Amor Vincit Omnia

Happy #MaisyMonthly 🥰 We had a pretty busy semptember getting back into the routine of school. Maisy has been a trooper helping mommy & daddy with their busy fall schedules! There’s no better fluffy face to come home to 💜🐾 • • • • #LittleMissMaisy #corgi #wigglebutt #puppy #dog #fall @corgis_of_instagram @corgithings https://www.instagram.com/p/B3E26tTgzsbDryrohsPPY0PsCAzVEDYycPOUVA0/?igshid=tzb5liasppq4

ICYMI: I’ve launched a wedding management business - @simplysharpweddings 😍 I have been dreaming this up since the spring and am SO very excited to share my vision and help others bring the joy back into wedding planning. I would love to have you follow my journey! Cannot wait to share it with you all 💜 • • • • #wedding #weddingplanner #weddingmanagement #businessowner #newbusiness #bigdreams #weddings #weddingcoordinator #womenbusinessowners #simplysharpweddings #newadventure https://www.instagram.com/p/B3DtcWBAEsvhmLmfqLypbijjrYwB4xSaG3s8pU0/?igshid=1ie5a2zq5vvwb

Us humans will never truly deserve dogs 💜🐾 #LittleMissMaisy #PuppySnugs #LongDay https://www.instagram.com/p/B2nCeDWgW6kT82Qnah_rP-qKjzqSntHtZ2tYfk0/?igshid=1cyluwaqtjpet

Mommy completely forgot that yesterday was September first & #MaisyMonthly 🤦🏼‍♀️ It was a crazy August (especially since mommy & daddy started it off on their honeymoon), so there are are mostly silly pictures of me this month 😂 Enjoy me practicing my finest begging skills & trying my first green bean 🐾💜 • • • • #littlemissmaisy #maisymonday #corgi #puppy #wigglebutt #dog #september https://www.instagram.com/p/B16MhvZAKAt69bmd-0O2Fgs6kujGn6oVLdxUtI0/?igshid=1vyv9xiowxiy9

New name? New theme & decor 😇 Thankful for creative minds who share their hard work (@joeyudovich & @musicwithsarabibee ) #MisstoMrs #EmbracingIt #MusicMakesYouSharp #SharpBunch #BackToSchool #MusicEducation (at Clearspring Elementary) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1zXPwGArJX6oy2HhFO9J-JKRdQSJUkSb85eeI0/?igshid=pld51e9qpqq8

Summer 2019? Yeah it was alright, I guess 😉 • • • • #summer #backtoschool #musicteacher #bachelorette #wedding #married #bride #kodaly #ArtsatWCU #WCUPA #alumni #pool #honeymoon #europe #travel https://www.instagram.com/p/B1lrYUCAPKBQWvQmWLl7HYE99djwC5SDZN_yjU0/?igshid=rqhnryf0uul8

I’ve never considered myself “courageous,” per se. However, I was always raised to dream big & strive for big goals. This fall, I’ll be putting something I’ve been dreaming up for months into action. Can’t wait to share with everyone what it will be...but for today, just a little teaser that I have some exciting & fun plans on my horizon 😇 https://www.instagram.com/p/B1jY05wg_eprdI472e645qO2y0FPF-74OYAUMI0/?igshid=1a60sy1s5m5rk

This was the project I was most looking forward to crafting, with one of my favorite photos from @senecaryanco 🌈 It was sad to dry out & break apart such a beautiful bouquet, but now I get to keep it forever 👰🏼💐 https://www.instagram.com/p/B1R3_DaAZcRepta41Dw2FMDW1BMqZrUQOgEzqM0/?igshid=mtaj1iiiob1v

Had no idea that mom & Grammy have been working hard on this little project - a photobook of pictures they’ve taken from our engagement, through the end of our wedding. So sweet & unexpected. Thank you both 💜 https://www.instagram.com/p/B1Ri5XqgjS1Z8macjOW-vOhR0FviT-SUI3LklQ0/?igshid=l8lyzod1erop

Growing up, there were always 2 extra-prized recipes in our family - the Brandis oatmeal chocolate chip cookie recipe, & mom’s award winning pickles. The end of summer was always marked with helping her make at least a dozen jars to last the year. Thankfully, @tracy_lynn712 shared her secrets, & I’ve made my own batches for the past three summers. Not as fun without her, but still that sense of accomplishment & tradition 💪🏼 (not to mention the best pickles on the planet). • • • • #tradition #summer #pickles #recipe #family #yum #cooking #accomplished https://www.instagram.com/p/B1P-D68AunqEFVauppXopL7XRVrAD81pG69FAU0/?igshid=13f5j93p0ddzh

#CantStopWontStop wedding crafting 👰🏼 https://www.instagram.com/p/B1MW-fbghaaWM6XeHj9SeiXuWNnKnquv8fSv6I0/?igshid=csd8ox91xljy

When you unintentionally get married on the 50th anniversary of the moon landing, you’re obligated to take a selfie with the highly realistic temporary art exhibit to commemorate said anniversary while on your honeymoon. 🤵🏼💍👰🏼🌙 #YOHO #YouOnlyHoneymoonOnce #HisHashtagNotMine #moonlanding #anniversary #wedding #art (at Natural History Museum, London) https://www.instagram.com/p/B09LIKcgLdIGxfdoXilS4OWlw1G737LJCWbyCM0/?igshid=pzcgh4hjjrjw

• Old - represents continuity • New - offers optimism for the future • Borrowed - brings the couple good luck • Blue stands for love, purity, & fidelity • The necklace Anja bought me in Australia • New earrings • The six pence that all brides on my mother’s side have had on their wedding day. Brought by my great-great grandfather from England. • My mother’s sapphire ring that was a 21st birthday present from my dad. Thank you @senecaryanco https://www.instagram.com/p/B08LfOFgeypYr_MnKFXcX5EM6mJJbEHwsJx4g00/?igshid=18drdc0fu93rh

Happened upon this place during a hangry excursion in 2015. Ever since we booked our hotel here, we’ve been trying to remember the name & location of this spot. Found out last night that it’s a block from our hotel 😂. Literally just a UK version of Chipotle (+ fabulous margaritas). It’s the little things 😉 #honeymoon #SharpsTakeLondon #LittleThings (at Tortilla) https://www.instagram.com/p/B06xBMSgDv54w91LI1_NoFn2WkCJTWxkkpl7tw0/?igshid=pyw4mser9ue4

For the third summer in a row now, I have spent two weeks challenging myself, learning from my colleagues & amazing professors, slept very little (so this post feels slightly incoherent tbh 😂) cried a bit (joyful music tears), & made wonderful music. Kodály levels aren’t just one class per summer. It’s an entire semester of classes squeezed into a mere two weeks (with the coursework to match). Every year I am amazed that we’ve done it yet again....& I can’t believe we’ve only got one year left to experience it all together. Thank you to Doreen, Ryan, Shannon, Brianna, & our honorary III-er, Jess for not just this summer, but the entire school year we learned through together. It already feels bittersweet to only get one more chance to take it all in with each of you. Thank you for challenging me & inspiring me. This experience wouldn’t be the same without you all. And of course, Paul...thank you. Our first two weeks of marriage have been me being gone & working on assignments when I’m home, with very little sleep in between. However, having my rock there to support me through the stress & make each day easier by making me take a break & get sleep & fresh air is forever appreciated. Couldn’t do it without you 💕. As always: “to remember in this moment of friendship, love, & joy, that music made together may one day heal mankind.” 🎵 #Kodály #kodalylevels #levelII #summerupdate #gradschool #HONEYMOONTIME (at Swope Music Building) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0rhcllgH9sNXuCVjU244rdDxs1mvg0J6xsBKE0/?igshid=oca91m22qqk0

Happy #MaisyMonthly! Clearly, July was a big month for our little family 🥰 currently helping mommy through Level III Kodály & spending lots of time with Louden, Dubs, & daddy! • • • • #LittleMissMaisy #corgi #wigglebutt #puppy #wedding #family #summer @corgis_of_instagram @corgithings https://www.instagram.com/p/B0n2wALg4qUE1Wso2XRm9P5FiTHCkJ0ok4S6hQ0/?igshid=i0p70em33s99