Engagement Fun!

Last day of classes for me!

Then the dreaded finals.

But all that means is one step closer to being done with my first semester here at Liberty!

Praise the Lord!

Don't get me wrong, I really love this school.

And I am so grateful for how well this first semester went.

But I am even more grateful that it's almost done and that I am one step closer to OT school.

{I really really can't wait to be an Occupational Therapist!}

In celebration of last day of classes... I'm going to privilege you with more engagement pictures!

{That was a joke..}

 {I don't actually think you seeing my and Matt's face is a privilege. I also don't think that has anything to do with end of classes. Hence the joke.}

 {This might be my absolute favorite out of all of them. It was candid. And we didn't even know Wendy was taking pictures. When we first saw it we didn't think anything about it. But when Matt edited it I fell in love.}

 {This seems to be the favorite of most people. I like it, but it makes me laugh. I feel like the Ross logo should be on it somewhere because we look like we are hard-core modeling.}

 {We call this one "the pose." Wendy said "Do the pose." And we both some how knew this was what she meant.}

 {This is another one of my favorites. It really bothered me that my hair was in my face at first... but the more I look at it the more I love it.}

{This one is on Pinterest. That's right, we're basically famous.}

 {The whole time we were taking the pictures of Matt holding me.. Matt was saying "Look really serious. And look off into the distance." Why? I really don't know. So I was cracking up about this one.}

 {Big fan of this one. We illegally went on the sand dunes when there was a sign that said we couldn't. Can you say rebels?}

Alright. Now that is almost all of the engagement pictures we took in Virginia Beach. One more post and you will have seen all of them. ( well the good ones. ) 

I hope you guys enjoy them

And don't think that I am being conceded and obnoxious.

Happy Hump Day!

I hope the weather is nicer for you than it is for me right now.

Love, love, love,

xo/Austin

I love Wedding Updates.

Busy, busy week.

What did we get done for the wedding?

One:

I finally tried on wedding dresses! I found a few I really liked, but not enough to buy. I am excited though that I get to go home and try on with my momma and my girls! I would tell you what I liked, but "you know who" will read this! If you're curious ask me!

Two: 

We took engagement pictures with Wendy! 

We went down(up?) to Virginia Beach for a few days and took them while we were there! They turned out so good! I was so surprised and impressed with Wendy's photography skills and with Matt's editing skills! This is just a sneak peak of what you're missing... I'll be sure to get all of them up once Matt lets me.

Three:

Matt and I designed our very own Save-the-Dates!

Okay, I am going to share this with you in case anyone is looking for cheap invites or Save-the-Dates... We made ours on Staples.com in the photo center... We got 500 for a whopping $19.99!! Gotta love a good deal (especially as a college kid!) I can't wait to send them out! They look so good! 

I absolutely cannot wait to go home in three weeks and start planning with my ladies waiting back home!

Question: What should we tackle next on the wedding list?

love, 

xo/Austin

Wedding Update!

It's been a crazy busy, miserable week.

We haven't had a lot of time to think about weddings.

But there are always things that we find that we love. 

Some of our loves from the week?

{I'd love to find something like this to wear for a rehearsal dinner or bridal shower or engagement pictures! So romantic and vintage}

{I absolutely adore this idea for engagement pictures!}

{Instead of throw rice at the end, release balloons! I don't know if it is legal... but if it were, that would be awesome!}

{I want this picture.}

{I love this idea as a guest gift! But what would happen if it wasn't sunny..? This is a very serious "what if" in Washington!}

{I found this on Pinterest... How awesome is it? I could see Matt and his guys playing a game of Basketball or something in their suits!}

{I love the idea of getting a single shot of everyone to show their personalities!}

{amen.}

Happy weekend loves. Hope this next week is better than last. 

Question: What is your favorite idea on the blog today?

Happy Saturday,

xo/Austin

Are You Pinterested?

Pinteresting Tuesday week two!

Hope you are all proud of my update frequency! Keep on commenting, it is encouraging! 

 One:

I have never been really passionate about getting a tattoo. Some are cool. but I've never thought "I need this on my body forever" This tattoo though is the first I've seen that has made me think... I could live with that for the rest of my life. I love the font and even the words. I would get mine on the side of my hand though. And probably a bible verse instead of "no fear." I'm still not set on one, but this definitely opened my mind to the possibility of a tattoo.

Two:

 Once again I am stuck thinking about my future home with my future husband(!!!!). I love love love this wall paper. I love the dark color for the walls with the brighter colored furniture and accents. Is it too girly for a husband/wife room though...? What are your thoughts?

Three:

Since getting engaged I have been trying to keep my nails in tip top shape. (Which I've always failed miserably at in the past.) I absolutely LOVE the trend right now of matte nails! And this mixture of both looks so fun! Someone needs to get me Matte Magic... or better yet, I need a job so I can get it myself!

Four:

Ah, this makes me want to get married like now. Such a wonderful picture! Cannot wait for our day!

Five:

And again... we need a funny addition, right? I don't know why the baby pictures are the ones that have been cracking me up so much... but come on, this is hilarious! It really makes me want to know what happened to cause such passionate reactions, am I right?

I love that I get to share my Pinterests with you all! 

Time for me to get off the computer and into my textbooks, I need to know all the bones in the body and their markings by tomorrow morning at 8. Livin' the life I tell you!

Enjoy, and find me on Pinterest!

Love y'all (a little southern charm?),

xo|Austin

Because it's Pinteresting.

Because I am attempting to make a more frequently updated blog, I decided I should dedicate some certain days to different things...

Tuesday in my life is pretty chill and fun for the most part.

Since I'm so addicted to Pinterest, I feel like it's only fair to update you all on the cool finds I am entertaining myself with via Pinterest.

So every Tuesday I will share my top 5 favorite Pins of the week!

One:

I have had the worst Choco-Peanut Butter tooth ever lately, Peanut Butter Fudge Brownie Trifle looks like it would do the job. Of course the best part is making it, tasting it, then passing it off onto Matt, roommates, or the guys on Matt's hall. (The last thing we want is "The Freshman Fifteen" right before the wedding!)

{found at www.howsweeteats.com}

Two:

I have been so busy with school that I have yet to really decorate my part of the dorm like I would like to. I am such a fan of the messy, cluttered look. Plus I love the idea of having all of my interests, inspirations, and loves on one board. This Inspiration Board is next on my list of to-do's!

Three:

Thinking about a wedding often leads me to thinking about our home some day! Like I said, I love the cluttered. And we've been over my deep love for chandeliers. Oh, and turquoise is my favorite color. So basically what I am saying is that this kitchen is my ultimate dream kitchen!

Four:

Matt and I have been thinking a lot about engagement photos lately! Wendy (Matt's mom) is coming out for Thanksgiving and so we're going to go out and get some engagement pictures taken while she's here. Pinterest, like it is for everything, is great for finding Engagement Photo ideas! These are some of our favorites so far!

I'm crazy about the guitar idea! Matt does play, and I don't know how... Meant to be maybe?

I think I like the chalk idea more than Matt... Mainly because he can't handle the sound of chalk on a chalkboard... I vote he can suck it up ;]

We both fully agree that the road kiss needs to happen... Although kissing at Liberty is not permitted. It's okay to be a rebel once in awhile though, right? 

Five:

If you haven't noticed, I have created a pattern of things that are relevant to my life... So of course I need to ruin that with something that is not at all relevant, right? This is 100% for entertainment. Matt and I saw this and laughed for a solid 5 minutes. So hard that we were both crying. It is awesome. Enjoy!

Hope you enjoyed our first official Pinteresting Tuesday! If you don't already have a Pinterest account, change that. It's great! If you do have one, follow my Pinboards ! If you have one let me know, I'd love to follow yours! 

Sending my love, 

xo|Austin Jean.

Going Beyond.

Tomorrow night we are leaving for Beyond Malibu!

AAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH!

I wish you could understand how excited I am.

Beyond Malibu is a Younglife trip where you go backpacking through mountains in Canada for a week! It's been something I've wanted to do ever since the first time I went to Malibu, my Sophomore year.

I can't believe the time is finally here!!

The best part of this, is that I am going with some of my absolute favorite people in the world.

Mike and Marla, two people who I so look up to are leading us. They are the ones who introduced Matt and I. They're awesome. And I cant wait to hang out with them for a week!

Matt is going. There are good things and bad things about that... Good: our relationship will be tested. It will grow so strong together through the tough challenges, and most importantly we will get a chance to grow in our faith together. Bad: No showers, deoderant, or toilets for a week. If he loves me after this, I know it's true love. ;]

Mimi, my bestfriend is going. I am so happy I get the chance to spend this week away from life and stress and business before I leave to school to spend with my best friend! She has been such a big part of my life and my walk with God, and I couldn't imagine her not going.

Kylie, Matt's sister is going. I love Kylie! And I think it's only going to strengthen our relationship! I also love that for Matt. They are so close and I am so happy they get the week before Matt and I head out! Also, she's going to make it so fun!

Nathan, my best guy friend is going! Nate has been around for so long in my life! And this last year we have gotten so much closer, leading YL together. Neither of us got to go to Malibu with our crew this summer. And Nathan has been leading Younglife for 5 years! So I'm really excited for him to get to go to camp and focus on his relationship with the Lord, not other campers.

There are some other people coming on the trip that are going to be so fun! I cant wait!

Beyond is going to be challenging! I know that. I'm nervous about the physical parts. I hope I trained well enough. I just don't know what to expect! And I hate that!

The part I am most excited about is the quiet time away from the rush of everyday life, spent with God. Focused on God.

I know that I'm going to hear from Him. I know that I will get answers. I know I will learn about myself, my fellow campers, and about Jesus.

I haven't been many places where I can say I know without a question of a doubt that I will hear from the Lord. Beyond is somewhere I can say I know I will.

Please be praying for our safety and comfort. Pray for our growth and perserverance. Pray that we hear from God.

Oh, and I will be sure to share pictures when I get back!

Until then, enjoy the ones taken from other Beyond trips.

xo/Austin

Summer Faves.

I don't think I am the only girl in the world who loves to shop, and I wont appologize for it!

I feel like every season a new list of "wants" come to me. Am I alone here?

This summer I have been obsessed with a few items..

1. These Salomon Trail Runners. I'm obsessed.
2. Chandeliers. Why? I really don't know. But anything that has a chandelier involved quickly becomes something I like.
3. IPhone. I got one finally--and I love it.
4. My brand-spankin-new Maui Jim Palms.
5. Braids. Basically any kind. But I am especially Impressed with the Waterfall Braids currently!
6. Garage Sales! Such a wonderful world of surprises :]
7. Journaling. For any reason at all. And I love new journals, so I tend to make a new journal for every different occasion I possibly can. But come on, there's no better feeling than finishing with your last page on a journal!
8. HIKING! We leave for Beyond Malibu in about 2 weeks! And I cant wait!
9. Healthy Recipes and workout plans! I've officially lost 15 lbs this summer! And It just makes me want to keep going!
10. Doing things I never thought I would. <3

Since I haven't been around to keep up on updating, here are some pictures from my summer so far

I love summer. Whether we get any sun or not! So many amazing more events to come this summer. I cant wait to tell you all about them <3

xo/Austin