Just Because...photo shoot!

So, let me tell you a little bit about my friend, Sarah.

And yes, I realize our posts today might be similar so... deal with it!!

I met Sarah because:

1) Drew is awesome.

2) Drew has an awesome best friend.

3) Awesome best friend (RP3) moved to Austin and started dating Sarah.

4) I get to be friends with Sarah.

Sarah is the one who introduced me to the blogging world. Shes adorable, funny, personable, genuine, extremely intelligent, and caring- and I am very very thankful that in this whole huge world of crazies that I got to meet her!! (Thanks Drew/RP3!!) She calls my boyfriend Drewf and calls me Paigers, and did I mention that she has the gift of gift-giving?? 

Anywho, we immediately felt at home with Sarah and were excited when she told us that she bought a new lens for her camera and wanted to use us as her guinea pigs!

Isn't he handsome?? :) Got to send some of these grad photos to his momma, which was a huge blessing.

Yep- definitely the man I know and love! :)

Yeah thats probably more like it......

and this....

or this! :)

But seriously, we love the photos, Sarah!!!

Drew leaves for bootcamp on Monday....for 9 whole weeks. Then he moves to DC! and I'll still be in TX. And then I'm moving to England for 6 months! It will be a wonderful gift to have these photos while Drew is gone and then while I'm out of the country!! I'm so grateful for our first year and a half together living in the same city, and I'm excited for our adventures in the future. 

Thank you Sarah!!! :)

P.S. DON'T FORGET to enter for your free dress from Effie and Dru! Only one more day!!!

Can I add a day to my weekend, please?

What an eventful weekend!! I did SO much and didn't accomplish anything at all....oops. 

Can I have one more day please?!

Friday afternoon I went on a lovely walk by the river and didn't take any good pictures (add that to the list) but my friend John did- so photo cred goes to him! And yes, thats my right side.

I also got sunburned.

Saturday- got my oil changed (pretty exciting, I know) and Drew got a car wash. Winston ran errands with us :) Drew's dad thinks that these two cuties look alike- what do y'all think?!

Saturday after car errands, I got to see Cara! Freakin finally, man!!! Its been since last summer, and I've already whined about how much I miss her here. She was only in town for the weekend visiting her fiance, but it was so good to see her :)

(ADD THIS TO THE LIST TOO, its a bad one) 

Saturday night, Drew and I met up with Sar/Sarah and RP3 (Sarah's man/Drew's bestie) and finally got to meet Sarah at Scissors and a Whisk, Stephanie at The Vintage Modern Wife, and their Matts! And I have no photo to prove it. Bummer! We got way too loud playing Cards Against Humanity, committed a few party fouls, and just had a great time. I'm really looking forward to seeing them again!

Sunday afternoon, Drew walked by with that thing and announced that he was going to buzz his head. So naturally I helped him. 

Also, this. HOW CUTE ARE THEY!? 

Don't forget to check out my recital video and help me with my birthday post!!

Linking up with Sarah and Syndal

This Weekend, No. 4

Happy long weekend to all of you lucky people (like me) that get an extra day off!

This weekend, I started season 2 of Downton Abby. so good.

This weekend, (err...Friday) I was pretty excited about my outfit for the Carol Wincenc masterclass. 

Three points about this photo:

1. Yes, I often take photos in this mirror. Its the woodwind grad "office" (AKA large practice room with extra stuff) and the only full length mirror I have access to without standing on the edge of my tub to see my outfit in the bathroom mirror.....come on, you know you've done that too...
2. Hair day win!
3. I swear I took the leg warmers off before I went on stage. It was cold that morning!!

Shirt: ELLE Lace Peplum Top in Ivory (here!) 

Skirt: Target (here!)

Belt: came with skirt

Shoes: Blowfish Cherie flat (at DSW)

Now, this is a special skirt and I feel that I must explain. First of all, it was party of my Christmas present from Drew- thanks baby! Second of all- it fits. Never have I ever had a pencil skirt that fit in the (little more full) behind region without making me feel like a skank-ho! SO- go check it out!

This weekend, We actually visited the adorable mom and pop style cafe next door to Drew's house. The bacon was fantastic. I brought my own coffee. Is that rude?

This weekend, I got to hang out with my man's bestie (RP3) and his awesome woman Sarah a lot. Well, two nights in a row is a lot for us and it was great!

The first night of together-ness included an action packed two hour wait for food at La Fiesta- Who's idea was it to go on Friday night?? But, I did get this cutie guy (who actually still lives on my dashboard, Sarah, just so you know).

This weekend, I cooked pork chops for the first time! And quite successfully, I might add.

I mean, I seared them and everything. Definitely have never done any cooking that required searing and baking (go me!). Even the broccoli was extra good!

I used a recipe that has been floating around pinterest that supposedly makes the best broccoli ever.
You shake this brocc up with olive oil, salt, and pepper, cook the brocc on high heat for a short amount of time, then sprinkle with lemon juice and permesan cheese. It was pretty darn good!

(Looks great right? Like I've said in previous posts- most def not a food photographer)


This weekend, I helped with a program that my flute professor, Dr. Arnone, started at Baylor called "Honor Flutes". She invites all the high school and middle school flutists in the area to join a (free) flute choir that she conducts. The music is a challenge for most of them, but the Baylor flute studio jumps in the rehearse and perform with them- the goal being to give them a musical opportunity they might not regularly have the chance to take part in. We also hope that they have a good time, which we all did!

How did you spend your weekend?

Happies and Crappies- part 1

I'm not sure about y'all, but this week was an emotional blur. Perfect to cap off the week- linking up for.......

Happies

• New classes
• First day of school outfit
• Roomie love
• Success in the kitchen
• Hearing the amazing Carol Wincenc perform with the Waco Symphony
• Performing for said amazing Ms. Wincenc
• Coaching a woodwind quintet as a part of my JOB (so cool)
• Starting a 6AM (AH) workout routine with my dear friend Darbi
• Boyfriend snuggles 

Soon to be happies

• Hanging with Sarah and RP3 (best friends in law, really)
• WEEKEND

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Crappies

• Grad/TA duties. A LOT of them.
• Back to school shock (I have to read HOW MUCH?!)
• Oversleeping
• Stress arguments
• MOLD in my apartment y'all. Mold. Not to mention the management is horrendous.
• Family woes, very heavy heart
• Missed my last flight option to my only audition this semester

This week has been so nuts, I don't even have pictures to post! 

To make up for the lack of photos and for a cheery end to this blog post....

Wittle baby Winston!!!!!!!! <3 <3 <3 

You're welcome. 

Happy Friday ;)

For more recent photos of Winston click here and here!