Rainy Day Adventure...

I love waking up on days off to the sound of rain on the roof. I love it even more when my husband has the day off and we can lie in bed enjoying the rain together. I had plans to workout and clean my sty of a house, but we shoved those plans aside for some frolicking in the rain. We are the only people I know who enjoy a rainy day almost more than a sunny day.
Our first mission was, of course, to look stylish. So we donned our classiest rainy day outfits  complete with rubber rain boots, scarves, and wool jackets. After loading up on too much coffee and packing a flask with some Kahlua, we made our way to the beach. It was perfect. The waves were fierce and even though it was rainy and chilly, we had a blast running around taking pictures. After the rain picked up, we decided to head out and do some shopping and ended with scouring Target for chili necessities. The day has been filled with coffee, rain boots, pictures, and jazz... Perfection. <3
Here's some of the pictures from our day (I love how these came out. Beautiful and completely unedited.)

Loving my outfit. :)

Yes. He's Singing in the Rain.

Man vs. The Elements

P.S. Shooting today made me realize how much I need to add either a zoom or wide angle lens to my Christmas list...:/

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Lust List...

Today is the first day of November. Can you believe it?? I can't. I'm actually kind of in denial if you want to know the truth. This year has flown by. It's really true what they say about getting older and time moving quicker. It's hard to believe that in just over a month we'll be flying home for Christmas. I can't tell you how excited I am to see my family and relax for a few days. It'll have been a year between visits. That's the longest I've ever gone without seeing my family. I'm not really homesick (I don't get homesick) it's just more that I miss them. It'll be nice to not have any responsibilities for a few days as well. No groceries to get, no house to clean, no work... It's like I get to be a teenager again for a week or two. I am definitely looking forward to that.
With Christmas approaching, I've subconsciously begun creating my Christmas list. I don't know why, considering Ty and I aren't doing gifts for each other and my parents are treating us to a trip to Chicago while we're home for our gift. This is more of "what I'm wishing for right now" list, I guess. Things I want to buy for myself more or less. Although, these will probably have to be post-Christmas since we have support the airlines this year and pay for our tickets home. Oh well. It doesn't hurt to look does it?

I'm dying for a new camera bag. I originally wanted one that looked like an actual purse, but I've found a couple of leather ones that are lovely. I really like this one, but I'm torn between black and dark brown. 

 

 

I am DYING over this. It must be in my life as soon as possible.

 

I know I could make these myself, but I just don't want to.

 

Loving these camera straps. Of course I'd get the blue one.

 

I really want to try and teach myself to run and I think this is my best bet. No excuses about weather to keep me from it.

 

 This is just the start of course. They're are of course apparel items I have my eye on, but that would be a much longer list... There are things I'm keeping my eye out for that I'll need when we go home. Going from 60 degrees to about 30 raises the need for some clothing adjustments.

I'm needing a better/warmer coat for going home. I found a GUESS? one at Macy's that I fell in love with (sort of similar to this one). I want a longer one that will keep me extra warm

 

Needing some boots. I'm torn between plain ones or fancy ones like these.

 

That's all for now. Happy November everyone!! Brace yourself for the holiday season.

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