Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Life Lately: Week 8

This is what the past week looked like.

Manny and a blanket: A love story.

Celebrated 18 years of marriage and I couldn't be more proud of us and this life we built.

A little lavender cocktail moment while we reflect on the past 18 years and look ahead.

Blurry anniversary dinner takeout.

Soaking up fake spring with a spring candle.


Made one of my favorite dinners.

This book was the sweetest.

Fave quote:

"Christmas is supposed to be happy... Because even though Christmas is happy, sometimes, if you look close, it's actually really sad."

I made a quiche with Greek Yogurt in it and it was delightful.

Tackled washing the couch cushions and, wow, it was a bigger job than I expected. 

Did I mention it was a pain?

Calm in the chaos.

Leftover sweet potatoes in the last of the cottage cheese.

Don't knock it until you try it.

Winter sunset.

Decorated the freshly painted entertainment center and realizing I want all new decorations.

Stir-fry in the crockpot kind of evening.

In office day.

Pistachio macaroon made a meeting more fun. 

Galantine's Day lunch.

Falafel is always a good idea.

Aldi coffee is legit.

Reunited with his spot on the couch.

Least favorite flavor.

Give me all the Olympics.

Another delicious Aldi find.

The couch is swallowing him.

We made this recipe for the Opening Ceremony so it only made sense to make it again for the Closing Ceremony.

Well done, Italy!!

My sidekick.

Summer House is so good this season.

"The pattern is proof."

I crave this so deeply.

One of my favorite quotes and why I get so frustrated when authors are too wordy.

Modern women energy.

Powerful analogy.

Go USA!

Grief is messy.

Deep thought that made me excited to read this book.

Haha.

I feel seen.

For more life lately:

Week 8 of 2019

Week 8 of 2020

Week 8 of 2021

Week 8 of 2022

Week 8 of 2023

Week 8 of 2024 Part 1 and Part 2

Week 8 of 2025

Thursday, February 19, 2026

Life Lately: Week 7

This is what the past week looked like.

Old man Manny.

Tofu salad is a lunch favorite.

Cross country skier spotting.

Sunset hot tub moment.

Chicken stir fry for dinner was a big hit.

Game night with our neighbors.

In office day.

Donated blood this morning, then headed to lunch with a dear friend - such a meaningful and heart-filling kind of day.

See also: The jalapeƱo popper quesadilla at Cafe Rica was absolutely incredible.

Snuggle bug.

My latest hyper fixation is cottage cheese with lemon and Green Goddess seasoning and air fried tofu.

Touring our plant.

I had the opportunity to eat this bar right off the line and it was absolutely delicious.

My library is adorable.

Pretty Aldi find.

G brought home a Starbucks burrito and it was delightful.

K-Pot is such a cool restaurant.

Still dreaming about my hot pot.

This book was good, but not great.

Creamsicle skies.

I love a good before and after to give a little context.

The basement renovation is complete and I'm in love!

Now to decorate...

Obsessed with these tea lights I scored for $1 at Good Will.

Valentine's Day vibes at Uni Sushi Ramen.

Festive drinks.

Sushi with my little loves.

My best girl.

Class clown.

These kiddos love the hot tub as much as I do.

The sweetest boy.

The kids picked out diamond art and Legos and happily worked on them, completely absorbed in the men’s figure skating on in the background.

My little Lego lover.

I get the Shirley Temple hype.

Benny tried Taco Bell for the first time and he's a fan.

The kids taught us how to play Hues and Cues and it's my new favorite game.

We wrapped up our fun-filled day by watching the new live-action How to Train Your Dragon, and it was absolutely fantastic - such a perfect ending to an already great day.

Cheers to another day of fun!

Best buddies.

We explored the frozen lake, crunching across the icy surface and taking in the quiet, wintry stillness.

We met Eric and Jess for lunch and I was so present I didn't even get a photo, but my BLT pizza was legit.

These Takis are completely addictive. 

Manny at sunset.

Golden hour.

I feel seen.

As a big Dawson's Creek fan, the news of his passing is devastating.

Powerful reframe.

Yes!

So much truth in this.

100 percent.

Sad, but true.

We are in fake spring and I'm here for it.

For more life lately:

Week 7 of 2019

Week 7 of 2020

Week 7 of 2021

Week 7 of 2022

Week 7 of 2023

Week 7 of 2024

Week 7 of 2025