Anitque jewelry, Indian food, and costumes.

My 25th birthday was this past Thursday.
I can't believe I'm 25 years old.
I don't feel responsible enough to be 25.
To celebrate my aging self, Blake and I went to our very favorite restaurant, India Palace.
Before we moved, we were going to the restaurant nearly once a week.
Yes, we were definitely regulars.
When we walked in the owner, Amrik, greeted us and said in his fabulous Indian accent, "My friends. It has been a while. I am so happy you are back."
I love that man.
We feasted on Saag Paneer, Mango Chicken, Garlic Naan, and Mango Ice Cream....So Yummy!~Our usual table-Next to the window~
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We also went costume shopping for Halloween.
This year we dressed up as the couple from Maverick for my mother in law's annual Halloween party...Mel and Jodie.
We rocked it.
It was so much fun...We'll post pics of our costumes as soon as we get them from Blake's mom.
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For my birthday, Blake got me some antique 1940's jewelry.
A bracelet from Sweden and earrings from Denmark.To celebrate my long and nearly forgotten heritage.
They're perfect.
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It was a great day.
And we ended it with a perfect glass of deep red Merlot.
-Blake and Jess.
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P.S. I finally got my braces off and I couldn't be happier!

Family Pictures.

Recently we had family pictures taken.
My fabulous in-laws!
They turned out really cute...I think we'll be using them on the holiday post card this year.-Blake and Jess.

Fence.

Our first big project.

Yes...The fence project is beginning. Our bro-in-law is getting it done for us because we know he will do an amazing job. And yes...We will definitely have our back yard fenced before winter arrives.
We're very excited for this.

I can't wait to have a completely private and fenced in yard. It may not be a large space, but I know it will be perfect for us once it is complete.
It will give our dog, Indiana, more freedom to explore and play. I'm sure she would be very excited for this, if only there was a way to give her a hint. If only she knew what was coming. It makes me that much more excited for her.

I especially can't wait. I am a very private person, and I can't wait to have my own private little getaway. I plan on creating a haven, filled with a lush vegetable garden, beautiful flowers, bird houses, and all those little details to create a sanctuary where I can leave everything behind and read, relax, and listen to nature. Enjoy the outside. Alone. In private.

Before and after pictures will come soon.
For now...Have a happy weekend.
-Blake and Jessica.