Love is Patient, Love is Kind

(prelude: Abbie is Ryan (Ry Guy) Webster's sister, who is married to Ryan Huffman, aka Huffdawg)

I know, I know, it's been awhile since my last post. What can I say, this girl is bu-sy! There has been a lot going on since the last time I checked in... like Abbie & Ryan getting MARRIED! They both knew very early on in their relationship that their love would last so it was no surprise this day had come. Everything is always surrounded by the wedding -- the dress, the cake, the flowers; but what is the forefront of all of these wedding festivities is the marriage. Two people who are absolutely perfect for one another found their other half. I am soooo happy for these two and I wish only the best for them. Don't get me wrong though, the wedding was a blast and the bride looked flawless! I was honored to be a part of Abbie & Ryan's special day by reading a scripture at the ceremony. I was glad to have read this before A&R spoke their own vows because that's when the waterworks kicked in. I couldn't help but to shed a happy tear when I heard them say such sweet and powerful words to each other. It was a blissful day. After the ceremony, the reception took over the Bell Event Center where friends and family celebrated the night away. I met lots of Ry Guy's out-of-town extended family who I have heard so much about. We all had so much fun -- dinner was delicious & dancing was done. A truly great night. I have ONE picture to share from the wedding from the fabulous photographer, Jessica Love. Her work is ah-mazing. Just look at this...

Perfection.

...and become her fan here Jessica Love Photography.

On another celebratory note, my birthday was yesterday! I turned the big 2-7 so I suppose I am officially in my "upper twenties." Scary. I had a great day and my Ry Guy McFly Guy made it so special. I opened my first gift in the morning. This awesome necklace from Anthropologie. 

I just love it! I had a similar one saved to my favorites for months & this guy figured it out. Hints girls, leave hints! At lunch, we met at my apartment where I received gift numero dos. 

How awesome is this watch? And it is SO me. Ry Guy said I'll be stylish even when working out. Gotta love him. After I came home from work & prepped for the evening, I opened this gift.

I absolutely LOVE it! It’s perfect for weekend trips when I go to my vacation home, aka, Ry Guy’s Palatial Estate. He must have caught on to me complaining about my ghetto VS free tote bag. I must say after these three gifts, the boy knows me well. To top all of that off, he took us to Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse downtown. The atmosphere was fun and lively and the food was delicious… going down. I don’t know what it is about Ruby’s, but the past two times I’ve been, I’ve gotten sick. So sick to the point where I’m up all night and can’t go to work the next day. Needless to say, I won’t be going back there for awhile! Not trying to scare anyone off from Jeff Ruby’s though – best steaks in town!

So there was a recap of the exciting events in my life these past couple of weeks. I'll be sure to catch up with you again soon! 

Until next time…

Kate

Spring is here!

Soo I am well aware that it has been over a week since Easter and nearly two since my last post, but don't you worry, I'm back! I'd like to use the excuse that I've been waiting for my cousin to send me her pics since my camera battery charger is stuck in Atlanta, but then I'd just be full of excuses. Anywayyyy, as mentioned way back, I went to Cleveland for Easter. It was so great to hang out with my cousin, her husband, and their kiddos.

We had a great time over the short weekend I was there to visit. We took the kids to see the Easter bunny, had dinner with most of the extended family, and prepared for Easter. Liz pulled out all of the stops -- bringing out the fine china for Easter, adding cute little bunny S&P shakers, and even making her own napkin rings. I mean, even the butter was shaped like a lamb. Nothing less than perfect at this house! I even ironed the table cloth. I barely iron my clothes for work, let alone a table cloth. Then again, I would need to own a table cloth.

It was so great to see the fam again. I'm sure going to miss these cute faces!

Alas, after four hours of driving in the pouring rain I made it back home to Cincinnati to this surprise...

a sweet Easter card and this cute little plant that I've already managed to kill. Whoops.

Last weekend Ry Guy and I went to our first Reds game of the season. We were grateful that of all days it decided not to rain, it was Saturday. Ryan's good friend and cousin and her fiance had a grill out at their house before the game.  I had a great time spending time and getting to know Ryan's very close knit group of friends a little bit better. To end a fantastic night -- the Redlegs pulled out a W in extra innings!

Until next time...

Kate