Lately...

Happy Friday! I can't believe how quickly the summer flew by. Fall and football is about to be in full swing and I've been able to see Derek's coaching skills in action - Go wildcats! Although I don't know much about the game of football (yes, I'll to admit that), I thoroughly enjoy the company of friends and family and the beautiful fall colors that accompany football season! Bring on the boots, sweaters, & hot beverages :)

 A few things as of late... I made a trip to Michigan with Derek & his family Labor Day Weekend. Next I made a much needed Cedar Point trip with friends & co-workers. Then adding to my travels and fun, I have a friend's wedding this weekend. Yay! I will certainly enjoy celebrating an adorable pair of newlyweds with my friends! There will be lots of wonderful people I haven't seen in awhile.

I love love

This weekend was one of my favorite weekends in a long time... I got to see a good friend incredibly happy and my lovely friends I made abroad in Italy in 2009. Although it has been over 2 years since most of us have been together, it was like we never left each other. Such a unique and special bond that we share from our experiences and adventures abroad, it's truly amazing! The lovely lady that made this all happen was Jackie — she got married this weekend!!! Eeek!! It's still unreal, as she is my first friend to get married, but I am so so happy for her. She looked stunning in her dress, honestly one of the most beautiful brides I have ever seen! The reception was beautiful as well, and so much fun!! Danielle, Rachel, Sydney, MaKaela, Kenny, Nick, Kevin, and I were of course the first group on the dance floor and the last ones to leave! We all had too much fun and I was so sad to leave this morning... 

I miss them all already!!

Ceremony

Italy girls in charge of the honeymoon suite 

I think we did good :)

CAKE!

Danielle and I

Kenny and I

Mr. & Mrs. Aaron Clark

Jackie and Aaron- First dance

Sydney, Rachel, and Makaela

Kenny, Kevin, and Nick

Father/daughter dance

Italy crew... being italy crew (typical)

LOVE THEM ALL SO MUCH!!

ain't she beautiful!!!

Rachel and gorgeous bride, Jackie

and after the wedding... we made kenny beautiful!!

Pin-striaght & new look :) hahahah

Congratulations Jackie and Aaron! The wedding was beautiful and I wish you two the utmost happiness in life and marriage! Aaron, welcome to our "italian family" we love you already for how happy you make our Jackie (Gabbana)!

Bold Colors

The weekend is so close and I haven't blogged in almost a week! I am especially excited about this weekend because it's my friend's wedding :) I went to her bachelorette party and blogged about it then — so I cannot wait to take a thousand pictures this weekend and blog about it monday! I'm so excited for her and I know it will be beautiful!

I did these funky nails last week after seeing them on pintrest! I feel like it was an attempt to keep a little bit of summer alive. Don't get me wrong I love love the fall more than anything... but this weather has had me frustrated with what to wear! It's been raining a lot and has been 60-something, which is weird because it's generally warm in Ohio until the end of September/beginning of October.

Anyways, maybe I should redo these bold colors for the wedding considering I have yet to chose a dress! Yikes!!