents house, lots of wonderful presents, and quality time with my man and puppers.  Love them all!

Happy Halloween, from the wild things!

Stylish Pups

The fall/winter/just-plain-cold-weather clothes are in! Don't they look dapper! *pupper love*

Wine and Canvas

Not going to lie: I was terrified to paint. I am not an artist. I am a scientist. Anyways, I did a wine and canvas event with a couple girl friends and it was so much fun!  It was relaxed g and easy to follow and my painting actually came out alright! Ronnie even hung it on our wall! We had a blast and I highly recommend trying it.

Visits Indy Wine and Canvas for more information!

Zombie Apocalypse Package!

Okay, this is for the zombie lovers out there. I am NOT a zombie lover but my husband and my friends are, so I get dragged into the saga. With the help of Pinterest, my friend Kim and I put together this rockin' apocalypse package for our friend in honor of the new season of Walking Dead. I should also add that husband was quite jealous of the gift.

It included: a zombie bowl, walking dead toy, zombie key covers, gross candy, zombie style army men, syringe pens, bloody hand gel clings, refrigerator cover, zombie snacks, zombie hunting license, paracord, flashlight, and a nerf gun (not pictured). We packaged it in a painted box stuffed with biohazard bags we snagged from work.

Just what I needed

I had a rough evening the other day after I lost a huge project I had been working on online.  So my amazing, sweet husband got me something to cheer me up.  Somehow he managed to get all my favorite colors and flowers into this beautiful bouquet!  It reminds me of my wedding flowers.  I love them  :)

Mini Vacation

We spent our long holiday weekend up in Fort Wayne visiting my grandma.  We did lots of shopping, eating, and relaxing.  The pups definitely liked the relaxing...