15 Before '15

15 things I'd like to do by the end of 2015:

1.      Find a career "big-girl" job that I enjoy

2.      Travel somewhere I’ve never been

3.      Cook a fancy meal for our parents

4.      Get a pet

5.      Have a best [girl] friend

6.      Have a real Christmas Tree

7.      Visit another country

8.      Get rid of all the clutter in our house/life

9.       Be healthy again: start eating clean[er] and also exercising on a regular basis

10.    Run a marathon

11.    Pursue my creative dreams

12.    Evangelize to someone I’ve never met

13.    Figure out how I take my coffee (“Miss, how do you take your coffee?”)

14.    Finally watch the Star Wars and Indiana Jones movies

15.    Find peace.

Jesse and Kelly and a Weekend Away

This past weekend we had the opportunity to watch two dear friends fulfill their dream of marrying each other in the Julian woods, and what a sweet occasion it was.  I loved everything about the day, but most notably I was just so happy to see friends so in love, sharing the best day of their lives.  I've been to a lot of weddings recently but this time I couldn't help but notice their love practically radiating out of their faces.  It was awesome.

I also enjoyed sneaking away for the weekend to have a quick father's day celebration at home in San Diego, and then visiting Julian, part of my old stomping grounds.  Growing up, Julian was the town nearest to my own where we could see the remnants of a light snowfall, or else just enjoy some amazing apple pie.  It's always nice to visit, and on the way home from the wedding, driving through the golden hills, James and I couldn't help but fantasize about living somewhere as rural and home-y as Julian.  

After this we enjoyed a lazy Sunday and some time spent with James' side of the family; a restful day was something much needed by this point!

Wedding emotions wear us out!

(PS- This is probably my favorite thing about being married right now.. Lazy mornings just talking and laughing until we're forced out of bed to face the day.)

Congrats, Kelly and Jesse!

Best D.A.M. Trip -a picture is worth a thousand words-

Day 1:

Day 2:

[Mean Girls 3?]

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