It's hard to believe it's October already, but here we are! This past month flew by in a whirlwind of family and friends, which was wonderful and makes me super excited for the holidays. I'm sure they'll be here before we know it.

1. I turned 25 and had a martini and a steak about it.

2-3. Spent a week at home and cuddled sweet Rocky, who is adorable as always.

4. Rob and I tasted wedding cakes and finalized our flavors! 

(We're having both chocolate and white cake with Oreo and peach fillings, respectively.)

5-8. Spent so much time with friends at our engagement party, in Williamsburg, and at a wedding.

9. Stopped by my favorite library during our engagement shoot (see Part One here.)

10. Started our wedding registry at Crate & Barrel!

11. Visited Chicago.

12. Said hello to October with a chilly evening on the roof.

What did your September look like?

Life Lately According to Instagram is a once-monthly feature in which I showcase my favorite Instagram shots. You can follow along with me in real-time if you'd like--I'm @megan_flynn.

Rob and I visited Red Cow for a random late lunch about a month ago and were pleasantly surprised by the specials and the food. The place seems really new and our server was sweet but a bit shaky. Rob got a beer, I had a nice glass of wine, and we shared some wings, fries, and delicious little ahi tuna "crisps," which were served with avocado on a cracker. I love any place where Happy Hour starts at 3:00, so I think we'll probably be back.

   

    

  

Red Cow

3624 W 50th Street

Minneapolis, MN 55410

Food 4/5
Service 2.5/5
Atmosphere 4/5
Prices & Specials 4/5
Paleo-Friendly 3/5

(It's been a while since we've actually gone out in Minneapolis; we've been traveling so much lately that it's going to be nice to stay put for a weekend! My mom got in yesterday and Rob and I have been so excited to show her around a bit more. And on Friday, my cousin and aunt are coming from Montana! When we have visitors we usually just stick to our tried-and-true favorites. Any local friends have some recommendations for other places for us to try?)

The decision to do our engagement photos in Farmville, Virginia--the little town where Rob and I both went to college--was an easy one. This is where we met (five years ago this month!); where we became friends before falling in love.

We shot in three different locations, and the first was Longwood University, where I read and wrote every day, learned countless things about literature and life, drank cheap vodka, dated a few of the wrong guys, spent every minute and shared every dress with my roommates, and the place I called home when I first crossed paths with the man who will soon be my husband.

 Longwood means so much to me.

  

  

    

These photos were taken by Ashley Link of V.A. Photography, whom I cannot recommend enough. She is talented and creative and kind, and Rob and I are so excited to have her shoot our wedding in May. 

Stay tuned for Part Two next week!

(Outfit Details: I'm wearing a ModCloth dress and shoes c/o Jigsaw London. 

Rob's wearing a Banana Republic shirt and pants with Johnston & Murphy shoes.)