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Happy Saturday!

We’re enjoying a low key weekend over here. I woke up at 6:40 this morning threw off the covers and jumped out of bed thinking I missed my alarm and was going to be late for work! Then, slowly realization that it was indeed Saturday morning and I had nowhere to be but in my cozy bed started to sink in, my hear rate returned to normal and I drifted back to sleep until the beautiful hour of 9 a.m. 🙂

Shortly after waking, I laced up my Brooks and hit the pavement for my standard Saturday morning run. I have been incorporating Pilates ab videos into my fitness regime paired with free weights. I am now starting to see a bit more definition in both arms and abs, yay! My body was becoming accustomed to my favorite form of fitness, running, which was consequently resulting in less of an effect on my overall physique. Switching up your fitness routine once in a while is always a good idea!

Love it!

This time next week, I will be in my home state of Ohio to attend the High school graduation of my sister Kelly, followed by my sister Lindsay’s wedding, and also participating in Allison’s wedding afterwards! So many awesome things to look forward to!

Life around here has been go, go, go. School is winding down and I am preparing end of year speeches, awards, gifts, ect. We have been ordering quite a bit of take-out lately, and I am so not complaining because I have discovered an AMAZING Greek restaurant that I have ordered dinner from 2 nights in a row. Their hummus and Greek tossed salads are on point! I did however manage to make this baked crusted tilapia served atop orzo and veggies the other night.

Baked Breaded Tilapia Served atop Orzo

I went to my home away from home Garden Ridge last week and picked up a few items, which resulted in some lovely  new dining room decor. (the R rug is to replace our current entryway run and the colorful rug is for my kitchen)

My brother in law Joe decided to pop over to Texas for a week! It was such a blast having him here and showing him around some of our favorite places in San Antonio.

 

We ate at the Tower of Americas, toured the River Walk, and of course hit up Bucee’s. 😉

Nathan and I have been on a huge sushi kick lately and have been trying out different sushi places throughout the city. Here’s what our last date night consisted of! I can’t for the life of me remember the name of the restaurant right now, but we will be back!

Well, if the rain holds off we have plans to head over to the Bulverde Boardwalk food trucks for diner tonight, and explore some new hiking trails over the long weekend!

Have a great extended weekend everyone!

Any fun Memorial Day plans?

Lauren ❤

 

 

Labor Day Weekend Recap

Happy Wednesday friends!

I’m perched on my couch sipping on a hot mocha coffee, attempting to kick this headache I’m battling and decided it’s about time to write up this blog post I’ve been thinking up.

Our trip back home to Michigan/Indiana was a whirlwind weekend to say the least. We managed to squeeze in family time, a wedding, birthday celebration, and a fantasy football draft all into three days!

I was able to fit in some running and was quickly reminded just how much I love running in the fall/end of summer cooler temperatures back North. Texas running doesn’t become bearable temperature wise until around October November December. I couldn’t resist snapping some pictures along my country side morning runs. I even got to run with my Dad and Ben (Lindsay’s fiance) one morning, it was a real treat!

 

The View From Nathan’s Front porch

 

The corn was taller than my 6 ft. 4 in. tall husband! 

 

 

Onto the wedding!

Faith and Brendan’s wedding was such an absolute blast! They truly are made for each other and a blessing to be around! Faith was the perfect bride and I was so amazed by how cool, calm, and collected she was throughout the whole wedding day. 

She’s all smiles!

I got to steal a picture with my groom 😉

Such a stunning couple!

The venue they chose in the small Amish town of Middlebury Indiana, The Essen Haus was so historic and quaint.  I fell in love with Amish cooking while we were there! 

 

So excited to be newly weds!

anddd the cake smashing…

Me and my lovely sisters, reunited!

all tired our from dancin’

And off they went to the islands of the Caribbean. I couldn’t be more excited for these two!

The next day, We spent family time with both my family and Nathan’s. We all stayed the night at his house close by where the wedding was located. here are some snap shots from that day.

Hearts are so, so full!

Blurry of mom and dad, but I love it anyways. They’re so adorable!

Oh, and before we left to fly back to the great state of Texas, my sister Lindsay asked me to be her matron of honor! I was beyond ecstatic and cannot wait to start up my M.O.H. duties!

Have a great evening!

xoxo

-Lauren