Mr. & Mrs. Ernzen and I'm back!

Talk about abandoning this little blog...goodness! I am not even really sure why I haven't been around in awhile. Things were crazy for a few months with all of the wedding planning, work, Jared starting a new job, etc, etc so I know that had something to do with it. But I'm back at it now and it feels great! 

Speaking of wedding planning...Jared and I were married on May 18th!! It was a beautiful day and just absolutely perfect.  Here are a few of our favorite images from that day. 

This one is our FAV! Love love love it!

We really love this one too!

Now the hubby and I are settling into to our sweet little married life. I am not sure my heart could get any happier <3

xoxo

Happy Tuesday folks...

This girl is exhausted. We have been wedding planning nonstop and we pretty much have all of the big stuff locked down. I even found the most perfect dress this weekend!! I can't wait for Jared to see it! And really I just can't wait for May 18th to get here :)

In other news, I signed up for the 2013 Valentine Blogging Party several weeks ago. Basically, you are paired up with another blogger, exchange care packages, link up, and share our blog partner and care package. This didn't exactly go as planned! Between misunderstanding of when to link up and USPS not delivering on time or carefully, it was kind of a mess. I was paired up with Katie over at The Babbling Brunette. It is crazy how much we are alike! Seriously, I think the main difference between the two of us is she's brunette and I'm blonde. It was great to "meet" her and add another blog to my list of reads. Here is a look at what was in my care package.

She also made me a super cute coffee mug but it didn't survive USPS :( It was in about 12 pieces when I opened the box. But I love the rest of it! A new cookie recipe with pre-measured ingredients, a wedding magazine, chocolate, and coffee! Pretty much perfect! Thanks so much Katie!

Twenty-nine and Engaged.

So I have been meaning to post this for the past week but apparently a birthday and an engagement can throw a person a little off track. But I am back in action and way excited!

I am officially 29 and I have to say, I am pretty darn excited about this year because my 29th year started with my sweet, handsome man proposing!!!! The date is set, May 18th! I know, I know...that isn't much time but we will make it happen. So get ready for lots of wedding posts because things are about to get serious people!!!

I also have to say that we both scored big time in the family department. My family is awesome and so is his. I have always felt so welcomed and accepted by his family and that is such a great feeling. I will be gaining loving and kind parents, 3 sets of brother and sister in-laws, and 9 nieces and nephews :) Not to mention the huge extended family he has. I love it! And Jared? Well he is one lucky man to inherit my family. We are seriously going to have so much love in our life and I am thankful for that every single day. 

I turned 29 on the 15th. 29!!!! It sounds so old but for some reason I feel so content with being 29. 

I have learned so much in my twenties so far and feel like I am the very best version of myself yet. Not to mention, I have a sweet man, the most loyal pup, a family that loves and supports me in the biggest way, and friends that are more like family. I am lucky. I am blessed. And most of all I am happy. Happy in the best way possible. In fact, that is probably the most important lesson I have learned in my twenties. Happiness is a choice and no one else can create happiness for you. Sometimes these choices are difficult and emotional, but they are still your choice.

I have learned that family is truly the most important thing in life and not just something that people talk about. Family is where it begins and ends and that is not something to take for granted.

I have learned to be brave. You probably laugh at that statement but it is true. Being brave is hard but it is the only way to live life. "Love life, be brave".

I have learned that hard work really does pay off. My current job is proof of that. I have worked hard since I started there over 8 years ago and I continue to be successful. 

I have learned that some people are just mean and there is nothing I can do about it. Oh and that I should NEVER let those people bring me down. 

And finally, I have learned that being considerate of yourself and other people can make a huge difference in your life. I'm all about it. Just be considerate and things will work on just fine :)

So happy 29th birthday to me and happy engagement to me!!! haha!

xoxo