summer treat

if you haven't picked up your summer read yet, this one isn't new but is fabulous!  elizabeth gilbert's writing is really delightful.  although i didn't love her most current work, this one is great.  her story transports you to a completely new adventure.  and the movie staring one of my fav's, julia roberts comes out this august!  isn't the cover scrumptious? a beautiful title really.

 

fedoras rock!

Lisa & Lisa out at the Angel's game for Fedora Night!
though they game was less than eventful, we had a great time.

a little R&R

the sunny skies of indio, california. last weekend we, got away to the timeshare to spend a little time, just us two.  we had wonderful time laying by the pool, floating in the lazy river, grilling up a tasty dinner and even golfing though the temperatures were in the high 90's. well, to be clear, i rode in the cart and drank lemonade, kevin braved the heat.  saturday morning kevin watched world cup and i had an amazing prenatal massage.  i think i may have drooled through the whole thing.  what a treat!  later that night we went out for a nice dinner and enjoyed a way too huge but caramely dessert.

and on our way out of town we hit up sheild's date garden for their famous date shakes.  we were both skeptical we would enjoy such a treat but in fact we LOVED them!  i even bought some date crystals (their not so secret, but key ingredient) to do a little baking or milkshake making at home.  we were thrilled to arrive home to a 35 degree temperature change.  even in the car with air conditoning 106 degrees is not so friendly.  it was a great time and we were happy to simply be together. 

for our bathing beauty

okay, so i know she hasn't even arrived yet but, i could not resist this adorable, sunny little swimsuit at target the other day.  she'll be all ready for when we take our mommy and me swim classes.  aren't the ruffled bottoms too precious!

ooh lala, le creperie

last week my friend katie, the georgia peach was in town for a last minute surprise.  it was so wonderful to meet up with her and jen at the ever delicious le creperie in long beach.  after  a great bite and lots of great converstation, jen had to dash back to work.  katie and i walked around 2nd Street and went to the amazing frosted cupcakery for a little dessert. 

this is one of mine and kevin's favorite date locations.  it's a must visit when in belmont shore. 
i went for the usual chocolate-chocolate & katie went for chocolate-vanilla....yummy!

and we're off!

tonight kevin finishes his last of this quarter's classes.  after many weeks of late nights at school, long days at work and cleaning our whole garage virtually on his own last weekend (i'm no good for heavy lifting these days)...he majorly deserves a break.  he is one fantastic, hard-working guy.  i can brag a little, right?

we decided to take a little time away, just us two (before we are three)!  so, tomorrow we are off to the indio timeshare  for lots of time reading by the pool, lounging in the lazy river, a little golf, late night movie watching and one much needed prenatal massage.  i can hardly wait!

babymoon, here we come!

old friends

after a week of feeling completely under the weather (really i can't remember the last time i was that sick), i got myself fancied up for a night out with gina, one of my dearest.  she happened to be doing a work training in town, so we made a night of it...dinner at tantalum, one of my long beach favorites and then to see sex and the city 2.  i have been counting down the days 'til i saw her for over a month now.

we could have talked forever and i found myself wishing for more hours in the day.  but, i'll take her any way i can get her.  f.y.i. the two of us have been friends since diapers.  the night was fantastic and  seeing "the girl's" again on the big screen was too much fun...it was well, like visiting an old friend.

 

much of the movie takes place in abu dhabi and let's just say the hotel takes your breath away.  i may have to recreate this room in our house one day.  it truly made me swoon in all it's vibrant color.