Date night: Tennis!

I saw an adorable idea on Pinterest {where most adorable ideas are found these days…} where you recreate your first date.  The first date my hubby and I shared was playing tennis together- so it was really easy to recreate.  We packed up our tennis gear, some water and hit the courts! Now, even if… [Read More]

Happy Labor Day!

I love long weekends. But who doesn’t? Labor Day weekend really seems to signify the end of summer.  Now that it is September, fall is just around the corner.  I’ve been soaking up every last bit of summer this weekend, and enjoying being able to relax.  With a bonfire (complete with s’mores of course), coffee… [Read More]

Day Date: Take a Hike

I married an outdoorsy guy, and let’s be honest…  I’m kind of a girly-girl.  My favorite color is pink, vanilla lattes brighten my day, and I prefer to vacation places where there is a hotel involved. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy camping as much as the next girl.  As long as it’s in small… [Read More]

It’s a Coug Thing

Go Cougs!  Best graduation cake ever.  Butch! The Coug- open to close {classic Pullman} Storming the field after a win! Poster board + glue + LOTS of glitter all from the Dollar Tree {Glitter got everywhere but it was so worth it} One more day til the weekend! Yay!          

July Favorites

Wow.  I can’t believe that July is almost over.  What a busy month it has been!  With the 4th of July, visiting family, my mom’s surprise 50th birthday party, girls nights, and boating trips- I’ve hardly had a second to breathe!  (…let alone blog!)  So, in honor of the fabulous month this July has been,… [Read More]

Photoshop Elements 9: Adding Soft Light to Pictures

I love taking pictures.  And, after a lot of practice- I am learning to love Photoshop.  I currently have Photoshop Elements 9, and researching all over the internet I’ve found that there aren’t many tutorials by PSE 9 users.  SO, I am going to share some of my experiences with PSE 9.   I currently… [Read More]

My Adopted Puppy

In lieu of my fairly new board on Pinterest (Puppy love.) I’m going to share a couple snapshots of my first puppy.  My then fiance and I adopted her from our local humane society. I highly recommend adopting for anyone in the market for a dog!  Trust me- one visit to the pound and you… [Read More]

Friday Favorites

I just love Fridays.  Here are some other things I love. Being down by the river.  Walks in the sunshine with this puppy girl. This frame [which I found at a yard sale for $0.50!] Lake Chelan.  [Enough said] These coffee mugs [a lovely bridal shower gift from my auntie]  Small town orchards + sunshine… [Read More]

10 Simple Ways to Have a Better Day

Has it really been almost two months since my last post?  Prepping for leaving the country sure keeps a girl busy!  Last week I arrived back home from my belated honeymoon in Jamaica, and I cannot wait to share pictures!  They will come in a later post though, as today I want to share 10… [Read More]

Out & About: Xel-Ha

So, today I want to bring back my “Out & About” series by sharing my experiences at Xel-Ha in Mexico.  Today is the perfect day for me to reminisce about my vacation in Mexico because exactly one month from today my husband and I will be on our way to Jamaica! (Yay!)  I cannot wait… [Read More]