Lucky Anniversary

Back in March...

Andrew and I celebrated 17 months married on the 17th.  

How fun is it that this anniversary fell on St. Patrick's Day?

In true Stephanie fashion I couldn't let this day slip away without some fun treats and celebrations.

Sneaky leprechaun left some goodies

I live for this stuff

Lunchbox jokes

I am so glad Andrew just smiles, tells me I am cute, and plays along, because I am a sucker for a good theme, printables, and a celebration!  Who is really making out here, though?

I may or may not need to reel it in before we have little Welshicans {aka kids}. 

What will I think of next?

It isn't St. Patrick's day with out green beer and it isn't an anniversary without "cheers" to many more.

YES, I take my printables with me in public and have no shame.

Life is about celebrating your journey {no comparing} and enjoying every stage.  Don't wish the days away because someday you will be wanting this moment back.  Be present and make the most of where you are at right now.  Andrew and I aren't perfect but after living 3 years of our relationship with an ocean between us we try hard to balance difficult times with fun times. 

Challenging times come and go but without them we wouldn't know how to fully embrace the good.  When we make the most of even a silly anniversary it is something we can hold onto when we feel like our world is crumbling beneath us.  All these moments help us to keep a realistic outlook.  

What is your secret to staying balanced?

Blessed and in love

Don't you worry, I had my green and sparkles on as well...

If you are counting...today marks 19 months married! Time flies when you are having fun.

Elf Arrival {Organized}

Picture #madewithStudio

Can you believe the holidays are upon us already? 

The holidays are a perfect reason to get together with family and friends and reflect on the past year and dream about the next.  Here is hoping even your holiday planning is filled with joy and not worry.

I love to give all holidays the attention they deserve, so forgive me for posting about Christmas before Thanksgiving, but my mother-in-law is coming over from Wales and I am just so excited for her to share this time with us.  

I have already been thinking about where each decoration will go, what candle scent will fill the home, and all the shopping that I want to get done so I can enjoy every moment without the known holiday stress.  

One of my {newer} favorite traditions is The Elf on the Shelf and I am super excited for Archie {our elf} to make his appearance again on December 1st.  If you have an elf you know all to well that you must start thinking and planning early! To help you with your planning I have created two printables to keep you organized during all of the antics. 

A list to get all your ideas written down and to make sure none are repeated {24 days is a long time} and then a planner to make sure you have all the supplies needed to pull off the chosen antic. When organized the Elf is such a fun addition to your holiday tradition. 

Get your copies now, and start planning! {Download Here}

Happy planning! 
Share some of your creative ideas in the comment section.