Tidbits of life lately!
Rosé Thursday
My friend Sean is a musician and has a song that you must listen to called Rosé Thursday! It inspired this glass of rosé I had while out with friends one Thursday. We went to ACAC for Afterburn and then to the Quirk Rooftop on the first 80 degree day of the spring. It was beautiful up there!
Afterwards we were convinced to go to South & Central to try Bachata dancing! Fabi in the front gave us a great lesson. I thought it was much easier than cha-cha.
Sweethaus –> Vivi’s
Remember Sweethaus cupcakes from the blog posts of yesteryear?
Sweethaus is back on the downtown mall! A few years ago they rebranded to Vivi’s Cakes and Candy, but the cupcakes are the same recipes you know and love! I was there the day after they opened the new space, ready to say hi to Billy and enjoy some of that cookie dough frosting – drool!! They’ve been through a series of unfortunate location changes, and it sounds like this one is here to stay.
These boys enjoyed every bite!
Cumbre
Another new shop in town is the new Argentinean coffee shop and bakery: Cumbre. I went on a Saturday after my workout class and before Birch and I hit up the Dogwood Parade!
I loved the presentation with the special touches and sparkling water. Everything was delicious. Birch even ate the ham and cheese empanada!
Dogwood Parade
Just down the street we watched the Dogwood Parade. B enjoyed the tossed candy : )
Anne P Visit!
Another Fannetastic visit – Anne P came to town! We met up for brunch with her friends on their way to a girls’ weekend vineyard extravaganza.
This was my first visit to Farm Bell Kitchen and I am now a fan!
Warm Weather Fun
Now that the weather is more conducive to being outdoors, we’ve been spending more time outside!
Walking at the Boar’s Head Lake
Birch’s school picnic
Hiking with Grampa
Front Porch Sittin
Where the Green Grass Doesn’t Grow
We’re working on the backyard soon to hopefully fix this dead hill once and for all. Thomas is going to have the bad rocky soil excavated and re-done. Yardwork is never-ending!
Kath Eats Real Food
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- Sardine Salad!
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- Egg, Spinach and Pimento Cheese
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- Blue Apron Pimento Chicken
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- Another delicous rose
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- Blue Apron quiche
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- The best platter at Tea Bazaar
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- Smoothie bowl at Juice Laundry
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- Smash burgers + mac on the porch
The Rest Of the Story
We just got this dog bed for Gus to use in the living room. This is “his spot” on the corner of the carpet closest to the door. It’s low-profile enough for it to be out in the open and soft enough that he really likes it. It’s also protecting our new rug, so that’s a win-win!
Highlights x2!
Mazen and I both got our hair highlighted lately : )
Kindergarten Bound
Birch would like to share the world maps he made in school this year! They are very impressive.
This young lad is registered for public school kindergarten! He’s basically 5 going on 15 in this outfit.
And both boys have new B. Draddy juniors polos to wear to the golf course and out to dinner! These are THE BEST soft sports polos! Thanks to the company for sending them <3
Here he is heading to school on picture day in his favorite one. Yes he still chills in the stroller, but he walks the final stretch. This might be his last little bit of strollering!
