Breakfast at La Fruteria

Sunday morning I broke out of my normal routine of church and lunch with friends and did something different! Instead of going to church I listened to a podcast of a church in NYC that I really like. And instead of lunch with friends I went to a late breakfast with my dad. We ate at a new restaurant called La Fruteria. I hadn't spent quality one-on-one time with my dad in a while, so it felt really extra special.

Farmers Market Part Two

The Farmer's Market at the Pearl Brewery is somewhere I enjoy going on the weekends. I don't go as often as I would like, but when I do I am always entranced by the colors, smells and taste of it all. I love the idea behind the entire farmers market experience. Helping out the local farmer makes me happy. I like giving my money to the local guy instead of the big corporation whenever I can.

After taking a few photos and tasting a few things I met my dad at Arcade Midtown Kitchen, a restaurant at the Pearl Brewery. It is the coolest place to eat, and the food is good too! It may have been the cool plates, or the awesome looking bar, but something about this restaurant made me feel like I was in New York or Chicago. 

So if reading this made you want to go to the Farmers Market be sure to invite me the next time you go! Not only am I good company, but I even know where you can buy the cutest shoes, or the best Italian soda! 

This photo is for Allie. I told her I'd show her the cute Chi-O cookies!

Then I saw this pillow too and had to take a picture to show Allie!

The Pearl Brewery.  

I saw this light fixture on the first floor of the lofs at the Pearl Brewery, and I just loved it! It looks artsy, scientific and modern all at the same time. 

Best fan invention ever! This fan blows off so much air! It's so amazing and reminds me of the good 'ol days when I worked at TbarM camp. They have a fan just like this one!

Beautiful butterfly in my favorite color.

Lunch date with my dad!

Who knew squash soup could be so delicious!

Another Graduation and a very special birthday!

Congratulations Dominic on graduating high school! We are all so proud of you. Thank you for letting us be a part of your special day!

And a Happy Birthday to my sister! I'm so lucky to have you as my sister. Thank you for always being kind and knowing how to lighten the mood and make things fun. You are funny, beautiful and one-of-a-kind! I love you!

My dad thinking he's a GQ model!

Happy 25th Birthday Gabriella!

Happy Mother's Day

Happy Mother's Day to all the women in the world! But especially to those who have made an impact on me (Aunt Barb, Mane, Mrs. Beyer, Mrs. Fisher, Mrs. Flora, Mrs. Lutrell and Mrs. Rafie). Thank you for all that you do! I am so inspired by each and every one of you! I've learned so much just by watching each one of you live your lives. The way you treat your spouse, raise your kids, encourage others, juggle a busy schedule, remain calm in crazy situations has set an example for the type of mother I want to be someday. You are all amazing! 

Here is a bit of what we did Mother's Day weekend. Enjoy!

My curly headed siblings that I love so much!

^^Apparently these are no longer called a moon bounce, but a jumpy house. 

So precious!