Happy Mother's Day

Happy Mother's Day, Mom!

Thanks for being so good to Troy and I.

We love you!

xoxo,

erica

p.s. I wish I had a good family picture to post today, but unfortunately Bryce is in it.

Dad's Idea

Here it is… my Dad’s solution to the common question,"where should we go for dinner?”

It’s very simple and super basic. You may even find yourself thinking it’s too basic to be worthy. Not so. Just give it a try:

Keep a running list of new restaurant you and your friends have wanted to try. These should be places other than your regular spots. Places you have found yourself saying, “We need to try there sometime.” Keep the list in your wallet, purse, or bra for safe keeping and easy access.

Next time you find yourself going out with friends turn to the list, randomly pick a new place, and let the culinary adventure begin.

Like I said, it’s nice and simple - just how we like it.
Thanks, Dad.

So Lucky

I am so lucky, my friends.

Troy and I are truly surrounded with an amazing cast of friends and family. You are all supportive, creative, and unique. You are also very thoughtful.

Thank you, Mojdeh, for the lovely header this blog is now graced with. You are one of my very best friends…you are so talented, and stylish, and smart.

You get the fact that the best presents don’t always come in boxes. You travel through feet of snow in a skirt to personally tell us Merry Christmas. You run out of gas on your way to work.

All of these reasons are why we are friends.

Thank you for the early birthday present, I love it.

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A Cinco de Mayo Birthday

Today is my Dad’s birthday.

Wouldn’t it be rad to have your birthday fall on Cinco de Mayo?

It especially makes people like me happy to give piñatas as birthday gifts – which is exactly what I did a few years ago.

Dad is funny. He is probably this blog’s biggest silent cheerleader.

Not only is he overly curious about the blog world in general, but also loves to send me ideas and “research” he thinks might be helpful. And, semi-surprisingly, one of his ideas is perfect.

No, Dad, it’s not your fishing story, or the outdoor photographer, or the county humor writer that I am speaking of.

It’s your perfect solution to solving the age old question…"where should we go for dinner?”

I will explain this idea here tomorrow…

Today, have a great birthday! And just as I don’t expect a comment from you, my silent cheerleader, I know you don’t expect a birthday card from me, the world best procrastinator.

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happy birthday, dad

xoxo

erica

Dear Mom and Dad,

Happy Anniversary!

Have a fun day.

Emilie is in charge of sending our present...we hope you love it.

love,

erica

A Fun Photo Session

My brother and his fiancée asked me to take some engagement photos for them.

We had a fun day and loved the photos we got.

Here are some of my faves…