Weekend Bliss

I started to type "I love the weekend" as the title but then thought that was a little obvious. I mean, who doesn't love the weekend? We love it because it brings us the chance to get out of the house together. Today we walked the trails that wind around a golf course not too far from our house.

It was quite the work out pushing the stroller up the hills, and it I think I might have even worked up a little sweat. There were walkers, runners, bikers, and even rollerbladers out on the trail enjoying the 70 degree weather.

It was Riley's first time at a golf course, and Josh was excited to show her where the two of them will be spending a lot of time as soon as she is big enough to play. We found a set of ladybug golf clubs last night for 5years and under. Really kids smaller than 5 can play golf? Josh says as soon as she's walking she will have her own set of clubs.

Riley was kind of cranky again, and insisted of holding Daddy's hand for most of the walk. We need to get this girl some sunglasses if we are going to keep taking her out.

By the end of the walk we were all pretty tired. And now Josh and Riley are sleeping on the couch while I work on a paper (or a blog post).

I really do love the weekends. I wish they lasted 5 days instead of 2.

Spring Please

Josh and I ventured over to the Belmont neighborhood a week or so ago to have dinner at PM, an Asian fusion restaurant that was awarded best burger a couple years back. I have been with a friend and had sushi, but I had to try the burger. I mean, a sushi place that has the best burger in town? That just sounds crazy. Well, the burger and fries were sooo good and I have been dreaming of burgers since. It had wasabi-mayo which added a little kick and pulled off the fusion part I guess.

One thing I can say about Nashville is that it has the cutest neighborhoods. Each neighborhood that is tucked into the city has its own little hot spot with restaurants and shops nestled into old houses. It makes for some unique settings that you just don't get at the box restaurant in the parking lot of a shopping mall. Although, if I am feeling homesick I can always go to Chili's or Red Robin or another chain, because they are all exactly the same inside. It makes me feel like I could be just down the street from home (Arizona).

We had a little teaser last weekend with 60 degree weather. Who knew 60 degrees was so nice and warm?! Today we have highs in the 30s and flurries on and off. The snow flakes are so big you can actually see the shapes, it is pretty cool but all attempts at photographing them turn out horrible. I am just so ready for there to be leaves on the trees again. I am so excited for spring and can't believe we have lived here for 6 months already! Only 14 months until I graduate. But who's counting? photo from here

After the Storm...

...the sun came out to play.

Winter Storm

We have had a lot of storms passing through the past couple of weeks. Not too much snow, but enough to stick around for a while and close the schools. I have had a lot of unexpected days off, and I have to say, I don't hate it!

sNOw More...

Downtown view from the terrace.

Hoody!

I am so bored! Snow is overrated.

Josh tride scooting to work today! Bad idea, he just came home to pick up the car so he doesn't have to scoot home on the dark icey roads.

I wonder if the mailman will deliver today? I could really use Big Love Season 2 disc 3 right about now.

Snooze

The view from the first floor breezeway. Allium {al YUM} One of the restaurants down stairs.

Last week there were 2 snow days. The fact that it snowed less than an inch was irrelevant to the city, there was snow on the ground so everything was closed due to "inclement weather." It was so annoying.

So far, winter in the south has been grey. Living on the west side you take for granted the sunshine. I cannot wait until it gets scorching hot in AZ so I can say Ha!

I guess I don't really have anything else to write home about. Life is pretty uneventful as of late.

I will let you know if anything exciting or blogworthy happens. And just maybe I will get around to taking a picture of Josh on his Scoot. I know that is a much desired image.

My Favorite Little Man

I am so lucky to be the Aunt of this little guy. Thank you Chelsea for creating this perfect creature, who I have full intentions of spoiling once he is old enough to enjoy it.

Owyn met me at the airport with his Mama and smiled as soon as I said hello. I'd like to think we have a special connection, although he might just be drawn to my big eyes and glasses, because lord knows babies love glasses. All I know is that he is the sweetest baby, and I would love on him all day long if I could. The fact that I am living 2000 miles away from my favorite little man is quite depressing. But I rest assured, knowing that no matter how far I am, I am his one and only Aunt Whitney. Oh how lucky I am!

Tempe, Oh How I Missed You

A visit home was just what I needed. I got in everything I love and miss in Tempe:

Sister time watching silly TV and doing crafts

Grocery shopping at Sunflower Market

Iced Chai's from 3 Roots, Solo Cafe and Xtream Bean

Walking through campus on the palm lined pathways

Catching up with old coworkers and running into people I know on the street

Strolling around Tempe Town Lake and admiring the lights

70 degree weather and the bluest skies in all the land

San Diego

I had a great time in San Diego last week, thanks to my Dad and Step Mom. As far as I am concerned, the beach is heaven on earth. There is nothing more relaxing than just planting your butt in the sand and listening to the waves crash. It's good for the soul.