A Beach House Getaway

Just a short post about where we're spending our weekend! We packed the car up and headed out yesterday. We drove for 4 hours before I had any idea of where we were going! Either Noah is really good at surprises, or I'm really oblivious.

Our destination? A gorgeous beach house on the Oregon Coast! Oh the romance!

Cheers to a wonderful weekend!

A Trip to the Tulips

The weather held out and we were able to visit the Tulip Festival on Saturday. While there weren't blue skies, and it was a bit chilly... it didn't rain!

 

There are signs posted everywhere, "Do not step between rows." I'm a rebel, clearly.

I love when nice strangers offer to take our photo. :)

After the tulips, we got lunch and splurged on dessert. Look at this gigantic Cream Puff!!! Even the server didn't think we could finish it!

We proved him wrong.

Also, Happy Earth Day!!

Every day I try to make an effort to care for our planet. I always have my reusable grocery bags, I try and reduce my amount of waste, and I recycle, recycle, recyle! Did you know, the concept of Earth Day came from a Wisconsin Senator in 1970? Americans took to the streets to demonstrate for a healthy, sustainable environment in massive coast-to-coast rallies. You don't see much of that now.  

If you're interested, check out the video below.

Have A Glorious Weekend

My weekend is jammed packed. I'm in a training all day tomorrow... It starts at 8:30 AM! But.... I have rollerskating and the season premier of Mad Men to look forward to!

Cheers!

Bits of My Weekend

This weekend was glorious. I slept in late, had breakfast waiting for me, and we went to Costco! Is it sad that I am excited for a new Ninja Blender… or Costco? Who cares...I'm ecstatic! It blends the crap outa fruit to make delicious smoothies!  

After the Costco adventure, we grabbed some food and finally saw ‘Silver Linings Playbook’! I think Noah and I both have a crush on Jennifer Lawrence now. Can you blame us? If she doesn’t win your heart in the movie, perhaps this will help: Click Here.

On Sunday, I checked out a new (to me) restaurant and indulged in a ginger beer and St. Patrick’s Day inspired macaroons. Also, I made my first attempts at homemade spring rolls. I stuffed the rice wraps with lettuce, sweet peppers, cucumber, carrots, and rice noodles. I dipped them in some spicy peanut sauce and BOOM… They were pretty fabulous… if-I-do-say-so-myself.

Last Class!!!

Tomorrow is my VERY LAST class of my MSW program. I've already submitted my FINAL paper, and all I have to do is try and be mentally present tomorrow. It's hard to believe....

All I have left to complete are Practicum hours. These past three years have been rough, and I am oh so excited to just kick my feet up and relax in my hooded gown. :-)

Cheers to an amazing weekend!

Enjoy the Weekend

Valentine's, Birthday Flight, Pops & Downton Abbey

The long weekend was jam packed! Of course, I took photos to document.



My lovely card, roses and special present waiting for me when I walk in.



Noah's been interested in making cocktails at home, so I thought I would encourage that. :)
*Isn't the bag adorable?

 

Now, for Noah’s birthday, I had a wonderful surprise planned. Quick note here: I am terrible at keeping surprises a secret. Historically I get so anxious that I just blurt it out! I was so excited about this one and determined to keep my trap shut. Luckily, it was perfect.

Noah had no idea where we were headed, but we had coffees in hand and we were on our way. He tells me now he had a few ideas, but after passing through Seattle and the Boeing Air Museum he wasn’t so sure. It wasn't until we pulled into a tiny little airport in Renton did I say, “Yup. We’re going in a plane!”

We had 30 minutes or so.Our early arrival is a symptom of my anxiety with surprises: I rushed us. Noah used this time to mentally prepare himself for boarding a 4-seater, tinker-toy of a plane.

The flight was an hour long and we flew northeast and then back down along the Puget Sound. The pilot even let Noah take off! There was some turbulence that nearly made us lose our breakfast, but the views were incredible. Seeing the city from the air definitely gave us a different perspective of distance, and how massive some houses are!

 

After the flight. Feet safely on the ground.

The rest of the weekend was spent stomping around downtown, hanging out with my dad, eating good food and shopping.

My Pops and I being weird. Note the ass to the right who awkwardly photo bombed us.

Also, we are now completely invested in a new (to us) show. We started watching Downton Abbey on Friday, and we are already halfway through the second season. Geez! Talk about BINGE VIEWING!

I absolutely love Lady Sybil… can’t stand Mrs. O’brien and Thomas, and have fallen in love with Mr. Bates. I know the third season is nearing an end, so I am trying to avoid the internet. How have we been missing this show? I have tons of school work to do, but we MUST finish season two!



Happy Weekend!!

Friday has finally come!! I was in a training all day, and somehow managed to pay attention! This weekend will be eventful... But I fully intend on sleeping, and giving my mind a rest from thoughts of school and work.

Self-care, here I come!!

Cheers to the weekend!!

Painting, Santa & Corey Smith

When a coworker asks "How was your weekend?" and you reply with "It was amazing!" .... The details and photos are worth sharing.

The fun started Thursday night when a friend and I went out for painting and wine. Conversations are always fun over wine and some creativity.

Our lovely artwork we entitled: "Desert Foliage

Friday night I attended a special banquet where Noah dressed up as... Santa! Watching him light up all those little eyes was amazing. While some of the kiddos were more shy, others were nearly running around senseless with excitement. Any guy who can put on the red suit to keep the holiday spirit alive... is pretty incredible.

Now, a backstory... 4 or so years ago... Noah wooed me with a particular song. I wrote about it HERE. Well, we found out Saturday night that Corey Smith would be playing IN SEATTLE the next night! We had to go!! So we did.

And... we got to meet him!

We had a great time, and it was cool to hear our song played live. *Insert "awww" moment here*

Recently On my iPhone....

The holiday was amazing. There was sweat, laughter, lots of eating, and much to be thankful for.

If you're interested, here are some of the weekend in photos:

Bits of My Weekend

Pumpkins, Puzzles, Seeds and Cuddle time ... Oh my! Bits from my weekend...

Our pumpkins

Puzzle date night. Complete with wine and a movie.

The yummy guts of said pumpkin.

Adorable cuddle bug of a pup.

Birthday Haiku

Waiting for Friday

Celebrating A Birthday

Mel is Twenty-Five!

I'm leaving the Puget Sound tomorrow to head down to Portland. Time to celebrate another year with a best friend! A year ago today I wrote this post . We are all growing up so fast!

Looking forward to driving down to some good tunes, stopping by one of my favorite fast food places,wine tasting and celebrating!

Have a Wonderful Weekend

My Mama is currently on her way up to spend the weekend with us. Tonight we are all going to a concert in the park to see Barenaked Ladies, Blues Traveler and Cracker. So much fun! Tomorrow, I am making french toast (so excited for a "cheat day") and we'll probably do a little mall shopping, and perhaps go to a tattoo place to just… uh… check it out. :) 


Enjoy the weekend! 

What A Glorious Weekend

Although my Saturday was spent in a windowless classroom, I really enjoy the class I am taking this quarter. The teacher is interactive, entertaining and very knowledgeable. The class is on the DSM-IV-TR where we will be learning about how to effectively assess mental health disorders. The new DSM is expected to be released next year, so many of the conversations are regarding the changes being made; some good, and others not so good. Being excited about this class truly accentuates my nerdy nature.

Sunday started with a yummy homemade (Noah makes the best) omelet. We packed up the pup, and headed to the outdoor mall where dogs are allowed to go into stores. I think we like getting all the attention for our adorable pooch. The weather was surprisingly perfect, so we shopped around and had lunch outside.

A midday nap, some laundry and grocery shopping was my version of a perfect weekend.

Ahhh…. Now… to get in the groove of Monday.

It's the Weekend!

This weekend my mama will be in town. She is my BIGGEST fan so she comes up to see all my games. Thanks, Ma. Saturday I have a quick morning practice and then we plan to (if the weather holds out) take our pups to the park. We might also see Snow White and the Huntsman… don't judge me. 

My game on Sunday will be the last one until the Fall. I can't believe how much I have fallen in love with derby. I am so glad I swallowed my fears and just got out there. This has been a crazy experience…. 

Have a fabulous weekend!!!!

ps. I adore this chair. If only the weather was nice enough to sit out back and sip on some vino. 

Have An Interesting Weekend

         Photo via Pinterest 

Bits of My Weekend

After successfully completing my derby eval… Theo and I napped. 

Theo waiting patiently for Noah. He loves Noah more than me…  :-(

I stared at my closet…wishing it would organize itself. Then it didn't, so I made cookies. 

Cookies 

Did a little derby shopping. New tights, socks, toe guards, mouth guard, and shorts.