friday favorites

Oh is it Saturday already?  I completely forgot to send out my friday favs.  Enjoy!

Wanderlust Kick Off 
Loving Ahpeele designs on Etsy
Thinking about ordering a few of these 
Yummy Chakra Sprays
Casey mom found this idea and I love it!
Found this cute site Project Nursery - starting to get some ideas
Someone special who follows my blog sent me Daily Garnish to follow, Loving it!
Wish I would have seen this list of things to do in San Francisco a couple weeks ago
Would love to be sitting in one of these Yellow Leaf Hammocks relaxing in my backyard
Even though I don't work at lululemon anymore I still use their goal setting techniques.  It's almost been a year since we opened up the shop here in Marietta.  I usually set goals throughout the year, but I haven't sat down to go through the formal goal writing in a long time.  I think it's time!

Have an awesome weekend, do something you did as a kid.  Run through a sprinkler, sit on the stoop and enjoy a popsicle, go for a bike ride, just have fun.....

vacation part 2

Part 2: Yosemite National Park

I absolutely love nature and visiting different parks, hikes, mountains etc.  BUT Yosemite took my breath away more than any other park has ever done.  Every corner we turned was a new waterfall pouring out of the rocks.  The terrain was unique and different each way I looked, from domes to peaks Yosemite has everything.

{vacation favorites}

Sentinel Dome ~ This was our first hike and WOW from the top we could see Half Dome, Yosemite Falls, El Capitan and the High Sierra Peaks.  At the top stands the famous Ansel Adams Jeffrey Pine tree that is no longer alive but still there.  If you visit, please do this hike it's absolutely amazing.

Tenaya Lodge ~ We stayed here and had such a great time.  We arrived with a beautiful bottle of champagne from the hotel staff to help us celebrate our 5th anniversary.  Casey enjoyed a glass while I toasted without,  it was so special.  The staff was great, the restaurants had wonderful food and the views were amazing.  I spent some time at the spa getting the prenatal massage which was so nice and relaxing.

Mariposa Grove ~ Full of an amazing grove of Sequoia trees.  I have always had a deep connection with trees, I think their process of patient growth, and sustainability through the seasons is a perfect example of life in general.  We can all learn from their example

NEXT~
Part 3: Lake Tahoe, Drive Back and Half Moon Bay

vacation part 1

drove 873 miles in 8 days

Casey and I took a vacation for our 5th anniversary last week which was exactly what we needed at the perfect time.  We traveled to San Francisco, Oakland, Berkeley, Yosemite, Lake Tahoe and Half Moon Bay.

Part 1: San Francisco, Oakland and Berkeley

{vacation favorites} Oakland
Pizzaiolo ~ great environment, bocce ball, backyard movies, amazing staff, yummy pizza, salads, the wine list looked great but I couldn't drink :)

Market Hall ~ I would shop here every Saturday morning if I could.  We tasted cheese, salsa, bread, olive oil, carmel and dessert.  Love love love this place.

Fentons Creamery ~ Yummy! I haven't been able to eat ice cream in years, but for some reason being pregnant I'm able to digest it.  So I dove in and had the coffee and cookie flavor, it was sooo good.

{vacation favorites} Berkeley
The Cheese Board Collective ~ We didn't make it here this time, but it's one of my favorites

La Note Restaurant ~ yummy breakfast

Teance ~ didn't get to visit but it's on my list for next time

{vacation favorites} San Francisco
elizabeth W ~ fun fragrances, the original store with all products made up the street

The Bush Man ~ Always fun entertainment

Sushirrito ~ One of my co-workers referred me to this restaurant.  The line was too long and I was so hungry so we didn't wait, but she said it's one of the best.  If you go let me know what you think

Out the Door ~ Yummy Vietnamese food

Chinatown ~

COMING SOON~
Part 2: Yosemite
Part 3: Lake Tahoe and Half Moon Bay

hello little apple

I've been holding out and not telling you our little secret.  We are now 16 weeks pregnant and enjoying our little new adventure.  The first trimester was full of motion sickness bands, ginger ale, dizziness and realization of what morning sickness is.  It was not just the morning for me, more like 24/7 sickness.  Once I hit 12 weeks I started feeling better, by the time I hit 14 weeks I started feeling more like me again minus the belly starting to stretch.   I have so much to tell you about practicing yoga while pregnant, trying to stay healthy, cravings and much more.  Can't wait to share more with you soon!

Have a great day!

friday favorites - on vacation

I'm out of the office on vacation.  friday favorites will return soon.... until then I will leave you with one of my favorite photos from our vacation so far.

friday favorites

Mug Hugs
31 Bits
Love this
Video of John Friend discussing the roots of Anusara
Summer Hats
Lace + Crochet
Love this image signifies summer fun
Do you think Jeep will ever bring back the Alpina Wagoneer?  I've always wanted one.
Loving OvejaNegra
DK General Store
I am now obsessed with Lensbaby - really want to try these

Have a wonderful weekend!

5 years ago

5 years ago we stood in front of Long's Peak with our family and friends surrounding us while we said our vows in marriage.  I can't believe how fast 5 years has gone by.  I look at all of the memories we've created and it brings a smile, laughter and joy to my heart.  Thank you Casey for an amazing 5 years!

Our Wedding

Our First Dance

Honeymoon

Celebrating our 3rd Anniversary in Greece

Love ya Case!  Many more amazing years to come.

morning

I absolutely love morning - the birds are singing, our one rooster is saying Cock-a-doodle-do, Brody and I hang out after our walk and the house is so quiet and peaceful. The coffee is brewing, the incense is burning, it's time to start the day.

Have a great morning!

friday favorites

Love her voice
A cute He Said, She Said post by Your Southern Peach
Yummy citrus margarita from homemade grits
Are you headed to Wanderlust? Check out lululemon's 10 must-haves
Wild and Precious Giveaway
Jam of the week from Yoganonmymous
Loving their photos of France
Thinking I may order some of Beki Wilson's designs

Have a great weekend!

July 4th Weekend

A little late on our weekend recap - hope you had a great 4th!  We enjoyed the long weekend, we sat by the pool, watched the Marietta parade, visited with friends, and watched movies during our summer showers.  

Matchbook Magazine
Spiritual Gangster Freedom Sale
Casey's favorite this week Dear Photograph
Canon Camera Lens Mugs
Mountain Pose Yoga Festival at Copper Mountain
Dark/Lux summer styles
How to wear your lululemon cool racerback
Video highlights from Wanderlust Vermont
Healthy recipes for your 4th of July
How cute are these Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Yummy festive pretzels
New July wallpapers from Escape Artist