Millie

Meet Millie. 

It is somewhat of a funny story.

I'm currently in Houston visiting my Dad for Christmas, the first time I've spent the holidays here since I moved to Richmond. Yesterday was gorgeous and just like the thousands of other crazies I decided to head to the mall to do some last minute Christmas shopping, you know it is going to be a good trip when you get a parking spot on the first row you choose. 

I didn't even make it to a store, not one single store.

They had a huge adoption/tear on your heart strings kind of set up in the outdoor common area, these things target people like me. I didn't pay it much attention at first, only seeing half of it...honestly I thought they only had cats and we aren't cat people. I spotted someone pups and of course I headed over to get some snuggles. 

I ended up sending some pictures to my Dad of all the adorable pups that were available, it has become somewhat of a joke that whenever I come visit I'm going to convince him to get a dog. My Dad and Step Mom lost their dog a few years ago and just haven't been ready to get another but how could you say no to that face? My Dad ended up heading to the mall (with a kennel in the back I must add), long story short we filled out some paperwork and headed home with a puppy.

I've been assigned doggy duty until I leave to go home. Thankfully she has been pretty easy going so far, easy for a 7 week old puppy. She likes herself some snuggles and naps, a girl after my own heart.

You're a little ball of energy and we love you already!

P.S. Don't tell America. 

Garden Fest of Lights

Christmas is in full swing around here, even though it is 70 degrees outside. It is hard to get in the spirit when you are wearing shorts but I'm not complaining. I can do without the 30 degree temperatures and snow. We actually celebrated on my Dad's side of the family yesterday and spent the majority of the day outside. It's always nice to have everyone home even if it is just for a few days. 

In the honor of the Christmas season it has become somewhat of a tradition to head to Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens each year. They put on their annual Garden Fest of Lights and it never disappoints. I've been going since I was a little kid, I remember my Mom's parents taking me in elementary school every year. It is a tradition that we have continued and I look forward to it each year.

I persuaded Izzy to go with me this year as she is fairly new to Richmond and had never been. The seasonably mild December temperatures made it rather pleasant this year, as I remember freezing my tail off last year. It didn't disappoint and it was fun to go with someone that had never been!

Until next year!

Flowers made of recycled water bottles

They have some of the most beautiful trees but everyone wants a picture in front of them with all of their kids so this is all that I managed to get!

xo

Sans Soucy

I cannot believe that this semester is coming to a close, I head home in less than 48 hours. It is bittersweet for sure but I'm ready to some down time at home with my people. 

The semester ended on a high note with a little Saturday adventure to an adorable little winery, Sans Soucy. It was a gorgeous, unseasonably warm afternoon spent with some of my very favorite people. I'm not a wine fan what so ever but it was still a really great afternoon. It was a quaint little winery in Campbell county, literally in the middle of no where nestled on around 50 acres. It had a cute little farm feel and they made us feel right at home.

We drove down around 10 o'clock to be able to spend the majority of the afternoon for our tasting and eating lunch. They made us fantastic brick oven pizzas and I'm still thinking about them, so yummy!

It was a wonderful way to send our newly alumnae status sisters off and an even better way to end this semester.

Lauren & Mario Take Two

We have waited for what feels like ages for pictures from Lauren and Mario's wedding! The flash drive finally went out today but we got an amazing peek at the assistant's pictures!

They are amazing and dreamy, exactly like the wedding. I adore every single one of them. 

In the most random order possible.

 

  

Via Almira B Photography