A New Beginning

A new day,week, month or year... 

all bring a new beginning and a good reason to start again.

That is what I am doing here.  

I have had a new inspiration for this blog and I am more excited than ever to write.  I am going to continue to tell our story and share our adventures.  It is what I know best and one my favorite topics to discuss.  We aren't perfect and don't have all the answers to life, but we have each other, the best of friends, and are and having fun and making the most of our journey.  

My goal is to be open, honest and {hopefully} an inspiration you.  I don't want anyone to feel like they are alone on their journey, because chances are someone else is feeling the same way.  Life is hard sometimes, and we can do hard things, but together is better!

I want a place to document where we have been and where we are going.  Here is to a new beginning and more updates to my favorite story...us! 

Let's start with some fun and random facts about Andrew and I.  

Andrew:
1. Musician with three albums
2. Only drinks sparkling water
3. Chicago Bears newest fan
4. The ruler of the remote
5. In training for a half-marathon

Stephanie:
1. {Secretly} joined Netflix so I could watch Fuller House
2. New found love for crockpot cooking
3. I lift heavy things
4. Wanna be photographer
5. In training for a half-marathon

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.