2014 Recap

Wow! It's already New Years Eve!
I cannot believe 2014 has already come to a close.
It seems like just yesterday we were welcoming it in.

2014 had lots of events for me.
I got engaged, transferred schools, got a few different jobs, began taking a lot more photos, and started my H&M shopping addiction.

Amidst the big events, a lot of little stuff happened too.
Some I am not proud of, but others I am really proud of.
I am not going to go into specifics, but all in all--2014 treated me well.

I know 2015 will be even better and I cannot wait to see what is in store.
The key event on the radar: the wedding!
Lots of planning and decisions are to be accomplished over these next few months since the wedding is early August.

I wish you all the best in 2015.
Love from Elisebeth :)

(details about Christmas to come soon-i promise!)

Gift Giving

Tis the season to spend loads of money on people. Right?
Wrong!

Why do you buy people presents?
Because you have to?
Or because you want to.

I do it because I love making them happy.

Rethink why you give gifts...
You may realize it is for a different reason than you thought.

End of Classes

Today was the last of my classes for Fall Semester 2014!
I have exams starting Monday at 8 am. But nonetheless, I am done with all of the instructional material!
Now the fun part-studying.
Ugh.
Such a dread.

But the reward at the end will be worth it! I will be home from December 19th (late at night)-until December 29th! 10 whole days! I have not been home for that long since I left for school in August. It will be weird being home again though. I have become so accustomed to my Saint Paul ways after all.

Also if you haven't checked out my new photo website follow the link below!
www.elisebethannephotography.wordpress.com

The Dress

Well, yesterday was a BIG day for me. 

I went and tried on wedding gowns with Ana, one of my best friends and bridesmaids. 

I tried on a few at David's Bridal. They were all nice, but not quite right. We then headed to Bride-to-Be Consignment in Bloomington. I had been there one other time with Trevor. That was where we bought some adorable lanterns (I still need to write a post about those beauties)! Anywho, we both tried on quite a few dresses. In fact... I fell in love with one! 

It is now hanging in my room. 

I'm so glad Ana was able to come this weekend and I bought my wedding dress! It was originally a $1200 dress. I bought it for $328.58! What a steal!

Elisebeth Anne Photography

So, I took a dive into the deep end this afternoon.
I created a blog/website for my photography.
I have officially branded myself as, "Elisebeth Anne Photography".
I didn't want to use my last name as I am getting married in less than 8 months and will no longer be a "Hovland".

Basically, this site will be filled with my work.
I won't post anymore on here, except maybe a preview and a link to the rest on Flickr or my new site.

I hope you check it out and like it!

Elisebeth Anne Photography

Christmas Lyrics

Bob's Tail
Tonight, Jordan came into our room and began singing Jingle Bells:

"Dashing through the snow
In a one-horse open sleigh
O'er the fields we go
Laughing all the way
Bells on bobtail ring
Making spirits bright
What fun it is to ride and sing
A sleighing song tonight!
(chorus)

Jingle bells, jingle bells,
Jingle all the way.
Oh! what fun it is to ride
In a one-horse open sleigh.
Jingle bells, jingle bells,
Jingle all the way;
Oh! what fun it is to ride
In a one-horse open sleigh."

HOWEVER, he said "bob's tail" instead of "bobtail". 

Let's just say we have never laughed so hard in Holst 106 before.

Possum Brown
Jordan also sang Winter Wonderland, with incorrect lyrics.

Sleigh bells ring, are you listening,
In the lane, snow is glistening
A beautiful sight,
We're happy tonight,
Walking in a winter wonderland.

Gone away is the bluebird,
Here to stay is a new bird
He sings a love song,
As we go along,
Walking in a winter wonderland.

In the meadow we can build a snowman,
Then pretend that he is Parson Brown
He'll say: Are you married?
We'll say: No man,
But you can do the job
When you're in town.

Later on, we'll conspire,
As we dream by the fire
To face unafraid,
The plans that we've made,
Walking in a winter wonderland.

In the meadow we can build a snowman,
Then pretend that he's a circus clown
We'll have lots of fun with mister snowman,
Until the other kiddies knock him down.

When it snows, ain't it thrilling,
Though your nose gets a chilling
We'll frolic and play, the Eskimo way,
Walking in a winter wonderland.

Walking in a winter wonderland,
Walking in a winter wonderland.

Instead of Parson Brown, he thought it said Possum Brown. We then corrected him to "Parson." He followed this up by asking what kind of first name "Parson" is! This led to even more laughter.

What a night in 106! It's always a party when Jordan and Erin come over to "do" homework!