spring sprung

Spring made an appearance for a good chunk of march and april and we took full advantage soaking up the sun after the chills of winter:

Ashley had me over for cocktail hour, but really the point was to use the awesome texas cutting board

we hit up big boss for their monthly tour and the grilled cheese food truck

There was some gouge wrestling of course

Ashley made us ice cream sandwiches (with homemade ice cream!)

Casey came into town and we went bowling, because we love a double date

This adorable mural popped up

Cookout fancy shakes were had -- Jonathan tried to tell me you couldn't mix flavors, but no no, I asked the nice man at the window who told me I could mix as many things as I wanted! Ashley heard they'll put whatever you bring them in a milkshake for you...

Picnics in the park

  

Mini golf - my fav! 

And of course: the sonic

I hope you've gotten to enjoy some lovely spring weather!

xoxo

holiday treats

December has been a great month so far (post exams of course).  

But December is not just about cooking a crafting.  It's also about fun activities with your loved ones.

Some of my recent shenanigans include:

Gouge Wrestling, Christmas edition

Judge for the N&O Holiday Cookie Contest

The CAH Holiday pack update

And lots of time at Big Boss Taproom, but that's for another post. 

I hope you are getting into some fun this holiday season.

xoxo

step 1: admit

I have a new obsession. And it's kind of a strange one: local pro-wrestling. 

I know, it sounds bizarre and very unlike me, but it's really awesome. I promise. 

Let me explain, GOUGE Wrestling is Raleigh's pro wrestling league.

Is league even the right word? I have no idea. It doesn't matter, because it's awesome.  

It's completely crazy but there are characters and they fight in the way that pro wrestlers do... and they do it all in a beer and kid friendly way, (separate items of course) showcasing the longstanding battle  between good and evil. 

I'm perfectly serious right now people. I love it. 

It 's so entertaining, you get all riled up and cheer for the good guys. 

So, when sister Casi came to town, we, along with ashley, headed out to a show in Durham. 

It was epic:

There were many 'fights', most were male ones:

but we also got a few ones with Luchadores, the ladies in masks: 

And then we had the main event, a two-on-two, good guys versus bad epic battle:

After the bad guys cheated to win, the luchadores and dj came on to punish them, and yet again, the good guys came out ahead!

And yes, post wrestling the kids get to come run around:

you know you love it.

right?

xoxo