March: Loves of the Month

Books:  Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn.  This book gave me nightmares!  The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey.  Learning to become completely debt free!

Movie:  Taken 2. This girl loves a good action flick!


TV:  Pretty Little Liars on ABC Family Channel.  This is my guilty pleasure.  I know I am over 30 and this show takes place in high school but it is SO good.  I can't wait for the next season.


Eating: Del Monte Super Fruit Cups  These are really good! They are usually found in the produce section refrigerated.

Music: Thrift Shop by Macklemore and Ryan Lewis. Super addicted to this song! It reminds me of my favorite hip hop songs from back in the day.
 
Best Thing about March: Spring Break!  I wish the weather would have been better but a week off of work, is just what a teacher needs to make it through the rest of the year.

Spring Break

Spring Break Fail!

This was definitely not one of my favorite spring breaks.  The weather was NOT spring like and last night we got about 6 inches of snow.  I was hoping to get a little sun this week but no such luck. Jason was in Arizona most of the week and I am still trying to figure out why I did not go with him. Even though the weather was not what I wanted, I did happen to get a few things accomplished 

Friday started with 80 degree weather that Jason and I enjoyed with a few drinks on our patio.

My painting inspiration

On Saturday we went to the Snake Parade in North Kansas City and celebrated my future niece and nephew's birthdays with Jason's family.

Sunday started with me going to a St. Patrick's Day Zumba class that my friend Lauren was teaching some songs at. Afterwards, Jason and I went to Home Depot to get paint supplies to start our first home improvement project.  We decided to start with our "dining room" that we want to make into a den/library.  Our house is full of wood trim and the thought of painting all of it white, overwhelmed me.  I looked online to see what paint colors worked best with wood trim.  My inspiration came from this picture I found on Pinterest.  The next 5 days consisted of 1st coat, 2nd coat, touch ups  and putting the room back together.   I am definitely not a professional painter but I am happy with the results.  I am hoping each time I paint, I will get better.  We eventually want to get some book cases and a few comfy chairs for the room.

Top: Final product(a little dark to see), Finally done
Bottom: Before=removed chair rail and wallpaper underneath, paint color before, 2nd coat

Besides just painting, Jason and I also went catering tasting to pick our food for the wedding.  We are happy with our choices and even happier with Hy-Vee's reasonable prices.  Here's to not going broke when planning a wedding.  I also ordered and received my Save the Dates, had lunch with some friends, and read a couple books.  Even thought the weather has not been spring break like, I am not looking forward to going back to work tomorrow.  9 weeks left until summer!!

St. Patty's Day!

Spring Break has offically begun! It started with 80 degree weather on Friday but the weather quickly changed to 40 degrees and cloudy on Saturday.  Jason and I started the St. Patty's Day weekend by watching the Snake Parade in North Kansas City.  I had never been and even though it was pretty cold, I hope we make it a yearly tradition.  Here are a few pictures from the weekend.

Top: (dark) Green Beer!; Fire truck at the Snake Parade
Middle: Braving the cold; "snake" at the Snake Parade
Bottom: Renascence Festival Performers; Bag pipes!

Loves of the Month

I don't follow many blogs but I enjoy this one and loved her idea of posting her "Monthly Favorites."  Since it is the beginning of March, I thought I would post my favorite things from February.

 

Books:  Gone Girl and Dark Places by Gillian Flynn.  I was reading Gone Girl for book club but loved it      so much I decided to read another one of her books.  They are both a little on the disturbing side but I love the twists in each of the books.  I am thinking of reading her third book Sharp Objects next.

Movie:  Argo. Jason and I rarely go to the movies but we rent everything.  Out of the many movies we watched in February, Argo was by far my favorite.

TV:  Scandal on ABC.  I love my ABC Player app on my IPad  I can go to bed when I want to and not miss any of my favorite shows.  Over winter break I watched all the episodes from this season on the ABC  app and became quickly addicted.

Eating: Dark Chocolate Acai with Blueberry.  These are super addicting and I don't feel as guilty eating them

Best Thing about February: It would have to be the 4 snow days we had.  Unexpected days off from work are always a nice thing.

Snow Days

In the past week we have had 2 big storms that have resulted in 4 snow days and about 20 inches of snow.  As long as I don't have to venture out in it, I love the snow.  Jason and I have just spent the days off watching movies and spending time with our dogs.  Our dogs LOVE the snow.  Aspen is like a kid in a candy store in the snow and Charlie just likes the fact that Aspen wants to play.   Here are a few pictures I took of the snow.

Out dogs LOVE the snow.  They would spend all day outside if we would let them.

On these snow days I have also completed some wedding planning.  I few weeks back I saw a Groupon for personalized wine labels and decided they might be perfect for our wedding.  I finally designed the label and can't wait to get them.  I hope they turn out!

Jason and I also decided to go with Hy-Vee catering, bakery, and florist for our wedding. We were first going to just do catering but you get a 10% discount off your total bill if you use all 3.  We really like their prices and have heard great things about their food.  We are looking forward to our tasting in March. 

Next up is Save the Date invitations and booking our honeymoon!!    

Engagement Photos

Last weekend my friend Sarah, was kind enough to take some photos of Jason and I.  We I wanted some nice pictures of us.  Jason is not a big fan of taking pictures but he was a great sport.  I could not be happier with how they turned out.  Here are a few of my favorites.

 

 





Lucky 19

One of the best parts of being a teacher are the many "holidays" we have throughout the year.  I really think they are made so that teachers can make it through the whole year without having mental breakdowns. This long weekend started with a beautiful day on Saturday.  60 degree weather! You have to love the roller coaster temperatures of a Kansas City winter. My friend Sarah was amazing enough to volunteer to take Jason and I's engagement pictures at English Landing Park in Parkville. Stay tuned for pictures.  

January 19th also marked my parents 39th wedding anniversary.  If you have very had the privilege of meeting my parents, you have experienced what a marriage should be like. I have had amazing role models of what a great marriage is.  They have laughed, cried, and remained each other's best friends throughout the years.  They have taught me that marriage is not always about flowers and rainbows (the good times) but also about how you learn to stick together through the rough stuff.  It is always a work in progress.  

January 19th also marks exactly 9 months to our wedding.  It will be here before you know it.  

It also marks one month until Jason and I's 3 year anniversary.  We had our first day on February 19th, 2010.  

None of this was planned.  I just realized the significance of the 19th this weekend but am beginning to think it might be my new lucky number:)