My Week 3

Another great week has quickly passed me by. It was packed with time spent with family and friends, the Super Bowl, school conferences, my mom's birthday, a wonderful day off, and a secret trip to an old speak easy. Here's my week in photos - this week with a combo of instagram and i-phone pics (which is why some are a little blurry).

 my little helper

 my handsome hubby and me

 a tooth brushing failure - "I kill you now toothbrush"

 Super Bowl

 our not-so-healthy but very tasty spread

 butt touchdown :)

 the birthday girl and my first baby

 delicious birthday cake my dad made

 my first time to a speak easy - Manifesto

 certain rules that must be followed there - it was a cool place!

 my hubby woke up to this one morning <3

Have a wonderful week and a very happy and lovey dovey Valentine's Day!

My Week 2

This week in photos, instagram style...

 Waldo Pizza with good friends and good food

 Giddy loves her daddy so much she has to sit on him

Afternoon walks in this gorgeous weather

 We finally found some Chocolate Ale, and it was even better than last year

 Rough life, huh?

 Mom's birthday brunch at Lidia's

 mom and dad <3 them

 and the kids...I love my hubby's mischievous grin here

 Almond pesto spaghetti with shrimp and calamari - delicious!

 Dessert buffet - yes please!

As you can see, it was a very good week. Now I'm off to a Super Bowl party, and I am prepared to stuff myself again. Have a great week everyone! :)

Let's go for a walk!

It's February 2nd in Kansas City, and today we went for a walk. It's the middle of winter, and the highs were in the 60's again. Needless to say, we are loving and soaking up this abnormal winter weather. 

 "We're going on a walk!" "We're going on a walk!"

 This one thinks it's her job to drag lead us.

 The little one needed to stop and rest.

And they, of course, had to stop and sniff everything. Those darn noses!

We had fun, and it is perfectly fine by me if it stays this way until summer. Which is, by the way, 16 weeks or 70 school days away. Not that I'm counting or anything...

My Week

Lately I have seen a lot of blogs posting pictures of their weeks, and a lot of them with instagram photos. So, I've decided to do my own version too because I love the idea. And I love, love, love instagram. 

So here goes - my week in photos, instagram style.

 Gertie sitting pretty

 World's best (or worst?) beggar

 New artwork from Etsy

 Grilled PB&J yumm!

 Sunglasses + amazing January weather = happy me

 Beagle lovin'

 Yep - we smooch on the lips. Don't be grossed out.

 Officially done with my master's

Giddy is either trying to be a gangster, or she's just begging. Your call.

I know, I know. Six out of nine of these photos are of Beagles. Yes, I may be slightly obsessed...but I think you knew that already. Happy weekend y'all!

It's Official

It's official. I have my master's degree. I came home from work today and found the envelope my bro-in-law so kindly placed on my computer. Just sitting there waiting for me to open it, which I did with a small gasp and a big grin. I'm proud of myself. I worked my butt off for this. I will have my time to brag and shine and send a chain text message and photo to my loved ones. We all need these moments in life where we can just sit back, tell ourselves good work, and show off a little. And now I'm sharing and showing off a little with you. :)

What a great way to end my exhausting week. I think I will celebrate with a little drink and a long nap. Ha!

And here's another picture of my babies because I just can't help myself. I have the cutest, most loving little pups a girl could ever ask for. 

OK. My bragging is done now. Have a wonderful weekend everyone!

A Day of Rest

I had the day off for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and it was wonderful. It consisted of sleeping in and snuggling my girls who were oh-so-happy their mama was home with them. Once we finally dragged our lazy selves out of bed, we were met with glorious sunshine and a chance to leave the back door open for a bit.

I also got to catch up on some reading. I am about halfway done with Mockingjay, the third Hunger Games book. This series is amazing, and I highly recommend it. I am actually creating a unit with the first book for my juniors. And planning to twist my principal's arm to allow us to take a field trip to see the movie in March. :) Before reading I ran a quick errand to Starbucks for a Chai Tea Latte which made my reading twice as enjoyable.

My afternoon was spent with my mom doing some retail therapy. A new purse, a sweater, and a blazer (plus new perfume for my mom) later, we were happy girls.

I am now capping off my evening with a new episode of The Bachelor. I, of course, have company.

Aww. It's the simple things in life I tell you. What a great day, and here's to a great (and short) week!

4 Years

December 28th marked our four year wedding anniversary. I know we are so lucky and blessed to have each other and love each other ten times more (which I never even thought possible) than when we said our "I dos". I hope to look back and see that our love has grown even more on our 10 year anniversary. And 20. And 50...
 
For our anniversary we celebrated with dinner out to Bonefish Grill. We had never been there before but absolutely loved it. (If you go there, make sure to order the Bang Bang Shrimp. Yum!) Bonefish Grill has the fancy feel without the fancy price. Who could ask for more? :) 

Happy 4th Anniversary Mathew! It's been a wonderful four years, and here's to many, many more!

 

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