Desert Adventure

Who went: My travel soul mate, English

What we did: yoga, sun, hike, R&R, spa, explore

Where we stayed: Waldorf Astoria Carefree, Arizona

Where we ate:
1. Spotted Donkey Cantina- amazing blood orange margaritas
2. Tapas Fritas- amazing rabbit, don't worry, there's 1000+ rabbits at the Waldorf alone
3. Citizen Public House - amazing rock candy martinis

While the spray tan was still fresh

Hike up Pinnacle

Top of the mountain

Some of the "Boulders"

View from the backyard

Sfuzzis in Dallas, I just like this picture

Stinker snuck up to dance

110 degrees in the shade

Sun

And more sun!

 

Thank you Lord for keeping us safe on the way

 

Love you Eng! Let's go again soon.

Fish, sand and dirty hands

I've never understood the male brain.  But for some reason tents on the beach, not talking, fish guts, and air mattresses appeals to it.  Michael came back tan and refreshed, so that's all that matters right?



 

House Dressed for Spring

Winter is turning into spring and I no longer have to wear a jacket to get the morning paper.  Also, it's Round Top season.  Two of my favorite things about spring.  I found some spoils at Round Top and had fun finding spots for them.  Dog bowl, mesquito net, rose oil painting are straight from Round Top.

Guest bed

Guest dresser

Dining

"J" is from Goodwill

Dining

Mantle

New dog bowl

 

Spring Gardening

 

This spring, our garden is over run with plants from the winter, carrots, cilantro, and onions. We only had room for one addition and chose wisely: tomatoes. Ever had homeade tomato pie? With tomatoes from a garden instead of HEB? Holy cow... Mom and Dad came in to visit and help me plant. Such sweetie pies.

 

 

 See my pinterest link if you want to know about these plants: http://pinterest.com/pin/168814686004620529/



Herb garden - basil, chives, mint, and rosemary.

New tomato plant

Mallory's Baby Shower - Covered in Pink

Wow, 3 posts in February.  This is a record for me.  Lots of picture worthy things have been going on, and third but not least is Mallory's baby shower from Saturday.  We had so much fun hosting and even more fun watching her open the presents.  <3 you Mal.

The host/esses. 

Valentine's Day and a Craft

Valentine's Day 2013 was a milestone.  Michael finally figured out to put a card with the gift. And he wrote in it.  And signed his name. Also, I realized all I had to do was get a card and make dinner, and some other things that shouldn't be mentioned here.  V-day is WAY easier for girls. 

 

To get in the V-day mood, I made a burlap wreath for the front door.  So easy, and everything was from hobby lobby.  Thanks to Artastic Craft Studio, College Station!

 

 

Buy a wire wreath skeleton, 3" burlap (1 roll), floral wire, a letter, paint, and paintbrush.

Attach the burlap to wreath at each junction using floral wire.  Go around 3 times.

Paint your letter on BOTH sides if you have glass on your front door.

 

Hang the letter from the top of the wreath skeleton with the floral wire, attach bow, and ENJOY.

This is so true!

I don't care that he went to HEB on the way home from work.  It was perfect :)

 

 So I think this Valentine's day was a success, especially since I didn't have to watch Twilight at the end of the day. How did yours truly do this year?