down the aisle & across the country

rain is good luck from my understanding

we're on to brilliant and fresh beginnings

it's been nearly a month since we exchanged vows, took each others hands, and celebrated our commitment and relationship with each other and loved ones.

our wedding was a joyous experience

amplified by our love

and those surrounding us with theirs'

i wanted to share a few favorite photos

major photo credit goes to Haley O'Brian: http://www.haleyobrianphoto.blogspot.com/

she captured our moments beautifully :)

(Shannon Dils also took one of these pics! thanks! )

and so our story together grows.

we're settling into our new mountainous surroundings

in the heart of Colorado

hope you're taking the summer extraordinary places!

love,

Lynsey

fresh perspective on weddings and marriage

perhaps it's the timing

my senses are pulling for the soft and showy

if our wedding were this week,

these blooms would most certainly make the cut

(from the garden to the aisle)

can you tell flowers are on my to-do list?

on June 25th, Patrick and I will begin our married life together

what a blessing!

i try to keep perspective amidst the planning and preparation

for our wedding will be a celebration of a new movement in our relationship

i feel many brides lose the bigger meaning of marriage and the wedding

they focus on the party and wowness. selecting the perfect colors, songs, and eats.

while we certainly want to have a great time with our nearest and dearest,

in the end, this is about a loving commitment to each other

to be supported and celebrated by us, our family and friends.

when i look at the "to-do list"

i like to remind myself of what is truly important

now and forever: us

two.

supporting each other as we grow into a family

helping dream new dreams together

and realize each others' separate dreams as well.

i want our love to grow like a garden

enrich our soils and potential

till and pluck what does not serve in our best interests

so that we may grow more fully together

and in this greenery and fullness

let us share joy with others

our family. friends, old and new.

here comes the bride

a good friend had me create these

7 necklaces for her wedding party

i'm revealing them to her tomorrow

and hope she likes the final outcome !

managed to not break too many saw blades 0;)

pretty things before the weekend

catch a glimpse of these

my mother has grown the most beautiful hydrangea blossoms

and we're praying they are here next June

Patrick and I have set our wedding date for June 25, 2011 !

and wouldn't it be nice if these could make an appearance?

i love everything about these...

their petals, shape, and color

after some bargain hunting

my collection of tiny glass vases is well underway

ah, the kitchen is full of cuteness at the moment.

i'm tickled...

pink

ah, yes, we Phelps love a good pun

hope everyone has a blessed weekend!

i'm off to a little getaway with some pals

cheers,

Lyns