family photos

This weekend we met up with Taran's dad, step-mom and all their kids for family photos. I wasn't able to stay all day or for the party afterward because I had to work, but I'm glad I was there for the photos. I think they turned out great!
I feel blessed to be accepted into this sweet family and I'm glad they consider me part of theirs.

Side note: husband doesn't think he's photogenic...um, hello??? He's smokin!

Meet Mila

Top: Forever 21
Leggings: Wet SealBoots: Wet SealEarrings: Wet SealWatch: Gift

 

Yep! We have a new addition to our little family. This little nugget found her way into our hearts and we couldn't bear to not bring her home with us.
Saturday Taran and I went out for lunch before I had to work. Afterwards I mentioned that we should stop by PetSmart to pick up a new toy for Stella {it happened to be her birthday. [Yes I know these things]}
As luck would have it, we would choose to go to the pet store on the day they were doing open adoptions. I have such a soft spot for puppies and just dogs in general, I couldn't just walk by without looking. We spotted this little baby right away, and I fell in love. She kept licking me and sticking her paws out so I would pet her. Taran was interested in her sister who looked more like a lab, but for some reason I kept going back to this one. The longer we stayed there talking to her and playing with her, the more I couldn't tear myself away. We talked to one of the ladies running the adoption part and she told us about the shelter they kept her at and how they were not very well taken care of there.
Eventually we decided that there was no way we could leave without this sweetheart. We filled out the paperwork, bought her a collar and brought her to her new home with us.

Taran chose the name Mila for her {as in Mila Kunis or Mila Jovovich} and we are so happy! Stella was a little timid at first, she wasn't aggressive or mean, but she didn't like the puppy to touch her at all.
Right now we're focusing on getting her potty trained! Luckily that was one thing I NEVER had a problem with when Stella was little, she caught on very quickly.

She's adorable and I'm so glad we added her to our little family :)

I am going to marry a winner.

Photo by Bianca Teh @ Honeebee Photography

Because he doesn't ask me what's wrong, he just lets me cry and crumple up into an emotional ball.
Because he always tries to understand my situation, even if it takes comparing my job to his any way he can. Just so that he can understand me.
Because he tells me I'm talented, even when I don't feel like it. And tells me I look pretty, even when I don't feel like it.
Because he takes me to buy ice cream to cheer me up...and chocolate...and a Dr. Pepper.
Because he turns on Ridiculousness and helps me laugh. {Something about people doing incredibly stupid things and hurting themselves is hilarious. Why is that? Who cares, I crack up.}
Because he doesn't get mad when I fall asleep and drool on his pillow. Whoops.

And because he loves me unconditionally and still wants to marry me after I've torn myself down and stressed myself to the max.
I am really really really lucky.

Pin Up

Love my cute coworkers!

The cute management team

Yesterday we did "Pin Up" day at work and everyone looked so great! Amy brought her camera that has the fancy coloring effect so all our red pouts popped.
And I learned a couple things....
One is that I was born in the wrong decade, I could dress this way all the time.
And second, victory rolls are difficult and frustrating.

Also I just really love themes. What are your favorite themes?