Three Years

Yesterday Corey and I celebrated three years of dating. I can’t remember if I’ve ever told the story here on the blog, but my sister Cristina actually set us up on a blind date. It took a couple months to finally set it up (I was living in Eugene, starting my senior year of college, and he was working in Portland), but on November 4, 2007 it finally happened. It was seriously the best date I had ever been on. The conversation flowed effortlessly, he made me laugh a ton and we even shared our first kiss! It’s been an amazing journey ever since and I still pinch myself wondering how I got so lucky. Corey is the most sincere, loving, genuine and driven person. He brings out the absolute best in me and as I sit here trying to write exactly what he means to me I find that there really aren’t any words to perfectly describe the true love we share. All I can say is that I am really and truly the happiest girl in the world thanks to him, and I love him with all my heart and soul! 

We spent yesterday evening enjoying happy hour at our first date spot, Oba, and then walking around the Pearl District for First Thursday (every 1^st Thursday of the month art galleries open up for free and lots of stores and restaurants have events and serve free beer and wine!).  The weather was unusually warm (almost 70 degrees). Much different than our frigid first date three years ago. It was a simple but special night. We didn’t take any photos, but I thought it would be fun to share some pictures of us throughout our relationship. Hope you enjoy!

Corey visited me in college to attend a sorority function. What a trooper!

I hate halloween, but we visited my sister in L.A. and got dressed up for a night on the town!

Cheering our teams on. Corey's a Trojan and I'm a Duck!

Picking out a christmas tree!

Hiking, one of our favorite summer activities!

On the balcony of our first place, ready to head out for my 70s rollerskating birthday party!

Snowshoeing at Mt. Hood

A weekend trip to Seattle!

Gorgeous sunset in Costa Rica

Iguaza Falls in South America

Grabbing a beer to celebrate our engagement in Amsterdam!

And finally, our honeymoon this summer! 

I can't wait to make many more memories with you, Babe!

This Little Piggy

If this doesn't make you smile, then I don't know what will. Happy Wednesday!

{Via Rebecca June}

Beach Dreamin'

I'm toughing through a busy work week and feeling so thankful we have a California getaway planned for the weekend. We'll be in Pasadena for a wedding Saturday and then in West Hollywood Sunday and Monday to visit my sister and her husband. Thinking about the sunshine, beach and palm trees is making me happy! We'll be busy while we're there, but I'm hoping I get the chance to sink my toes into the sand at least once!

P.S. Is it sad that's it's only Tuesday and I'm already daydreaming about the weekend? Oy!

{1. Via The Alternative Wife 2. Via The Alternative Wife 3. Sarah E. Evans via The Alternative Wife}

Weekend Snaps

Happy Monday! I totally missed my happy Friday post! Whoops! I feel like that's how life has been these days. I can hardly believe when another week has passed as they are flying by so quickly. Autumn is in full swing here in Portland and it is seriously gorgeous! Here are some photos from the weekend. 

Fall in our neighborhood:

Spiked cider and simply delicious food at Jo Bar:

A gorgeous surprise from Corey. But I may have appreciated the sparkly clean apartment and heartwarming card even more!!

A portrait of the cutest pup I know!

Mr. & Mrs. Globe Trot

Just wanted to share a travel blog that I've been loving lately. It's filled with tons of yummy pictures as the blog writers are an extremely talented husband + wife photography team. You might recognize Julia and Yuriy from their ridiculously stunning wedding that was recently featured on Green Wedding Shoes. They've got amazing style and they're traveling the world on a six month honeymoon. Follow their adventures at Mr. & Mrs. Global Trot, but be ready to feel some serious envy. It's unavoidable.

{photos by Julia and Yuriy}

Captivating Florals

I'm seriously swooning over the floral arrangements in this inspiration shoot shot by local Portland photographer Sara Gray. Lisa Martin at Studio del Fiore is the genius behind these flowers and I just can't stop staring! See more of the gorgeousness here.

{Photos by Sara Gray}

Madewell

Um, hi. Could I be any more obsessed with every.single.one of these Madewell looks? Seriously need every outfit. Every piece! 

More eye candy here.

{Via Dilly Dallas}

Our Wedding: The Details

This will be a picture post. The wonderful details that made our wedding truly "us". I had so much fun planning and even though there were stressful moments (we seriously almost eloped about halfway through the engagement!), seeing it all come together on the day of was SO worth it. I would do it again 1,000 times over. 

{Photos by Jill Thomas}