a game of speed, strategy and fear.

A few years ago I received a paintball gun for Valentine's Day.  It may seem like a weird gift to some, but I was absolutely ecstatic!  One of the best/unique gifts I have ever received.

There's just something so exhilarating about hiding in the woods, running through creeks, sneaking up on your friends opponents, and blasting them with paint.  Ooooh, and bringing in the flag doesn't suck either!

 

A group of us battled on the paintball this past Saturday.  We enjoyed great weather and walking off the field undefeated.

 

{On the way to the field.  Lovely sunrise.}

 

{Couples that play together stay together. hehee}


{Finally got hit! At least it was pink paint.}


 

{The boys preparing before the next game.}

love arrows.

Love is not always fireworks, pancakes, and shooting stars.  It’s an adventure!  It’s overcoming obstacles, facing challenges, fighting to be together, holding on, and never letting go.  It requires energy, patience, perspective and determination. 

 

Love is hard work, but worth every moment of it.

 I was struck by cupid’s arrows 6 years ago and I am happy to be in love. 

From the hugs and kisses to the bickering, from the smiles to the tears of laughter.  I am grateful everyday to share this crazy life with the one I love.

 

I made these arrows with little love notes for my babe.  We don't go all out for valentine's day, we tell and do things everyday to show and celebrate our love, but I couldn't resist making these cute DIY arrows.

 

 

We'll celebrate love, friendship and good food tonight with some dear friends.

Dinner at Moxie and Champagne & Dessert at our place.

 

 

images from january.

life according to my iphone & instagram.

 

before and after.

i decided to give our fireplace a little face-lift. 

before

 

removed the fireplace screen and gave it a good cleaning

 

 

then filled it high with walnut firewood

 

after

take me away.

i wish i could go to any one of these places this weekend.

wanderlusting...

 

instead, we'll be home. we're going to a fun Moroccan dinner tonight, working on some house projects tomorrow and catching up on some much needed zzzzzz's.  oh and of course, watching the super bowl on sunday.  cheers to the weekend and to daydreaming.

 

 

 

 

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