Instax Mini 8.

I had been looking at the Fujifilm Instax Mini 8 camera since the start of the summer. I love the idea of Polaroid cameras and love how small the pictures from this specific camera print out. I thought about buying it for myself, but then I figured I'd wait out the summer and ask for it for my birthday. I was super excited when I opened it up from Sean. We had a minor incident with the camera outside the Outback -- so, a new one just arrived in the mail yesterday. Side note: these things are fragile... :) I've forgotten how nice it is to have printed pictures (I rarely print pictures anymore), and the whole Polaroid thing has an instagram feel that is 100 times better. Film is slightly expensive, and there are only 10 pictures on a roll -- so you have to be "on" and make sure the people you are photographing don't close their eyes, or look away. There are no second chances like with the iPhone. It's a one shot deal. I was super disappointed when the picture the waitress took of our table on my birthday didn't come out, not only because we missed the shot but also because that was one picture was wasted! I can't wait to take more pictures with this camera. 

Weekly Recap + a Happy Birthday post!

On the blog:

Monday: Typical Monday (on vacation).

Wednesday: Happy spring.

Thursday: My first ever vlog.

Friday: Brown paper packages.

Happy Saturday!

The 8:27 brown paper packages have been opened.

They were a success.

Sean is anxiously awaiting the 11:27 presents.

As is Apollo, who can't seem to get enough of the wrapping paper.

Then we're off to lunch, a day in Boston, and dinner tonight.

And hopefully, we'll be home for the 9:27 presents, or they'll have to be pushed back.

*gasp!*

 Sean Nerbit, Happy 27th Birthday!

I hope you enjoy your sushi lunch, a day outside (even though it's in the 30's), 

and Indian cuisine for dinner.

I know you wouldn't want to spend your day any other way,

and I don't want to spend my days with anybody else. :)

I made pinky promises that I wouldn't complain about the food or the weather,

and that I would give unlimited back rubs to you today.

If anything all these things make me realize how good I have it,

or rather -- how good you are to me...

364 days out of the year.

I love you with all my heart.

You're my best friend.

You're an amazing husband.

And, you make me laugh.

Every.single.day.

So, Happy Birthday!

[Here's to pretending I love sushi, chicken tikki masala, and 30 degree weather.]

:)

Brown paper packages.

Tomorrow is Sean's birthday.

A few weeks ago, I came across this and I thought it was adorable.

It's a way to spread gifts throughout the entire day to make it fun, exciting, and last.

You get the recipient a bunch of gifts (they can be as small as candy or as big and extravagant as you'd like),

you wrap them individually,

and designate a time to open each of them.

I chose down to the minute 27 since he's turning 27.

In the original post, one gift is given each hour between 8AM - 8PM.

But I know that Sean will want to go do things on the day of his birthday.

So I decided to do a morning (8:27), around noon (11:27) and a night (9:27) thing.

I'm really excited for his birthday to come and for him to open his presents.
Isn't gift-giving the best? :)

The Emergency Room... what?!

So this past week, I spent 5 hours of my time (and my mom's) in the ER. Why you ask? Well, apparently when you have asthma [like I do] it's important you take the appropriate medications especially when you are sick with strep throat [like I am].

So I, literally, couldn't breathe. You know, sometimes, when you use the expression 'like I couldn't even breathe!'. Well, legit, I couldn't breathe. I couldn't catch my breath. Which is not a good feeling. It's like you're drowning. 

But anyway! I came home to a very worried husband and some get breathe well treats!

 

If you haven't yet seen, In Time (one of my breathe well treats), with Justin Timberlake... you should! It was really good.

Surprises!

My husband had surprises waiting for me when I got home yesterday!

[Water for Elephants dvd!]

AND...

[dinner reservations at One Eleven Chophouse!]

So sweet!

I sort of missed a week of blogging. I don't know what's happening! But it's November...

Which means!...

Breaking Dawn is that much closer to coming out... we already have our tickets. Do you?? Sean is soooo excited about it. :)

He's not really excited, but he says he's seen the first three so many times that now he has to see the last one. Which is true. I mean Eclipse is in the DVD player a lot. Actually, all the time. 

Presents.

I started buying bridal party gifts! Yay!

I absolutely wish I could share what I'm buying... but in an effort to keep it a surprise, I'm going to wait!