These girls were hilarious.
And now for the video...
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Donkey ride in Oia
I have a few posts left on Greece still to get up but wanted to share this first. Our 2nd day on Santorini was spent in Oia and before I get you all the details, here are some pics from our donkey ride. It was definitely on my list of things to do on the island and laughed the entire way up. It was so much fun!
These girls were hilarious.
And now for the video...
These girls were hilarious.
And now for the video...
Back to the joy
It's been about 4 weeks since my last post of joyful things. So, here you go. These are some of the things that brought me joy this week:
This post about orange blossoms. I love them just as much.
Currently obsessing over this song by Hans Zimmer. He is so talented.
Our new couch and antique coffee table. Very beachy.
Um, these jello eggs for Easter look like so much fun!
Have you seen the baby sloth pic? It's cute but freakish at the same time. hahahaha
The wedding kisses and gowns in this post.
My long run on the beach and phone chat with a friend.
Our new TV. Rob was like a little kid in a candy store when we took it to the check-out line at Costco.
Nienie Dialogues' new book comes out this week!
Lucy now does a little hop when she's about to eat. Sort of like this corgi, but not as cute. I do think she's trimmed a little since being here. And while you're at it, you should watch the corgi flop, too.
Also toying with the idea of making a Goldendoodle our next dog, after a basset that is.
My mom's first blog comment. I'm so proud of her for being more adventurous on the web and looking at my blog each week.
My friend Olive has brought me lots of joy this week. Too much to say. She also introduced me to the Donavon Frankenreiter station on Pandora. Very beachy. (I think I'm saying 'beachy' too much, lol!)
Tacoma's face, his ears, and his sprint to the waves.
Excited to try these carrot cake pancakes!
Locked the keys in the truck this week and I totally laughed at myself. I will never poke fun at Robby again for it. I think it's his truck - it's cursed to make you forgetful.
This quote. I think I'm like this most days.
My friend Jen was featured on Style Me Pretty! Kristin blogged about it, too.
These natural pet products for your Dog. Especially this tie which Mr. Gus will be receiving soon (once it comes back in-stock).
Urban Rebound @ Studio 831. Amazing work-out!
This post about orange blossoms. I love them just as much.
Currently obsessing over this song by Hans Zimmer. He is so talented.
Our new couch and antique coffee table. Very beachy.
Um, these jello eggs for Easter look like so much fun!
Have you seen the baby sloth pic? It's cute but freakish at the same time. hahahaha
The wedding kisses and gowns in this post.
My long run on the beach and phone chat with a friend.
Our new TV. Rob was like a little kid in a candy store when we took it to the check-out line at Costco.
Nienie Dialogues' new book comes out this week!
Lucy now does a little hop when she's about to eat. Sort of like this corgi, but not as cute. I do think she's trimmed a little since being here. And while you're at it, you should watch the corgi flop, too.
Also toying with the idea of making a Goldendoodle our next dog, after a basset that is.
My mom's first blog comment. I'm so proud of her for being more adventurous on the web and looking at my blog each week.
My friend Olive has brought me lots of joy this week. Too much to say. She also introduced me to the Donavon Frankenreiter station on Pandora. Very beachy. (I think I'm saying 'beachy' too much, lol!)
Tacoma's face, his ears, and his sprint to the waves.
Excited to try these carrot cake pancakes!
Locked the keys in the truck this week and I totally laughed at myself. I will never poke fun at Robby again for it. I think it's his truck - it's cursed to make you forgetful.
This quote. I think I'm like this most days.
My friend Jen was featured on Style Me Pretty! Kristin blogged about it, too.
These natural pet products for your Dog. Especially this tie which Mr. Gus will be receiving soon (once it comes back in-stock).
Urban Rebound @ Studio 831. Amazing work-out!
Sundays
Sunday is officially church and beach day. First we like to grab a coffee at The Abbey, then go to the 11:00 a.m. service at Vintage Faith, our new church. After, we head home, pick up the dogs and go straight to the beach for the afternoon. It's been our "thing" since we moved here and the beach by our cottage is absolutely beautiful. I read Harry Potter, Lucy rolls around in the sand and Rob and Tacoma play.
Tacoma just keeps going and going. I don't think I've seen him sit down ONCE at the beach.
My favorite part is letting the dogs run towards the beach once they get down the stairs and off their leashes. It's hilarious how fast they book it to the water. Lucy especially.
On a side note, look how kind our new church is! They sent us a little welcome note and coupon for a free drink at The Abbey.
We're really enjoying the series on Smart Love right now. What do you like to do on Sundays?
Tacoma just keeps going and going. I don't think I've seen him sit down ONCE at the beach.
On a side note, look how kind our new church is! They sent us a little welcome note and coupon for a free drink at The Abbey.
We're really enjoying the series on Smart Love right now. What do you like to do on Sundays?
I heart our bathroom
I hate to brag, but our cottage has the cutest main bath. It's everything I would have picked out for my own. Sage-colored walls, white and grey tiling, beautiful bath fixtures and a lovely sink. The shower curtain I picked up at Cost Plus World Market (courtesy of Heather). The best part is the window that cracks open.
It's so perfect, and might be my favorite room in our cottage. What's your favorite room in your casa?
It's so perfect, and might be my favorite room in our cottage. What's your favorite room in your casa?
A friendship in print
Our best friends Jack and Kristin gave us the most thoughtful departing gift. They collected pictures from over the last few years, loaded them in Instagram and then PRINTED them onto posters using Printstagram! I'm pretty sure this took them awhile to do, too...
My favorite is our first Halloween outing together (Kristin's birthday) where it looks like Kristin and I are whispering to each other about something. I'm pretty sure we were discussing in secret our plan to become best friends. Look for it at the top of the picture below - Kristin is wearing a witch hat. Hahahaha
I love these framed posters so much and look at them daily, and laugh daily. So many wonderful memories! Thank you J&K!
My favorite is our first Halloween outing together (Kristin's birthday) where it looks like Kristin and I are whispering to each other about something. I'm pretty sure we were discussing in secret our plan to become best friends. Look for it at the top of the picture below - Kristin is wearing a witch hat. Hahahaha
I love these framed posters so much and look at them daily, and laugh daily. So many wonderful memories! Thank you J&K!
Spring break with Riley
For 7 days Riley was sort of like our child. It was so much fun hanging with him! But what I think was even more fun was FEEDING him! We grilled hamburgers, baked cookies - made pancakes, french toast, ravioli, fish tacos - drank a lot of root beer and hot chocolate - hit up a couple pizza parlors - and snacked on donuts on St. Patty's day.
Weather wise, I'm thankful we got some sun and sand in on his first three days. But as you know, it rained every day thereafter - up until his last day in which we spent on a windy beach where we flew mini kites.
Here are some of the highlights at the beach:
When nights were rainy the boys played poker, XBOX and watched manly movies. I even got in on some zombie action on the XBOX!
On St. Patrick's Day, we ate at the River Cafe and went to the Santa Cruz Boardwalk for bowling and games.
Love you Riley! It was sad to see you go. Thanks for all the great memories and laughs!
Weather wise, I'm thankful we got some sun and sand in on his first three days. But as you know, it rained every day thereafter - up until his last day in which we spent on a windy beach where we flew mini kites.
Here are some of the highlights at the beach:
When nights were rainy the boys played poker, XBOX and watched manly movies. I even got in on some zombie action on the XBOX!
Rob and his model poses...jeez
On St. Patrick's Day, we ate at the River Cafe and went to the Santa Cruz Boardwalk for bowling and games.
Love you Riley! It was sad to see you go. Thanks for all the great memories and laughs!
It rained non-stop for 6 days
Never have I lived somewhere where it's rained for 6 days straight. Well here in Santa Cruz, it has. And unfortunately, I realized I had not one umbrella OR close-toed shoe to tackle the rain in. Now I can't stop thinking about rain boots and wishing my budget allowed me to purchase some. When I can, I may go with one of the following:
This golden is the cutest thing! On a brighter note, the sun has decided to come out this week, so I should be in the clear. No more cold toesies!
Do you wear rain boots? If so, what's your favorite brand/color? Please share!
Hunter regular or the Huntress (like Katniss perhaps?) in coral, red or navy
Should I try this with Tacoma?
This golden is the cutest thing! On a brighter note, the sun has decided to come out this week, so I should be in the clear. No more cold toesies!
Do you wear rain boots? If so, what's your favorite brand/color? Please share!
From my view
We still don't have internet so I'm sitting with Rob in Starbucks, watching it rain and hail outside - sipping on a skinny carmel mach - and catching up on all my favorite blogs. We've been here two weeks and absolutely love it. Riley was with us this week for his Spring Break so we tried to show him a good time. More on that to come! For friends and fam, here's what it looks like from my point-of-view lately...(until the rain came).
If it's nice out, you'll find us at the beach.
If it's nice out, you'll find us at the beach.
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