Mingo Creek Hike

It may be Spring, but Pennsylvania is pretending it's not.  It has been cold, rainy/snowy, and windy.  But this past weekend, we didn't let the crappy weather stop us from getting outside!  We are starting to get serious cabin fever, so we make sure we get outside every single chance we get.  After eating breakfast Saturday morning, we looked outside and saw the clouds part ways, so we jumped in the car ASAP and decided to go for a hike.    

We hiked for a good 2 hours (we may or may not have got lost a couple times...).  The weather was funky... it would go from sunny to cloudy to a light drizzle and back to sunny all in a matter of 5 minutes.  Luckily, the worst we saw while hiking was a light drizzle.  The weather Gods must have been on our side that day though, because literally as SOON as we got back in the car, it started POURING.  

On our way home, we drove by THIS!

Biggest watering can I've ever seen!

(Mom, I thought you'd appreciate this)

 These are our deer friends.

I tweet about them a lot.

They hang out in our backyard 24/7 and I feed them leftovers.

We are BFFs.

:)

That night, we decided to continue with our "pretend it's Spring" attitudes and grill dinner outside.  We grilled some delicious portobello burgers and sauted veggies.  We also made homemade kaiser rolls for the buns!  It was a delicious little Saturday. :)

One Day Without Shoes

Are you going barefoot today?

Join Toms Shoes to raise awareness for those who don't have shoes.

Learn more here.

I'm ready!

Be sure to let me know if you are joining in too!

Cinnamon Waffle Happiness

All I have to say is

I'm eating homemade cinnamon waffles,

drinking tasty Trader Joe's coffee,

listening to Bob Marley,

and staring at my sweet husband across the table.

I love weekends.

30 Days of Lists - Part 2

Well, yesterday was the last day of the month long "30 Days of List" challenge!  And I did it!  I made it all the way through the challenge, completing every list.  I had a lot of fun thinking up my answers each day and reading all the other lists in the flickr group.  Here is the second portion of my lists:      

Now I have this fun little journal of random lists that I can look back on someday and laugh at the way I thought at this time in my life.  I love looking back on those kinds of things.  Just like this blog: I literally get giddy thinking about reading it when I'm older or showing it to my future kids.  When they think we are lame parents, I'm going to show them this blog and be like, "See!  We were COOL!"  But they'll probably still think we aren't... :)

Guys, it's Thursday!  Do you know what that means?  That means that tomorrow is Friday!  Which leads to the WEEKEND!  We can DO IT! 

Through the Eyes of my iPhone...

I take a lot, and I mean A LOT, of photos with my iPhone.  And some of them never make it to the blog.  It's fun to go back through the random photos I've taken over the last few weeks every once in a while.  It reminds me what I've been up to and shares a glimpse of my everyday life...    

From left to right:
Row 1: Pretty sunset, favorite coffee cups
Row 2: Tie dye Toms, handsome husband serenade
Row 3: Mug I made my Dad for his birthday, another gorgeous sunset
Row 4: Cake I made my Sister-in-Law, Funky Toms

How is everyone's week going so far?  I cannot take this cold weather anymore.  We had this tiny run of really beautiful Spring weather and now it's back to 30 degree days.  Whhhhy?  I just have to keep telling myself "4 more weeks until Hilton Head, 4 more weeks until Hilton Head!"  It's working... kinda.  I am still miserable standing outside waiting for the bus in the morning.  I need the sunshine and the warmth!  Californians... send that nice weather my way!

In other news, Brett and I are going to a concert tonight: Toubab Krewe.  We've seen them live before and they always put on a good show.  I'm excited!  Now I just have to get through the afternoon of work, then it's time for music, beers, and babe! ;)    

Bouldering at Lost Crag

Okay, I know that it is already the next weekend... but I just had to document the previous weekend!  Last Saturday, Brett and I went hiking and bouldering (rock climbing) at Lost Crag near Ohiopyle.  It was our first time climbing outside.  We've been climbing inside all winter at a climbing gym and couldn't wait to try it outside.  When we found out the weather was going to be in the upper 50s, we couldn't pass this opportunity up!  It was so.much.fun.  I can't believe how much I love this activity.  The hike was beautiful, even though everything was still pretty bare from Winter.  When we reached the rocks, we were the only ones there.  It was so awesome to be back outside again, after being stuck inside all Winter long.  It was such a great day.  I can't even put into words how much love I have for the outdoors...  

 

 

And of course, ice cream is a very important part of the day!  I can't wait to get back out there again.  The temperatures are back down into the 30s right now... ugh.  But I'm really hoping we can get back outside again anyways.  Love it!

Do you guys love being outside?  Do you hike or camp or do any kind of outdoor activities?  I am just always so amazed by nature and the outdoors.

Hope you're having a great weekend!!

Fill in the Blank Friday

 

1.   My most prized possession is  my photos.  Pretty much all the photos I have ever taken… I don’t know what I would do if I ever lost them.  I try to backup my computer as much as possible, so I always have my photos in multiple places.  You can never replace those memories. 

2.  If I could be one age for the rest of my life, I would want to be  definitely somewhere in my 20’s.  So much great stuff has happened to me in my 20’s.  I like this place in my life… not too old, not too young; making a life for myself, but still having so much fun.  But then again, I think I’ll always be having this much fun no matter how old I get…

3.  The best way to spend a weekend is  going on a mini road trip somewhere fun with the people you love!

4.  My outlook on life is  based around the idea that you can choose what you want your life to be.  You can choose each day whether you are going to be positive or negative.  I choose to be positive everyday.  While it’s difficult sometimes, you always have to remember that “Nothing is worth more than this day.”  You can’t predict the future, so you better enjoy each moment!

5.  If you want to annoy me, just  cut me off while you’re on your cell phone… seriously!

6.  I am completely defenseless when it comes to  PIZZA!!  Or being asked to go on a road trip… I will always say yes!

7.  When dressing for the day one should  wear whatever the hell you want.  Who cares about trends.  Just wear what makes you happy and confident!

Play along here!

HAPPY FRIDAY!!*

'This Little Port' Guest Post

 

Hi Guys!

I am guest posting over at "This Little Port" today while Gaby is away on an exciting camping and rock climbing trip with her husband!  While she's away taking in the great Australian outdoors, I'm talking all about one of my favorite parts of my honeymoon.  Hope you enjoy!

I hope your week is going wonderfully!  I had such a great time this past weekend, I'm trying to find some time to sit down and blog about it!  Weekend post coming soon (even if it means I post it a day before next weekend...).

Happy Wednesday!*

1st Day of Spring!

Happy 1st Day of Spring!!

I'm dreaming of pretty flowers, sunshine, and warm weather... and I'm hoping now that it is officially Spring, the weather will get it's act together & give me these sweet things!  Maybe if I'm really lucky, the weather will act like it did on our honeymoon in California... sigh.  We stayed on a houseboat in Sausalito for the first few nights of our honeymoon and it was pure bliss.  The "floating garden" was so pretty and peaceful, I could have sat out there all day, everyday and been completely content.  It was perfect.

(all photos taken by me & my husband on our honeymoon - August 2010)

Look What My Mom Just Sent Me...

(me dressed as a bride when I was little)                             (me on my actual wedding day)

I woke up to these 2 pictures in my email a couple days ago.

My mom was going through old photos and found this.

This puts the biggest smile on my face!

I think I look exactly the same...

(minus the interesting child haircut... thanks mom!).

And crap, maybe I should have taken my own fashion advice

and wore a blue and pink striped sweater under my wedding dress!

That was a good look... ;)

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

(via)

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

I hope you have the luckiest, greenest, leprechaunest day!

(like that word I just made up there?)

Miss you everyday G-Pa...

30 Days of Lists: Halfway Mark

 

So I am now halfway through the 30 Days of Lists challenge!  I posted a couple of weeks ago about it and have to say, I am really enjoying this.  It's fun to read the prompts and then go searching in my head to come up with a list... it gets those brain wheels turning!  ;)  I also love seeing all the other lists on the flickr group!  Here are my first 15 lists:

I want to see YOUR lists!

Let me know if you are participating in this challenge too!
Hope your week is off to a great start!  Spring is just around the corner (I hope!)...

Happy Birthday Brita!

Happy Birthday Brita!!

Happy birthday to my sweet little sister who turns 17 (?!!?!) today!

When did that happen?!

I can still remember the day she was born.

I can't believe she will be a senior in high school next year.  Wow.

She is the most creative and talented artist I know.

I am blown away by what she is able to create.

Please pop over to her blog and check out her drawings.

They are seriously amazing.

We are working on getting an Etsy shop set up for her,

so she can start selling her artwork.

I'll be sure to let you know when it's up and running!

Happy Birthday Brit!

I love you!! :) 

(photo of me & Brita at my wedding - August 7, 2010)