Chagrin Falls, OH Engagement: Melissa & Greg

27 degrees. It was 27 DEGREES during Melissa and Greg's engagement session! And they acted like it was no big deal. To say they are troopers is an understatement. These high school sweethearts are just that: sweet. They live in California but were home for the holidays (more bonus point for braving the cold after coming from sunny Cali!) and up for anything. We walked all around the cute, little town of Chagrin Falls, where their wedding will be later this year, and they humored me with my crazy ideas.

Melissa and Greg, thanks for spending the afternoon with me. I love how you make each other laugh. You both are so fun, and I'm already looking forward to your wedding!

We had to get some shots—and warm coffee—in front of the uber cute Chagrin Falls Popcorn Shop.

We warmed up at The Inn of Chagrin Falls, where Melissa and Greg's guests will stay the weekend of their wedding.

And then the sun really came out and it was glorious! :)

Yes, that's a picture frame in a tree on the right. Get ready 2012 couples, I have some big ideas for props this season! :)

Our First Christmas Tree + Dark Chocolate Pistachio Bark

Ahhhh, the smell of pine is in the air, which means that our first Christmas tree has made it's arrival! It's a bit quirky with too few lights and a lopsided lean, but it definitely makes our first Christmas as a married couple extra cozy and festive.

And, just because I know you might be looking for a new holiday recipe, here's a super easy yet fantastic one: dark chocolate pistachio bark. Nathan and I brought it to a Christmas party last night and ate all the leftovers today. So good! (P.S. Thanks to Nathan for taking these pictures of me "cooking." He's already ready for his second shooting role next year. :))