WEDDING PICTURES PART

Some of our favorite pictures from our wedding day...part one! Thanks a million to the incredibley talented and beautiful Robin Ulloa and the amazing Sara Kathleen.

Enjoy!

THE WEDDING PARTY

Our wedding photos have arrived so I have been pouring over them all afternoon. Its actually making me all emotional!

I really feel so lucky. We not only were so lucky to find each other, but also so lucky to have such amazing friends and family to celebrate and make memories with. 

Here's a collage of portraits of our wedding party. 

(Left to right, top to bottom)
Bride: Amanda
Groom: Dallas
Maid of Honor: my wonderful sister and best friend Sara
Bridesmaid: friend for life Seneca
Groomsman: Little brother Landon
Groomsman: friend for life Tyler 
Bridesmaid: friend for life Rachel
Best Man: Big brother Beau


Expect more pictures to be posted as I go through them all!

PORTRAIT OF A TWO AND A HALF YEAR OLD

my niece Mara at 2.5

squashing bugs//abra-dabra magic tricks//playdough pizzas//cutest laugh ever//top knot rocking // preference for Ama always // spooky shadow chasing // hmmm hmmm song requests //

Just have to say...

I just have to say, I truly am the luckiest auntie in the world. How cute are these kids? Can't get enough. 

BIKE MAKEOVER

Okay so I have to admit, I definitely took on more than I was prepared for with this bike makeover. I thought to myself...oh I'll just paint the bike, no big deal. well it was definitely an advanced level spray paint project. Last time I'm ever doing that!!! 

First thing I did was take a ton of photos to reference so I could remember how to put it all together.This majorly came in handy. 

Next was taking the bike apart and giving it a little sand down so the spray paint has some texture to grab onto. When I took the bike apart I kept the pieces all organized in zip lock bags so I could remember which bolt went where. Also very handy.

Once I took it apart, I covered up anything I didn't want painted ivory with plastic bags and painters tape. 

Next step, painting! For paint colors I went with ivory and then I used a metallic silver for some of the hardware. To avoid getting sloppy drips I painted in lots of light misty coats, layering on another coat every 30 minutes until I had a solid even coat of beautiful glossy ivory. 

       Next I gave it a clear coat, 24 hrs to dry, and then I put it back together!!

As my original bike seat and handlebars were being held together by electrical tape, I bought some brown handlebar grip tape and a Schwinn seat. 

I'm so happy with how it all turned out!