of green grass, tank tops, sun dresses, walking barefoot in the grass, sleeping with windows open, running outside, weddings, outdoor photo shoots, flip flops…SUMMER!
Don’t get me wrong, I love Iowa winters. Yes, I’m one of those crazy ones who actually enjoys snow and chilly weather because with that comes big comfy sweaters, hibernating at coffee shops next to a fireplace, snuggling up in blankets, meaningful conversations, colorful hats, sledding (which I have yet to do this season!), snow shoeing, baking warm cookies…and the list goes on! However, it was been a looonng winter already. It’s been the craziest Iowa winter I’ve experienced, and I find myself dreaming of July! Will this ice and snow ever thaw out?!
I look at these photos of the beautiful Sarah, and I can almost feel the warmth of sunshine from that day! Come, spring, come!
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The gallery wraps are 1 1/2 inches thick:
Here is the gallery wrap Allison and her family ordered (see the images from their session 
For those of you who have been anxiously awaiting photos of my paint project…here they are! I’ve been waiting to post these because I’ve been hoping to find a few more things to complete my room: a cool area rug, some fancy patterned curtains to drape off to the side of the door to the deck (I took down the long, panel blinds), and something from 
…and voila! We have color!! I find myself amazed at the power of color. It brings a sense of life and freshness to a room. It inspires creativity & organization.
I love how the dark gray makes my black & white photos pop! 
I found this fun piece for above my sink at Pier One. It has 9 little hooks on it to hang fun things! I saw this “Vow to be different” in a magazine and was inspired by it: 
Vow to be different.
Sample display of the head table. Near the end of the event, a couple sat where the bride and groom will at the reception…I guess they had to feel it out, feel what it will be like to be at the head of their own table! 
Allison arranged different themed centerpieces for each table, as a way of sharing decorating ideas. I love this one, since it fits the golf course theme and…you got it…because it’s green! =)
This was one of my favorite foods I got to taste. I’m not sure what it was called, but it was a sweet scone-like treat with raisins and nuts. Yum!
As I mentioned earlier, the owners of 
Check out these details! I love the different textures of the papers, and even the stitching around the edges! And the next image - guess who this invite was designed for?! None other than an Allison! =)
Here is another of my favorites of their designs below. I love the color and the overall design - it’s irresistable!
And to top of the cake…toads! What else?!
The observation car:
The Condo:
I’ve decided that when I buy a house someday, I will build myself a wood fence! I love these!
A cool bride in Grand Lake: 
My two favorite spots at Snow Mountain Ranch: 1) Columbine Point. Absolutely incredible view. Somehow, the presence of God feels so much stronger here than any other place I’ve been. Each time I’m here, I can’t help but worship the God who made these enormous, beautiful mountains.
This sky show was incredible! I was sitting in the lodge, with my back to the window and when I saw sun streaming in from behind me, I turned around and saw this spectacular sight! Half the sky was absolutely dark, and half of it had blue skies with the sun peeking out! Wow!
And lastly, here are my parents and I!
Kim was my teammate who I lived with and worked with…we basically shared every part of life together during EDGE Corps! She is an incredible woman of God, and I pray that God has us living in the same state again someday!
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