Top Ten Tuesday

Today is Ryan and my 2 year wedding anniversary!  I cannot believe how quickly two years has gone by!

In honor of our wedding anniversary I am going to dedicate today's top ten to my 10 favorite wedding pictures!  And I seriously can't put an order on this so it's just my top 10!

1. My Bridesmaids
I have the most wonderful friends and this moment will never happen again my life- surrounded my some of my favorite women!  I was so happy to have each of them by my side that day!

2. Delta Chi Brothers

I love this picture!  Seeing Ryan with his "brothers" is so great and to have them stand by him on that day was so important!  The bond between these guys is pretty cool- something you don't see with all dudes and their friends.

3. In our first moments together

Ryan and I chose to see each other before our wedding ceremony and I am so glad we did!  It gave us the opportunity to spend the whole day together!  And in our first look, we still have the moment that we had waited for.  Callie- our photographer- caught this look and I love that you see my blue shoes and my cathedral veil!  I love this one!

4. Kissing next to my Grandparents

It's no secret that I adore my grandparents.  And although this picture has been featured in my blog before and on facebook, I can't get enough of it!  Simply said- these two mean more to me than words can describe and their beautiful marriage is something Ryan and I strive to have too!  As of September 2012, they have been married for 66 years!!

5. Our Ceremony

I love this picture as it was captured right as my dad had just walked me up the aisle and Ryan was waiting for me!  I love the deocr of our ceremony and I love how you can see the people packed into our venue- sorry for those that stood and didn't get to sit!  It was beyond words and emotions for Ryan and I to see all those people that mean so much to us, surrounding us during our ceremony!

6. Husband and Wife

I was BEYOND happy, over the moon, thrilled to be MRS. Hannay!  And I still feel like this!  I couldn't believe we were married but I was so glad I married my best friend!

7. My Dad

This picture truly captured my relationship with my dad!  I love and adore him and he has always protected, loved, and supported me!  It was an emotional day for me and my dad but I was so so happy to have him dance with me!

8. Dawn and Ryan

I love this picture of Ryan dancing with his mom!  Ryan and his mom have a really special relationship and I really respect and treasure that!  Dawn is very musically talented so she picked their song (and sang with her choir too!) and I love how sweet this picture is!  I'm pretty sure she was singing during the dance!

9. The Father-Daughter dance turned into my Parents Dance

So when my dad had the opportunity to pick out the father-daughter dance he wanted to keep his song selection a secret.  Which was fine with me but he had to tell Ryan so Ryan could tell our DJ.  Dad picked "I loved her first" and his comment to Ryan was- "do you get it?!"  Ryan of course got the cue and well it was our dance for the evening.  However, about half way through the song, my dad said to me, while dancing "where's your new husband?"  I pointed and my dad turned me over to finish the dance with Ryan and then my Dad grabbed my Mom to finish the dance with her.  What a melt your heart moment!

10. My truly FAVORITE picture of the day!

I can't put into words what I love about this picture except that Ryan looks darn good here and it was simply the happiest day of my life!

Happy 2 year wedding anniversary Babe!  I love you!!

A Most Wonderful Thanksgiving and Weekend Shenanigans

Ah!  I feel full, refreshed, and richly blessed!  We had a wonderful Thanksgiving!  It started on Wednesday evening with a trip downtown.  Ryan and I enjoyed some appetizers and drinks at The Local and then joined Dawn and Ross at the Dakota Jazz Club for The Steeles in concert!  My jaw sits on the floor most of the time they are singing and playing!  They are beyond talented and what's so cool is that they are all family.  If anyone knows my family, you know how  musically challenged we are- so it's beyond amazing to me that a family would carry this much talent all together!

Then Thursday was Thanksgiving!  Ryan and I were a little lazy in the morning but we got our butts in gear and made some food and headed out the door to my parents house.  It was really bitter sweet as it was the last Thanksgiving at my parents house!  (They sold their house and will move just after the holidays.)  It was a really good day- full of family, delicious food- my parents make the best food!- and memories of holidays past at their house!  A few pictures from the day...

A Christmas card perhaps?!

VERY VERY thankful for my Grandpa, his health, and spending Thanksgiving with him!

 Olivia- our flower girl!  Almost 4 years old!  What a little fashionista in her boots and sweater dress!

 Jaxon and Stephanie- took a few shots to get this one as the 14 year old boy was trying to avoid it!

 Dad making the gravy!

 They say a picture is worth a thousand words- and this one just melts my heart!

 Olivia playing with Gracie.

 The wines from St. Emilion were enjoyed!

 Beautiful sisters!

 Dad serving up dinner!

After stuffing ourselves at my parent's house, we headed to Dawn and Ross's!  And again enjoyed a wonderful meal with the usual suspects- Dawn and Ross, Ben and Becca, Bill and Austin!  I think I enjoyed time on the porch after dinner the most- sipping on coffee and just chatting and laughing!  A lot!  

Dawn's Thanksgiving dinner table...

 Ben playing guitar on the porch just as it started snowing!

 Dancing party of course with Austin!

 And dip!

 Facebooking that right away :)

 You two are cute!

 Bill looks thrilled to be sitting with Ryan :)

 Seriously delicious apple pie!

 Familia

 And someone had to play Fantasy Football...

Ryan and I were the first to leave for the night as we had to get up in the morning for BLACK FRIDAY shopping!  It has been a tradition in my family for years- I think since I was in 7th or 8th grade!  All the girls in the family load up in the morning and hit the road.  Stephanie, my very organized sister-in-law organizes the route based on what stores open when and who has the best deals/door busters.  I was pretty excited to go Black Friday shopping as I haven't gone since before Ryan and I were married- I've missed this that last two years while getting married and then being in Florida last year celebrating our first anniversary!  And this was Ryan's first year!  So Ryan and I picked up a newspaper on Thursday night so we could clip coupons for our shopping trip!

Friday morning we were up at 4am and out the door by 4:30!  Ryan took a quick drink of C4- his normal workout energy booster while the girls all got coffee at Caribou!  We were the first in line!

Funny story of the morning.. after picking up coffee, we hopped in the car and as Ryan and I opened our car doors at the same time, all of my coupons got swept away by the wind and I ended up chasing them through the parking lot at Caribou!  I caught on coupon and the other ones got stuck in the bushes so we grabbed those too :)

 Ryan in Macy's at about 5:45am!  Likely not to happen too often :)

At Dick's Sporting Goods with Rose!

Laura and Rose waiting for Ryan to buy his new TV!

Let me tell you- I didn't even know who my husband was on Friday!  He went gang busters for the deals- including a new 51" tv!  He says he just can't pass up a good deal.

Then after lunch, my sister, my mom and I headed up to Hom Furniture to do a little furniture shopping for my parents' new house!  We picked out a new kitchen table, dining room table, master bedrooms set, and great room furniture!  My mom HATES shopping and my sister and I LOVE shopping so we may be now in charge of decorating their new home!

The new great room set.  My mom is getting custom fabrics done!

 And part of the bedroom set...

Friday night was complete with a workout and dinner at home with our friends Mike and Danielle!  I was practically falling asleep on the couch, mid conversation.  Exhausted was an understatement.

Saturday started in good fashion with breakfast with my friend Allison.  Allison and her husband Kyle live in Arizona so we don't see them too often- unless they are home.  And of course they had Austin with them!  He couldn't possible be more adorable!  Ryan and I just snuggled him lots!

Later on Saturday evening Ryan and I celebrated our two year wedding anniversary!  Our anniversary is actually on Tuesday the 27th but as it's a work day and I coach in the evening, we likely won't have very much time that day to celebrate.  So we went to dinner at Ruth Chris Steakhouse downtown.  It was delicious- we shared steak and chicken, spicy lobster, asparagus, and potatoes.  And to top it off, they gave us this tasty peanut butter, chocolate treat!  

I feel very blessed to be married to my absolute best friend!  I will be more sappy on Tuesday but for today I will simply say I love you Ryan and I am still amazed at the incredible plan God had in bringing us together!

Sunday was a lazy day.  Some house projects- getting the Christmas lights on the trees outside and getting the decorations out for the house too!  I love Christmas and if officially started at 4am on Black Friday :)

We made a quick run to the gym in the evening and finished the night watching tv and playing words with friends!  

Hope you had a wonderful holiday weekend!  I am beyond blessed to have spent the weekend with the husband, family and friends- people I really really treasure!

Top Ten Tuesday

So one of the blogs I enjoy following is by Ryan's good college friend Kristin.  She blogs here.  She started doing a Top Ten Tuesday and I think it is perfect!  So I will now instate it into my blog!

Today's Top Ten Tuesday: 10 Things I'm Thankful For!

1. My husband.

Although that may be obvious as something to be thankful for, I cannot say in words what an absolute blessing Ryan is in my life.  I found my perfect match and I simply adore him!  

2. My family

I have an absolutely wonderful, close knit family!  This was taken at our wedding- the most recent family picture including my grandparents!  I've been blessed that my family all lives close to each other now- all within about 10 minutes of each other so Friday night pizza dinners or impromptu get togethers are pretty frequent!  I have incredible parents, supportive siblings, ADORABLE nieces and nephew, and very special grandparents.  I could not have asked to be in a better family!

3. My in-laws

They say you don't just marry your spouse, you marry their family too!  And it is true!  I'm not going to lie but for years I dreaded marrying into a family I didn't love being with and my in-laws couldn't be further from that!  Ryan's family has made me feel like one of the bunch- even sometimes a favorite!  How could I not love them??  I work with them!  And I'm so glad Ben married Becca and brought in another sister for me!  

4. My Girlfriends

I have blessed with incredible girlfriends throughout my life and in all walks of my life!  High school, college, diving, church, Ryan's friends wives, personal trainers, coaching...!  My girlfriends have been through my ups and downs with me, cried and laughed, listened and advised, and most importantly invested their time and heart into my life!  God richly blessed me with incredible women in my life!

5. My health

I have always been a pretty healthy person- nothing major to talk about but it's true that you take your health for granted until you really have a problem.  And so- I am thankful that I am healthy!  And I'm thankful the my broken tibia has healed really well after 4 years post accident/surgery!

6. Dupree

This little furball came into our lives and I will forever love him!  He is the best snuggler and although he is needy as all get out- he is so content just to be in the same room as either Ryan or me!  He is adorable beyond words and I am simply thankful he is a part of our family!

7. My Job

At Leasing & Management- I am really blessed to work at a job that I love what I do!  I love the people I work with!  I love the work I do!  I have flexibility, opportunities, family, value, and an ever-changing industry!  It's perfect for me!

And coaching too- a passion for diving has translated into coaching high school kids!  I love mentoring, guiding, encouraging, and becoming a friend!

8. Our Home

I love our house!  I love the area we live- although sometimes far away from our friends- home is close to family and that is so important to us!  I love the rooms in our home!  I love the decor we've made our own!  I am really thankful that we have a beautiful, safe house that is filled with people, furry babies, and the things we love!

9. Vacations

I can't deny that I love vacation!  I love vacations with Ryan!  It's a time to get away, leave the stress behind of work, family, and life in general and relax!  We have taken some really great vacations together and I am so blessed to travel the world with Ryan!  I am excited to continue traveling together!

10. My Faith

I couldn't be more thankful for my faith and relationship with Jesus!  He is the rock and foundation of my life and without him I would be really lost!  I'm not going to get preachy on anyone here on my blog- but I cannot deny the thanks I give to Him for the blessings in my life and that for 26 years he has written the story of my life and I have full faith that He will continue to guide me and shape me into the woman I am supposed to be!

I hope you have a beautiful Thanksgiving holiday with the ones you love and the ones who love you!

Cheers!