Kelsey's 21st Birthday!

Kelsey's 21st birthday was on Wednesday but we officially celebrated it last night. Two of her friends came up from Georgia to help us celebrate. I was really nervous about meeting them and partying with them. This was my first girls night out and I'm not really good at making friends. But I didn't even need to worry about anything because those girls were fantastic! They accepted me right away and let me feel like part of their little group. I honestly don't think that I could've had better girls to spend last night with. It was amazing and it's definitely a night that I'll never forget!

Happy birthday, Kelsey! I hope that it was everything that you hoped it would be! Thanks for letting me be a part of it!

-Chelsea 

Kris' 23rd Birthday!

Today is my husband's 23rd birthday! So far, it's been a wonderful day! We went out to lunch with my friend Kelsey (It's her birthday as well) and tried the new bacon and cheesed stuffed crust from Pizza Hut. Then we went back to the cider mill to get the doughnuts that Kris likes. We decided to splurge a little bit and got some fudge as well. I'm making his favorite dinner tonight, chicken alfredo, and I made him a marshmallow cheesecake for dessert! All in all, it's a very special day and it's all about him!

And I just wanted to say that I can't believe that he's 23 already! We met when he was 18 and it blows my mind that we've known each other for almost 5 years now! Time has just flown by and I honestly couldn't imagine spending my life with anyone else. He's my best friend, my love and my everything.

So happy birthday, honey. I hope that today is as fun for you as it is for me. I love spoiling you! You deserve it! I love you!

-Chelsea 

Cider Mill

Yesterday, Kris and I went with Tyler and Kelsey down to the local cider mill. Kris and I had never been before but had heard so many wonderful things about it that we couldn't resist trying it out. And it was so worth it! The food was absolutely amazing! The cider doughnuts were honestly the best doughnuts that I've ever eaten! We also picked out some apples and tried the cider. I've never been a fan of cider but the stuff that I tried yesterday changed my mind! It truly was a wonderful morning.

And as a bonus, there was a waterfall behind it!

I can't believe how delicious these were!

-Chelsea

Sunday Social (8)

It's Sunday everyone! And you know what that means! It's time for another Sunday Social with Neely over at A Complete Waste of Makeup! Feel free to answer the questions yourself and link up over on her page!

1. What is your favorite scent? 
Vanilla.

2. What is your favorite food?
My mom's spaghetti carbonara! I've missed it so much since I moved away!

3. Favorite sound?
Waves on the beach. I miss Florida so much!

4. What is your favorite football team to cheer for?
Being from South Florida, I've always cheered for the Miami Dolphins. However, I also cheer for the Atlanta Falcons.

5. What is your best memory of the year so far?
Going to the mountains with Kelsey and Tyler.

Happy Sunday!

-Chelsea

Current Happy Thoughts

Today I started thinking about my life and all of the things that make it so wonderful. And I realized that I have a lot to be thankful for. My life isn't perfect by any means but it's definitely one that allows me to wake up every day with a smile. I am grateful for so many things like...

1. My marriage- People thought that I was crazy for getting married young and moving far away from home. In fact, I'm pretty sure that they still do. But I don't care about what anyone else thinks. I'm unbelievably happy that I got married young and that I spend every day with my favorite person in the world.

2. My friends- I've made some new friends that I have a lot in common with. Kris gets along with their husbands and it just feels pretty perfect. It's so nice to have couples friends. We had some of them over last night for dinner. They stayed over until after midnight and we couldn't stop laughing the entire time. That's how you know that you have good friends. I'm definitely very fortunate to have met them.

3. The scenery- I moved 1,400 miles away from home. That definitely caused a big change in scenery. I am no longer living by Florida's sandy beaches. Instead, I'm up in the mountains, surrounded by gorgeous rivers and lakes. It's breathtaking and living up here is a wonderful new experience that I'll never forget. It's definitely been an adventure so far and I can't wait to see where else the adventure takes us. I'm also really excited to see snow!

4. My books- Starting a new life and experiencing new things creates a lot of inspiration. I've been working like crazy on my books and I think that I've done my best work yet. I'm really proud of what I've done and I feel lucky that I live a life that enables me to follow my dreams.

5. Jax- This was a give-in, right? I cannot express the happiness that this little guy has given me since we got him. I'm so glad that we got him and I can't imagine my life without him. All it takes is a smile from him and my day is made. He's so loving and loyal that I can't imagine having a better dog.

In life, it's all about taking time to notice the little things, as well as the big things. I have so much that I'm thankful for and I couldn't imagine my life being any other way. I'm just grateful that I took all of the risks necessary to get here. They definitely paid off. Everything definitely fell into place.

-Chelsea

Things That Have Made Me Happy Recently

In life, it's really easy to get overwhelmed with negativity. I've been going through a lot of changes recently and I've really been making an effort to see the positive sides in everything. So I thought that I'd share all the things that have been putting a smile on my face lately.

• Jax- If I'm ever having a bad day or if I'm just in a bad mood, all I have to do is look at his cute little face and I'm instantly happy. He loves to cuddle with me and those cuddles instantly take all of my sadness away. 

• My book- I've gotten a lot of work done with my book and I think that the story is developing nicely. I think that it'll turn into something that I can really be proud of. Plus, delving into a world that only exists in my imagination is pretty fun.
• Learning new recipes- Kris and I haven't been living together for very long and before this, I never lived on my own. So I didn't cook very often. Now, I've got a husband to take care of and a lot of the cooking responsibilities fall on me. I was getting tired of eating the limited amount of dishes that I knew how to make over and over, so I learned some new ones and so far, they've been great! Kris and I are loving the new meals and I'm enjoying expanding my food horizons.
• Rocket Power- At the end of a long, hard day, it's nice to sit back, relax and watch some TV. But what's even better is taking a walk down memory lane. Amazon Prime has Rocket Power and I've been binge-watching ever since I found that out. It was one of my favorite shows as a kid and it's great to relive those times again.

There have been other wonderful things in my life lately but these are ones that stick out to me. I'm glad that I've learned to focus on the positives in life instead of the negatives. Ever since I learned that lesson, I've been much happier.

-Chelsea 

The TMI Tag

Today I wasn't feeling well and I got bored. So I figured that I'd finally get around to doing The TMI Tag. So if you'd like to know a lot more about me, read on and enjoy.

1. What are you wearing? My pajamas.

2. Have you ever been in love? Yes. I'm currently madly in love with my husband.

3. Have you ever had a terrible breakup? Yes but they lead me to Kris, so it's okay. :)

4. How tall are you? A little over 5 feet tall.

5. How much do you weigh? I'm going to keep that to myself.

6. Do you have any tattoos? Nope but Kris has 2.

7. Do you have any piercings? Nope.

8. Who is your OTP? They aren't part of any fandom but Jamie Sullivan and Landon Carter from A Walk to Remember.

9. What is your favorite show? Once Upon a Time.

10. Who is your favorite band? Maroon 5!

11. What is something that you miss? Old friendships.

12. What is your favorite song? I Want Crazy by Hunter Hayes.

13. How old are you? 21.

14. What is your zodiac sign? Aries.

15. What is a quality that you look for in a partner? A sense of humor.

16. What is your favorite quote? "If you can dream it, you can do it."-Walt Disney

17. Who is your favorite actor/actress? Julie Andrews.

18. What is your favorite color? Purple.

19. Loud music or soft? Loud.

20. Where do you go when you're sad? My office to do some writing.

21. How long does it take you to shower? Probably about 10-15 minutes.

22. How long does it take you to get ready in the morning? 10 minutes.

23. Ever been in a physical fight? One.

24. What are your turn-ons? Someone that can make me laugh, respects me and has goals.

25. What are your turn-offs? People that are rude and self-centered.

26. Why did you start blogging? Because I was always so scared to share my thoughts with the world and I wanted to push myself out of my comfort zone. I wanted to have a voice.

27. What are your fears? Failure and snakes.

28. What is the last thing that made you cry? I was having a really bad fight with someone that I really cared about.

29. When was the last time that you said that you loved someone? About 10 minutes ago.

30. What is the meaning behind your blog name? I don't know. It just popped into my head. But I've considered changing it.

31. What is the last book that you read? She Is Not Invisible by Marcus Sedgwick.

32. What is the book that you're currently reading? I'm about to start Half Bad by Sally Green.

33. What is the last show that you watched? One Tree Hill.

34. Who was the last person that you talked to? Kris.

35. What is the relationship between you and the last person that you texted? She's a friend.

36. What is your favorite food? Spaghetti Carbonara.

37. Where do you want to visit? So many places but the place that I want to visit the most is probably Italy.

38. Where is the last place that you were? My friend Kelsey's house.

39. Do you have a crush? On my husband. :)

40. When was the last time that you kissed someone? About 10 minutes ago.

41. When was the last time that someone insulted you? To my knowledge, a couple days ago.

42. What is your favorite flavor? Cherry.

43. What instruments do you play? None but I'd love to learn how to play the piano.

44. What is your favorite piece of jewelry? My wedding ring. :)

45. What is the last sport that you played? Basketball.

46. What is the last song that you sang? Wrecking Ball by Miley Cyrus.

47. What is your favorite pick-up line? I don't have one.

48. Have you ever used it? That's kind of impossible.

49. When is the last time that you hung out with someone? Yesterday Kris and I hung out with Kelsey and Tyler all day.

50. Who should answer these questions next? Anyone that wants to.

Have a great rest of the weekend, everyone!

-Chelsea