Learning to be a Wife

This is what the past week looked like.

Giving me heart eyes.

Burrito bowls for dinner.

Good cloud day.

Boat dog.

Long live summer.

Now that the hot weather has arrived, morning walks are back in the routine, along with plenty of deer sightings.

Sailboat spotting.

My dad sent me his morning devotional because it reminded him of Manny.

It talked about "sugar faces" - those sweet pups whose faces turn white with age - and described them as a reflection of the sweetness within.

I couldn't agree more. Manny's sugar face is just one more reminder of the gentle, loving soul he is.

Walking the neighborhood and appreciating all the beautiful blooms.

Live life in full bloom.

Winding down from the day.

I'd heard this was a favorite book of last year, so I think my expectations were just too high.

It wasn't bad, I just couldn't quite understand the hype.

Med bowls.

What a goof.

G was absolutely buzzing after South Africa made it through to the World Cup knockout stage.

Dog days of summer.

Treated myself to a pedicure, and it might be my favorite one yet.

Caesar salad with chicken nuggets is a favorite around here.

That can't be comfortable.

Judges was a tough book to read, so getting to Ruth was a welcome change.

My mom picked up this quiche because she knew I'd love it - and she was absolutely right.

A wonderful afternoon filled with good conversation and a few rounds of cards.

We both can't resist a good grapefruit martini.

Dinner and drinks at Sansu because tradition.

I think hydrangeas are becoming my favorite flower.

I planned ahead because dinner is usually slow and crowded, but it was surprisingly quick and quiet.

That left us with extra time to kill, so MSU Dairy Store was an easy decision.

After hearing a few podcasts rave about & Juliet as their favorite Broadway show, I didn’t hesitate when it came to my theater - it was an instant buy.

This show has slipped into my top five.

The way the writers wove the music in was so creative, and it was just pure joy.

We spent the whole time laughing and both agreed Anne Hathaway stole the show (and our hearts).

My mom spent the night and brought us Starbucks for Saturday morning.

I made egg bites for our breakfast.

A little morning boat ride.

Always a fan of good chalk art.

We went to my coworker’s party in her beautiful, tropical-feeling backyard, listening to her family speak Spanish, and I was instantly transported to Miami - my happy place.

We went into the party not knowing what an Ooni was, and left convinced we needed one after having the best pizza I’ve ever had.

Obsessed with her style (and her reading nooks).

This is your PSA to try new things.

We went to a party where we didn’t know anyone except the host and ended up having the best time.

We met interesting, funny, kind people, laughed a lot, ate so many different pizzas - each one better than the last - and even tried a sound bed, which was the most relaxing thing I’ve ever experienced.