Peaches and Willow

Hi Peachies! Can you believe that it's almost January? Another year is upon us. With that comes a lot of reflecting on the year we just left behind. 2015 was an amazing year for me. In fact, i'd say it was the best year since my son was born in 2003. I'm sure you know why by now, if not...keep scrolling.

We're going to dive right in here.

January
We welcomed a new family member. Drago, My Mom & Dad's German Shepard puppy.

Sweet Drago.
A photo posted by PeachyKeen31 (@georgiapeachy31) on Jan 11, 2015 at 4:44pm PST

We also celebrated My Father in law, My Mom & Son's Birthdays. None of which were documented on Instagram.

February
We celebrated my birthday & Valentine's Day (They're only two days apart!)

Valentine's Day dinner with my loves and my mom. We missed Dad tonight though.
A photo posted by PeachyKeen31 (@georgiapeachy31) on Feb 14, 2015 at 6:48pm PST

My honey bought me my first Coach purse for my birthday.

My sweet honey is the best in the world. He took the day off work to take me to the Coach outlet for my birthday. He bought me this insanely gorgeous purse.
A photo posted by PeachyKeen31 (@georgiapeachy31) on Feb 12, 2015 at 3:18pm PST

I also asked my Aunt to be one of my Bridesmaids and my cousin to be my flower girl.

So beyond excited to have my aunt and cousin by my side on my journey down the aisle this fall. Bridesmaid & flower girl confirmed! #frommisstomrs2015 #wilkiesoto
A photo posted by PeachyKeen31 (@georgiapeachy31) on Feb 23, 2015 at 6:42am PST

March
My blog really picked up and I was featured on Stephanie May Wilson's Blog.

{Day 20} This text from my honey today. Why? Because I'm being featured on @smaywilson's blog! Stephaniemaywilson.com/2015/03/06/the-loveliest-things-Leslie-Wilkie/ go check it out! I promise you won't be disappointed {with me but most with Stephanie!!!}
A photo posted by PeachyKeen31 (@georgiapeachy31) on Mar 6, 2015 at 10:27am PST

The Loveliest Things

I also started the over haul of my desk space in the Man Cave.

Progress is being made on my desk space!!
A photo posted by PeachyKeen31 (@georgiapeachy31) on Mar 11, 2015 at 7:07am PDT

I found my first 4 leaf clover of the year.

My first 4 leaf clover of the season. #lucky
A photo posted by PeachyKeen31 (@georgiapeachy31) on Mar 14, 2015 at 1:40pm PDT

April
We booked our wedding planners and started making things official!

Day 28-words. {confirmation of our wedding planners/date!!!} #blphotochallenge
A photo posted by PeachyKeen31 (@georgiapeachy31) on Mar 30, 2015 at 9:45am PDT

My little desk space in the Man Cave turned into my favorite place in the house.

Day 2-what awesome looks like. {I'm in love with my desk space.} #snapshotaday 💜💗💜 This also goes with Helene's photo challenge today. 💗💜 Day 2-where you find inspiration. {at my lovely desk space.} #30PhotosInBetween
A photo posted by PeachyKeen31 (@georgiapeachy31) on Apr 2, 2015 at 9:10am PDT

We celebrated Easter with a hike.

{Day 49} Some families do Easter egg hunts on Easter. We go on hikes. I'm thankful for my little family and our life.
A photo posted by PeachyKeen31 (@georgiapeachy31) on Apr 5, 2015 at 3:38pm PDT

My Mama and I started wedding dress shopping.

{Day 73} Me and my momma to head out to go wedding shopping!!!
A photo posted by PeachyKeen31 (@georgiapeachy31) on May 1, 2015 at 12:34pm PDT

And I said Yes To The Dress the same day!

{Day 74} I'm thankful for today because I said YES to the DRESS!!! I had a fabulous say with my momma & grandma shopping for wedding dresses & going to a lovely antique shop & Panera Bread. Everything seems so real now. The count down is on to becoming Mrs. #wilkiesoto #frommisstomrs #simplylovegratitudeproject. Also day 1-just delightful #snapshotaday
A photo posted by PeachyKeen31 (@georgiapeachy31) on May 1, 2015 at 3:13pm PDT

May
We celebrated Mother's Day with 4 generations.

{Day 83} I'm thankful for my tribe. All 4 generations! As my fiancé says "we're nuttier than peanut butter" & we are but we have fun! There's never a dull moment but you'll never find a group who will be more loving & caring. #mytribe #mothersday
A photo posted by PeachyKeen31 (@georgiapeachy31) on May 10, 2015 at 5:54pm PDT

Best Mother's Day picture ever!!!!
A photo posted by PeachyKeen31 (@georgiapeachy31) on May 10, 2015 at 2:44pm PDT

We did our Engagement pictures.

Sneak Peak Pic. #engagementpics #misstomrs #wilkiesoto
A photo posted by PeachyKeen31 (@georgiapeachy31) on May 16, 2015 at 6:02pm PDT

June
The family rallied together to get our wedding invites made.

"Hey Dylan, get a picture of all of us working on the invitations." Dylan "okay" snap. He was done & this is not exactly what I had in mind.
A photo posted by PeachyKeen31 (@georgiapeachy31) on Jun 5, 2015 at 6:48am PDT

My honey & I attended a friend's wedding.

Me & my handsome honey @ a wedding last night.
A photo posted by PeachyKeen31 (@georgiapeachy31) on Jun 7, 2015 at 7:37pm PDT

Our Illinois Family came for a visit.

They so love each other.
A photo posted by PeachyKeen31 (@georgiapeachy31) on Jun 15, 2015 at 3:11pm PDT

We went Bridesmaids dress shopping.

Shopping & taking Selfies w/my son, sister in law, brother, best friend & her monkey (who is eyes deep in his DS)
A photo posted by PeachyKeen31 (@georgiapeachy31) on Jun 20, 2015 at 2:58pm PDT

We celebrated Father's Day.

Happy Father's Day to the most amazing fiancé & dad in all the land. Thank you for stepping in and being the Dad you didn't have to be. I'll forever love you. You're already the best!
A photo posted by PeachyKeen31 (@georgiapeachy31) on Jun 21, 2015 at 7:37pm PDT

Happy Father's Day to the two men who mean the most to me. My Dad is the most kind hearted, loving, tough but tender man in the world. I can count on one hand the # of times he's lost his cool. He's never missed out on anything my brothers and I participated. He grinned and beared it through many driving lessons. He's the rock that keeps our family together. He set the bar high when it came to finding a husband and father for my son & I. It was a task that was seemingly impossible until Alex stepped in. He meets and exceeds every expectation I ever had. I'll be forever grateful for both of these men. My daddy is my first love & hero, that'll never change but as I get married I hope he knows how important he always is to me. Alex is my last greatest love in life (besides our children). He's not taking the place of my dad but sharing it. I 💜 U both more than words.
A photo posted by PeachyKeen31 (@georgiapeachy31) on Jun 21, 2015 at 7:45pm PDT

July
We celebrated the 4th of July.

Day 4-let freedom ring. {I promise no dogs were harmed in the shooting off fireworks. She just loves them so much!} #31photosinbetween
A photo posted by PeachyKeen31 (@georgiapeachy31) on Jul 4, 2015 at 6:51pm PDT

We had our engagement party at my parent's house.

The only picture of my fiancé & I from our engagement party yesterday. It was too hot not to be in the pool but it was a fun day. We felt so loved & blessed.
A photo posted by PeachyKeen31 (@georgiapeachy31) on Jul 12, 2015 at 3:36pm PDT

August
School started back for my 7th grader.

First day of school for my 7th grader! ✏️📓📚 sending lots of prayers for all the students, teachers, & staff who are back today.
A photo posted by PeachyKeen31 (@georgiapeachy31) on Aug 5, 2015 at 5:47am PDT

I had a practice run with my wedding hair and make up with my amazing friend, Crystal.

Make up, wine, & girl time. It's good for the soul. 🎀🍷💋💕
A photo posted by PeachyKeen31 (@georgiapeachy31) on Aug 10, 2015 at 9:02am PDT

My honey and I went to another friend's wedding.

Me & my handsome honey @ a wedding for friends tonight. 💕💍👰🏼
A photo posted by PeachyKeen31 (@georgiapeachy31) on Aug 16, 2015 at 3:51pm PDT

I had my Bridal Shower.

I had the most special wedding shower today, surrounded by family and friends. There's a Keith Urban lyric that says "people that I barely knew love me because I'm part of you" that sums us up perfectly. I'm blessed beyond measure to share my fairytale life with these amazing people.
A photo posted by PeachyKeen31 (@georgiapeachy31) on Aug 22, 2015 at 8:35pm PDT

And my Bachelorette Party/Girls Day Out.

My girl's day out/bachelorette shower was amazing with these sweet girlfriends. I'd be lost without you lovely ladies. I 💜 you more than you'll ever know!
A photo posted by PeachyKeen31 (@georgiapeachy31) on Aug 29, 2015 at 7:39pm PDT

September was wedding month!!
My honey bought me my second Coach purse as an early wedding gift.

Hello pretty. 💕👜💕
A photo posted by PeachyKeen31 (@georgiapeachy31) on Sep 19, 2015 at 2:29pm PDT

We arrived in Panama City, Florida for our wedding!!!

Its the morning before our wedding!!! #wilkiesoto #wilkiesotossayido #frommisstomrs
A photo posted by PeachyKeen31 (@georgiapeachy31) on Sep 25, 2015 at 8:56am PDT

We had our Rehearsal Dinner at Margaritaville, even though we didn't have a rehearsal.

Me & my handsome honey @ our rehearsal dinner.
A photo posted by PeachyKeen31 (@georgiapeachy31) on Sep 26, 2015 at 2:55pm PDT

Then the day i've always dreamed about finally happened. It was a Fairytale come true. I said I Do to my best friend in the world.

Mr. & Mrs. Soto
A photo posted by PeachyKeen31 (@georgiapeachy31) on Sep 30, 2015 at 9:33am PDT

October
We went to Kauai, Hawaii on our honeymoon. It was glorious. Everything about it was amazing.

Good morning from hawaii. #happyhawaiianhoneymooners
A photo posted by PeachyKeen31 (@georgiapeachy31) on Sep 30, 2015 at 9:51am PDT

We came home and decorated for Halloween.

Time to bring out the fall/halloween decor. 🍁🍂🍃 #ItsABeautifulFall
A photo posted by PeachyKeen31 (@georgiapeachy31) on Oct 9, 2015 at 11:08am PDT

We had one more Wedding Reception.

Saturday Selfie. Jeepin in my wedding dress on the way to our last wedding reception.
A photo posted by PeachyKeen31 (@georgiapeachy31) on Oct 19, 2015 at 10:22am PDT

We saw the Blue Angels perform on Halloween day.

The Blue Angels are simply amazing.
A photo posted by PeachyKeen31 (@georgiapeachy31) on Oct 31, 2015 at 7:02pm PDT

November
I organized the kitchen to accommodate all the gifts we were blessed with.

Umm, yeah! How do I fit all that in there?
A photo posted by PeachyKeen31 (@georgiapeachy31) on Nov 5, 2015 at 12:22pm PST

We honored our Veterans.

To all of our veterans; past, present, & future; we thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Thank you for your courage, your bravery, & all of your selflessness. Your acts of service don't go un-noticed. Some gave all, all gave some. 🇺🇸
A photo posted by PeachyKeen31 (@georgiapeachy31) on Nov 7, 2015 at 4:42pm PST

And I cooked Thanksgiving dinner for my hubby's parents and us.

Getting my Thanksgiving cooking on. #gobbletillyouwobble2015 #wilkiesotoscelebrations
A photo posted by PeachyKeen31 (@georgiapeachy31) on Nov 25, 2015 at 1:30pm PST

We also celebrated my dad's birthday. Sans photos.

December came in like a wrecking ball.
We set up our Christmas tree and snapped some pictures in front of it.

All 3 of us. My little family. #christmaswithsotos #wilkiesotoscelebrations
A photo posted by PeachyKeen31 (@georgiapeachy31) on Nov 27, 2015 at 11:32am PST

My hubby & I put our ornament from our wedding on the tree.

Hanging our ornament from our wedding on the tree today. It was such a special moment. #wilkiesotoscelebrations #christmaswithsotos
A photo posted by PeachyKeen31 (@georgiapeachy31) on Nov 27, 2015 at 11:31am PST

I was nominated for a Liebster blog award.

I have some exciting news to share! I was nominated by the amazing @allyfiesta for a Liebster Blog Award. It's an award given to bloggers with under 200 followers. Once the nominee accepts they get to nominate up to 10 more bloggers. I thought about the best way to share my nominees & I think this is best! If I tag you, you're one of my 10 ;) if, for any reason you can't accept then please send me an e-mail @ lesliew21282@gmail. Once I hear from everyone i'll have the nominees post live on my blog, along with my acceptance. So, without further ado, here are the fabulous ladies i've nominated. @hallaroundtexas, @theknightsplace, @laureneh7, @nellemonaco, @csandsblog, @thesouthernthing, @lacicarlson, @betsyfick, @lenaridley, @jessiotey03. It was so hard to narrow it down y'all. I really want everyone to nominate everyone.
A photo posted by PeachyKeen31 (@georgiapeachy31) on Dec 17, 2015 at 9:58am PST

My hubby & so made a Gingerbread house.

Ninja bread man, naked mole rat, tobasco sauce. It's what happens when you leave the guys in charge of the ginger bread house. #sotoschristmascheer #christmaswithsotos #myholidayspark
A photo posted by PeachyKeen31 (@georgiapeachy31) on Dec 22, 2015 at 2:24pm PST

While my Mom & I made cookies.

But mine & mama's cookies turned out pretty good! #sotoschristmascheer #christmaswithsotos #myholidayspark
A photo posted by PeachyKeen31 (@georgiapeachy31) on Dec 22, 2015 at 2:27pm PST

Drago has his first sleepover at our house. He handled it like a champ.

This sweet boy is having his first spend the night party at our house. Mama had surgery yesterday (trigger finger release & carpal tunnel) & his fur sister is being mean to him so he's ours for tonight. He's already had a bath & was supervising me in the kitchen but he's currently snoring away in this very spot. He's such a good boy.
A photo posted by PeachyKeen31 (@georgiapeachy31) on Dec 18, 2015 at 4:14pm PST

And we celebrated Christmas filled with love and blessings.

{Day 25-Joyful. I'm joyful for all the love that surrounded me on Christmas Day. The best feeling is when you stop & listen to the people around you on Christmas Day. This year was our first married Christmas together so my hubby, son & I had my family to our house on Christmas morning to open presents & have breakfast. It was an amazing feeling to have our tiny home filled with so much love that morning. I took several moments to stop, listen, & soak it all in. That is joyful to me and it's hard to depict in a photo but the picture represents the gifts I got and the joyful feeling while opening them & spending time with those whom love me (& I love, too.)} #bloomigchallenge
A photo posted by PeachyKeen31 (@georgiapeachy31) on Dec 27, 2015 at 2:03pm PST

Happy New Year friends. I hope it finds you filled with love and all things that make your heart happy.

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