got my new ipod today.

finally!

it was supposed to come last friday and it got lost and ...long story. but it's here finally so once it's done syncing i can use it!!

early christmas present from tony.
he got it for me because my old radio didn't let you play an ipod through it. :)

hans.

this was at his going away party. :(

we are gonna miss him.

but he has been a terrific friend to me for the past five years i've known him, and to tony for even longer.

safe travels to hans!

i am grateful for my marriage.

although some times it is trying
and things get rough
we love each other a ridiculous amount
and i couldn't ask for anything more.

today i am grateful for all of this amazing food!
(it was delicious!)

i know that it is thanksgiving and you are supposed to say what you are thankful/grateful for.
but i think it is something that everyone should incorporate into their lives on a daily basis.

it's just like valentines day...
why would you show someone love on one day just because it's a "holiday"?
show love everyday!

and show gratitude everyday as well!

i hope everyone had an amazing day!

oh home.

home sweet home.

i am so lucky to have you.

why yes, yes it is.
thanks for the reminder. :)

my new winter jacket.
(it's getting chilly out!)

the biker handshake!

being a fellow biker
*ahem* scooter rider
i appreciate the acknowledgment and solidarity you get from a simple wave.

this is the biggest cauliflower i have ever seen!
michigan grown, 2 for $5!
yum.

my neck has been killing me lately.

thank you dr. karen!!

new tights!

cuddle time with t on his bday :)

pre-birthday dinner with my babe!
(too bad it was icky!)

i finally got to get my hair colored today.
i was in dire need!!
(because i am so light naturally, when i go dark and it grows out it starts to look a little like i'm balding!)

it's been an exhausting weekend.
so glad that i have my super comfy tempurpedic!!

my bff kat! we have so much fun together and i love her to death. she is my sanity at work and i'm lucky to know her!

sometimes it's really hard to take a photo of something i am grateful for.

not because i cant come up with anything.

but because i'm so involved in the moment that i dont even think about taking my camera out.
(that's pretty much how it's been all week).

but today i met my mom in grand rapids for a day of shopping. and i am so grateful for her. for everything she has ever done for me. for always being there for me and trying to understand me (even tho sometimes i know it's hard).

I LOVE YOU MOM!

it's been a long day but i have a few things to be grateful for today!
i decided to pick this.
it's nice to get compliments. and just recognized for something you do.

bryan photographed our wedding and my trash the dress photos. (in fact my TTD photos are still up on his site!) he's awesome to work with, and super talented. so him asking for my help for a project he's working on is awesome!

check out the project here.

tony's texts :)

new boots!

for keeping a smile on my face all day!

my "natural face" is me looking like i'm mad or upset. so i literally have to smile in order to look happy. which sucks, because i don't ever look how i actually feel.

catching the sky as the sun is going down

today i am grateful for beautiful weather and the sun shining!
this is the last weekend we are supposed to be in the 60s and then comes ick!
love it while it's here!

getting lovely notes with my order from the talented gregory page.

on a side note, i'm really enjoying the gratitude and love i'm getting from the following companies/artists:
gregory page
meow cosmetics
johnny cupcakes
blend apparel
it's nice to know that you feel cared for when you support someone!

packages in the mail!
esp from johnny cupcakes.
this is my first JC shirt and i'm real excited!!

lets just say i had a bad waxing experience today.
:(
thankfully, there is neosporin.

tall socks! keeps me super warm :)

i'm so grateful that i made spaghetti squash!
i have honestly never been able to make it correctly. it always turns out really hard and inedible. tonight's was delicious!

so grateful that my tattoo is finally finished.
(sorry mom & dad!!)
12 hrs total. everything was totally cool till today.
massive ouch!
note to self: dont get a tattoo on the inside of your hip, right by the bone, kinda on the stomach!

super swollen already so i can't wait to see it when it's all healed!!