TBT: Snow Trip

Two winters ago, we decided to take the pups up north to see snow for the first time. They're complete desert dwelling dogs who won't go past the first step of the pool, so we had no idea how they would react to wet, freezing snow. As any good dog mamma would, my parents, Andy and I packed the pooches up in the back of the car and set off to explore. Apparently, my dog LOVES snow. She loves running through it, playing in it, eating it, and burrowing tunnels while pulling me at 20mph through it. Here are some pictures of our day!

<3 Laurynn Elise

The Best Question: Proposal Story (Part 2)

Thanks for stopping in for part 2 of our engagement story!

At the end of part 1 I warned you that our weekend didn't end in the meadow, and it certainly did not! Andy had a few more surprises up his sleeve. When we were heading back into town, he told me that his godparents just so happened to be in Flag as well, and that we were going to stop by their house to say hi and celebrate the good news with them. I was just beside myself with excitement, and somehow Andy convinced me to hold off calling all our our friends and family for a bit longer (after I called my mom, of course. She cried). To my pure shock and amazement, when we pulled up to the house there was a huge group of people waiting for us!! Parents and godparents and friends were there, as well as his sister who flew into AZ for the event! Rennai had made it back in time to snap a ton of pictures of our arrival, which I greatly appreciate. After hugging everyone (multiple times), we headed inside for champagne toasts, caviar (my first time having it - yum!), and story telling. We told our story and our loved ones shared how well they had been keeping this all a secret for a MONTH. We skyped in my dad and brothers who couldn't make it, and I am so thankful to technology for allowing them all to be a part of such a special day. My parents had brought up an overnight bag, and it was arranged for everyone to stay the night and enjoy an incredible steak dinner, more celebrating, and simply time in the beauty that is Flagstaff. Seriously, props to my man for planning and executing such a wonderful event, and for our families and friends for joining us and being so wonderful. I am truly blessed and very spoiled.

All photos taken by Rennai Hoefer of ten22 studio

Our generous hosts. Thank you!!

I can't WAIT to marry my best friend. I love him so much. Thanks for everything, darling. <3

<3 Laurynn Elise

P.S. Check out part 3 where I show you the adorable engagement session that Rennai shot for us! 

Weekend Update

Happy April Fools! Did you fall for anything? Did you play any tricks? I stayed away from big crowds today. ;) 

What at eventful and fun weekend! I performed in two shows on Saturday, with friends in the audience at the later one, and got some beautiful flowers from my man. :) Easter Sunday was a beautiful day, a long but wonderful morning of singing worship at four church services, spending the day at the Wildlife World Zoo (a tradition in my family), and diving into some much needed Pei Wei take-out. All in all, it was an amazing day! I'm still editing my photos from the zoo, so those will come in a separate post, but I will add some pictures I took of my own personal zoo. Hehe. Today (Monday) was a nice recovery day of catching up on my favorite tv shows (Doctor Who ftw!!), editing photos, and Andy and I's second dance lesson! So much fun! I hope your Easter was great, I spent mine relishing in creation and prasing the name of a risen King! Halleluia! Here's a few pics:

<3 Laurynn Elise

John 20:29