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What a week! This week has been filled with a lot more changes at work, an immense amount of computer issues, and a few fun nights with friends. We have a fun weekend ahead of us filled with a tequila event tonight, beer fest and a concert by one of our favorite bands, Unwritten Law on Saturday and a day of relaxation on Sunday. I.Can't.Wait! Today's music pick is from Unwritten Law, the band we will be seeing on Saturday. Everytime I hear this song it takes me back to our wedding night when Scott Russo, the lead singer,played it for us as our first dance song.

Enjoy!

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

...cookies, mimosas and girlfriends...

When I think of the holidays one thought comes to mind, indulgent. The holiday time is one where you disregard calorie thoughts and indulge your taste buds in deliciously made goodies and seasonal cocktails. This Sunday was no different as I joined a few girlfriend's for a cookie exchange at our friend Molly's house. The morning was perfect filled with great food, addicting blood orange mimosas and awesome company. We were all able to spend a few hours with each other catching up on life and holiday plans and we all got to leave with a plate full of homemade treats. I see this becoming a tradition every year.

Thanks again Molly for such an enjoyable Sunday afternoon!



[some of the delicious cookie choices]

 

[saylor loving the sprinkles more than the cookie]



[blood orange mimosas, my new fave]

[kid cookie decorating]

[saylor the frosting monster]

 

xoxo,

R

...brunch with besties...

As I have mentioned here and here, some of my closest girlfriends live outside of Arizona which makes anytime I get to see them extra special. This past Saturday was just that, extra special, because I got to have brunch with two of my best friends, Tara and Julie. These girls are one's I have known since High School and have grown with through college, marriage and now babies. They are two girls who know just what to say to make me laugh and smile, and they just "get" me. There is an unspoken bond between the three of us that is there to stay. So, this past Saturday I got to have brunch with Tara, Julie & Genevieve (julie's adorable one year old). Tara brought the coffee, Julie brought the donuts and baby, and I obviously brought the camera. Our brunch was filled with stories, laughter and fun. It's truly something I wish we could share more often, but cherish the time we did have.

Thank you ladies for a memorable Saturday! Until next time...

[seriously, how cute is she?]

[tara trying to coax her]

[can you tell she's a mom?]

 

 

[just the girls]

xoxo,

R

...fall cleaning...

Many people do Spring cleaning, but were a little late on that train, so this past weekend we did a little bit of Fall cleaning. With Thanksgiving just around the corner, we decided it was time to check a few things off of our home to-do list. Thankfully, we had my brothers in tow who helped with some of the household chores. Were not quite done, but happy to have our garage and office cleaned out and clutter free.

xoxo,

R+M