has caught up with me.
I tend to stay busy and caught up in my daily hectic routine- we all do. It takes a funeral, a wedding, the birth of a child, to put things in perspective. There have been several of these moments this past month--where I've had to put work on hold and be with loved ones. But it's good for all of us to to be reminded of what is really important.
One of my best friends in the world lost her dad this past week. I went down to Birmingham to be with her at this huge turning point in her life... It was definitely a reality check. It reminded me of how each day with the people I love is truly a gift. God has bigger plans for us than checking emails all day and worrying about our haunting 'to do' lists. We should do our best to live FULLY as if each day is our last.
Around the same time back in Nashville another close friend gave birth to a perfect baby girl. Her name is Carolyn...
(If the sequence of these events doesn't make you want to hold up a lion cub and belt out Elton's Circle of Life I don't know what does.)
It was beautiful and sad all at the same time.
A few days later Hoyt and I celebrated our fourth year of marriage. FOUR. It seems weird to say that out loud.. I feel like it was just yesterday I met him in a bar-he was wearing adidas flip flops WITH black socks and his hair was sticking straight up. (True story) Granted, it was after he raced his bike but that's a minor detail. Also the fact that I fell for him in that attire is another minor detail.
Our wedding was the best day of my life.
And by far the most fun!
My face hurt for weeks after our wedding because I smiled and laughed so much. But more importantly, I married my best friend.
(I am full of one-liners tonight... just roll with it.)
For our anniversary we went on a date and had dinner at Margot, one of my favorite restaurants in Nashville. It reminded me that I need to spend more time doing just that.
Considering you all are apparently dog lovers I think you need a puppy update.
Finn is growing up!! Y'all wouldn't believe it! (cue lion king, again)
I just looked at the pictures I posted of him a month ago and wanted to cry.
Remember when I talked about this sad face?
Same face, 2 months later...
Do kids grow up this fast? Because if so I'm in trouble.
Finn has turned out to be one sweet dog. Sure, he completely butchers our hands, feet, and any possession. And we've already had our share of ER vet visits that involved subcutaneous fluids..
(He's okay now.)
But after that vet visit I'm finding it even harder to turn down a face like this in the mornings...That floppy ear does me in.
So without further ado I'd like to introduce you to RH Design's latest intern...
He is great with construction workers, answering the door, and testing the durability of fabric samples.
(check out the latest from Schumacher! Love.)
While we are on the subject of work...
I got lots of emails and comments asking the details of the last project I posted. I'm so glad you like how the house is turning out! Although I can't share everything (in fairness to my clients) I put alot of details on Pinterest. You can find info in the captions of each picture. Click here to follow "my work" on pinterest.
I have a few blog posts lined up for this week so don't go too far.
Here's to life, lessons,... and lifting up lion cubs.
