The Meaning of a Window

This is the view from my kitchen window; a window above my sink. To some, it may not look like much, but to me it means joy. 

Growing up and playing house as a little girl, I used to dream about my future. What would my husband's name be? How many kids would we have? Would I live in a one story house or a two-story? I hope I have a window above the kitchen sink. 

I've dreamed about this day for so long. A day where I relax at home. Walk my dog. Prepare a meal for my husband in our kitchen and look out the kitchen window as I wash dishes. At 23 years old, that dream has come to fruition. And might I say it is so, so good. 

The view I see of outside is lovely. It feels safe. It gives me joy. It makes me excited about the day and what is planned for tomorrow. 

I have a window with a view above my kitchen sink. And for that I am thankful. 

Lately {End of August}

As we near the end of August, Cory and I are getting ready for some pretty important dates (in our calendar). Our 1-year Anniversary is on Sunday and we are planning a special day together. The following saturday we're hosting a 30-year wedding Anniversary party for Cory's parents. We've been busy to stay the least, but we've had time to have some fun and really enjoy ourselves. 

1. Having some fun at a pub with friends.

2. Sunrise // Sunset

3. Cory built a fence for us

4. I went to find an end table at Stars Antiques with Gretta and they gave me a cart (for her)

5. "Cousins" 

6. Our daily walk

7. I spy...

8. If she isn't eating something, she's sleeping

9. Vet visit - still chubby

10. Exploring the neighborhood

Currently 8/2013

Snippets of this last week or so:

1. Sunset

2. Trees in our Backyard

3. Our little fur-baby

4. Family Photo

5. Auntie Bekah came to visit

6. Making some California Rolls 

It's been a nice week. Work has finally slowed down and August is getting more and more lovelier. We've been doing some home improvement projects and those photos will be coming soon. 

Full House

For the past two weeks we have had a pretty full house. We picked up Gretta, and just a few days later we went and got my parents two dogs to dog sit while they are away in Hawai'i. It's been full off early mornings, lots of walks; we've gone through a few tennis balls already but it's been a great two weeks. Having the older dogs has been good practice for when Gretta becomes older. Also, she seems to just follow those two around - good built in babysitters. 

Here is what these last two weeks have looked like. 

Allie (the Chocolate Lab), Charlie (the Greyhound/Pit) and Gretta

They both go home today. 

Thanks pups for such an active last few weeks!

July Highlights

July was such a wonderful month. Probably the best of this year thus far. We've had a lot of new changes around here this month and all were really exciting. This month we had some quality time with our family and made some more memories with our new and old friends.

1. A trip to Seattle to visit the Twin

2. Participated in a magical wedding

3. Enjoyed a roof-top Firework Fourth of July Party

4. Singed papers for our first house!! (still in la la land about this one)

5. Added a new little to our family

6. Celebrated my 23rd with some amazing ladies

I'm halfway sad that August is here. It came so quickly! Every month seems to have something exciting going on and that makes me happy. Planning on enjoying this month for what it brings.