Double Take.

Today's outfit is just kinda bland for me, I got this new shirt, gifted from my beautiful friend CARA and LOVE it but wish i would have paired it with a few more exciting pieces so it would stand out. although i have to say that this sweater is the most comfortable thing I think i own. I fell asleep in it last night and when I woke up in the wee hours sweating to death I realized i shouldn't wear a sweater to bed. Oh boy!

Its funny how many picture husband and I take on our cell phones and then don't use, so here is a look into our little world and kind of a double take for me!
These are courtesy of Husband and his excellent picture taking skills!  

 The dog house we want to get the hound. It is pretty much like a castle for dogs!

 Our little friend Hayden. He loves popcorn like us!!!

 Hello 2 of many cute nephews I have!!!!

 My handsome buddy Malachi who just turned 2. And this dress is the same one that is in the new movie The Vow.

And a very giant Moose......no we did not buy it, yes we did laugh out loud at the size of it!

Happy Thursday Dolls, thank you for stopping by today! Stay tuned for tomorrows fashion blog....Hint its a color that starts with the letter Y! ;)

Nicole

Steve Madden Days.

What I Wore.

This week or shall I say last week flew by, its kind of a whirl wind life right now. I feel like all I do is close my eyes and we are 3 days ahead in time. I just got to keep in mind its a season, and will be over faster then I can even imagine. And in all my outfits (Minus the last day) i am wearing Steve Madden Shoes or boots....guess It was just a Madden Week.

Boots- Steve Madden / Jeans- Forever 21 / Belt- Thrifted / Shirt- H&M

 Shoes- Steven Madden / Jeans - Silvers (Nordstrom) / Shirt- Forever 21 / Jacket -Target / Glasses- Sun glass Hut / Belt- Urban Outfitters

 Dress- Lauren Conrad / Sweater- Romey / Boots- (gifted) Steven Madden / Scarf- Target

Skirt- Lauren Conrad (Khol's) / Shirt- Forever 21 / Shoes- ?? Vintage (and you cant even see them ;) )

One of my new favorite designers at a reasonable cost is Lauren Conrad. she has some pretty great stuff. I fell in love with this skirt and dress and ended up getting them for a steal, both cost me 14.50....that's right BRAND NEW BABY. I feel super blessed.

Husband and I went and watched the Vow last night, I actually really loved it, its a little sad and kinda real life but it made me think of how deep you can love your someone. And then I teared up thinking if that ever happened to my husband i would go to the ends of the earth to make him fall in love with me again. And how much I love him and our life together, and although I am feisty and stubborn and don't ever want to be wrong or to "give in"  I know that he loves me in all my "forms" And as the Vow said last night which has it stuck in my head:

"I promise to fiercely love you in all your forms now and forever. I promise to never forget that this is a once in a lifetime love. I vow to love you ALWAYS"

I am so grateful for my once in a lifetime love, for my best friend, my soul mate who does love me fiercely everyday.

I am linked up to these awesome woman today:

The Pleated Poppy

Rolled up pretty

Captivated By The Beauty

Thank you for stopping by! Happy Wednesday.

Nicole

L is for....

An Early Love Day.

What an amazing weekend we had. As Student Council advisor i feel like I have the best job in the world I get to go and hang out with awesome High Schoolers while doing fun things, that is a great combo. This time we had a Valentine Semi Formal, here are a few pics of the weekend.

Shoes- Thrifted / Skirt- 80% Lauren Conrad / Shirt- Forever 21 / Belt - Nordstrom Rack

We had a really fun Photo booth, and I was in heaven because I got to take the pictures then edited them to the best of my ability (PS I cant wait until my photo class)
Also Husband and I celebrated our "engagement day" anniversary. February 12th is our day, it feels like just yesterday he got down on one knee and asked to be my Husband forever and of course with big giant alligator tears i said YES. It was like my very own movie that day, all my dreams were coming true and he is mine forever and ever.
so it was a blast to get to take super fun pictures with him on Our Day.

And i am telling you, if you need a Pick me up, or to laugh...go spend the day with teenagers, watch them live life, love, laugh, joke, be friendly, be loyal...it does a soul good. Because I guarantee you will laugh until you cry, maybe even snort juice out your nose, but its like sweet music to ears.

Happy almost Love day!

NICOLE

Do these Shoes go with??!

Green Day, Friday.

I looked in my closet for about 15minutes and changed after that 3 times. This is what I walked out of the house in. Still not happy with the shoe choice, but at least I made it to work (almost on time) and with cloths on. Thank goodness it is FRIDAY. Husband is gone this weekend, so that means a weekend of stay up late sleeping in later and missing my best friend like crazy. I may not even put regular cloths on at all until Monday Morning... my yoga pants and sweatshirt is calling my name!!

Nicole.

To New Starts!

2012.

We Celebrated our new year in style with a bunch of great friends. We played games, laughed, laughed so hard we cried, ate a ton and then some,  toasted at midnight, kissed our lovers (husbands), and had a great time!

Jacket- H&M
Sweater- Target
Scarf- Ann Taylor Loft
Jeans- Silver at Nordstrom
Shoes- Toms!

 one of my besties, Cassi.

 My lover.

The Beautiful Kelly

 

 My favorite picture of the night!

The boys, being boys!


Dear 2012 ,
I plan to do a few of these things if not all of them, step aside and watch! :)

Deeper faith, spend more time cultivating my relationship with the Lord.
Focus on the positive, glass half full , choose to see the good in the situation.
Patience for all things, speak kinder, surprise Husband , Begin to learn the piano (again), focus on the relationships that matter, get my knee strengthened and do a few more 10k and a half Marathon. Start up our Business, Read more, find my passion in life right now. Start our Garden.
Just a few things I plan on working on in 2012...What a great year!


Happy 2nd Day of 2012, don't blink it goes by way to fast!

Nicole

The Day After.

It comes in like a whirlwind and leaves even faster. Just 48 hours of Christmas Time (I like to include Christmas ever, its sad to leave it out) By far it was the best one yet, I love being married to Husband, and getting to spend everyday life with him especially this time of year. I love starting traditions that will be in our family forever, and remembering (not just today , but especially today) Why He came into the world, and knowing it was because He loves us more then we will ever know, it was by Grace. What a wonderful Birthday of Jesus Christ we get to celebrate.

 Our Brittingham Christmas included a few of these things:

The Sister (Noelle) and her husband Isaac.

1st Annual Cousins Christmas Eve Football Game. 

Lets just say we are all getting older and woke up Christmas Morning SORE!

Husband and I on our 3rd Christmas eve together.

 The Lehman, Axmaker, Brittingahm and McKinley Family Christmas Eve.

Family Picture, Usually takes around seven attempts to get one good picture, but so much fun.

Brother Jeff, Mamma, Dad, Me, Husband, Sister Noelle, Brother in law Isaac.

Husband getting one of his favorite gifts! Our Outside Fire Pit.

CHRISTMAS MORNING:
We gather at My Mammas house and do it up right!

 Shirt- H&M

Leggings-Target

Hunter Boots- Ebay

Followed up by spending the evening together watching movies, playing with our new things and drinking tea together. Couldn't be more perfect. Its everything I ever wanted when I dreamed about spending my holidays with my husband!

Merry Christmas From Our house to yours! And until next year, may it be the best year yet.

I cant wait to start wearing some of my new cloths I got and I am happy to say ... I am typing this from my new laptop from husband (he surprised me with it) and my pictures (almost all ) come from my AMAZING new camera (from my loving Gramps)

We are blessed beyond words and love our family.

Happy Day after.

Nicole