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My Crazy Month

This month has been a very busy, crazy, full of new adventures month for me.  Here is how things are going so far...

I got a promotion at work and now work in Forks, two times a month learning how things work out there. I enjoy it. It's a different atmosphere than here in town, and I like it.

I AM AN AUNTIE! My sister had her adorable, perfect daughter on Mothers Day, May 11th. She is absolutely gorgeous and lovable in every way. I had never know what it was like to love a child that wasn't my own and I do. She is wonderful. I am so happy for my sister and know that she will be an amazing mom.

And we have finally nailed down some wedding plans. I feel good about it.  Shavik and I are meeting with a possible photographer on Friday. Saturday, I am going with a few of my bridesmaids to the bridal shop we have here in town to just check out some dresses. This is something I am looking foward to.

Aside from that I have been my normal busy self with school, work, being mom and housewife and fufilling my slow growing Scentsy business and Etsy shop. I have had a few recent sells from my shop and I am excited people are loving what I make.

Thats it for now, sorry it's been awhile. I need to be better about this, and I will once things slow down!

Happy end of May. Hope you all had a wonderful holiday weekend :)

Our Wedding Website

Been checking out a lot of wedding blogs and wedding websites. I decided to start creating ours. It's a little rough, but will do for now. As we go along, I will update it with information for guests and the wedding party! Can't wait for the big day and am excited about a lot of this planning process. You check it out by clicking the link below.



Check out my Wedding website:

Sunday Funday Wedding Planning

I have changed my mind about wedding colors, ideas, and pretty much every aspect of that day at least half a dozen times. I am sure that this is pretty typical. BUT I feel like it drives my mom crazy cause I have already sent her swatches of colors I liked, and I am again, changing my mind. It seems I find another color scheme or idea and run with it. But I will say that a month or so ago, I stumbled across a picture of a bride and her bridesmaids, and I fell in love with it. The pastel, country colors of the dresses were perfect. None of them were the same, but put together they were gorgeous. I clicked the picture on Pinterest and it took me to a blog. I then proceeded to fall in love with just about every aspect of the wedding. From the colors, to the groom and groomsmen attire, to the decor and beyond. Here's a peek into this couples wedding day and the ideas that I found from them that I love.

A lot of the ideas for flowers and decor were along the lines of what we were thinking. We want a backyard theme wedding, which we are essentially getting by getting married at our friends dads property. We are planning to have BBQ, and thankfully we know a few people in town who do that pretty darn well so we will look into that. I have just about settled on my photographer and plan to meet with her within the next few weeks to talk photos. And how lucky am I that my maid of honor is a photographer cause she has been so helpful in talking that part of the big day, and she will even help with our engagement pictures. 

Planning has merely just began, but I enjoy every aspect of it, even though it is overwhelming. I get a little more excited to more I get on Pinterest and look and the more I talk to my girlfriends who are in the same boat as me. I am looking forward to my friends weddings coming up this summer as I think it will give me an idea of what I do and don't want.

Anyways, here is a glimpse into the start of my planning. I am looking forward to my mom coming here in the next few weeks as I will be able to start sharing more ideas with her. Here's to another year plus of planning!

CHEERS!

 

This year so far in pictures

I was going through some of my photos from this year and since we are over 1/3 of the way through this year, I decided to take a minute and share some pictures of how my year has been so far. Here we go..

My girlfriend Chelsie, on my bithday, when I asked her to be my Maid of Honor (Yes, she cried.)

These are snapshots from Chelsey's baby shower here in Port Angeles.

Chloe one morning in March.

Shavik was featured in an article in Varmint Hunter Magazine. He was VERY excited about it! I was so proud that he was shown doing something he really enjoys doing, hunting!

Chloes writing on her chalkboard table!

Chloe one morning before preschool in early April.

My mom and dad at Chelsey's Family baby shower, which was also on her birthday, April 12th.

Shavik and I at Supercross, a motorcycle racing event we go to yearly. Something we both enjoy doing!

A few snapshots from Kenzi and Kolby's Birthday Party, April 13th.

Early morning ferry run with Chelsie. Grateful for her!

Loving on my little girl!

Chloe has an obsession with the movie, Frozen. This is her attempt at protraying Elsa, one of the princesses.

These are some snapshots from our Easter Sunday.

Easter Sunday, Chloe had her dad cuddle with her purple bunny. Had to take this shot.

This week before Daycare! She's got her lunch in hand and ready to roll!

Lastly, me. Just being my goofy self. This was taken at work yesterday during the busy time!

This year has been wonderful so far and I can't wait for many more memories! (Especially the one when my baby neice gets here!) So happy for my family, friends, and loved ones. I feel like good things have been happening all around.

Thanks,

Braids Brownies & Brains

Well, It's official. I am changing my blog name, pinterest name, Etsy shop name, and purchasing a blog template to make this whole thing official and REAL! I am having so much fun creating ideas, coming up with crafty projects, and doing what I had always hoped to do. I have settled on creative, catchy title..

Braids, Brownies & Brains

I feel that this fits me, as a mom, housewife, college grad, full time employee...all the above and more. I am a very hardworking mom and its my favorite job. But it doesn't pay the bills. I finally feel proud of myself for where I am at and want to start on this journey of making my blog and all that it entails, to be exactly what I want.

Any thoughts on the new title?
Any questions you want to ask?
Or tips or Ideas?

Leave a comment!

Thanks!

Wedding Planning, Date, and some thoughts from me :)

I have been focusing more of my time lately on wedding planning. That being said, we have set a date.

August 29th, 2015. (This day is actually going to be the day before our 6 year anniversary.)

I have had alot of people ask why we decided to not get married this summer. Well, we have lots of reasons. I really wanted to be able to plan the wedding we wanted. No rushing. No last minute changes. We also wanted to take on alot of the financial responsibility ourselves. (Not saying we wont accept help where given!) We just know that at our age, and with me already having been married once before, that it was pretty apparent that this was going to be solely placed on our backs. And lastly, we weren't in a rush to get engaged...so why would we be in a rush to get married?

We have found our venue, we have roughly decided what theme we want, and we have chosen the special few we want to stand by our sides and support us in this decision we have made. I have OFFICIALLY asked my maid of honor, unofficially asked 2 bridesmaids, and waiting til Thursday to ask my final gal to stand there with me. Shavik has already talked to both his best man, and all but one of his groomsmen. It was actually a late decision to have 4 people, that's why we both have yet to do so.

I have come to understand why it takes some people years to plan. There is alot that goes into wedding planning. Its not just about the dress, food, and good time. It's alot of little things. Attire, Decor, Food, Music, Photography, Venue, People... The list is never ending. Sigh...

I feel very grateful about the few great friends I have. I know that when it comes down to the nitty gritty of wedding planning, the late nights, and the long days, they will be there. I feel especially grateful for my two best friends who will stand up there next to me and hold my hand and tell me every single thing I need to hear that day... (and lots of days before that day.)

I cannot wait to get this ball rolling, and especially, to marry my best friend. It took me along time to find him. Boy, am I glad I did find him though!


And on a second note, I am hoping to get more frequent at my blogging. I have been reading some great blogging tips. I plan to expand my Etsy shop and my Scentsy business this way. Good Luck to me (hope I can keep up!)

Thanks!