Nothing Fails

My lovesick co-worker Marcus recommended the following song for our wedding. It seems appropriate for how I feel right now. Things have been difficult and strained. Though some things are still clear to me.

I probably wont play it at my wedding (fair game for you and Mr. Fish, Marcus!)...but it is beautiful. <3

I'm in love with you, you silly thing
Anyone can see
What is it with you, you silly thing
Just take it from me

It was not a chance meeting
Feel my heart beating
You're the one

You could take all this, take it away
I'd still have it all
'Cause I've climbed the tree of life
And that is why, no longer scared if I fall

When I get lost in space
I can return to this place
'Cause, you're the one

Nothing fails
No more fears
Nothing fails
You washed away my tears
Nothing fails
No more fears
Nothing fails
Nothing fails

I'm not religious
But I feel so moved
Makes me want to pray
Pray you'll always be here

I'm not religious
But I feel such love
Makes me want to pray

When I get lost in space
I can return to this place
'Cause you're the one

I'm not religious
But I feel so moved
I'm not religious
Makes me wanna pray
I'm not religious
But I feel so moved
I'm not religious
Makes me want to pray

Nothing fails
No more fears
Nothing fails
You washed away my tears
Nothing fails
No more fears
Nothing fails

My Bella

I am feeling a bit nostalgic today. It could be the weather...dark and gloomy. It could be that the realization that I will be a married woman in 78 days is hitting me, or perhaps the fact that my last day working at a job I abhor is in 19 days. It could be that I am moving in with my fiance (sorry honey) in less than a month, and I am apprehensive to see what it might do to our relationship. It could be that I have so much on my plate, so little time, and SO MUCH CHANGE. Anyways, all I want is my puppy Bella.

Speaking of change...Bella is turning two this year (September 14th). It is hard to believe...but when I look back on just how little she was, it makes me a little sad.

Here is Bella the day I brought her home <3







She was soooo cute!!










Then my baby grew up.









It's hard to explain how much I adore this little white fluff ball. Some people think that I am projecting my feelings I would have for a baby onto Bella. This could be it. However, I know that it isn't me taking care of Bella, rather its the other way around. Bella takes care of me. I understand that a baby would rely on me for its nurturing. Where as Bella nurtures me. Bella seems to understand what I am feeling. She knows when her mommy needs a snuggle. She knows when I need to get up. During the entire time we were house hunting I was willing to give up everything, save one thing. I HAD to have a yard for my Bella. A nice fenced in yard where she can run and play fetch. We gave up square footage. Closet space. Even an urban neighborhood, so that we could give Bella this:



And I am so glad we did. I cannot wait to bring her home and to show her her new back yard. =)

Love you boo boo face <3.

Our first place

We signed the lease on our first place on Sunday. I spent most of memorial day weekend shopping for furniture and allowing my creative energy to flow. I feel like I am about to run over with ideas. It has become a constant distraction...ideas breaking through my thought process like an interrupting child. Wreath ideas for the front door. Paint ideas for the dining room table. Chandelier ideas for the dining room. Furniture arrangement for the living room. Here are the images of our house when it was staged.














It is a three bedroom rambler. It is the perfect size for our little family.

We ended up going to Ikea this last weekend, which turned out to be pretty beneficial. They had some great sales. We managed to pick up a $199 tv counsel (below) for $99. We also got a new coffee table, which I plan on dressing up with a white vase and mirrored tray. We also picked up two black nightstands. Here is what I have so far for our living room...








My hands are a little tied because we can't paint...but I don't believe that will be much of a problem, since luckily the walls are painted a neutral rather than just plain white or even worse... Here is some of my inspiration for our house. (I don't have the credits for these images...so if they are your's, please let me know.)