A little bit of this, a little bit of that....

Recent random.....

Making me crave pancakes...(smooth, a little sweet, big maple scent -- fantastic on the rocks)


My current afternoon craving (Thai iced tea via this recipe -- we've been drinking it with Almond Breeze brand almond milk mixed with So Delicious brand coconut creamer -- super fab)


An evening out at a rock show (Satellites & Sirens)




Hahahahaha OMG yes (spotted on a local mini-van)


Double birthdays


Cuddled up with my bestie at The Brass Tap -- pretty much can't even handle how gorgeous she is!

Back to school (!!!!)

My house is quiet.  Not just peaceful, but full-on QUIET.  School started on Monday, and although we had a few tears at send-off, everyone has adjusted very quickly, and we're all enjoying our more structured days.



(Each of their "back to school" outfits are pretty much killing me -- what they're wearing is after I screened through several options.  And the socks....seriously?  OH MY.)



Also....well, after an entire summer, everyone's tolerance for each other had grown a bit...thin.  So had my patience.  It was hard to kiss them all goodbye that first day, but I think all 5 of us felt some measure of relief at the same time.  Sad, relieved, peaceful.  Hooray for school!!

12 years and counting

On July 28th, Greg and I celebrated our 12th year wedding anniversary.  Wow.  I know.  I was 21 years old, and had no idea what I wanted...but I've been incredibly thankful to discover that being married to Greg was the best idea ever, and I'm so thankful that he's the guy I get to spend the rest of my life with.

Enough with all that mush.

Our friends took our children for the night for a giant sleepover party, so we went into Austin and hung out on South Congress; window-shopped, appetizers at Pearla, dinner at Hop Doddy burger bar (best. burgers. ever.).  Overall a pretty perfect evening....and with my very favorite person.  SCORE!!
















XOXO!