Au revoir!

I am yours, You are mine.

[engravings on our wedding bands]

Our Anniversary was nothing short of amazing.

And now we are preparing to jetset to Paris + explore France.

Where we'll continue our celebration + start new adventures...

au revoir minnesota, bonjour paris!

Summer updates.

Hi everyone! wow are we enjoying our summer so far...it is already almost July! We've had some pretty jam packed weekends in a row starting with a wedding in Wilmar, Aly's graduation, working at Aly's senior all night party, and then Aly's Graduation party. Phew!! I am exhausted. Sprinkle in a few sessions and there you have it, a busy start to summer.

This weekend we are leaving town + getting away to our favorite B&B for our Anniversary. I couldn't be more excited for a weekend away with my hubby and some definte relaxation. We have some fun things planned!

We got the sweetest package yesterday and opened it to find a set of our beautiful wedding china. We don't yet have all the place settings we need to host a fabulous dinner party but when we do we plan on something fun around the holidays. Thanks Mom for the generous and thoughtful early anniversary gift!

Memorial weekend.

It's already Thursday? say what?? wow this week flew by. I did have a couple days off but still, I feel like summer slammed into us suddenly. The long weekend was fun camping with my in-laws. I brought my camera with but unfortunatly I tried to turn it on and discovered the battery was dead so I don't have any pictures. Oh well, I think it was God telling me that I spend too much of my time taking pictures and need a break for awhile ;) We headed up to Rush City to the free federal campground and set up camp. It was right on the water so we had access to swimming, fishing, canoeing, etc. just feet away. The weather was perfect and it was nice and relaxing.

Now we're back and have less than a month before we are off again on our summer adventures until the end of July. Crazy. It's been a few Thursdays since I've posted a 'thoughts on thursdays' and you all probably think I hate my husband and my marriage by now ;) Actually, we've been experiencing a lot of fun together these past few months and we are enjoying each other so much the blog has been neglected. I think that's fair, huh? Thursdays have came and went and I haven't even mentioned marriage on here because I'm too busy playing in my marriage! I guess this is a good time to let you all know I'm taking a short blog hiatus. It's not because I don't have anything to say, it's just because busy season is starting with weddings (now 18 on the books this summer!) and I want to spend every last ounce of my free time with my darling husband. I might pop in here and there for an update, but most likely I'll be down and out until July. I hope you'll all check back in with me then.

Have a happy summer xxoo
The Feldkamps

It's getting hot in here.

The weather has been so nice lately and we've been really lucky. It's 94 degrees here today and it feels like summer. We've had weather like this for a few weeks now, and it's unusual for Minnesota this time of year. It hasn't been quite as hot but it's been sunny and warm.

I love May-it's one of the most beautiful months of the year. Flowers are blooming and the grass is green. Gardens are planted and the bugs aren't out yet. It is perfect!

Bunny + Papa were in town for the weekend so we spent most of it with my family. My sister competed and won state cup so they are off to regionals in June--and nationals if they win in July. We had the family over to our house for a bbq on Saturday and it was fun. We cooked on the grill and enjoyed being outside. Saturday night we had a family movie night and watched The Hurt Locker, and it was pretty good. Very intense but good. It was winner of the Academy Awards best picture. We stayed up late talking + didn't get home until 1 am. It was a really great day.

Sunday I was exhausted from spending time outdoors {and sunburned!} so we went out for brunch with my family and then headed home after Al's championship game to relax.

This weekend we are going camping with Jay's family for Memorial weekend, so we'll be busy preparing this week and we are looking forward to that.

hello there.

So much to update! This weekend was fun and full of sunshine. We worked hard in our yard {with thanks to mama + al} and got our peonies & lilacs mulched, along with our front garden. We spent the entire day Saturday and Sunday outside. I was exhausted and sun-kissed on Monday!

Yesterday I found out that my friend Carrie is expecting her 2nd baby this October! I am soooo happy and excited for her + Clay. They are having us over for dinner soon to catch up. I can't wait to see Parker too {their first baby}. Congrats again Carrie!

Last night Jenni and I had a wine, cheese + chocolate night. I took over my leftover cheese from our dinner last week and Jenni got a few different selections and we ate them with bread & fruit. It was such a beautiful night and fun + unique way to have dinner together. It was so delicious.

I just went through my calendar because I booked 2 weddings today.....15 weddings this season! Wow, I didn't realize it was that many now. Goodbye student loan debt, hello traveling and extra savings!!!!!!!!!!! I am so pumped!! One of the weddings booked today is at Gibbs Farm, where I shot one of my favorite weddings. I love unique venues like that. I am so excited, and so far this season has been awesome.
Tonight I'm headed home to watch Glee on dvd and veg out.....I can't wait!!! Happy Wednesday xoxo

25

This year I was really excited about turning 25.
Last year I felt old, but not this birthday.
This year has been one of the best of my life,
and I know 25 won't let me down.
I love the place I am at in my life.
You know that feeling that you get-
When you wake up really early the morning of vacation?
You can't sleep because you're so excited?
I feel that feeling almost every day.
This year's birthday was so much fun.
Surprise notes around the house + flower deliveries at work.
Even more flowers at home. I am spoiled silly.
Candle-lit nights and sweet surprises from my hubby.
Joyful family celebrations and my favorite favorite cake.
Packages in the mail from my nestie bestie Nicole,
gatherings and bbq'ing with friends, and good weather.
I am so blessed!

Dinner details.

Here is a picture of our romantic candle lit dinner last night. Hah! I wish. This looks like our dinner we had on the beach under the stars on our honeymoon. Our dinner last night was much less exciting, however, there were lots of candles.

I cooked for 3 hours yesterday. I almost never get to do that, so it was a lot of fun and I got several texts throughout the day from mr. man wondering what I was whipping up (I told him I had something planned). He was really excited. So I brought down my mac, turned on some music, popped a bottle of wine and enjoyed an afternoon in the kitchen. We started off with a cheese plate and assortment of gourmet cheeses. We had panquehue from Chile, gorgonzola, parmesan reggiano & brie drizzled with honey. I served it with fruit, bread, wine and balsamic vinegar.

For the main dish I made a garlic basil linguine pasta with shrimp and scallops and a home made spicy cream sauce. For once my hubby walked in the door and dinner was hot & ready waiting on the table! {usually he is always home & already cooking before me} He LOVED it! After dinner we watched tv & a redbox rental I had picked up earlier in the day. Everything turned out really good and it reminds me of how much I love to cook when I have the time. I'll have to upload my pics later since I don't have them all now. Tonight the group is headed over to our house to celebrate my birthday, thanks to Jenni who planned everything! You are amazing Jenni! I'm excited to see all our friends, enjoy the weather outside and play some bean bags + maybe even volleyball. It's finally sunny after a week long rain storm. I'm definetly going to enjoy it!