birthday girl.

Happy belated birthday to meeee!

Goodness gracious it was a wonderful day.

First off lets talk about how my AMAZING hubby went above and beyond. 

Like, really. 

I woke up to a ton of balloons with numbers on them. 

He told me to pick one..

then he had a ton of little notes in envelopes that coincided with the numbers.

When I opened the note it had a little clue on it, which then lead me to this incredible game-show-style display that had little cubbies with numbers on them-

and that's when I'd open the box and find the present inside!

Pretty impressive huh?

He seriously makes my heart so happy.

No other person in this whole entire world has done so many nice things for me, 

simply because he wants to see me smile.

I can't say it enough.

I love this man so dang much it hurts.

And to top it all off he also had a huge quiz the next day.

He sacrificed hours of studying to make my day special,

and I can't thank him enough. 

Lately I've had an obsession with these candies. It's not good. 

Prettiest flowers.  He did good.

Oh yeah I also got this vintage bar cart- it's my new favorite piece. 

Romei also got a present, too. He was pretty excited. 

After opening all my presents,

Zak went off to class and I headed over to a birthday breakfast the wives were throwing me-

which was the sweetest thing ever.

These ladies make everything from scratch, and let me tell you, they know how to freaking {pardon my language} cook.

It was so yummy and a great way to start my birthday celebrations!

Thanks ladies!!

For some reason I look like I'm wearing a straight jacket?

Then I met Zak back at home and actually took a nap-

which NEVER happens. 

I'm not a napper- it actually stresses me out {I know, I'm really weird}

but yesterday's was so nice and relaxing. 

It gave me the perfect chance to recharge before heading to the mall!

I was then told to go have an afternoon of shopping and eat lots of cookies at Paradise Bakery-

it was like the best set of directions I've ever been given!

First stop, Anthropologie. 

Gosh I could just buy that whole store. 

I snagged a pumpkin souffle candle- perfect for fall and this cold {don't even get me started} weather we've been having. 

I total recommend it!

I then skimmed over Pottery Barn and found a total steal on a aged silver pitcher I've been eyeing for a very long time. 

Then I found the perfect birthday dress for our Saturday night dinner date..

and continued to window shop and eat the best cookies ever. 

On my home I picked up our favorite Greek take-out and we had a picnic on the living room floor while watching some Netflix.

It sure was a great day.

I can't thank everyone enough for all the phone calls, texts, emails, comments, gifts and birthday celebrations.

Really, it made me so happy.

See more of my birthday post below!

birthday wish list.

Welp 23 has come and almost gone!

So I thought I'd list a couple things I'll be wishing for this year.

1. To get on the Phoenix Track- long story short there's a chance Zak could finish his 3rd and 4th year in AZ.. but we're on the wait list still.. so yeah that is the stop thing on my list this year!

2.  Skype call with the family. 

3. Dinner with my hubs. Any sort. Unfortunately he has a test the day after my birthday.. so our celebration might be held off till the weekend. 

4. Flowers. What girls doesn't love flowers?! Peonies, babies breath, hydrangeas. Love them all. 

5. Skinny Cow ice cream sandwiches. So I can celebrate without feeling guilty {see last post to why we're trying to be healthy now}.

6. Zak's choice of present. He's the best at picking presents. And the best at surprises. And the best at being all lovey dovey romantic man. 

:)

7. Candles. Enough said, I have an obsession.

8. A day of shopping. Literally don't know the last time I shopped. Love you Omaha, but your fashion kinda stinks. So maybe just window shopping.

9. A family walk with Romie. One of my favorite things to do, ever.

10. Well shoot, I was going to list this retro Anthropologie bathing suit i've been eyeing forever. But, they're all sold out now. Dangit! I guess that's what I get for waiting till fall to order a swim suit. 

I asked for my birthday off from work, so to say I'm excited is an understatement!

Next Thursday should be a really good day. 

xoxo

the evidence.

The pictures from our special day have finally arrived! When I received the call that they were in, I felt like a kid on Christmas morning, and could not wait to see them! They turned out amazing, and better than the both of us could have ever imagined. I'm truly blessed to have our moment captured on film.. Zak went above and beyond, to say the least. Here are a few of our favorites, enjoy! 

YES. 

It's official, we're engaged!