When my best friend called me during dinner time, I knew what she was going to say. I rushed to the phone and after seconds of small talk, she told me she was pregnant. From that moment I loved the little one growing inside her - the one that my best friend would call mom. We rejoiced and giggled and eventually had to hang up our phones. We're long distance friends. Our best friend bond was quick like super glue and we lived out our college years in blissful bestfriendship. All the ... continue reading...
Pikes Peak
Bruce and I won tickets last year to ride the Cog Railway to the top of Pikes Peak. We were super excited about the opportunity because neither of us could remember what it was like to ride up (we had both been with our grandmas when we were little!) I also hiked it once in high school when I had no idea what hiking a 14ner was really like so we hitch-hiked the way down which means I've also experienced the Pikes Peak Highway. But turns out that was over a decade ago too so my memory is not as ... continue reading...
Buying Your First DSLR
I've been intentionally working on my photography skills ever since I got my first DSLR for my birthday in May 2014. It has been a challenge, an adventure, and a joy! Recently, I've started to get a lot of camera and photography related questions. I love talking camera gear, tips, and advice so it is really fun to be able to share what I have learned. I don't come from a photography background so everything I have learned (and am still learning) comes from things like this and others sharing ... continue reading...
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
LOCATION: Cheyenne Mountain Zoo DETAILS: Ripped Jean Shorts || Flannel Top (old Gap Men's, similar) || ONA Camera Bag || Leather Cuff || Chacos One thing you may or may know about me (I should say us) is that we have a zoo membership. Yes, we pay so that we can go to the zoo whenever we want and no, we don't have kids. Bruce and I have always been kids at heart since before we even met. Disney runs in our blood, adventure lives in our hearts, and sometimes I think we still hope for ... continue reading...
The Feast of St. Arnold
LOCATION: Feast of Saint Arnold at Chapel of our Savior Church in the historic Broadmoor neighborhood. Colorado Springs, CO INFO: Annual Local Brewery Charity Event. Cost: $25+ for those who are drinking - everyone else is free! WEBSITE OUTFIT DETAILS: Sleeveless Chambray Romper || Chacos || Toms Leather Postscript Bag || Rocksbox Jewelry (use code OAKANDOATSXOXO for first month free!) Bruce and I share a lot of loves. One of those is the love of local craft beer. Did you know that we ... continue reading...