Date Night

In our first couple years of knowing each other, we would adventure down roads we've never been: singing, laughing, and talking. Love when date nights feel like our early years.

**Some of you have been asking where to get the Mandolin. I helped design it with the wonderful Paul Celentano, who make magical instruments. The dove sound hole comes from my tattoo and it was given to Bryan on our wedding day. Paul has some serious talent and he is so delightful to work with. Check him out here. The Dove Mandolin on his page is actually the one we own now =)

Tree Reading

One of Bryan's resolutions is to learn how to use my camera, so we practiced a bit this weekend.

There's this tree back home where Bryan and I both grew up. When we were dating [and even when we were "just friends"] we spent a lot of time reading in this tree. Bryan would sit on a limb and I would lay in the green grass as one of us would read to each other. Sometimes I would join Bryan in climbing, but I tend to be more of a ground squirrel who just dreams of being a tree squirrel. 

Day Six: 5 pm

Date Night: dinner and a movie

Hello, Date Night

Date nights have been so important in our marriage thus far. They are a chance to intentionally pour into each other [and do fun silly things]. They leave us feeling filled and ready to take on the rest of the week. We usually take turns planning. They can be anything from a dinner and a movie to making homemade sushi to bowling. The point is to find that connection that happens on a good first date. We've found that desiring that connection and making it a priority can make almost any activity a date night.

Butterbrown Photography

Our friends Nick + Tara have started their own photography business and it is so so cute! A couple weeks ago we went on a double date and they took some pictures of us. Here are a few of our favorites!

This abandoned barn is such a dream. I really wish the city would put it up for sale, so B and I can snatch it up!

Nick + Tara are such a joy to be around. We feel so fortunate to have them as our friends. And seriously photo shoots are so fun! Need any portraits? Hire them! They are too amazing to pass up! Check out more of their stuff here!