February happy list

[My happy list is shorter this month because all I reeeallly remember from this month is being sick. :S I guess being consistently sick in the winter is the downfall of working with toddlers]

Just an idea but I want to start a book club and the though alone makes me happy. Whos in???

A fun Valentines day. We celebrated the weekend after and Blake surprised me with chocolate covered strawberries that I forgot I requested :)

Finishing two great books- The Storyteller and Wonder

Sugar Shack opening!

I finally got an Arvo watch. Our good friend started the company and I've wanted one forever! Thanks Blake :)

Sara and Will visiting 

The Oscars. I loved award show season. All the dresses! (heart eye emoji)

We are heading to Seattle this weekend! I've never been so excited for rain and grey skies. At least the temperature will be above 30 degrees! 

life lately

We have had a exciting couple of weeks here. We took a quick trip to Vegas to get some sun and see good friends. Blake has shown me the finer side of Vegas and we always have such a good time. Our friends, Julie and Bryce were nice enough to let us stay in their gorgeous new house. We loved staying with them and will definitely be back soon. We also got to meet up with one of our favorite couples, Allie and Ryan. Allie flew with us from DC and we had a  great time tagging along on her hometown date ;) Best takeaway from the trip- order the Neapolitan shake (not on the menu) at In N Out. #yum

We had two visitors this weekend, Blake's sister Sara and her husband Will. We took a fun day trip to Richmond, VA. Blake and I love to stop in our favorite town, Short Pump, to hit up the Sonic, big Target and Hobby Lobby. We had to take them to the original Sugar Shack of course. I promise we eat other food, but a visit with the Behnkes always involves good donuts. We ended the trip at the awesome mall with our favorite restaurant, Firebirds. It was a great Valentines. Thanks for coming!

Fingers crossed for a snow day tomorrow!

sprinkle tears

Blake and I have been big big fans of Sugar Shack donuts ever since we tried them in Richmond. We have been anxiously awaiting their Alexandria opening for a while. Blake surprised me with a fun Saturday adventure to attend the grand opening! I cried sprinkle tears of joy.

The line was out the door but standing in the rain with other donut enthusiasts was fun! 

If you tweeted a selfie in the shop you got a free donut- score!

There are no set flavors on the menu. Every 10-20 minutes new flavors come out like 

lemon poppy seed, pb oreo, salted caramel, caramel oreo, maple bacon, apple crisp, strawberry, snickers and classic staples like chocolate sprinkles.

This is a dangerous addition to the neighborhood. We will be back...tonight ;)

winter essentials

With a few snow dustings under our belt, we're gearing up for another brutal DC winter. These are a few of my winter essentials to hopefully survive another polar vortex.

*source: pinterest

*My absolute #1 winter must have is good slippers. These LL bean slippers are incredible and I really wish I could wear them to work.

*Blake has recently sold me on flannel sheets. In the past, flannel sheets have always gotten sweaty and gross by the morning. But these flannel sheets are perfect, never sweaty and oh so cozy.

*It's no secret I'm a sucker for hot bubble baths. This bubble bath was a random TJ Maxx find and has been my favorite ever since. Grapefruit wins every time in my book.

*Hot chocolate with mini marshmellows. Duh. Stephen's is just the best so convince your really nice mom to mail you some tins since it's not sold in DC (?!)

*Even though no one sees your socks, wearing cute wool socks always helps getting dressed in pitch black darkness. I always find cute cheap ones at TJ Maxx.

*I love to cuddle up with a good book in the winter. A few recommendations: Wonder, Code Name Verity and the sequel Rose Under Fire, Potato Peel Society, French Women Don't Get Fat, Bossy Pants. I'm going to start Boys in Boats soon and I can't wait!

*I love to steal Blake's comfy grey sweatshirt. Why are boy sweatshirts so much warmer?

*Getting the motivation to walk to our complex's gym in the snow can be a bit of challenge. Jillian Michael's home work out videos saved me on more than one occasion last winter. Her 30 day shred is no joke. I also really like the yoga one.

*Remember spring is just around the corner and that means cheery blossoms!!!

january happy list

The new Maroon 5 music video Sugar
Brunches with girlfriends. I love a good french toast.
Cara cara oranges. I love citrus season!
Rifle paper weekly list pad
I finally got a volcano candle :) Best gift giver award goes to Amy!
Blake got me hooked on these cool notebooks
Judging all of the golden globes best dresses
New work out shirts
Trader Joe's tomato and roasted red pepper soup. Best paired with gooey grilled cheese sandwiches
Quick Vegas trip at the end of the month! In n Out here we come!

*Best of all was coming home to a surprise care package from my mom and sister. It was just the midweek pick me up I needed. Even when we're miles apart, moms always know what you need. xo.