30 photos

I've seen versions of this here and there on various blogs, so I thought I would do the same and give you all a little peek into my life via some photos. 30 of them to be exact! I'd love to see your 30 as well, so if you decide to join in the fun leave me a link so I can check out yours too. Enjoy!

01 / someone you spend a lot of time with:

02 / a picture of you:

03 / a random picture of you and your sig. other:

04 / a picture of something that makes you happy:

05 / an old picture of you:

06 / a picture of your sibling:

07 / a picture you never posted on your blog before:

08 / a picture of a person you miss:

09 / a picture of people who know you now and then:

10 / a picture of your favorite place: (NJ shore)

11 / a person you can tell everything to:

12 / a picture of your everyday life:

13 / a picture from a place you love:

14 / a picture that reminds you of great times:

15 / a class photo: (kindergarten, I'm the little blonde on the right in the purple dress)

16 / a picture from the best day of your life:

17 / a picture that always makes you laugh:

18 / a picture of your spare time:

19 / a photo from a great night:

20 / a picture of the people who are closest to you: (missing my sister in this photo)

21 / a picture of someone you always have a good time with:

22 / a picture of your parents when they were your age:

23 / a picture from last summer: (Kona, Hawaii, the beach right next to our house)

24 / a photo of your closest friend of the opposite sex (not sig. other):

25 / a picture of you on a favorite vacation: (Moorea, French Polynesia)

26 / a picture of an accomplishment: (Master's degree)

27 / a picture of your closest friends: (minus a couple)

28 / a random picture from photobooth:

29 / a photo that makes you smile:

30 / someone you will never let go of: (two of them)

I love Sunday, on a Monday.

This weekend was so great. I came down to my parents' with two set goals in mind: finding Lauren's wedding dress and starting the search for furniture for the new house. The first of the two was a total success and the second remains a work in progress of course, but I definitely checked some things off of our list. The dress Lauren found is absolutely amazing. We knew it was "the one" right away, and it looks like it was made for her. I obviously can't share photos, but in March you'll be able to see it in all its glory!

Speaking of, it's amazing to me to see my baby sister all grown up. Granted, she's not a baby anymore but it's still a little crazy to know she will be getting married in a few months. I can't wait to stand up on her wedding day, as her Matron of Honor. It's going to be the most beautiful day and all of her planning and hard work is going to pay off and I am excited to see her so happy. I'm kind of obsessed with planning and weddings, and all things LOVE so it's so fun to see all of this taking shape. We also spent a bit of our weekend doing some furniture shopping, and I'm getting more and more excited to finally close, move in, and decorate! With about 10 weeks to go until baby Henry's due date, it's just starting to stress me out that we have absolutely nothing done, bought, put together, or figured out! AH! That's stressful to even type. However, I know it will all come together once we are in the new place, but right now it's just hard to be in the in between.

While at my parents' home I always get totally inspired to eat even healthier due to my Mom. Right now she is completely vegan and eats a diet of mainly vegetables and grains like quinoa (one of my all-time favorite foods). She always comes up with the best, most interesting recipes, and I love love love trying the things she makes. Last time I was there she made this amazing raw apple and fruit dessert that I've been thinking about it every day since then. Unfortunately she didn't make it this time- THANKS FOR NOTHING MOM ;), but hopefully she will next time. Hint, hint! If she does, I will be sure to share the recipe, I think you guys will love it too.

Short post, but I'll be back tomorrow morning with my Tattoo Tuesday feature! Here are some photos from the weekend-

prettiest rainbow ever! This photo doesn't even do it justice.

Lauren trying on dresses

29 weeks pregnant and heading to the gym :)

an "H" for Henry's nursery, via Anthropologie

the fruits of my weekend shopping for AFTER Henry is born. I figure if I see something cute I should just get it now right? I won't be pregnant forever. ;)

on the open road home to Hank :)

Year in Review- Part Three (VERY image heavy!)

July 2009



I started the month with two of my dearest, bestest girls visiting, and we had a great time!









We went to a rodeo dance to celebrate 4th of July weekend!













We ate at Hugo's a million times! (mid-bite! haha)









We watched the 4th of July Parade from Hank's Dad's place! They always invite the "old folks" to come from the senior center for these choice seats. It is soo adorable to see them all waving flags and cheering, right in the middle of the action!





















Suki and me hoola-hooping!









Hank and his Dad!





























That night Sarah, Hank and I watched the fireworks- it was such a fun time!









It was a summer of Amber Joy! She was home all summer and I loved every last bit of it. This picture makes me laugh everytime- it was such a funny moment.









We took the new houseboat out for a week, and it was a lot of fun! We go to Lake Powell often, and always have the best time. Hank and I both love the water, and the houseboat literally feels like we're on a house! Hank's mom and step-dad always fly their plane there, but we elected to drive a car so we left a day later and met them.



top level- relaxing on morning one!





good moooorning! :)





so many float toys, YES!





Hank jumping off the top level





I haaate this part- the machine that puts the waverunners into the water is so scary to me.













speedboat being towed by the houseboat, being followed by the waverunners! What a parade!

















boat breakfast! Always cereal for us!









In July I had a lot of fun nights out with my girlfriends in Phoenix!













my sister and I got more work done on our sister tattoos!

























and of course in Prescott too!

























We spend so much time outside in our beautiful town!













Mid-July I took another trip to NYC to spend time with Emily!



Here I am, fresh off the plane!





outside the speakeasy we had a great time in!





Oy Vey!





We ate the best food (here is the macro platter at Souen)





































Babycakes cupcakes! Stoked!



































fiances!

































red velvet from Magnolia Bakery...SO good.













When I got home from NYC, Hank and I left for San Diego for Comic Con! We go every year. Hank is a serious Japanese vinyl toy collector. It's always fun to see friends and hang out!



On the road-





view from our beautiful room









































After the convention we came back home to Prescott, so I could start getting ready to start work back up in about 2 weeks.









































August 2009











I started getting my classroom ready-





our wedding was featured in magazines!

















I went back to work! :)





I got stoked on Hank getting back from tour!





I went to the movies,





We had more girls' nights in Phoenix!





















































annnd for some reason I ate a LOT of tabouli in August, haha!









Thanks for sharing part of my 2009 with me! I will be back with the final installment next week! xoxo