The Happiness Project

Today I'm linking up with Lindsay at Scenic Glory for the first week of The Happiness Project.



For the first week I am attempting to DESTRESS. This is first on my list because I feel as if I stress way to much. It is unhealthy for my body and soul. I have seem the effects and I really don't like what I see. Next Thursday I will post with some of my tips, tools and progress.

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Good luck to everyone participating! Check back next week for the progress and results.

Our Engagement Story

Brian proposed to me on September 29, 2010. I had worked 17 hours at a retreat the day before and only got about 4 hours of sleep (I kinda thought something was up). We got up early and played softball. I can't say if I noticed Brian acting strange but he was definitely not playing well that day. I guess he had a lot of things running through his head. We got to the orchard and it was PACKED! It was a very hot day for the end of September. After we climbed some trees and picked some apples we sat in the orchard to relax. I was sitting out in the sun. Brian called me under a one of the old apple trees at the back of the orchard. The tree branches hung down to the ground. He got down on his knee and simply said "Will you marry me?". What did I do/say/think???? I laughed! All I did was laugh, no tears, no words, closed my eyes and laughed. WHO DOES THAT?!?! LOL What was going through my head? Well, all I could think was think he had to get up because I didn't want him stung by any of the bees (severe allergy) I finally spit out "Of course" and pulled him up off the ground. It was wonderful!

At the orchard there is also a winery so we found a staff, explained we just got engaged and would like to buy a bottle of champagne or wine. She was so thrilled she announced it to everyone in the orchard and they treated us to a bottle of wine. People from all over the orchard were coming over and congratulating us. My favorite part of the day was telling everyone else and sharing our joy!

Pre ring:

 First pictures engaged

This is my favorite picture of my ring. I love that I can see Brian's shadow in the reflection!

Engagement Photo Session can be found here

Linking up with Happiness Is...

Casual Friday

Casual Friday by KJ2380 featuring leather flats

J by Jasper Conran button cardigan
£32 - debenhams.com

Dorothy Perkins short sleeve t shirt
£5 - dorothyperkins.com

David Lerner capri legging
$73 - shopambience.com

Leather flat
$498 - giuseppezanottidesign.com

Balenciaga bag
$1,595 - cultstatus.com.au

Mantaray bangle bracelet
£8 - debenhams.com

Wednesday Wishes (2)

I'm linking up with Brooke from Bright Wishes

Wish 1.

Enough money left over in the wedding budget to afford one of these bad boys!!!

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Wish 2. 

A better relationship with my a member of my family. I just want it to be the way things used to be. Like in this picture.

Wish 3.

This necklace. To bad I can't seem to find it on Etsy any longer.

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Wish 4.
Learn to do this this, CORRECTLY...

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Wish 4. 

This one is MOST IMPORTANT. I would give up all the wishes in the world for just this one.  I really need my Aunt Susan, my godmother, to get better. She is very ill, we don't know how long she has and she is in so much pain. Its so unfair. I know that she really wants to see my wedding so we keep telling her she has got to fight. My mom is going to visit and I am giving her all my wedding journals and magazines to take down and share with her. 

Wedding Wednesday Flowers

The next big wedding decision I have to make is in regards to our flowers! I'm visiting a local florist today. Hopefully I like her and she is in my price range. I'm some one who thinks all flowers are pretty so its been pretty hard to decide on what I really want. I'd like to stay with flowers that are local and in season to stay with in our budget (or maybe go under budget?!?) I also like the idea of a loose bouquet. Something that looks like I went into a field of wildflowers, picked my favorites and wrap them in pretty ribbon. I'm still having trouble on deciding if I want a real pop of color or go the more subdued, romantic route.

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This is one I really like. I would probably want to replace the blue with some yellow and lavender. 

I love the Billy Buttons. I think we will add these to the guy's boutonnieres. 

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Isn't this sweet? 

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Holiday Weekend Recap

This weekend was full of fun. We kept things low key. We were house/puppy sitting for Brian's parents. We got to enjoy their pool until the rain came Sunday! My parents took Bri out for a birthday dinner and we celebrated the 4th with his family. I'm exhausted.

Why do I look so scared?

Bailey

He gets some pretty good air time.

Cannonball!!!

Sandy

Brandy

What did everyone else do this weekend? I hope whatever you did you enjoyed it!

Ugh, no its back to work, boo!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Wishing the happiest birthday to guy who has made me the happiest girl around.

I love you because:

You have the best smile.

You do stuff like this:

and this

You love Bogart!

You are a huge family man and you love our nephew

You cook dinner every night with out complaining (well, maybe sometimes)

You cheer me on and tell me I'm doing excellent in softball games even when I know I don't 

You clean when you get angry!

You make me laugh ALL the time

Your ability to spout out sports knowledge in a second

You work so very hard to provide us with every thing we need for our home 

Your a HUGE Yankee fan just like me

You have made me feel like all the heartache before you came along was worth it. You made me realize how love is supposed to feel. You have made me the happiest I have ever been. You have been when I have waited for my whole life. I can't wait to spend forever with you. I love you more then you will ever know. 

Happy Birthday Bubs!