project life | week 25

{June 17 - 23} full spread 
Another quiet week with little things to remember.

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Lots of words and photos. I also took more pics with the big camera.

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I cannot express how happy a photo about making smoothies for dinner makes me, but it does. To me, being able to find joy in the little things make life that much better.

love to travel, hate the traveling

Some random IGs from our vacation: Bob and Gyee Frank Shopping Napping Eating Taking photos with hay bales Drinking Sailing Glad to be home: because of weather in Houston, our 1:30 PM arrival ended up being 5:30; which is why we hate traveling. I am not sure why sitting in an airplane for 7 hours is so exhausting, but it is. Hope to be back in our normal routine soon.

on holiday

We are currently in New England for a bit of R 'n R. See you on the flip side!

project life | week 24

{June 10-16}
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I've been keeping my PL weeks pretty simple for the rest of June in order to get it done.

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My 12 photos for the 12th of June. Can't believe I have been doing this all year so far, but having the iPhone has made photo-documenting infinitely easier.

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Almost halfway through the year with PL and still loving the process. Also loving that it is making me use up the stash of scrapbooking products I have been hoarding through the years. I am REALLY going to try not to buy any pretty papers, etc the rest of the year and USE up what I have.

weekend update | balls, boys and birthdays

Although this past weekend was a working one for me,  we did manage to get in some fun mini-adventures in between. One of our friends organized a bowling night on Friday at Lucky Strike, which is just a few blocks from our place.

None of us are expert bowlers by any means, but we had a great time catching up, making fun of each other's gutter balls and cheering each other's strikes.

Some of my Houston peeps! Love these guys.

On Saturday Joe took me to a new taco place for lunch. The food was so tasty - I imagine we will be returning soon.

We went to Bombay Pizza for his birthday-eve dinner and watched "Seeking a Friend for the end of the World," which was only ok.

Our main event yesterday was to see Magic Mike with some other friends. Yes, the hubs wanted to see Magic Mike on his birthday. Reason #378 that I love him! My only complaint about the movie? Less talking more dancing! It was quite funny.

Our secret stash of candy because I am cheap like that.

A selfie.

top&jeans: Gap / shoes: Target / earrings: old / scarf: Old Navy / bag: Gucci
And what I wore. I actually took photos with my big camera as well, but uploading them requires many more steps. I can't wait for the day that pictures can be directly uploaded to the internet from a real camera like the iPhone!

I hope you had a great halfway-through-the-year day!

Happy halfway through and birthday!

Today is my favorite boy's birthday.

I love this life we share.

Happy birthday babes!

P.S. Today also marks the halfway point for 2012. Let's go celebrate :)

Easy dressing

dress: Anthro / shoes: Jeffrey Campbell / necklace: gift'd
This week has been all about keeping things simple. I'm not sure where the time went or how Friday crept on me so quickly. Too bad it's a working weekend, so no rest for the weary.


I love this dress. And I love seeing how "blonde" my hair was last summer. That was a fun phase but I think I'll be sticking to more "natural" color from here on out.

I hope you have a lovely weekend planned!

Seriously hot

dress: J. Crew / shoes: Tory Burch / cuff: Tiffany's / necklace: AE

Summer is definitely upon us and the days seems to be getting hotter. Getting dressed, however, is a bit more difficult that it seems. I hate wearing layers because the sweat starts dripping as soon as I walk outside, but office building are kept ice cold. Luckily I do wear a white coat at work, which helps keep me warm inside, while a simple sheath keeps me cool outside.


Just in case you didn't believe me ;)

My cuties

My nephews were feeling especially affectionate yesterday and I snapped a rare self-portrait of all three of us. The lighting in the room was a bit dim so the quality is not the best but I love the emotion captured here. They both have their moments (don't we all?), but overall they are really the sweetest and cutest babies around. I simply adore them and they make me happy.

project life | week 23

{June 3 - 9}
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The summer seems to be on high speed!

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I haven't been taking as many photos lately, but it's ok.

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At least the photos I have been taking have been good ones :)

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These are the two items from the Trina Turk for Banana collection I took home with me. Not sure when or where I am going to wear the dress, but I had to have it. (Don't you love my bright green socks too?)

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I love the time of year when cherries are in season. It's usually pretty short-lived so I gorge myself as much as I can!

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We saw Willie Nelson on Sunday of the summer fest. He looked and sounded great, especially for being 79!

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I am so thankful that I have been keeping this weekly record of our life. The little details are the best to remember but the first forgotten.

weekend snaps

We ran with the sun.


We celebrated a new baby.


We squeezed on a pedi-cab.


We escaped the heat.