...a love drop...

As much as I love getting gifts, I love giving them even more. It truly makes my day to know a small surprise or thoughtful gift has made someone’s day. It truly is amazing what an impact the smallest gesture can make on someone. So, in spirit of Valentine’s Day I did a little love drop to twenty-five of my girlfriends, and sent them a small goodie bag filled with sweet treats, fun heart bracelets, festive chapstick and a small note. Valentine’s day isn’t just about showing your significant other love, but also all the other amazing people in your life. The sweet thank you’s and texts I received made this little surprise even more worth it. I hope my experience inspires you to send friends, relatives and anyone else just a little something special. It truly will make their day and yours, I promise!

Here's a few photo's from putting the packages together...

[my valentine helper]

[trying to sneak a snack]

[awaiting shipment]

xoxo,

R

...happy valentine's day...

From our family to yours, we wish you a wonderful Valentine's Day full of love, lots of chocolate and other sweet surprises!

xoxo,

R+M

...a surprise from my valentine...

As mentioned here, I LOVE surprises. I mean who doesn’t really? Well Sunday morning I woke up to a sweet Valentine’s Day surprise from Mikis. While still trying to get the sleep out of my eyes, he handed me an envelope. As it wasn’t Valentine’s Day yet you can imagine my confusion. Well, I opened the sweetly homemade card and was surprised with a note that told me to pack my bathing suit and be ready by 10:30a.m. I jumped out of bed immediately and got quickly ready. Soon after Mikis divulged our plans for the day, he booked us a couples massage at Joya Spa at the Montelucia Resort. What a sweet surprise right? I swear, Mikis can be such a romantic when he wants to be. We enjoyed an amazing couples massage along with champagne at one of the best Spa’s in Arizona. Afterward we enjoyed lunch in the beautiful Arizona sun, a picture perfect Sunday in my book. 

Here are a few photos from our trip. 

 

[mikis releasing his negative energy and tension]

[the gorgeous montelucia grounds]

xoxo,

R+M

...friday night with the fam...

Mikis and I are so lucky to have my brothers and sister live so nearby, which allows frequent visits and fun nights hanging out. Every time we are with my siblings, I think of how lucky I am to have such amazing people in my life. Now that they are teenagers it is a easier to relate to them more than ever, which makes us closer than ever. Honestly, spending time with them makes me more excited for when Mikis and I are parents ourselves, but for now we take every opportunity to hang with them. Last night was one of the those great nights where we were able to have dinner and spend the rest of the night with the fam.

[gotta love 16yr old's eating habits. yes those are french fries in his burger]

xoxo,

R+M

...tgif...

Today's tgif music pick was inspired by one of my favorite ads from last week's Superbowl. Love this song, love this movie. Hope you have a wonderful weekend and enjoy!

xoxo,

R+M

...for the love of book club...

Book Club. This one word can mean so many things to so many people. I have luckily been apart of a book club with a great group of ladies for the last three years. Our club has taken on many different looks and has even lost and gained new members, but our monthly meetings have always stayed a constant. Book Club means many things to me: reading, discussions, girlfriend get-together's, laughs, and wine, just to name a few. I truly look forward to our monthly get-together's and couldn’t imagine life without book club. Weird, I know. But it truly has become a part of life, that I would miss if  it came to an end.  Recently, our book club has taken on a new look, and is now called The Club. In this new format each lady gets to choose a theme for the month she hosts, which includes a book choice as well as an entertainment element. It’s added a fun vibe and given the ladies who aren’t the biggest readers an element to enjoy.  The first meeting with this new format was last month and was a Game Night hosted by Christine. It was awesome. A night of many laughs, great bruschetta, and lots of wine!

This month's book pick was The Hunger Games trilogy, which I LOVED. Honestly, the series was extremely addicting, a fast read and one I thoroughly enjoyed. If your looking for a book that is an easy read, these will hook you from the start. 

Here are a few photos from the night…

[make your own bruschetta]

[morgi, honorary member of the club]

[her love for cash and credit cards starting early]

[let's just say this is a belly laugh game, all the way]

[molls, the beer-o rather than wine-o]

Until next month ladies...

xoxo,

R

...words of wisdom...

 

 

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xoxo,

R+M