It's Been Awhile...

I'm back! Sorry for disappearing the past couple months. I didn't have the intention of taking a break from the blog, but life got crazy and I before I knew it, months had passed. There's a lot to catch up on...

My hip was not healing well from my surgery in February. I had constant pain that was all-consuming. After weekly injections, some med changes, and physical therapy I'm finally on the mend and progressing each week with very minimal pain. In addition to the ongoing hip drama, I had a big exam in April. I was studying every spare moment. I still don't have the results, but I have my fingers crossed.

We also had a lot of shuffling around. Brady was traveling a lot for work. Then, my mom came to visit for two weeks. My dad came out for one of those weeks and we visited San Juan Islands. While they were here, Brady and Evie were in Iowa. Then, we took a (much needed) family vacation to Cabo. Things are finally normalizing and it feels so good!

Here are a few photos from the past couple months, but I'll be back this week with a recap of San Juan Islands and Cabo!

Smoothies or as Evie says "moonies!"

 Love this girl and this view

 Water table at the Children's Museum is always a hit

 Building forts on a rainy day

 A card from my mother-in-law that really made me LOL

 Took her to the toy store and she played with the doll house the entire time

 I LOVE spring in the PNW

 Mother's Day at Freemont Brewing

Connor is here for work so we're taking advantage of uncle time

 Visited these three girls!

Summer calls for push-ups and popsicles

Trip to the park with Nana

Weekend Update

I barely took any pictures this weekend, but it was good one! I'm loving this spring weather! 

We had a playdate with Evie's bestie from daycare on Saturday. It's so cute to watch them play together. So much running and giggling. This age is pure joy and entertainment. 

I still ate two lol

The only photo from playdate

Evie gets so excited for the hot tub

I cooked, I cleaned, I waited 45 min for Brady and Evie to return from the park... typical for those two

Weekly Wardrobe

Just my usual uniform...

Monday

AQUA cashmere

Banana Republic Ryan pants

Kate Spade Willa flats

Tuesday

AQUA cashmere

JCrew pants

Rothys

Thursday

H&M merino wool sweater (mens)

JCrew pants

Frye loafers

Friday

Everlane tank

JCrew cashmere wrap (old, similar)

Frame denim pants

Rothys

Weekend Update

We had amazing weather this weekend! It seriously feels like summer this week! We took full advantage with several trips to the park. We also saw Brent, Molly and the girls on Saturday😊

Evie has been so obsessed with Brady the past couple weeks. I took her to the park and insisted Brady not come with us😂 I also brought taffy to make sure I won her over. I think Brady and I are on the same level now. 

 Always collecting rocks

 You know it's nice out when she strips down in the park

 Here she is taking off her pants too lol

 Lucy!!

 Backyard bubbles

 This girl loooved the swing

 Mother-daughter bonding

 Excited for pizza

 Poor Blair was Evie's patient... she's checking her temperature

 "Reading" in Blair's clubhouse

 Taffy in the park

A full pony makes her look so much older!

Random Snaps

75% Evie Parker...

 Baby obsessed

 One last taste of WA before we boarded our flight to IA in January

 Cooking an omelet with dada

 Went for a shorter do

 When she wakes up before the sun on a weekend😩

 Found her reading to herself

 100% sass

Weekend Update

This weekend felt like spring! 

Saturday was gorgeous. We went to Point Ruston to play at the beach. Evie loved throwing sand in the water and climbing the rocks. She left the beach happy and soaking wet. 

I caught another cold on Sunday. I've had a virus every month since November. My immune system has fallen apart this winter. On the upside, it made me lounge around all day and my hip didn't hurt for the first time since surgery. It was definitely a reminder that I need more rest.

 Nothing better than the smell of salt water

 A break from the sand

 This girl loves to jump and climb

 Dada fueling up with cold brew

 1, 2, 3, JUMP

 My sunshine

Mountain goats

Good Stuff

I had quite a bit of time on my hands in February. Here's how I spent the past month...

I became obsessed with Bohemian Rhapsody (and so did my mom). We bought it on Amazon Prime and I've watched it five times. I don't think I've ever been this enthralled with a movie. Now I can't stop listening to Queen music. Such a great band and movie. I'm so glad Rami Malek won best actor. 

I also got into a couple podcasts. I always struggle to find ones that keep my attention. I end up losing interest after a few episodes. The Drop-Out and Over My Dead Body are (completely different) true stories that keep me coming back each week.

 Lastly, a few new albums I've had on repeat... Ariana Grande, Tall Heights, and Maggie Rogers. Something for every mood between these three artists.