Sometimes I wish my life functioned like my MacBook Pro. When I couldn’t find my keys, I could hit apple+f & voila! There they are! I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been walking through the grocery store thinking, I wish they had an app where it assessed your current location & gave you detailed directions to where they keep things! (Turn left, do not get distracted by the cookies, walk 30 feet, arrive at destination, 3 minutes total travel time). And I especially wish that recording a moment in time was as easy as hitting shift+apple+3. No posing, no worrying about photo composition, just a clear picture of that moment. But since I can’t take screen shots of my life without the help of a camera, I guess the next best thing is dragging my iPhone/Canon Powershot everywhere (which I do) & snapping up those bits of life that seem so simple at the time, but really add up when you flip through the photos later. And if a picture is worth a thousand words, I had a very loquacious weekend.
Starting from top: this casserole (mmm comfort food); laundry; basking in the sun catching up on a little Southern Living (because clearly I am a 70-year-old Southern lady); OPI’s A Oui Bit of Red; new shirt (thrifted); fresh cherries (my new favorite summer food); one of the best wines we’ve ever tasted (brought back from our trip to Napa); a toast to the beginning of grad school.
Sometime Saturday I realized that all my pictures so far had included the color red in some way, so of course I had to keep going with that theme. And I love a good theme, whether a quiet one hidden inside a plot or a slightly more obvious one like a party or an outfit.
Michael’s first class officially begins Tuesday, so we took some time out on Saturday night to open a special bottle of wine & make a toast. It’s exciting & scary all wrapped into one, but I think it’s safe to say we’re both ready (or not?) for our new schedule to begin. This in-between stage is killing us. Let’s get this party started!
Hope everyone had as beautiful & rosy (cheese!) of a weekend as I did. I’m finally beginning to settle into this place & it’s starting to feel like home; albeit, a different type of home, but a home nonetheless. And at this point, I’ll take what I can get.
RootsAndRings says:
Nice octopus (or however you spell it)… it makes laundry fun.
Good luck to Michael and this new beginning. (Imagine I’m raising a glass.) He’ll be wonderful, he’ll impress even himself. You are a fantastic, supportive wife. I am proud of you both. TO MICHAEL AND LAUREN.
Here here.
Erin says:
I’m so glad you’re settling in good & can have a new schedule! Best of luck to Michael- he will do amazing and you’re always fabulous. I’m excited for you guys taking new steps toward your FUTURE. Miss you tons.
MelissaOklahoma says:
Red is my favorite color! Like all your pics and cheers to starting your new schedules. Does this mean you’ll be together more often?
Heather says:
Lovely pictures! Like that nail polish too. And comfort food is the BEST. :-)
jody says:
yay! i’m so glad to hear you settling in and learning to love your new home. also, such a cute thrifted shirt! and lastly, i thought i was the only under 60-something that reads southern living…
Liz says:
So funny because halfway through the post I was all, “red everywhere!”
Great minds think alike :)
mandy says:
I think its great that you’re starting to feel at home in your new place. Good luck to your husband as he starts grad school!
Elizabeth says:
Can you ever go wrong with cheesy casseroles? I don’t think so. Red is awesome.
Heligirl says:
What a great idea, chronicalling your weekend. I love it. That’s a really cool laundry hook too. I hope you’re loving the new house. :)
Also, your a winner today. I’m sharing the Versatile Blogger Award with you. Check it out and enjoy. You deserve it! http://www.heligirl.com/2010/07/13/tis-the-season/
Angie says:
I like the polka dotted blouse, I want to eat those cherries they look delicious :D
Nora says:
Wishing you (and Michael) good luck as you embark on the next phase of your lives together with the whole school thing. You seem to handle everything with fabulous grace these days. Let me know when we can plan a meet-up because with each post you write I’m more and more convinced that we absolutely must meet! <3 you.
jimaie.marie says:
I love that polish color!! And i seriously adore your thrifted shirt, These pictures made me happy! Lots of blessings on you & Michael as you guys embark on this journey!!