Thursday, April 24, 2014

Date Night Style

Sam and I have been so busy lately, between Klair, work,  blogging, and a to-do list that seems to grow exponentially. We definitely love each other. There's no question about that. Yet, as time goes on, it gets harder to set aside the time to really stay connected. What once was easy when we were young, penniless, and kid-free with, you know, work that stayed at work... is now a bit more complicated by the demands of a growing family and responsibilities.We have to put forth more of an effort to focus on us

As this roller coaster of life keeps speeding up at every turn, it's easy to simply go along for the ride without really noticing much about the journey. It takes a conscious effort to slow things down, to admire my blessings, and to appreciate the man who holds my heart. 

We've made pledges in the past to go out once a week, but this falls to the wayside too easily. We've decided to recommit ourselves because we both want it, and need it. Our time together is a precious commodity. Last weekend we were feeling a bit overwhelmed by the day-to-day, so I called Sam's parents on a whim and asked if they could watch Klair. They kindly obliged, and we jumped at the opportunity to spend some time alone.  

Since it was my idea to go out, I did all the planning. I wanted to do something he loves, and also mix things up a little from our usual "dinner and a movie" routine. (Don't get me wrong I love movies, but it's fun to try something new.) Sam loves a good burger so went to Red Robin (they have awesome gluten-free buns) and did a little shopping afterward for a few wardrobe pieces he has been needing. He also took some time to practice his budding photography talents, and captured a few photos of me in this casual date night attire. (I'm so fortunate to have a husband who will not only take photos for my blog, but actually enjoys doing it!) Then, we went down by a local lake that's paved with surrounding trails for some longboarding and scootering. 
We only have one of each, so we took turns on them. 
And, for the night, we felt like kids again. 

After the fun was over we hurried back to his parents house and fought over who got to hold Klair first. I guess a little freedom is nice, but Klair is better. 
I mean, who wouldn't start to miss this face after just a few hours? 
For this outfit I wanted to find a balance between comfort and style. Afterall, longboarding was on the agenda so a pencil skirt was out of the question. I went with my favorite stretchy black denim and chambray. Also, I love the look of layered necklaces and have wanted to try it for awhile now. I'm usually quite reserved with my jewelry, only wearing a little at a time, but I went all out and had fun mixing things up a bit.  Also, as far as hairstyles go, this messy top knot was great for our adventurous night. 

I'm looking forward to our next weekly date. This time Sam said he will be doing all the planning. We're both rather competitive, so I'm excited to see how he outdoes me...

What are some fun/creative date night activities you've done? What are some methods you've implemented to focus on each other? 

Similar Items: 
Chambray | Tribal Print Shirt | Belt | Black Denim | Leaf Necklace | Disc Necklace | Amber Necklace | Earrings | Turquoise Bracelet | Turquoise Ring | Boots | Sunglasses (here & here)

13 comments:

  1. You are adorable, that husband of yours has SKILLS! That second picture of you is my favorite! Gorgeous :) I'm glad you two are taking time to reconnect, its so important!!

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    1. Aww, thank you!!! You are so sweet :) I will definitely relay the compliment to my husband too. I think I'm kind of spoiled :)

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  2. you are beautiful! I love that outfit! and i agree - finding time to connect with a little baby is so so hard! we are definitely working on it but it is tough! glad you got to get time together!

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  3. These pictures are beautiful!!! It is so hard, we find it to be too but glad you guys are doing this!! You deserve it!

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    1. Thanks, Ashley! I'm glad I'm not the only one who feels this way!

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  4. you look so cute! also, where are your sunnies from? i want a pair like that!

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    1. Oh my goodness! How did I forget to link those? Silly me. They're from Forever 21 of all places. I think they were less than $5. I'll link them now :)

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    2. I bought them a little while back and they didn't have the exact ones online, so I linked two that are similar--one mint pair, and one in the leopard print that are a slightly different shape. They have tons of sunglasses there though for cheap!

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  5. i love this outfit! you really nailed the comfy yet stylish look! dont worry as the kids get older it gets a lot better. have a great weekend

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  6. Thank you so much! And that is really good to hear :)

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