farewell 2011...

in 2011, 

i went back to honeymoon island,

turned 22,

and decided i want to be a doula.

i went to hilton head with steph and ellen, 

made our wedding invitations,

and went on a perfect date.

we signed the lease for our first home,

took little jack to the zoo,

and i was thrown a wonderful bachelorette party.

i watched bennett graduate,

had my senior art show,

and married my best friend.

we spent 2 weeks in europe,

went to outdoor movies,

and became addicted to pinterest.

we went canoeing,

i surprised bennett for his birthday,

and i dressed up as a mormon mommy fashion blogger for halloween.

we spent fall break camping with karlie and drew,

i graduated from college,

and we had our first christmas as husband and wife.

i said goodbye to my family and friends,

and moved to florida.

2011,

you have been so good to me.

2012,

i can't wait to see what you have in store...

merry christmas and off we go!

i hope everyone has a lovely holiday

a fabulous new year

and plenty of time with the ones you love most.

this is probably the last post i'll do

until after our big move on the 28th...

try not to be jealous that i'll be spending new years on the beach

with the warm sun on my face and sand between my toes : )

advent calendars

so this is what i've been up to...

making advent calendars!

i have had so much fun making them

and i think i'm going to start selling them!

you move the little candy cane from pocket to pocket each day!

and here is a different one i made...

santa's workshop

for about a week now 

our little home has turned into a felt factory.

there is felt everywhere.

and i mean everywhere.

i'm excited to post what i've been working on soon,

but until then here are some cute little things

i would love to try and make one day...

(1, 2, 3, 4)

reasons why i'm going to miss nashville

#8

bobbies dairy dip.

the best hamburgers

milkshakes

fried pickles

and dipped ice cream cones

of. your. life.

10 little things

1. bennett's building me something for christmas and i can't wait to see what it is.

2. this tumblr is so beautiful (caution: you'll spend hours on it)

3. i'm starting an etsy. i mean it this time.

4. i have a job interview january 2nd!

5. i hate packing. with a passion.

6. this short story is my favorite to read at christmastime.

7. in 8 days i'll be living in sunny florida!

8. i can't wait to be a mama one day.

9. shit girls say is hilarious.

10. this melts my heart...

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reasons why i'm going to miss nashville

#7

our favorite canoeing place.

we went all the time,

had our engagement photos taken there,

and looked forward to it every spring.

reasons why i'm going to miss nashville

#6

my friends.

'nuff said.

graduation photos

reasons why i'm going to miss nashville

#5

driving by the beautiful place where we got married

college graduate

i'm graduating tonight! 

hip hip hooray!

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