Life Updates

Lately I have been very busy. A little over a month ago I married the man of my dreams. I am officially now a wife to someone. That word still surprises me each time I say it or hear it. The wedding went perfectly. It was very nerve wracking the day of when I woke up to 80% chance of rain all day. Somehow though the weather turned out perfect and there wasn't even a sprinkle during my outdoor ceremony. I felt truly blessed and everything was so beautiful. I had the greatest vendors and such a beautiful site. If you live in Georgia or plan to get married in Georgia and you want a southern wedding with definite class then I recommend you choose Chene Rouge! 

I haven't gotten my offical wedding pictures back, but I was sent the above by a great family friend. I can't wait to see my actual wedding pictures done by Jesse Garrett Photography. 

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Now that we're back from the wedding my husband and I have also decided to make some changes in our lives by starting P90X3 and becoming healthier people.  My husband completed the original P90X after graduating High School and lost 40lbs. I've tried doing the original P90X with him, but I can never stick to it. The original one is less realistic for the modern working person. However, with P90X3 you just have 30 minute workout videos to do rather than 1+ hour long videos done with the regular P90X. The videos are great and with such an amazing workout partner to do them with (aka my handsome husband) we were doing great. However, for me the process has been paused sadly. During Week 2 Day 2 while doing Agility X I sprained my ankle. I am FULLY to blame. With every video Tony Horton stresses the importance of the right shoes. He says that running shoes are not what you want, because it's not what you are doing. However, I chose to ignore that and start P90X3 with my running shoes until my cross training shoes arrived. Then during Agility X while doing grapevine runs around the tape lines I tripped and landed sideways on my ankle. Now it's swollen and causing a lot of pain/discomfort. It has been 4 days and the swelling has gone down, but it still looks bruised. Depending on how it looks tomorrow I may try walking on it. Based on my experience all I recommend for anyone contemplating doing P90X3 is that you get the RIGHT shoes. Order yourself some cross training shoes!!!!!

Here's the ones I got. They are ASICS Women's Rhythmic 2 Cross Training Shoe. I can't wait to test them out once I'm back in perfect working order and back to doing P90X3 with my husband.

<3 Kelly Jean

Best Breakfast in East Cobb

I've been looking for local breakfast places for my fiancé and I to try out on weekends. We finally got the chance this weekend to try out a place we pass everyday on our way to and from work. I kept seeing the sign for Cafe 33 and after reading reviews on it my interest was piqued. In Cobb Life Magazine they are voted as "One of the Best in East Cobb". I am so glad that we decided to give them a try. We stopped by for breakfast this morning and it was packed. We were a little hesitant once we found out that there was a 30 minute wait for food, but we decided to stick it out anyways. I am so glad we did! 

I got the belgian waffle with strawberries and powdered sugar.

My fiancé got a waffle sandwich. The waffle sandwich contains Two Fried Eggs, bacon or sausage, choice of cheese and pepper jelly surrounded by a Hot, Fresh Belgian Waffle and maple syrup on the side.

The food not only looked amazing, but it also tasted wonderful. It was definitely worth the wait. I would for sure recommend Cafe 33 to anyone in the area or that's traveling through.

<3 Kelly Jean

Friday Favorite: Unfinished Wood Co.

I'm officially obsessed with this new store I found through GroopDealz called Unifinished Wood Co. I typically like to DIY my own wreaths for my front door, but if you're not into going through the whole process of making your own you can always go over to Unifinished Wood Co. and buy one of their super cute Baltic Birch Plywood door hangers and just paint it whatever color you want. In my post from Easter I showed their Bunny Monogrammed door hanger. I was short on time so I just painted it a Robin's Egg Blue and hung it up on my door. I think next year I'll add a cute bow or maybe even little flowers. 

I was browsing their site today to find some new ideas for my front door or even for other places in my home. Here are a few of my favorites...

This one would look so cute with some of the new fall decorations that you can find at Kirklands! I can't wait to decorate my front "porch" for Fall!!

This could be cute as a "guest book" idea at a wedding or just in your home to show your state pride. GO GEORGIA!

This would be perfect in a kitchen painted with chalkboard paint to write little messages on or to even write your menu on

 

This one would work great during the summer..especially since it seems like anchors are really popular lately

<3 Kelly Jean

A Sunday Hike

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Recently my fiancè and I had our engagement pictures taken at the Roswell Mill in Georgia. I believe most people know it for it's covered bridge. Both times I've gone there I have seen at least 3-4 groups of people with professional photographers taking pictures there. We were no different since we had a few taken on this very same bridge....

It was such a beautiful place so we were determined to go back and hike it. Today we finally got the chance. It was a wonderful day for hiking. Most of the trails are covered by trees so even on a warm day it still feels pretty nice. I think also being by the waterfalls created a nice breeze to make it quite enjoyable. Plus I have to say the views weren't too bad either.. If you're ever in the area I definitely recommend hiking the trails at the Roswell Mill.

<3 Kelly Jean

FIGO Restaurant Deserves Five Stars

Tonight for dinner my sister and I went to visit an amazing Italian Restaurant called FIGO at their Alpharetta location. At first when I walked in I was in shock! I had so much amazing food to choose from on their menu. My favorite part was that you can completely make your own pasta. Just pick a pasta and pick the sauce.

I went with the Spinach Penne with Primavera sauce that was garnished with just a dash of parmesan. It was a wonderful blend between the spinach penne, the fresh tomatoes, broccoli, green peas, fresh spinach and garlic with extra virgin olive oil, basil and white wine. It was (to point it out in one word) AMAZING! I was full already without having eaten half the plate of pasta. It probably didn't help that I indulged myself earlier in the meal with their delicious bread and olive oil. This was definitely the food for a carb fanatic vegetarian. (which I am)

For a lighter dinner I recommend the Insalata di Spinaci e Caprino. It's not only healthy for you, but it also works for anyone with a Gluten Free Allergy as well.

You should go check them out, FIGO.

<3 Kelly Jean