The morning started bright and early at the Putt household, as Dan and I got up at 6 to head to Sunburst in downtown South Bend. We had signed up a LONG time ago to run the 5k (so long ago, in fact, that I didn't realize I'd be married and registered under my maiden name!). We had lots of friends running today and ran in to quite a few as we waited for the official start at 7:15.
The course was slightly different this year in that it didn't end in Notre Dame stadium like years past. Since Notre Dame is redoing the field this summer, the finish line was moved to just outside the main stadium gate. There were a few different dodges and weaves on the streets, but it was still a great course. There are just a couple of uphills, but luckily there was a nice breeze today, and we'd gotten started before it got too hot.
I wasn't sure how today was going to go, because we haven't been running as consistently as we normally are. The winter was brutal, and wedding planning kept us very busy throughout the spring, so today's run could have gone either way.
But, luckily, it ended up being a great run! Dan stayed with me even though he could have gone way faster, and we both finished strong! It was so nice to have my husband (and cheerleader!) by my side! Even though I wanted to slow down at various points, he helped me keep my pace consistent, and encouraged me to keep pushing.
Now that we've finished our first race of the year, it makes me excited to get more races on the calendar. There are quite a few coming up in June and July, so I'm hoping we can take advantage of some of them! I can't wait until summer when I can sneak a run in whenever I want. We only have five more school days, and then it can really be running season!
Sunburst Saturday
Wednesday, May 28, 2014
I have a few more wedding related posts up my sleeve, but before I get to those, I have to take a break to post my latest Stitch Fix... because it's the one where I kept ALL FIVE PIECES!
If you haven't heard of Stitch Fix yet, let me explain a little! Basically, Stitch Fix is a subscription service that will send you five clothing or accessory pieces for you to try on in the comfort of your own home and with your own clothing to pair with it. Each Fix costs $20, but that fee is credited toward whatever you decide to keep. When you've decided what you don't want, you drop it in the prepaid mailing envelope, stick it in any mailbox, and mail it back to the company. You only get charged for what you keep, and you can get Fixes as often or as infrequently as you'd like. Shipping is free both ways. AND, if someone signs up through your referral link (mine is linked above!), you get a $25 credit to use toward your next purchase. Not a bad deal, huh?
I love this service because it pushes me outside my comfort zone, it comes directly to my door without the hassle of going shopping, and it gives me suggestions on how to style the outfits! You can check out my other Stitch Fix Reviews here:
Stitch Fix #1
Stitch Fix #2
Stitch Fix #3
Stitch Fix #4
My stylist for my last three Fixes has been Tan, and she (or he, I'm not 100% sure!) continues to knock it out of the park! For this Fix, I told Tan I was looking for a few specific pieces for our honeymoon to Greece (!!!). I really wanted a great maxi skirt and was also hoping for lightweight, romantic pieces. Tan totally nailed it!
1. Pomelo Abstract Floral Print Knit Back Tank ($48)
2. Pink Martini Joshua Colored Ankle Jeans ($64)
I'd yet to have any luck with pants from Stitch Fix, even though I really wanted to get some fun, colored jeans for spring. These, however, are pretty fantastic! They're listed as a teal green color and are meant to be ankle jeans. They're a really flattering fit and something I would have never picked for myself. I also really like the top! While it's a floral pattern on the front, the back is a solid gray. Again, I don't think I ever would have picked up this pattern for myself, but I love the way it looks on, and think the flowy vibe will be perfect for walking around the islands! The one downside is that the tank is dry clean only, but I'm sort of wondering if I can get away with hand washing instead.
3. Pomelo Avah Chevron Print Dolman Sleeve Top ($58)
I saw this shirt on another blog and pinned it to my Pinterest board. Tan went on there and saw that I'd pinned it and sent it to me. I don't have any of these Dolman sleeve tops yet, and LOVE that it has a subtle chevron pattern to it! It's totally lightweight and will look great with jeans or dressed up with white skinnies (whenever I finally get a pair!)!
4. Papermoon Remmie Multi-Color Chevron Print Maxi Skirt ($58)
This maxi skirt makes my heart sing! Chevron, long, and full of different colors to pair with it! The styling card recommended a white or purple top, but I went with a blue tank. Again, this is another piece that I think will be a honeymoon staple! (As an aside, goodness, I need a little tan on those limbs!)
5. 41 Hawthorn Lex Textured Floral Knit Fit & Flare Dress ($74)
This was the only piece that when I pulled it out of the box, I wasn't 100% sure I would love. And then I put it on and thought I was crazy for not trusting Tan on this one! The dress fits perfectly, and considering we have four weddings this summer and fall, this dress is a must!
So, how in the world did I justify the prices? Well, here comes the best part. I only paid $156.50 for all five pieces, which comes out to just $31.30 a piece!
Here's how that happened: Every time a friend signs up using your referral, you get a $25 credit to your account. I had one this Fix! Additionally, Katie over at The Pinke Post sponsored a contest earlier this month, and I won a $50 gift card through her (thanks Katie!), so I had $75 in credit on my account. Additionally, when you purchase all five items in your Fix, you get a 25% discount bringing the cost down even further. Stitch Fix has a referral program that's unbeatable in my opinion, as it's scored me some great items for free!
That's all for now! My attention is turning back to the next seven days of school followed by 14 days in GREECE! So much excitement!
I love this service because it pushes me outside my comfort zone, it comes directly to my door without the hassle of going shopping, and it gives me suggestions on how to style the outfits! You can check out my other Stitch Fix Reviews here:
Stitch Fix #1
Stitch Fix #2
Stitch Fix #3
Stitch Fix #4
My stylist for my last three Fixes has been Tan, and she (or he, I'm not 100% sure!) continues to knock it out of the park! For this Fix, I told Tan I was looking for a few specific pieces for our honeymoon to Greece (!!!). I really wanted a great maxi skirt and was also hoping for lightweight, romantic pieces. Tan totally nailed it!
2. Pink Martini Joshua Colored Ankle Jeans ($64)
3. Pomelo Avah Chevron Print Dolman Sleeve Top ($58)
4. Papermoon Remmie Multi-Color Chevron Print Maxi Skirt ($58)
5. 41 Hawthorn Lex Textured Floral Knit Fit & Flare Dress ($74)
So, how in the world did I justify the prices? Well, here comes the best part. I only paid $156.50 for all five pieces, which comes out to just $31.30 a piece!
Here's how that happened: Every time a friend signs up using your referral, you get a $25 credit to your account. I had one this Fix! Additionally, Katie over at The Pinke Post sponsored a contest earlier this month, and I won a $50 gift card through her (thanks Katie!), so I had $75 in credit on my account. Additionally, when you purchase all five items in your Fix, you get a 25% discount bringing the cost down even further. Stitch Fix has a referral program that's unbeatable in my opinion, as it's scored me some great items for free!
That's all for now! My attention is turning back to the next seven days of school followed by 14 days in GREECE! So much excitement!
Saturday, May 24, 2014
The day of our wedding, I literally woke up wide awake. At 5 a.m. Which was unfortunate because I was really hoping for a little more rest! Luckily for me, two of my bridesmaids spent the night, and I heard both of them stirring around 5:30. I ended up going for a two mile run with Krissi and a nice morning walk with Teresa, and it was really nice to have some time with both of them that morning. I worried I would be exhausted by the time the wedding rolled around, but as luck would have it, I was not. :)
The bridesmaids, my mom, our flower girl, Anica, and Dan's mom and two sisters met at Studio C Hair Salon at 8, where we feasted on breakfast while getting our hair done. Blissfully, Andrea brought me my regular Starbucks drink (complete with Bride label!), and I was sitting pretty. I actually felt really calm all through the morning, but had a nervous stomach and could barely eat (even though I wanted to!). My hairstylist, Jamie, and another stylist, Angie, gave everyone a unique style that looked lovely together! Our photographer (and friend!) Kaity met us at the salon too.
After we finished there, we went over to Camellia Cosmetics to get our makeup done. We ran into another bridal party there, which was fun to see! The ladies there got us all gussied up, and then it was over to Hilton Garden Inn to eat lunch and relax.
As luck would have it, Bridesmaids was on, and we caught just the last few minutes in the hotel room. Perfect moment! The bridesmaids got ready at the hotel, and we packed my dress in the car to travel to Church of Our Lady of Loretto around 3 p.m. This gave us an hour before the ceremony and plenty of time to get me ready.
And if we went wrong anywhere, this is where we went wrong. When we got to the church, my anxiety kicked in. I was ready to go down the aisle RIGHT THEN, and waiting felt like torture! But, miraculously, Dan had left a present in the bridal room for me -- beautiful rose gold earrings AND a homemade album containing all of the love post-its, cards, and letters we've written to each other since we started dating. It was absolutely perfect and just what I needed to see in that moment.
After I got my dress on, our coordinator came to get the bridesmaids lined up. Nerve wracking! My dad came in a few moments later and told me my mom had made it all the way down the aisle without crying, so I knew we were in good shape! I could hear the string trio playing, and knew it was go time.
We walked into the lobby and as I turned the corner, I could see just a glimpse of my handsome husband down the aisle before everybody stood up. And then I instantly felt better. About halfway down the aisle, the emotions started to get to me, but luckily, my fantastic father whispered an inside joke to me, and it was all smiles from then on out.
Can we just talk about how handsome my husband is for a minute? So handsome!
As much as I hate to say this, the ceremony is a bit of blur. I know the readings were excellent, my Uncle Rob's singing was absolutely beautiful, and the words Father Paul and Pastor Gordie spoke to us were heartfelt and honest. But all I could think of was how this day was finally here and how I am the luckiest woman in the world. I kept looking around the church seeing all of the people who love us and just felt... so happy!
But I do know that the ceremony was lovely and perfect, because at the end of it, we were married! We posed for a whole slew of pictures with our families before heading outside to take some photos with our bridal party.
And then it was off to Gillespie Ballroom at Hilton Garden Inn for our amazing reception! Everything was incredible -- the food, the cake, the music, the speeches, the dancing, but most of all, the people there! The pictures do so much more justice than my words could do here (Kaity Fuja at OMG Photography is the BEST!)! I hope you enjoyed the glimpse into the most special day of our life!
The bridesmaids, my mom, our flower girl, Anica, and Dan's mom and two sisters met at Studio C Hair Salon at 8, where we feasted on breakfast while getting our hair done. Blissfully, Andrea brought me my regular Starbucks drink (complete with Bride label!), and I was sitting pretty. I actually felt really calm all through the morning, but had a nervous stomach and could barely eat (even though I wanted to!). My hairstylist, Jamie, and another stylist, Angie, gave everyone a unique style that looked lovely together! Our photographer (and friend!) Kaity met us at the salon too.
After we finished there, we went over to Camellia Cosmetics to get our makeup done. We ran into another bridal party there, which was fun to see! The ladies there got us all gussied up, and then it was over to Hilton Garden Inn to eat lunch and relax.
As luck would have it, Bridesmaids was on, and we caught just the last few minutes in the hotel room. Perfect moment! The bridesmaids got ready at the hotel, and we packed my dress in the car to travel to Church of Our Lady of Loretto around 3 p.m. This gave us an hour before the ceremony and plenty of time to get me ready.
And if we went wrong anywhere, this is where we went wrong. When we got to the church, my anxiety kicked in. I was ready to go down the aisle RIGHT THEN, and waiting felt like torture! But, miraculously, Dan had left a present in the bridal room for me -- beautiful rose gold earrings AND a homemade album containing all of the love post-its, cards, and letters we've written to each other since we started dating. It was absolutely perfect and just what I needed to see in that moment.
After I got my dress on, our coordinator came to get the bridesmaids lined up. Nerve wracking! My dad came in a few moments later and told me my mom had made it all the way down the aisle without crying, so I knew we were in good shape! I could hear the string trio playing, and knew it was go time.
We walked into the lobby and as I turned the corner, I could see just a glimpse of my handsome husband down the aisle before everybody stood up. And then I instantly felt better. About halfway down the aisle, the emotions started to get to me, but luckily, my fantastic father whispered an inside joke to me, and it was all smiles from then on out.
Can we just talk about how handsome my husband is for a minute? So handsome!
As much as I hate to say this, the ceremony is a bit of blur. I know the readings were excellent, my Uncle Rob's singing was absolutely beautiful, and the words Father Paul and Pastor Gordie spoke to us were heartfelt and honest. But all I could think of was how this day was finally here and how I am the luckiest woman in the world. I kept looking around the church seeing all of the people who love us and just felt... so happy!
But I do know that the ceremony was lovely and perfect, because at the end of it, we were married! We posed for a whole slew of pictures with our families before heading outside to take some photos with our bridal party.
And then it was off to Gillespie Ballroom at Hilton Garden Inn for our amazing reception! Everything was incredible -- the food, the cake, the music, the speeches, the dancing, but most of all, the people there! The pictures do so much more justice than my words could do here (Kaity Fuja at OMG Photography is the BEST!)! I hope you enjoyed the glimpse into the most special day of our life!
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