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Hallie + William's Wedding Weekend

Zac was the best man in Hallie + William's wedding this weekend.  We both went to the rehearsal + rehearsal dinner.  Zac was so nervous about having to give a speech, but he really wanted to give one.  It was cute.  I'm not sure I've ever seen him that nervous (except for the night he proposed...awe).  He did a great job + didn't need to worry at all :)  The quote he picked out was: “There is only one happiness in life. To love and be loved.” by George Sand

Zac was hanging out with the groom all day + taking pictures beforehand so I didn't get to see him all dressed up until I got to the wedding.  He looked so handsome :)  It was the first wedding we've been to since we got married.  It brought back memories + it was interesting (and definately more relaxing) to be on the other side.  It was a beautiful fall wedding on the Collierville Historic Town Square.     

When we pulled up to the recpetion, all you could see were twinkling lights.  It was so pretty + magical.  I had never seen the drop lights that were hanging in the tree; They were so neat.  The market lights above the dance floor made for some great first dance pictures.

Zac + I slow danced to "Wonderful Tonight".  It was a fun night :)  Congrats to the beautiful couple!  We ♥ u + look forward to the years to come. 

Delta Fair

Zac + I have gone to the fair every year since we've been dating.  I love the fair.  We always have a great time :)  Zac always tries to get me to ride the big scary rides + I always talk him into the less scary ones.  Riding the ferris wheel is tradition.

We got a footlong pronto pup (a must) + the frostiest beer ever.  Then we moved on to the saratoga chips (I wasn't as big of a fan).  We sat in a tent while we ate + listened to some music.  We walked around until it got dark...then it was FERRIS WHEEL time.  My favorite!!!  But we totally got screwed last year + this year.  Last year it was like the fastest ferris wheel ride ever + this year they sat us with two strangers...yep...seriously?!?!  There wasn't even a line.  I said: "they are going to do it"...Zac said: "nah, i don't think so"...they totally did + it was AWKWARD.  Thanks for the romantic ride with the screaming lady who's apparently never ridden a ferris wheel before.  AWESOME.  Haha :) 

We rode the new Vertigo ride next.  My stomach started hurting + I got really nervous before we rode it.  It looked harmless, but you never know :)  I'm a baby when it comes to rides + I always have been.  It went really high + pretty fast.  It got chilly up there.  It was really fun though.  I'm glad I tried a new ride... 

To end the night we shared a funnel cake (yum!!!) + people watched from a bench.  I left the fair almost wishing I had rode the ring of fire...ALMOST. 

28 before 29

My 28th birthday was this past Sunday.  I started a list of 28 things I wanted to do before I turn 29 a few months ago...Here's the list:

1. Finish his + hers granny square slippers
2. Wedding Quilt (by our 1 yr. anniversary [5/21/12]...maybe)
3. Go back to buffalo river (+ bring Vera)
4. Finish abstract painting I started
5. Start small painting series idea
6. Plan a fun vacation with my husband
7. Fill my small sketch journal
8. Take a quilt/sewing class
9. Go backpacking again (+ pack LIGHT as possible)
10. Eat a 5 course dinner
11. Go surfing in CA
12. Get a date shake at Ruby's Crystal Cove
13. Make a fort + sleep under it
14. Slow dance to the record player
15. Make cake balls: red velvet or cake batter truffles
16. Sign up for sketchbook project + Finish is by Jan 31st
17. Sew something on my new sewing machine + learn how to work every little thing on it

18. Write a letter by hand
19. Shoot with film + instant cameras (+ start a toy camera/instant tuesday feature)
20. Read 3 books
21. Start a book club?
22. Be less critical + more positive
23. See some great shows (Ra Ra Riot @ the Hi-Tone on Halloween night!)
24. Get another tattoo (the one I've always wanted)
25. Experience magic as much as possible
26. Go on a road trip
27. See a live octopus
28. Save $


My list from last year (some made it to this list too).

My 24 before 25 list.

Other blogger's lists:

Elsie's 28 before 29 

Positively Present's 28 things to do before i turn 29

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Memphis Urban Sketchers @ Dixon Gallery + Gardens

This month we sketched at the Dixon.  We started in the gardens.  I decided to sketch this deer first.  It reminded me of Zac + he was out at his hunting land.  I wondered if I saw more deer than he did (I didn't).  I found a cute little bench on top of gorgeous stepping stones + grass.  It was so peaceful...then came the mosquitos...they were relentless.  I didn't even think about bringing bug spray.  I still really enjoyed it.

They had tons of beautiful flowers blooming.  Zinnias are some of my favorites too :)

 

It started to get hot + the gallery was opening, so I went inside.  The guard did not like my mini backpack so I had to take it out to the car.  I carried my small sketchbook + put my car key, pencil sharpener, kneaded eraser + phone in my pocket.  I sketched some Jean-Louis Forain paintings:

 

 

 

My last sketch was of the chairs + lights at the Cafe Forain.  We visited there for a bit + showed our sketches.  Fun morning :)

Labor Day Weekend

Thursday night Zac + I ate dinner at Las Delicias.  Then we went to the U of M vs. MSU game.  Let's be honest...I'm not a huge fan of football.  I like to go to a few games a year (but this game was BORING).  The main reason why I think I like football is that it means fall is around the corner :)  When Zac started watching football I got all giddy because...IT'S MY FAVORITE TIME OF THE YEAR!!! (then I thought..."oh no, that means I lose my husband to fantasy football" [only kidding...sort of])

Friday morning I had to be at work early to fill in for the receptionist.  I stopped by starbucks + got a latte :)  I got off early + went to Shappley's Sew to look for a new sewing machine!!!  I'm so excited!!!  I'm going to get a new one for by birthday :) YAY!  The guy showed me 3 Brother Project Runway machines + some really cool stuff that they do.  I'm going to look at Memphis Sewing Machine sometime this week also.

 

Zac surprised me by making dinner reservations at Felicia Suzanne'sFriday night to celebrate my birthday since he will be gone the weekend of my birthday.  He's a sweetheart.  The food was good, but service was so slow. We decided to go to baskin robbins for dessert, haha.

Saturday morning I met up with Memphis Urban Sketchers at the Dixon Gallery + Gardens (I'll do a seperate post on that).

Zac + I met up after sketchers + got lunch.  Earlier in the week Zac said "I'd like to actually go to some estate sales this weekend. Would you?" (i thought it was so cute)...so that's what we did!  We only went to one, but it was HUGE...I mean HUGE...they said it was 14 miles + four houses worth of stuff.  On the list was a long modern danish coffee table.  I was really hoping no one had snatched it up yet.  This was Zac + I's first estate sale to go to together + our first purchase.  It's embarrassing to admit, but I got so nervous when I was ready to make a bid on the table.  I'm super shy + this goes way out of my comfort zone.  I've been watching Cash + Cari though so I think that helped me, hahahaha.  Zac + I had discussed an appropriate amount to pay for it...I asked the girl what the lowest price she could do on it + it was only $15 more than what we said, so...I said how bout $120 + they said SOLD!  I have no idea what I should have paid for it + I was sorta shaking + then I was sorta regretful, but when we brought it home I absolutely loved it.  I'm so glad it fits + it goes with the rest of our furniture too :) I just hope it doesn't fall apart. *please don't tell me if I got ripped off :)* 

On Sunday, Zac + I went for a two hour bike ride + got lost (not really).  We went on some trails that we weren't really familiar with, but we knew how to backtrack to get back.  We had so much fun.  I saw 3 deer + I've never been that close before, it was awesome!  It started sprinkling + by the time we got back to the car we were pretty wet + muddy.  It was a rainy, relax on the couch + watch movies rest of the day.  Perfect for me.  Zac had his last fantasy football draft that night.

Labor Day was a beautifully cool, crisp, fall day :)  Well it felt like Fall anyway.  I wore jeans + flannel + my new red lipstick (MAC Ruby Woo).  We made vegetable beef soup + my favorite fall mix of candy corn/roasted peanuts.  It was a perfect day + perfect weekend.