January 27

Hello!

As January comes to a close, I wanted to share a few pictures from a day that is super special to our family.

Fifty-seven years ago, on January 27, 1961, my dad was born.

A few (or more) years later, my parents were also married on January 27.  That may not have worked out so well, but hey, I exist.  I'm pretty thrilled about that fact, so, I guess it was a minor win.

Then, a couple years ago when this cute guy decided - on January 27 - that maybe he kinda liked hanging out with me just a bit, I was pretty agreeable to the idea.

So, yes, we enjoyed celebrating January 27.

First, we had breakfast at 11-worth Cafe.  This is exactly the type of place that my dad would have loved.  Little cafes with amazing breakfasts were his thing.

I, of course, had the Chicken Fried Steak.  I ALWAYS have the chicken fried steak the first time I try any place that has it.  I don't know why.  I'm just weird like that.  

Strawberry Ice Cream, Fig Newtons, Stranger Things & Chicken Lasagna

Hola!

I think I may have said this already, but I hope everyone is staying warm!!  It's been so wonderfully cold!!  Our family has really enjoyed the last week, so I thought I'd share some of our favorite moments with you.

We celebrated National Strawberry Ice Cream Day on January 15.  Why my daughters are wearing shorts in January in IOWA, of all places, is anyone's guess.

Obit & Ice Skating

Hello, everyone!

This week has been busy, but so much fun!

Wednesday, we went ice skating at UNMC and had a blast!!  Well....I had a blast.  Dan...well, Dan was a trouper, like always.  He may not love the ice, but I think he had fun.  At least, I hope so.....??  I think this face says, "YES!  I AM HAVING FUN!"  Or something similar.

And after ice skating, there is nothing better than, of course, a good book and a glass of  wine.  We are big supporters of local wineries (and by "big," I mean we drink about two bottles of wine a month....but in spirit...big supporters....??)  If you follow my Instagram, you will see that we spent a lot of time visiting Nebraska and Iowa wineries this summer.  This Peach wine from Breezy Hills isn't actually one of my favorites when compared to their wonderful Cranberry wine, but it's still really, really good.  

As for the book, Obit by Jim Sheeler is shaping up to be one the most interesting books I've ever read.  It's a book of obituaries, which sounds so sad, but is actually very inspiring.  My wonderful friend, Rhea, suggested this book to me (and then let me borrow it!) and I am so glad she did.  It's just amazing.  I strongly suggest you all check it out.

Hope you all are having a wonderful week! 

When Breath Becomes Air & Ballroom Dancing

Hello, everyone!!  Are you all enjoying your new year so far??  We are just having a GREAT time over here - mostly trying to stay warm!  Today actually brought us some pretty decent weather, but I've heard that there is more snow on the way.  Personally, I love winter - snow, ice, wind, all of it.  LOVE it.  Cute little snowmen, decorating with white floral, it's so pretty!  I actually grabbed these wintery white carnations the other day to dress up the dining room table:

I try to always keep fresh flowers around the house just to brighten it up a little.  I've always thought a table just doesn't quite look complete without fresh flowers.  Love love love them.

What else do I love about winter?  Snuggling up under the blankets with a good book!  This is the perfect weather for getting started on my 2018 reading list.

Chocolate Covered Cherry Day and Some Other Things

First of all, HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

Doesn't Snapchat make us cute??

I'm also super excited about that cardigan I'm wearing.  I finally decided to try out Stitch Fix, and I'm so so glad I did!  Dan is also trying it out, which I'm sure will make me think I need to take more pictures of us than I already do....  Because I struggle a tad with buying clothes - some may call it picky, I call it selective - I sent back four of the five items that came in my first fix, but I absolutely love the cardigan I kept.  (If you are curious about Stitch Fix, click the link.)

If, on the other hand, you're curious about where to find the cutest little chocolate teddy bears and snowmen, don't click the link.  Go to Aldi!  Found these there today: