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Ok, so it’s no secret on this here bloggity that I am a sentimental soul who LOVES celebration. And this week in October, for really the rest of my life, will be the week of celebration. While most people in my community are anticipating the week in the fall where the infamous PSL comes out (that’s the Pumpkin Spice Latte for all you out there that don’t lose your mind on PSL day), I will be anticipating this week every year. You see, it’s Fall Celebration Week. Or FCW as I have lovingly decided to call it. They can have their PSLs and I will have my FCWs.

It’s FCW because this is quite the week of celebrations in my life. Let me just break it down for you.

We started this week with October 11…

October 11th= my half-year anniversary of gettin’ HITCHED! Whoo hoo! We are total pros at this point and handing out free marriage advice for anyone interested. (free because there’s no guarantee that it’s any good)

October 15th= Yeah that’s right, my handsome hubby’s BDAY! I get to celebrate this man on Thursday of this week (and every 10/15) because he is the bomb.com….double click.

October 16= MFP and Dallas Anniversary day! This is the day I moved to Dallas 4 years ago and started Mary Fields Photography. A very significant day as it reminds me of the crazy leap of faith I took and all that God has done in it. This Friday I will celebrate 4 years of business and over 75 weddings! Not to mention countless portrait sessions and millions of images. Time flies when you’re having fun!

October 17th = Engagement-aversary Day! Yep, this day 1 year ago, I was just focused on doing a family portrait session when the hubs pulled one over on me and knelt to one knee instead. Talk about a great day and a wonderful surprise.

Oh wait…we aren’t done.

October 18th= I realize it’s getting a little mushy but I don’t know that I care. This is the day, 2 years ago, that I got set up on a blind date with a handsome blonde and my life changed forever. Meet Jimmy-Aversary day!

Now, you might be thinking I’m a crazy over-celebrator and well…you wouldn’t be wrong! I definitely over-celebrate but then…I’m ok with that. Don’t worry, we aren’t going to throw a party for each one of these events. More just take some time on that day to reflect and to thank God for the reminder of His goodness. So very thankful for my life, the way it has unfolded over time, for my business and work in Dallas, for amazing clients that allow me to do what I love, for a wonderful husband and most importantly for the evidence of a God who cares deeply about me.

So, in the name of over celebration and FCW being instated,

I Say, Take Me Back!

Well, Internet, today’s Take Me Back Tuesday post is just super fun. If you follow me on Instagram (@maryfieldsdriver) you might have noticed that this past weekend my husband and I hosted our first ever Camp Driver. Yes, that’s right…I came up with this term in reference to hosting any one of our nephews overnight because let’s face it, staying with Aunt Mae Mae and Uncle ‘Yimmy’ is just as fun as being at camp. Am I right? I’m right.

My twin sister is due with her second baby in just a matter of weeks and so we decided to let her and her hubby have a little ‘baby moon.’ So, we got to have this little cutie with us for about 48 hours and it was a blast. Camp Driver was full of fun activities like ‘golfing’ in the park with a Skyline view, Saturday morning ‘nonuts’ complete with pink icing and ‘frinkles,’ watching lots of jet planes, moon gazing and even a trip to the Arboretum to see some ‘pumptins.’ Yep, we had a grand ole’ time and we were sad to see him go home. Anxiously awaiting our next Camp Driver with whichever nephew is next! Maybe next time we will have all three! Uncle ‘Yimmy’ might need a little convincing on that one…

So, in the name of pumptins, frinkle nonuts and Camp Driver,

I Say,

Take Me Back!!!

(this little man didn’t exactly love the camera so we had to take our photos while flying in the air. Worked quite well actually but once we got to the pumpkins, it was not gonna happen!)

The photo on the right shows just how much he did not want his picture taken! Can’t say I minded though…sweet hugs from this guy are totally fine with me. 

One of the things I love most about being a wedding photographer is that it often takes me fun places and I get to mix work and play. Over Labor Day weekend, I got to photograph the sweetest wedding near Amarillo, TX. West Texas is a totally different place and one I haven’t visited often. Well, two things made this wedding even more special. First, I got to photograph it with my wonderful husband which was such a blast! He did a great job and it was so fun to have him by my side. Second, as we researched the area, we found that it was home to the second largest canyon in the nation…second only to of course the Grand Canyon. Well, with it being a holiday weekend and because I was traveling with my best friend, we decided to extend our trip and explore a little bit.

Palo Duro Canyon is quite a sight to see and super remarkable. You are driving along on the flattest ground with a straight line separating the dry earth from the big blue sky when all of a sudden, the ground drops out and the canyon sets in. It was amazing! Let me tell you, though, it was HOT! The temperature outside the canyon was a whopping 93 degrees of dry heat but when you are in the bottom of the Canyon, its 15 degrees hotter. Yes, that’s right! 108 degrees with no shade! We were both struggling as we hiked the area. Not far from us, at the most famous and lengthy trail, some people had to be rescued by ambulance/helicopter because of heat exhaustion. Glad we opted not to do that one!

We still had a great time hiking and exploring this great natural phenomenon. Loved adventuring with my favorite adventure partner and I can’t wait to see where we go next. If you live in the area, we highly recommend going to see Palo Duro Canyon! We would just recommend coming in spring or fall!

So, in the name of adventure, memory making, scenic views and traveling with your best friend,

I Say, Take Me Back!

My husband is ridiculous.  We were thankful to find shade! Stopped and sat on this random bench and had the greatest time just chatting and dreaming about the future. It was probably our favorite part of the whole trip.  I love adventure. I love him. I doubly love adventuring with him.