Woodlawn Manor Engagement Session: Erin + Daniel

Her friend left her alone with a stranger.  Erin had invited him over to hang out, and he brought Daniel with him.  But when he walked outside with her roommate to smoke, she and Daniel were left alone.  A little awkward at first, they started talking and really hit it off.  

But then Daniel left.  For 3 weeks.  He had taken a trip to Africa to climb Mount Kilimanjaro with his dad.  But the bond he and Erin formed was not easily forgotten.  Their first date after he returned was a double date with Erin's roommate, a shy guy who wanted to take a girl out but was too nervous to go on his own.  And during dinner, they talked all night long, like no one else was in the room.  And I'm not talking about Erin and Daniel!  I'm talking about Daniel and Erin's roommate's date.  Daniel and this other girl had so many things in common that they were off in their own little world for the evening.  Daniel didn't realize he was doing this, and to this day Erin claims she doesn't consider that to be their real first date.  

Even though that evening was not as Erin and her roommie had envisioned, Erin and Daniel continued to talk, and text, and get to know each other.  He even upgraded to unlimited texting, just for her.  

They were once two strangers, alone in a room.  They have become two people, completely in love.

Erin wanted her wedding at Woodlawn Manor, but since their date wasn't available, she did the next best thing...had their engagement session there!

Dimples!  I seriously love them, and Erin has the best one!!  So every time I was looking for that certain smile from her, all I had to say was, "Dimple!"

Erin used to ride and loves horses, so we were excited to have this fella come over and say hello...

I told them our session was done and we started heading back to our cars.  But when I saw this spot, I made them stop for another photo...I just couldn't resist!  I mean...look at these two!!

Erin and Daniel, I had sooo much fun during your engagement session, and I'm so excited for your wedding in June!  xoxo... Laurie Pin It

My Anniversary, Random Facts, And A Sneak Peek

Yesterday was my 2 year blog anniversary, and it's crazy to look back and see how far I've come and how much I've grown since then.  What was merely a spark is now a wildfire, and I'm loving every minute of it.  When I quit my day job this past March, I never thought that Fall of the same year would be as busy and crazy as it has been.  Taking that leap was one of the best decisions I've ever made.

But looking back at my blog I realize I don't talk much about myself.  Well, because I hate talking about myself.  I find other's lives much more interesting than mine!  So here are a few random facts about me on my bloggiversary:

• I put ice in my milk because I like it super cold.  My husband finds this both strange and disgusting.
• I spend about 7 minutes brushing my teeth.  I'm pretty sure I have some mild form of OCD.  Chris thinks I'm ruining my gums, but I boast that my dentist always says I have beautiful teeth and always gives me a clean bill of health.  
• I like going to the dentist.
• After I brush my teeth I get a runny nose.  The upside is that when I use a tissue, it smells faintly of Chris' cologne since the box sits on his sink, and it makes me happy.  
• Bright sun makes me sneeze.
• I fidget.  A lot.  My mother used to tell me I was shaking my luck away.  But I assure you I feel like one of the luckiest girls in the world to have an amazing husband and a job I absolutely love!

Okay, enough about me, and onto someone else.  :)  Here's a sneak peek of Erin and Daniel's engagement session from earlier this week.  I can't wait to blog the rest!

Happy Friday!!

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