Andrea and Chris - Winter Wedding - Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Andrea is a little planner, when she first came to us for her photos she said she specifically picked January to have snow... when the day came we were as surprised as anyone else.  The snow didn't come but the great decor and the happiness did.  This was a wonderful Washington pavilion affair with the ceremony taking place in the Belbas Theater and the reception being held in the 3rd floor reception area.  Andrea's chosen professionals came together perfectly to make it happen and in the end Andrea and Chris had their winter wedding, even without snow... Enjoy.  

 

Venue/Caterer - Washington Pavillion

Event Coordinator/Stationary - Leah - Envision Wedding Studio

Entertainment- Allen Goodroad Band

Hair - Belle Ame

Jewelry - The Diamond Room

Flowers - Gustaf's Greenery

Dress- Galina Signature - Davids Bridal

Cake - The Cake Lady's

 

Happy New Year 2012

It's a new year and we couldn't be happier with the direction we are headed.  Both personally & professionally.  We feel so lucky every. single. day.  for the life we have.  It doesn't take a "new year" for us to realize this.  We count our blessings every day.  Really, every day.   With everything we set out to do, our #1 goal is to lead a positive, balanced, fulfilling and happy life. With that being said, here are a couple of our new year's resolutions:

Valerie (I have several but will bore you with only 2)

1.)   Read my books.

I kinda have this thing (ok, obsession) with purchasing books.  Not a bad thing, right?  Except, I never read them.  When I'm bored, need to relax, need to de-stress, etc., I go to Barne's & Noble, grab a latte, and walk around.  I never leave empty handed.  I get home, I start a chapter, stick a cute bookmark into chapter 2, and set it down. Forever.  Soooo, this year, I'm going to read my books.  If any of you see me purchasing at Barnes & Noble...stop me!

2.) Spread Positivity.

It's easy (we're all guilty of this at some point) to cave to some sort of negativity; gossiping, associating with "cancerous" people, drama, jealousy, dwelling on the negative, etc.  Spreading positivity is on my list every year.  It takes a strong person to separate yourself from negativity. The result is empowering.

Jeff

1.) Eat Healthier.

Most days I find myself eating the worst foods I can get my hands on. Whether it'd be McDonald's or Buffalo Wild Wings (both are delicious). But, I want to live past 40.  So, I need to eat more vegetables and fruit.

2.) Walk the dogs more.

Not to make it sound like "poor Simon & Jake" because the hounds are pretty spoiled.  But, ever since we moved into our house with a fenced back yard I find myself taking them on less walks.  Between our busy summers and the fence, I think running around the backyard is "fine".  But, I know how much they love to sniff things and go for walks.

 

We hope 2012 is an amazing and fulfilling year for you all!  Here's to a Happy New Year!

xoxo,

Jeff & Val