1.1.13 - 1.7.13

I will be sharing pictures from my 365 project every Tuesday. 

Here is the first batch!

 1.1.2013 :: we spent new year's day at Jim's brother's place in Illinois. while we were there, the big guys did a little yard work, the little guys did some sledding, and then the entire family worked on de-icing the driveway. our nephew, Alex, was super excited about this particular adventure...and he looked pretty adorable with that big, giant shovel.

1.2.2013 :: you know those moments when everything just feels good...everything is cozy, and you're eating something delicious, and watching something entertaining, and you're with loved ones? yeah, that was this. vanilla bean ice cream smothered with raspberries, a comfy blanket, a funny movie, and my favorite guy. 

1.3.2013 :: our first day in Chicago at the big silver bean in Millennium Park. this entire day was a blast, but this part was particularly good. just walking around for hours...exploring everything, people watching, and day dreaming about what it might be like to call this city home.

1.4.2013 :: on our second day in Chicago we checked out the Museum of Contemporary Art. some of my favorite pieces were these floor to ceiling installations by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec. especially this pink one. just beautiful.

1.5.2013 :: after our first day of driving back down south, we stopped for dinner and sleep in Blytheville, Arkansas. for some reason, this was such a fun dinner. nothing too spectacular...just fun and funny. I just love every minute I get to spend with James. we ended our dinner date with a slice of pie and a scoop of ice cream...plus lots of laughing.

1.6.2013 :: after our second long day in the car, we made it back to our little house! it is so nice to just be home sometimes, you know?...even though the place is already a mess with suitcases, and laundry, and laundry, and laundry, and all that. :)

1.7.2013 :: I got back in the kitchen after a two week hiatus, and whipped up a bbq chicken quinoa salad. we also got back to our first workout in two weeks...and that was entertaining, ha...and opening two weeks worth of mail. back to the real world, I guess...but luckily...it is a pretty great little world.