around here- birthday edition

I celebrated my birthday last week and it was lovely. 

I have so many wonderful people in my life that made my day so very special. From late night gift drop off's to goodies waiting for me in my cubby at work to home made cards with Elmo paper to as many sparklers as it took to get the perfect shot. For each and everyone of those wonderful little touches I am grateful. 

I am grateful for this new year. I promise to not let it down.

Birthday goodies in the mail.

My sweet girl.

Anna made the nicest card ever.

Cory wrote me a poem in his card, I spilled tears all over it.

My new birthday coat that came in the mail.

My new birthday socks and purse.

Seriously spoiled!

Dinner, champagne, wine and dessert at T-Zin.

Sparkler Love!

Most delicious dessert!!!

This picture is blurry but it make me so happy.

I love this man so much!

Our late night walk, arm in arm through down town Edmonton. 

Beautiful.

A little reminder found in the mail the following morning.

Dear Best Year Yet,

I look forward to you.

Love, Nadine

a birthday

If the rumours are true 34 has a lot of wonderful things in store for me.

Celebrate with me today & eat cupcakes!

xoxo

celebrating four years

Four years ago today I married this man. 

He is the most wonderful, considerate, compassionate, understanding and loving man.

He is certainly not perfect but that's good news because I am most definitely not that way myself. 

He gets me, like he's known me his whole life.

He frustrates me to no end but I can only imagine the headache I give him. 

He is my best friend. 

I am grateful beyond words for the happiness that he has brought into my life. 

Our wedding day was truly one of the most magical days.

Happy Anniversary Mr. Handsome.

I love you.

xo Bubba

Did you know?

I thought I'd do a little sharing with you today before Anna & I head out for a walk. It's unseasonably warm here today, it's 8 degrees... above zero! It's suppose to rain & snow tomorrow so we should enjoy it while we can.

10 things you may not know about me:

1) I am a vegetarian.

2) I have 3 cats and have had them for almost 12 years!

3) I am addicted to magazines! Want to see me go coo coo- try using them as a coaster! My list of favorites includes: Clean Eating, Oxygen, Artful Blogging, Where Women Create, Somerset Studio, Vegetarian Times & Flea Market Finds.

4) I love to cook & bake. It's no big deal but I am a pretty darn good cook!

5) I long to live on an acreage so I can have a chicken and a pig as pets. I also think donkeys are adorable.

6) I worked at Dairy Queen for 6 years back in Stettler and it still remains one of my absolute favorite jobs.

7) I traveled to Indonesia for 2 weeks when I was 16 as part of a high school trip. It was incredible. If I close my eyes and think about it I can remember it like it was yesterday.

8) I have 3 tattoos and really want another!

9) I went to University for 5 years. I have my Teachers Assistant certificate and my Bachelor of Education degree.

10) During my interview at Creative Door I was asked if I was married? I said no & jokingly added that I was actively looking for a husband. One week later at that job I met Cory and the rest is history.

xoxo