Enjoying...

These past two weeks I've been soaking up the things we enjoy and... appreciating. Every once in a while I feel it is so important to stop and take a look around. I feel like one of those tourists you always see at the beach walking around with a "life is good" shirt. Don't worry, I won't make that fashion faux pas. Sometimes we get wrapped up in the things that aren't perfect, we overlook all the things that make our days special. Lately, I just have a bug to stop and smell the roses.

Right now, I'm enjoying soaking up the last few weeks of summer.Going on walks with my pup, husband or neighbor. Drinking a nice cup of iced coffee on Saturday and Sunday mornings on my deck. Holding my husband's hand. My morning talks with Ma. How much I enjoy getting up and going to work. Making delicious meals with my hubs. Going to the park for a nice, peaceful run all while soaking up the beautiful scenery. I enjoy that I can get a phone call from one of my best friends all the way on the other side of the country- after not being able to catch up for a few months- and pick up right where we left off. I enjoy unwinding after a long day in my husbands arms. I appreciate the sweet notes my hubs sends during the day letting me know he is thinking about me. I appreciate how excited my pup is to see me when I walk in the door. I am thankful. Thankful for all of the blessings we have in our life. Thankful for our relationships with our family and friends. Thankful for our health. Thankful for our love.

I just asked my hubs "what are some of the things you enjoy about our life at this moment?" He said "This. Right now. Waking up in our beautiful home, spending time with our pup. Making a nice breakfast. Enjoying our days together." Very fitting. Well said, hubs. On that note, I'm off to enjoy the yummy breakfast hubs just made on our deck in the summer sunshine.

Happy weekend everyone!

Friday Letters

In just a few short hours it will be the freakin' weekend! While yes, I am excited to spend some QT with my cutie, I have MAJOR thesis writing to do, which sucks. I can't believe I said QT with my cutie. So lame.

This week actually flew by! I know, I keep talking about how much I love my job, but I really do! It's a true balance of dealing with real harassment/discrimination/EEOC issues and just plain crazies. The crazies are entertaining and make the week fly by while the true issues are challenging and allow me to develop my skills. Back to the crazies...my officemate and I often hang up the phone and look at eachother and say "WTF was that?". I think everyone in an employee relations jobs needs one of these bad boys:

Anyway, it's time for Friday Letters! I skipped the past few weeks but I'm back! Hop on over to Adventures of Newlyweds and join in on the fun!

Dear fall- I cannot wait till you come around. Don't get me wrong, I love me some summer but I'm over it. I love fall fashion, fall weather, pumpkins, crunching leaves and the start of the holidays.

Dear husband- I am loving you in glasses. I know you were unsure, but damn- lookin' good hott stuff!

Dear thesis- Get over your bad self. I have a bad case of senioritis and have no desire to write you. I'd rather concentrate on writing fun things, like blog posts! 

Bring on graduation already. 

Dear pup- you are so stinkin' cute and it rips my heart out when you turn your head to the side and look at me all sad before leaving in the morning. It's like kryptonite. Case and point:

On that adorable note, I'm out! I'm off to spend the weekend writing my thesis, spending time with my hubs and celebrating our annual "Christmas in July" (even though it's August).

Have a great weekend!
XoXo,
Caitlin



Movin' and Shakin'

Last week was busy. I was running around like a headless chicken completely calm, cool and collected. Monday through Thursday I had co-workers in from all over the country for our first complete team meeting. It was so wonderful meeting my co-workers face to face. We had some really productive meetings and awesome training. We went out to a few dinners and had a great time.

I can honestly say... I really love my job! 

This past weekend my parents came down to spend some time with us. We grilled on Friday, Dad and I kicked Hubs and Mom's butts at Kanasta, and spent quality time together. Saturday we did some home town exploring and headed down to a beach on the bay for the day right down the road. It was so beautiful and relaxing. We will definitely be doing that again! Saturday night we hosted Hubs's aunt and uncle for dinner.

Sunday we took my parents to our favorite little park for a stroll and to show them more of our area. I think they are starting to love it just as much as we do!

We said goodbye to my fam after our walk and did "homeowner things" in the afternoon. Hubs and I got to spend a nice romantic evening together last night making Sunday gravy, enjoying a movie and watching a storm roll in. While this week and weekend were busy, they were spent with some awesome people while having a really good time! Hope you guys had a great week too!!

XoXo,
Cait