down in the DR

a couple of weeks ago, T and i flew out to the dominican republic for alex and larry's wedding. it was a whirlwind of a week filled with loads of sun, pina coladas, and newly wedded bliss. i couldn't have been happier to watch my best become married to her beloved...and the fact that we were on the beach? it couldn't have been more picture perfect. 

[getting stir-crazy mid-flight]

[post-flight relaxing]

after a long day of traveling, T and i kept it relatively low-key our first night aside from meeting up with some of the gang for after dinner drinks. but, after a good night of rest, we were ready to enjoy a full day out at the beach. it was just what the doctor ordered. 

[sun-soaking with the bride-to-be]

[swim-up bar hanging]

that night, the guys were due to treat larry to a stags night out so, the girls got together for a little hens romp too! 

[cocktails and dance lessons]

[ombre shots]

[T and larry cutting a rug]

the day before the big day, the wedding party set out for a catamaran excursion (post to come). needless to say, it was a blast, and left us all wishing it could have been for just a little longer. 

[channeling my inner mermaid]

that night, T and i had a spectacular dinner then, met up with the bridal party for one last drink before i took the bride away to get some beauty sleep. we did of course have to watch her favorite rom-com (the wedding date) first ;)

then...the big day (post to come)! 

it really was such a beautiful day filled with all the happy tears...thank goodness for waterproof mascara :)

[relaxing before heading out to the airport]

but like all good things, it had to come to an end. stay tuned for more posts this week from our caribbean 'ventures!

wedding week

this week marks my best's wedding week! after all the planning, happy tears, and nights sipping wine to destress, the big day is nearly here. i couldn't be more excited to watch her walk down the aisle to her beloved, larry. this gal and i have been on quite the adventure together, and i can't wait for our new chapter of the wives club ;) 

to crack into the celebrations, i thought i'd share some snapshots of my girl and i through the years. i'm already counting down the hours until i am pre-wedding day celebrating with these two on the beach. an early congrats you two!

[christmas-themed date party]

[homecoming chair, and float chair on parade day]

['paint your date' date party pre-paint being thrown]

[newly 21 year olds]

[goofing around on girls night]

[christmas crafting]

[roof adventurers]

[getting dolled up for the ballet]

[the a's joint birthday bash]

[bestie love]

[attractive bundling up for cooler tailgating]

[she said 'yes' to the dress]

[celebrating a new decade together]

in between

[late night birdies]

over the past several weeks, we've been enjoying more casual rendezvous that have been a little less jam-packed, and relaxed in nature. we've enjoyed the slower pace so, so much as we are about to hit another (fun) busy 'bout of back to back plans again...isn't that funny it goes in ebbs in flows like that? so, i thought it was high time for an in between post as a fun recap. 

[lunch date]

[rose tastings]

[framily dinner]

[boba playing co-pilot/napping]

the highlights: sampling the new cocktail menu at the newly reopened savings and loans, finding a new favorite corn dog with chicken sausage, helping wrap up wedding to-do's for my best, late night bike gang romps, trying out new pie flavors, and the pups soaking up all the attention at the art walk (they were very popular). 

[snacking and planning]

[french 75 and the boba tea cocktail]

[breakdance break]

[getting ready to ride]

[bromance happy hour]

[savory dinners]

[framily dinner]

cositas

[T's latest art modeling piece]

yesterday, the world grew by one beautiful little baby girl as my darling friends just gave birth to their first. the past week, i'd been feverishly checking my phone for updates once she'd let me know it may be happening early. she's the first in our group of friends, so it was extra fun for us to follow along throughout her pregnancy. a huge congrats to my amazing friend jessica, and her husband john! i cannot wait for my next trip out to meet her. 

[dinner prep]

[garden guards]

[savory sweet potatoes]

[all the roses]

[happy day!]