smaller than a dime

Kristofor got me this necklace for our anniversary.. isn't it the sweetest? I had seen it on the internet a few weeks earlier and showed him, but didn't want to spend the money on it. 

 I didn't even think he would get it for me. I'm so glad he did - I just love it.

the coolest dog in town

round here

This is what our nights look like:

-I'm doing embroidery (or at least attempting to)..

-30 Rock is playing on Netflix.. I mostly just listen.

-Note the empty, mangled juice bottle on the ground - this is one of Kelso's favorite toys

-So much beige going on here! One day I'll live in a colorful house.

5 years, holy crab!

Yesterday Kristofor and I celebrated our 5 year anniversary. I'm sure everyone says this, but has it really been that long? It's hard to believe! 

We went out to eat at Kobe, an awesome Japanese restaurant near where we live. I had a perma-smile the whole time, the food was so delicious. 

This lucky cat thing greeted us at the door... but we couldn't figure out what that other little critter was??

This morning we were getting ready for the day together and I mentioned how hard it's been for me lately to motivate myself. I don't get it - the weather is lovely, I'm not overwhelmed by work or school, but for some reason I struggle every day to get things done.

I expected him to say something like "Yeah, that sucks. It's hard sometimes. You'll be fine." But instead we had a long conversation about things we have to look forward to this year and next. He reminded me that we've been in this "going to school" stage of our lives for a really long time, but there's a light at the end of the tunnel. (We'll both hopefully graduate with our Bachelor's this December) He listened to me vent, gave me helpful suggestions for how I can push through how I'm feeling, and even told me how he motivates himself.

It was nothing big, just a nice reminder of how good he is for me. It felt good to have his encouragement and support.

I'm so blessed to have him. I'm so excited to see where our life takes us.

1 year

Today, Kelso turns 1 year old! I made him 'dog ice cream' and a birthday hat for his special day. He loved the ice cream, but the hat? Well, he put up with it for a few minutes, at least. 

I love this little stinker. So. Much. 

I love that he thinks anyone who comes over is here just to play fetch with him.

I love that he cuddles with me at night - I was especially grateful for it when Kristofor worked nights and I had to fall asleep by myself. 

I love that every time we give him an ice cube, he runs circles around the kitchen table with it, begging us to chase him.

I love that he'll fall asleep in our arms, belly up. He snores, too. It's pretty cute.

I'm so happy God gave us dogs. I'm serious, people. I know it's cheesy, but that's okay because I'm a cheesy person! =)

kelso, before and after

Before his walk: Notice how he's staring off into the distance - super distracted and obviously not interested in getting his picture taken.

After his walk: He lets me take as many pictures of him as I want.

zee artiste

I had a "date" with my sister Madi last week. We went and saw The Artist, then grabbed a bite to eat, and - of course - sat and talked for hours. 

Right after I took this picture, an employee came out and said "Are you ladies going to see a movie, or are you just here to take pictures?" 

Which made me wonder.. how often do people go there just to take pictures?

Anyway, we had the theater to ourselves which was good because anyone who knows us, knows that we talk during the. entire. show.

I didn't love this movie as fast as I though I would. Something about the lack of talking bugged me (ha!). The more I think about it though, the more I love it and want to see it again. It was lovely.

And can I just say: I don't know of any other actors that seem more likeable than these two! The whole time, I kept thinking to myself "He's so charming. She's so charming." They're just so darn cute together!

I love date nights.