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Category: Newlywed

Visiting Oeschinen Lake (Oeschinensee) [Kandersteg, Switzerland]

For our last day in Switzerland, we wanted to get any last-minute adventures in as we headed back north to Zurich. After discussing a couple options with Martina, we chose Oeschinen Lake in Kandersteg, near Adelboden. The lake is well-known among the locals of the Bernese Oberland, but less known among tourists. It’s also part […]

July 10, 2018
Introducing Our Newest Family Member: Koda

I have exciting news… We have a new family member… a furry one! I mentioned her briefly in my anniversary post, but I figured she needed a formal introduction! Ever since living in the old apartment, I’ve wanted to get an adventure dog to bring on our adventures. I wanted a puppy, but as fate would […]

April 17, 2017
10 Months into Marriage {Newlywed 101}

A Brief Summary ? Took 3 trips! San Diego & Arizona (Thanksgiving), Florida (Christmas), Nashville (New Years) ? Accepted and started 2 new jobs – Brighton in November (mentioned in this post), and me last week! ? Celebrated 1 birthday and 5 holidays (!!) – Halloween, my birthday, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, Valentine’s Day ? Toured 15+ houses on the […]

February 19, 2017
Welcome to the Holidays!

Feeling nostalgic, I decided to pull up my blog post from this time last year and I found that I wrote a blog post very similar to the one that I have in mind for this one right now. Life is truly about cycles, whether it be seasons, holidays, family, or major life events. At […]

December 18, 2016
6 Months into Marriage & Life Updates [Newlywed 101]

Happy Fall, ya’ll! Well, I guess fall is mostly over, but still look at those colors! I’ve been quiet on here recently- I’ve been super busy with photography and doctor’s appointments… Two weeks ago, I sliced my tendon on my left index finger. Two stitches, 3 doctors visits (so far), and 2 splints later… I’ll […]

October 17, 2016
Tallulah Gorge & North Carolina Waterfalls [Mini Moon]

Note: This is part of our Mini Moon series. For Part 1: Smoky Mountain National Park For Part 2: Asheville, North Carolina On our final day of our mini-moon, we ventured a little closer to our “home” for the week. Brighton was feeling under the weather, and didn’t want to do anything too strenuous since […]

August 3, 2016
3 Months into Marriage [Newlywed 101]

When I realized it’s been 3 months into our marriage already (July 2), I had a couple thoughts: 1) Is it really July!? 2) Not much has changed since the wedding. 3) So far, so good… Let’s keep it up, team! When Brighton and I got back from our mini-moon, people kept asking us how […]

July 14, 2016
Our Wedding Day Timeline [Wedding]

Our Wedding Day When I was planning the wedding, I found it really helpful to view other past-brides’ timelines. Today I’m sharing my wedding day timeline and overview (with photos!) (Warning: This is a long one!) 6:00am – Bridesmaids Getting Ready Our day started out bright and early! My maid of honor and one […]

May 21, 2016
Changing Your Name After Marriage & Why I’m Taking His Name [Newlywed 101]

When we had the wedding and all related festivities, some people asked me if I was changing my name. For me, it wasn’t much of a question. I considered my options, and chose what fit best for me. Brighton didn’t care one way or another, and let me choose for myself. In addition, I’ve read […]

May 17, 2016
10 Hours in Asheville, North Carolina [Mini-Moon]

Our second day of our mini-moon in the Smokies was just as adventurous as our first… but in a different way. One of the parts of our mini-moon I was most looking forward to was Asheville. Everyone I’d talked to said that I would love it! It didn’t disappoint. I felt like Asheville was like […]

May 8, 2016