Last Week in Photos

We were happy to be waking up in Florida -- it didn't rain once while we were there // Twice we were able to go out fishing -- didn't have much luck, but it sure was fun


After the first time playing Pickle Ball, C said he wanted to play every day -- and we did // Little Hickory Beach


Barefoot Beach // Air plant tree right outside my parent's windows (can't believe I never noticed them before)


Mandatory mini golf // On our way home....

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C and I had such a great time in Florida, and are safe at home. Brian and H are still in Spain, but come home in a couple days. We really are missing them, so those couple days cannot come soon enough. We sure had fun last week though.....

Florida :: Day 6

My dad had some phone call meetings in the am, so after homework, my mom, C and I went to Barefoot Beach. It was already packed by the time we got there -- hello, Spring Break! -- but so much fun. C ended up meeting a boy from Canada who was his age, and playing for hours in the ocean with him. We left the beach later than we thought we would, but it was so much fun for him. Someone is missing his brother (me too!). After game of miniature golf and a quick dip in the pool, we played Pickle Ball. It's the boys vs. the girls at this point. They were trying to throw us off with matching clothes, fancy dance moves and good looks, but the ladies still ended up winning 2 out of 3 games. At least they got 1 win today. (By the way, C plays great. We are not going easy on him.) We had dinner at Zorba's -- one of our favorite meals yet -- and ended up in the hot tub and pool afterwards. Such a great night. We leave tomorrow am, and C and I are both really sad about that. I'm looking so forward to picking up my dogs tomorrow, and seeing H & Brian on Sunday though. But it really has been such a great week, and such a special time with my parents and little guy.

Florida :: Day 5

After homework we went to the Survey Cafe for a late breakfast/lunch -- where we sat under an air plant tree! -- then had another boat for the day. Still no luck fishing, but we had fun trying. We docked the boat near Barefoot Beach and went in the water a little bit. After heading home, we swam, then played Pickle Ball again. Finally, we had dinner at Charlie Chiang's and ice cream at Royal Scoop before calling it a night. Only one more full day ... but we aren't thinking about that.

Florida :: Day 4

Today is Brian's birthday! Felt kind of strange not celebrating with him. No worries though. He got to watch both of H's training sessions today, eat tapas, and attend a Champions League game. Amazing. I think it was a pretty good day. As for us, C did homework in the morning, then we rode our bikes over to watch my mom play tennis. Afterwards, we ran a couple errands, then took a boat over to Little Hickory Beach. I remember going a few years ago and you could hardly put a towel down -- the beach was hardly there! They have rebuilt it and it is absolutely amazing. My mom, C and I walked out to a sand bar. Wish I could have brought the camera with because it was really cool just standing out in the middle of the ocean. Afterwards, we played more pickle ball (C still says he wants to go every day), then had dinner at home. Right now, my mom and dad are being troopers, hanging out with C in the hot tub and pool even though it's past their bed time. I think we are all going to sleep well tonight.

Florida :: Day 3

Another full day. It started out with homework and a melt down. Because guess what? It stinks to have to do homework on vacation. It just does. After homework, C and I went running. He had to drop to my speed, so I'm not sure it will be helping him in his mile run training for this year. But it felt good to get out there. In the afternoon, we took out a boat and did a little fishing. My mom and dad caught fish, but not C. We have a boat reserved another day this week so hopefully he'll be more lucky. We took a little swim, then off to the Pickle Ball courts we went. So much fun. Long day, so we spent a relaxing evening at home.

Florida :: Day 1 & 2

While Brian & H are enjoying Spain (they are having a blast, by the way!), C and I are spending time with my parents in Florida. We arrived kind of late on Saturday, and were happy to wake up Sunday and be able to put on swimsuits and jump right into the pool. We spent the day swimming, kayaking/canoeing and playing pickleball -- which C wants to play every day. He loves it -- and was really good at it. It was kind of amazing. A super fun day.

Last Week in Photos

C made this amazing clay face pot in school. He loves working with clay // There was a cake walk at C's school. He tried so hard to win, but had no luck. Thankfully, H won two so we had some choices


Daylight savings was the past weekend, and my house was filled with sunlight while the boys were resting between homework and soccer // H & Brian left for Spain with H's soccer club. I'm going to miss those two so much, but am so excited for H that he gets to do this. What an amazing adventure

Inspiration Files :: My Instagram Feed

@alexstrohl - adventure photographer -- simply stunning
@cierrarrose - motorcycle chic who loves the open road. That's me in my dreams -- now I just need to learn how to drive a motorcycle.


@mignardisesla - Minh is a friend of mine. She loves to take pictures of her culinary adventures. She also is the chef behind Porridge and Puffs in LA, which has been getting a ton of accolades. Yay Minh!
@talinegabriel - I follow a ridiculous amount of raw/vegan/gluten-free/non-refined sugar/paleo food blogs. Hippie Lane also has an app that I really should purchase some day, because all of her food looks amazing to me.


@birddogoftheday - a collection of hunting dog photos. I never thought I'd say this -- and my house would be a disaster -- but I can somehow totally see having an entire pack of German Shorthaired Pointers. Just look at them!
@tunameltsmyheart - A chiweenie with an overbite. This guy just makes me smile...


@thiswildidea - Theron Humphrey and Maddie the coonhound
@arielealasko - amazing woodworker based out of Brooklyn (who also happens to have a really cute dog)

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I've had an Instagram account for awhile, but lately, it's turned into a major source of daily inspiration. I'm into it. It's also by far, my favorite way to keep up with friends. Looking at my feedd, it seems I'm really into food, dogs and wandering. Often, these things overlap -- like a dog who goes on road trips. These are just some of my favorite Instagramers right now.

Last Week in Photos

Last week was the J. K. Lee Board Break-A-Thon benefitting the MACC Fund. H hasn't gone to taekwondo in probably a year, but still has got it // The volunteer (me) and the board breaks (H+C)


Brian was in LA and San Diego last weekend, so we were thankful to get him home on Sunday and enjoy a nice family dinner of shredded beef ragu and sweet potato gnocchi // It's sometimes hard to motivate with these two snuggle-muffins around


Yikes - look what I found on my phone // H has started monitoring the weather, meaning we are traveling to warmer places soon (bring it ... I'm so ready)


The water and heat was out at C's school on Thursday, so he had a freebie day off of school (this, after only showing up for two hours the day before due to a headache) and two friends over for an early morning hang-out // The old man keeps stealing Gretel's puppy toy

Inspiration Files :: Brooklyn Townhouse

Location // Brooklyn, New York
Details // 3200 sf, built in 1853
More Information // via Desire to Inspire (via New York Times)