And That Makes 3

Three Daughters.

Three Weddings.

Three Sons.

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The final Jewski is taking the plunge! A big hug and many congrats to my sister & her man - let's boogie!

2012

This year has been weird.

Ups and downs, good times and bad, moments that went by too quickly and others that lingered too long - it felt like an emotional roller coaster. A lot of it was my own fault: I take things personally, I read into things, I cry... the list goes on. (Understatement of the year.)

But 2012 also brought a lot of change. Change that I wasn't necessarily prepared for or ever wanting to experience. Change that still hurts to think about and leaves me wondering at night. Sadly, I don't know if 2013 will provide resolutions to some of these unsettled feelings.

What I do know is that I am ready to move forward. The past twelve months have given me great perspective and I'm actively working on building a thicker skin.

Okay, okay... enough of the blog post blues. Let's get to the good stuff, shall we?!

In keeping with tradition (meaning I've done it once) I wanted to provide y'all with some of my favorite memories from the last year. Without further ado, this is Not Your Mama's Year in Review!

JANUARY

An epic night out with some of my favorite ladies was the perfect way to kick off 2012. How could you not love karaoke, comedy and margaritas? My point exactly.

FEBRUARY

Quick - what is the perfect excuse for a half day at work? To catch a flight to Las Vegas? You'd be correct! You win... nothing. Sorry!

MARCH
Being able to host a bridal shower for one of my sisters was absolutely wonderful. Getting to co-host with my other sister? Take that "absolutely wonderful" and times it by two. It should also be noted that Mr. Malone and I hit the 7-year mark in our relationship in 2012. BOOM!

APRIL

I think it would be down right inappropriate to say anything other than our trip to The Big Island. It was a perfect week away: sand, sun, tropical drinks, golf and absolutely NO thinking about work. Amen!

MAY

Wedding season has begun! My sister Julia tied the knot at the most iconic spot in Seattle - jealous much?!

JUNE

A much needed, and LONG overdue, reunion with my college buddies in Bend, Oregon. Weekends like this cannot happen every two years - it's too long to wait!

JULY

Um, hello?! THE OLYMPICS. Duh.

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AUGUST

Mr. Malone and I knocked out THREE weddings, including back-to-back weekends in Portland. My Dougie skills have never been better.

SEPTEMBER

Lordy bee, our trip down South was easily the highlight. The only thing that would have made it more enjoyable? A Husky victory. (Only 38 points off... so close!)

Fun fact: Pitch Perfect was filmed at LSU

OCTOBER

Wedding season is officially complete! It started with family and ended with family, as my cousin married one of the funkiest dudes this side of the Mississippi.

NOVEMBER

Ye Olde Leavenworth Weekend. Crisp air, crunchy leaves, and two dear friends. 'Nuff said.

DECEMBER
How am I supposed to choose between multiple birthday celebrations, an engagement, and a white Christmas?! Easy... I don't!

Cheers to 2013!

54 or 55?

My heart is so full.

Mr. Malone's brother got engaged this weekend!

(Insert tears of joy, insane arm flailing, and squeals of delight here.)

In the 5+ years I have known Landon, I don't know if I've ever seen him as happy as he is with Nay Nay.

And Nay Nay? Well, I think she is amazing and will make the most wonderful addition, as #54 or #55, to the Malone family. (Selfishly, I like knowing I have a date to the glassybaby seconds sale for the rest of time.)

J & S - I just really can't describe how perfect I think you two are for one another. So looking forward to all of the fun to be had in the future. Congratulations!

Last Dance

As you all know, Mr. Malone and I had a very busy summer. We were completely honored to celebrate with our friends and family this year. (Seriously! I am totally floored that that many people like us that much.) Needless to say, however, we aren't crying about wedding season being over.

All of our love and warmest congratulations to the newlyweds of 2012!

* Marcus & Julia - May 5 *
* Mike & Erin - May 26 *
* Craig & Melinda - June 23 *
* Steven & Jennifer - July 7 *
* Kyle & Cassie - July 28 *
* Steve & Shannon - August 5 *
* Andrew & Alice - August 11 *
* Andy & Keli - August 25 *
* Nick & Tracy - September 1 *

* Galen & Sara - October 20 *

Sara's Bridal Shower

I like love playing hostess. I really, really do. And with the help of Mama Jewski and my sisters (ok, ok... and Pinterest), we could open a bridal shower business.

My cousin Sara is getting hitched on October 20 - which is also my parents' anniversary. (Fun fact: My parents' wedding was the first wedding Sara ever attended... she was only 19 days old!)

I couldn't be more excited for her - Galen is a wonderful addition to our family and is a great match for Sara! Can't wait to boogie in a few weeks at Melrose Market!

Emily's cupcakes are the best!

Manchego & Almond Covered Grapes. MAKE THEM.

Sara & Aunt J

Congrats, S & G!

Dos Años

Mr. Malone, can we go back to Mexico & live off of guacamole for two weeks? Even forever? (Although, maybe we should pick somewhere a bit safer.)

What I do know about forever is this - it's you. 

 

 

You are the peanut butter to my jelly, the wind to my sails, and the sugar to my spice. Love you to the moon and back. Thanks for making me the happiest Mrs. on the block, two years running.

Out of Towners

Number of Wedding Invites Received: 10

Number of Weddings Down: 7

Number of Weddings to Go: 3

Number of Trips to Oregon: 3

Number of Out-of-Town Weddings Remaining: 0

Hallelujah.

Thirty.

Mr. Malone and I are very lucky to have two sets of parents who are still together.
And today is a very big day for my in-laws!

Here is wishing a very happy thirty years of marriage to Mama & Papa Malone.

Cheers to thirty more!!

Bearcats in Bend

Melinda was my first friend in Alpha Chi. (The way I prefer to describe it - I was a stage five clinger.) Hard to believe, but I was terrified those first few weeks. Melinda was there for me and our friendship only grew throughout our time at Willamette.

And now, she's hitched!

FYI - I made the collage on Diptic.

I had the best time in Bend last weekend. The last time I saw everyone was at our wedding and we wasted absolutely no time getting back into the college spirit.

My Sigma Chi family, Yak & Hirsch.

Every time I see my Willamette friends, I am completely rejuvenated. I am beyond thankful I went to a small school - these are relationships that will last a lifetime.

The Flames.

Mr. Malone, Mad Men status.

The weather was pretty schizophrenic while we were there - it was a torrential downpour on our 6+ hour drive, but then absolutely gorgeous that evening. Saturday was no different. We went from hail, to sun, to threat of thunderstorms, to a perfectly clear window of time for their ceremony. It was perfect.

We stayed at Eagle Crest Resort. It was Sunriver 2.0.

Craig and Melinda could not be more well-suited for one another. They are the perfect balance of calm and crazy excited! (Craig being the calm one in this equation.)

There was one downside to this reunion weekend, though. It left me wanting more. I'm anxiously counting down until August, when a small group of us will be together again.

And, like always, we will re-live the good ol' days. We will talk of trips to Muchas, campus tours, and Serenades. We will laugh, sing, dance, and cry. We will all pretend that we are twenty again.

And I will walk away knowing that I am so lucky to have these crazy Bearcats in my life.

Happy 5 Years!

Today I want to wish a very happy five year anniversary to my amazing friend, Shannon, and her hubby Tyler!

They are one of those couples that I just can't get enough of. They laugh, give each other shit, and are so generous with their friends and family. Without getting too mushy, I only hope to have a marriage like theirs.

Shannon & Tyler - Cheers on your 5th anniversary! Here is to many, many more! 

Instagram Onslaught

Shannon made sure to remind me yesterday that I have been a bad blogger lately. I know, I know! I just haven't felt like I've had anything interesting to share with the blog-o-sphere. And with that, I present to you my week in photos.



Monday started with dinner at Sonrisa with Ali & Elise. Nothing like guacamole and Tecate. Delish.

It wouldn't be a proper Tuesday without Jen. These dates make any June-uary day better.

 

Oh my gosh, I somehow have a green thumb! These beauties came from our front yard.

Received a wedding invitation from my cousin and his fiancée. How cute is this?! It's carnival themed and I cannot wait!

Crazy? No.

And Mr. Malone had me back in bartending form. I must really like him.



Where Have I Been?

Out enjoying the sunshine! Seattle has been hit with some gorgeous weather and it would be a shame to sit inside. Here are some photos from the past few weeks - including my sister Julia's wedding, The Color Run, and my first Mariner game of the season!