Snow, books + wedding updates

Ahhh, January. Sweet, sweet January. I kind of hate it. I like New Year's and fresh starts, but January in Illinois? No thanks. I have a car that is definitely more suited for California weather, so until I get around to changing that, January and I are not friends. I will say there is some part of me that kind of revels in battling the snow and shoveling and braving the elements. Makes me feel like a true Midwesterner! I tell myself that to feel better.

This is how we handle the snow.

Other than the snow (which is actually really beautiful to me when I'm not driving in it,) this month is pretty good. I'll be going home to the Chicago suburbs for a late family Christmas party, attending yet another bridal expo to talk to a vendor (remember this?) and finally getting to sample the food we will have at our wedding! I have been looking forward to this food tasting since we booked our venue in October 2013. Yes, like fifteen months ago. 

And...big news...I FINALLY CONTACTED A BAKER. Oh my gosh, that is like the pinnacle of wedding planning to me. I mean, finding the dress was good, too. But sampling cake? Little girls dream of their weddings. I dreamed of going to college, and maybe getting married so I could sample some cake. Only half kidding. The best part is we will be going on my birthday. Which is a Friday. And I have the day off. And Tom is taking the day off. And we get to go back to the delicious Mackinaw Tearoom at the Depot...These are from when we went last month. So. Good.

Book update too! Book two after Brewed is almost done. Like, five pages away from being completely done. And I still love our Owl Book more than words can say.

I am feeling very optimistic about this year.

Oh! I am attempting to make some resolutions. So if you'd like, please share yours below! I love hearing people's resolutions. Maybe it'll inspire me to actually make some this year.

Happy Tuesday!