a boy and a camera.

These were taken by my sweet husband around our home. 

I love looking at life through his lens, it is always so inspiring for me to see what he sees.

Some days I get so frustrated to come home to boxes which still haven't been unpacked and things that feel like they still do not have a place. Then I remember we only get to do this once, to combine and curate all our belongings into a space that feels like us. And when I see he can be motivated to capture and create beautiful things in this place, it encourages me on.
for all the lovely that is to come and ever inspiring husband,
xoxo j

one month.

Today marks one month of being married to my best friend.
One whole month of:
Growth
Figuring out which side of the bed we like
Eating waffles
Kissing goodnight
Kissing good morning
Making lunches
LOVE
Doing dishes
Laughing, so much laughing
Praying together
Setting up our home
Learning new things
Cooking together
Creating
Grocery shopping
Being inspired by each other
Problem solving
Being thankful
Bliss

The first month down of our lifetime together.
I am so grateful for everyday I get to spend growing in our love and no matter what is to come I still feel like the luckiest girl to have Greg standing next to me.

xoxo j


ps this photo is by Kristin Rogers my super awesome photographer. You can see her blog post about us here and I will do a full post about her and our wedding photos soon!

a weekend away.

This weekend we went away to see my dear brother and his *almost* wifey! (next month, eee!)
Not only was it a wonderful time away for us but it was even sort of a life dream fulfilled.
My brother and I are really close in age which in turn made us extremely bonded. He is one of my best friends on this planet and I have always been so thankful for his role in my existence.
We have always had big dreams about meeting people each other liked and being sure our significant others would get along because we were going to camp, vacation, dine, have holidays, and raise our kids together. (Whether they were okay with it or not! hehe)
Through it all I don't know if I could have ever even have dreamed how perfect it would really turn out. My brother finally has a brother and I am gaining a sister I really consider one of my best friends.
And I sat in their apartment watching the boys play video games, my sister in law make dinner, and drinking a really delicious cocktail, I couldn't have felt more blessed and grateful. I am so excited for this next phase of life. I cannot believe things I have talked about for years and years are becoming reality.
So happy for this growing family and many years of memories to be made ahead of us.
Happy almost weekend!
xo j

weekend getaway.

Happy Friday!
We're going on a mini getaway this weekend and it could not come at a better time.
I love going away, it always helps to clear my mind.
Here is a little peak at what I bring in the car with me to keep me busy and enjoy the ride.
It is so nice to have someone who doesn't mind driving so I can relax or doodle or read. One of our favorite traditions we started is listening to books on tape when we travel, we SO look forward to it and find ourselves taking longer routes just so we can listen longer:)
Do you have any traveling traditions or things you just couldn't travel without?
more soon,
xo j

sleeping in.

Weekends are my new best friend.
Greg and I are fully back to the daily grind. And even though we both LOVE what were doing, work is work and we are SO tired every night. When we wake up on Saturday we feel like ourselves and love spending the morning together. We laugh most the morning, listen to lots of music, and enjoy the simple things like drinking from a mug instead of our travelers.
I have been organizing memories and moments from our wedding adventure and journaling like crazy. I know I did not do as many Le Wedding posts as I had promised but I figured now that the madness has settled I could still share all our DIYs with you (believe me there is *so* many)!
Hope you all had wonderful weekend!
xoxo j