To kick off the second half of the year, God has blessed us with an opportunity to launch an online women’s boutique. From juggling weddings and other functions to managing our own wedding, we kept busy the first half of the year and now we’re just as busy going into the second half of the year keeping inventory, releasing new products, and making new relationships throughout various US cities in regards to trendy, budget-friendly women’s apparel.
The Unique Closet really came about over the course of the last 9-10 months of travel. Everywhere city we visited someone would question Mallary about certain boutique outfits. Most wanted to know where they could purchase or possibly even peruse such a unique collection of apparel. So the more and more people questioned, the more the two of us put two and two together to strike out down the path of partnering to operate an online women’s boutique clothing business. We figured we’ve already committed ourselves to friendship and marriage, so why not a business too!
So over the course of May and June, we Read more »
Yet another weekend adventure for the newlyweds and our expecting friends, Brian & Cara! :) We had beautiful weather here in Austin this past Saturday. It was so beautiful that we decided to take advantage of getting a little sun (as if I need to be more darker). Joined by our friends Brian and Cara, we made a trek over to take in the magnificent views of Hamilton Pool Nature Preserve. For those who don’t know, Hamilton Pool Nature Preserve is is a historic swimming hole with a 50 foot waterfall located about 30 miles southwest of Austin. And once again, my wife set the expectation of paradise without telling me we had to walk treacherously down what seemed to be an endless trail. Yes, it was worth it, but man on the way back I thought I saw the death angel at my right — walk back was brutal up the hills and totally beat down from the sun.
All in all, it was a great time and we had a great time… heck, I even got a nap in until I was kicked in the ribs by a stumbling toddler. The poor lil guy must have lost his footing and thought I was a speed bump! LOL…
The pic below is Brian, Cara, and Mal in the center of the red circle — this pic was taken after I got kicked in the ribs while sleeping.
Well, the time has come… We’ve counted down the months, weeks, days, hours, minutes and seconds. All the showers and parties have been had. What a ride we taken together in friendship, courtship, and now making our future together… forever. The vows have been firmly committed and the bride saluted. I can truly say that I’ve married my best friend on this 29th day of May and what a gift of virtue she is too me: Proverbs 31. She has my heart like no other, and when she cries or is in pain, my world stops in all aspects as I don’t want to see her hurt in any way. For when either of us has joy or sadness, we both have it. Okay Kati and Kaci, I’ll stop making you tear up!
Many people have asked me… Are you ready or excited? Hmmm… I answer… Read more »
Surprises are such a wonderful thing, especially when you are the one on the receiving end. Then again, I guess it really depends on the nature of the surprise. That said, my “last night out” was a blast! I figured the title would catch most people by surprise… ‘The Ride of a Lifetime’! And no, we’re not talking about sex! However, I am referring to a helicopter tour that my friends took me on as a gift. I’ll never forget this weekend or the ride for as long as I live! It doesn’t seem like we’ve known each other long, yet we’ve spent almost half of our lives together as partners in crime!
My bachelor weekend will be one to remember. Check out some of the pictures and scenes from San Antonio, Texas! Click and view at your own risk!!!
Well, we’re coming down to the final moments… 9 days, 5 hours, 39 minutes and counting… yes, we’re keeping track of every second, minute, hour and day and you can too: Countdown to Mrs. Brown.
In preparation to make this ‘convenant’ legal in the State’s eyes, we took a little trip to the Travis County Clerk this morning to apply for our marriage license and it was uneventful (not that we were looking for trouble). As a matter of fact, the only thing that happened was Read more »
