Throwback Thursday (1)

So since it's Thursday, i thought i would do a throw back from summer a couple years ago!

This throwback is an adventure day when me and Shannan decided to take a trip to the mountains. And judging by the henna on my hand, I'm guessing this took place shortly after Stampede.

The really nice thing about living in Calgary, is having the beautiful mountains only about an hour away. It's nice to escape to sometimes when the city life get's too crazy. This waterfall has been flowing as long as i can remember. I used to come here as a little kid with my family. I love returning to it and just taking in it's beauty. Oh and the beautiful Shannan it has sitting on top ! 

That waterfall is located at Sibbald Pond. Also a good place to do some fishing. It's not the biggest body of water, but i like how calm it is. There's also picnic tables around if you wanted to pack a lunch and spend the day in the peace and quiet. 

Also by Sibbald is an area that has a great look out point and some nice trails to follow. Always a good time to go exploring through the bush!

Shannan is always goofing around and doing strange things. That's why i love her!

So let's throwback and remember those hot summer day's filled with adventure!

- XoXo Sara

Nicole - Maca

So let me introduce one of my Best Friends. Her name is Nicole. I became friends with Nicole about 2 and a half years ago when she started working for the same company as me. 

Our friendship started forming immediately. We've become so close over the years, i can't imagine life without her. I feel like I've known Nicole all my life. If i could describe our friendship in one word, it would be goofy.

Our entire friendship has been filled with laughter. No one can make me laugh as hard as she can. Some of the things we laugh about, might not make sense to others at all. She for sure brings out the goofy side in me.

We have so many things in common! No matter what's going on in my life, i know Nicole can relate. I can tell this girl anything. Aside from all the goofing around we do, some of my deepest conversations have been with her. What ever has me down, i know talking to Nicole about it will always make me feel better. No matter how bad my mood, she can always make me laugh.

This photo came from one of the little photo shoots me and Nicole like to do. It's always a blast going some where random and taking some cute pictures. Usually we go to a park.

Now your probably wondering what's with "Maca". Well somewhere along the beginning of our friendship, we discovered how much we both loved Macarons. Those little french colorful pastries of heaven! If you haven't had one, go do it. Right now. After we had a trip downtown to get some of those tasty treats, our nicknames came about as Nicole-Maca and Sara-Maca. Totally unique, just like our friendship.

This is a photo from this past summer when we did Rugged Maniac. This photo is not only adorable times 10, but it also shows our friendship a lot. I've overcome a lot of hard obstacles with Nicole by my side. I feel this photo is very fitting of that. Also, who doesn't love to crawl through a mud pit?! Minus the barbed wire, my bun kept getting stuck =/

But this is my best friend. I wouldn't trade her for anything. <3

- XoXo Sara

Feeding the Bear

So since i got little Bella bear 6 month's ago, its been a struggle finding a food that she will eat. We've gone through at least 5 brands of kibble.  She eats it only because she has too, but not because she wants to.

Recently I've decided to switch her to home cooked food. She has actually been eating more but we've also discovered how picky she is. So far I've learnt she hates rice, and loves sweet potatoes. It'll be a process to find the foods she likes and dislikes.

Still feels like yesterday that i just brought her home. Me nor my family have ever owned a dog before. We've only had cats. So it's a big learning curve for all of us.

As hard as it is some days, i wouldn't trade it for anything. I strongly believe everything happens for a reason. I know Bella was meant to be in our lives. She has found a big place in all of our hearts. Still can't believe she will be 8 months old in 5 days! I still remember my little teddy bear Bella.

Her color changed a lot since she was a pup. But her personality is still a spunky, goofy girl. She would love nothing more then to have someone play with her all day. 

So the journey continues, and here's to hoping we find the right food to feed this cute little Bella bear!

XoXo Sara

Hearts in the Mountains

So last weekend was a busy one. So many adventures. But i think my favorite one was hanging out in the mountains with this handsome guy <3

So to get this blog rolling, let me introduce this man you'll be seeing a lot of. This is Tyler. He's one of the most sweetest guys I've ever met. It's unfortunate to have to go through so many bad relationships to realize what you deserve. We all have a past, and i know for me, mine has a lot of heart ache. But after all those times of being knocked down, i finally have someone who is there to lift me up. I don't know what i would do without him.

We planned a nice night away out at Lake Louise. On the way to our destination, we stopped at Lake Minnewanka, what a beautiful site!

While taking in the beauty of the lake, we found a fallen tree down by the water to sit on. Me being a girl who likes cute photo's, wanted to set the timer and take a stunning shot. But i'm not the most graceful person. It was a struggle for me to get on the tree before the picture was taken. Needless to say, there were a few failed attempts. Like this one...

Tyler tried to help. But it was too late. BUT i did eventually figure it out and we managed to get a cute shot after all :)

Cute Right?! Was worth the struggle.

Here's a nice photo that Tyler actually took for me. 

There's nothing quite like the mountains. Something just so huge, that makes you feel so small. All the natural formations around it, there's nothing that compares to the beauty it has to offer.

Overall, i wouldn't trade those memories for anything.

Being surrounded by such beautiful nature, and the man who has my heart, words cannot describe the happy feeling. Also considering it was November and we were able to just wear sweaters, i call that a big win. Winter's in Canada usually aren't so nice. I give that day a 10 out of 10 <3

XoXo Sara