mexico with my man.

 Mexico seems like months ago.  Not in a bad way.  Life is just going fast again.  Yesterday, JD started his new career and we are all settled into our beautiful home that I love!!!  I finally uploaded these pics and needed to share them because I can't forget the sweet week we had.  As you can see, we rarely stood up, and ate the most amazing food ever.  If you need an all inclusive recommendation, PLEASE email me.  Thank you to my AMAZING soul mate who planned every inch of it and worked his tail off so we could go.  I love you, JD.

 Missing out on these was harder than expected.  Every drink made from fresh juices...no mixes.  Amazing.

 The staff was in love with my husband.  They cheered when he walked in for breakfast and lunch.  We are still not quite sure how this attachment began. I think it's because my husband treats people with genuine kindness and makes them laugh with his dry humor (and bad Spanish).  Easy to fall in love with.

 He also rents out cabanas for his wife.  I never spent so much time in the shade as I did on this vacay.  Pregnancy changes my normal 12 hour laying out routine.  

 cerveza y cohiba

 the most amazing lamb i have ever tasted.

followed Jean Dunham tradition and got up at 6 to watch the sunrise.  gorgeous, and makes your last day last longer :)

happy birthday mom!

This past week, yiayia & bapoo visited from michigan before they returned south for the winter. We had a great time. They served our family so much, helping us with tons of house projects and cooking delicious meals (some still in my freezer!!!!). A sick Reagan caused us to stay in the house almost the entire trip...good thing we moved! My mom and I didn't even go to the mall!! Def a first. We did get out one night to uptown. Reagan had her first bite of calamari (my fav) and we had a blast celebrating my mama's fifty awesome years of life. I love you, mom.

double.

In May, God blessed us with a crazy good deal on a jogging stroller from a garage sale. JD had mentioned how fun it would be to run with Reagan, so I had been on the look out but only seemed to find doubles. It has served us well. Not only did J & R go on countless runs, Lawrence and Hudson loved riding with Rea around our neighborhood.  I also threw in random items to drop off at our house, a 2 block walk from our old apt. Hard to believe that in 23 weeks, a little brother or sister will replace those curtains sitting next to Reagan!

go state.

recipe swap?

Reagan and I just made this AMAZING four ingredient strawberry frozen yogurt after our first trip to the park in weeks! We went to Mexico, picked Reagan up on Sunday, closed on our house Monday, painted on Tuesday and moved in Wednesday! We have been unpacking since then so it was nice to have a somewhat normal, relaxing evening.

http://christiescorner.com/2012/09/08/instant-strawberry-frozen-yogurt/

I am coming out of a week of the BEST food of my life and needing some cooking inspiration so let's have a recipe swap in my comments section? Something good you made this week. Or month? Please?

the sweetest reunion.

our view.

hello from Mexico!