1. Our trip to Seattle
G&D and Lesley & Ben |
Not only did I survive Seattle, we had a wonderful time visiting G’s sister Lesley and her boyfriend Ben in the Emerald City. We did all sorts of fun touristy things. So many, in fact, that Seattle is getting its very own picture-filled post, coming soon!
2. Meeting jbhat
I was so excited to meet “jbhat” (one of my favorite commenters on my blog) during our Seattle trip! Jbhat has done a pretty good job of maintaining online anonymity which is why I’m not sharing her real name…but I am plastering her picture on the internet. I also know her cell phone number. (Not that I’m sharing it, mind you; I’m just bragging.) It was so lovely to meet her. She is incredibly warm and kind and effortlessly beautiful. She has an adorable little dimple in her right cheek (just like Kate!), a gorgeous family, and a huge heart. Chatting with her felt like chatting with a lifelong friend. I could have sat in that coffee shop all day getting to know this woman!
3. Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt Shop
Do you have one of these in your city? For your sake I hope not. This place is suburbia’s version of the corner crack house. It’s a build-your-own-yogurt sundae shop featuring a ridiculous amount of frozen yogurt flavors and toppings—oh yeah, and free samples. We only went there twice but talked about it every five minutes. I think I put about 20 miles on my running shoes between running, hiking, and walking while in Seattle…but I’m pretty sure I still gained 15 pounds thanks to this delicious place. Damn you, Menchie’s! DAMN YOU!
4. Red skinny jeans…
…which fit me for about 2 days, before I discovered Menchie’s (see #3).
I’ve been wanting a pair of red skinnies all winter, and finally (now that it’s almost summer, of course) I found a pair I like! They’re Joe’s skinny jeans in chili pepper red which is exactly the deep red color I’ve been looking for—and best of all, they’re super soft and comfortable!
5. Heel pads
I’ve always hated wearing flats. I have a cute little pair of metallic flats that I’ve been dying to wear with my skinnies and skimmers, but they always rub at the back of my foot and drive me crazy! I can wear my 3 and 4 inch heels all day long, but a pair of flats will leave me sore and blistered simply walking from my front door to my mailbox.
Not anymore!
I picked up a package of “back of heel protectors” and they work like a charm! (I found mine at Target, although I’m sure they’re available pretty much anywhere shoes are sold.) Simply peel off the paper in back, stick them to the inside of your shoe just behind your heel, and enjoy walking without blisters! I brought my flats to Seattle (to wear with my red skinnies) and was able to walk all around town without any discomfort. I feel like a whole new shoe world has opened up for me now thanks to these little things!
What were your things loved in April? I’d love to hear about them!
Ooh thanks for telling me about the back of heel protectors. I have the same problem with flats and have to wear them next week and was already dreading the blisters. Target here I come!
Yay! I’m glad you not only survived Seattle, but had fun. Um, those jeans are awesome! Love the color.
My most loved April thing was the “compost cupcake” from our local cupcake place. Sounds gross, but was simply delicious. Chocolate cake and frosting with coffee grounds and potato chip crumbles.
Glad you had a wicked time! Love the colour of those skinny jeans!
Love the jeans! Will we get a fashion post with you modeling them? Watching my now 9-month old daughter master so many new things & become crazy-mobile has been my favorite part of April.
I’m looking forward to you Seattle post! My things loved in April were…
– my growing belly!
– the first strawberries of the season;
– taking walks with my dogs;
– baking banana & chocolate cakes (and eating them, of course!).
I have red jeans too. I debated wearing them to the coffee place. I LOVE them. They’re sort of cropped.
Heel blisters are the WORST.
Meeting you while you were in Seattle was the BEST!
Thanks again for making time for me. Guys, Dusty is even better in real life. Exactly the same, but better!
xo,
jbhat
Glad you had fun in Seattle D! It’s funny you mentioned Menchie’s because I literally just saw our little Cleveland suburb opening up one right down the street. Had no idea it was this awesome. Will let you know what I think!
@Jennifer–They’re the best! I hope they work as well for you as they did for me. You’ll have to let me know!
Thank you Alison! Oh my gosh, that “compost cupcake” sound awful, lol! I don’t think I would’ve had the guts to try it. Did you do it on a dare?
Thanks Amy!
@Carla B: Yep, look for a fashion post coming soon! 9 months is such a fun age (heck, they all are, hahaha). Glad to hear you’re enjoying it!
@EliSa: Thanks for sharing–I love your “things loved” list!
@jbhat: Ooh, I bet you look so good in red jeans with those mile-long legs of yours! And you are too kind. You can tell them all the truth: I’m a crazy chatterbox!
@Karen: Try it at your own risk, girl!
We don’t have a menchie’s but we have Yogurtville in town… yes, like crack!!! After trying it the first time, I was there everyday for a week. My favorite combination, orange sherbet mixed with raspberry-pomegranate toped with sprinkles & cherrys. YUM!!!
Oh no…I never need a dare to eat cupcakes! I actually bought it for my dad as a joke and proceeded to eat almost all of it before he had a chance. Menchies to you = cupcakes to me!
@Kuteog: Oh wow, that place sounds equally as deadly! You’ll have to give me tips on how you’ve resisted–I just heard there’s a Menchie’s opening up in my city!
@Alison: LOL, that’s awesome! I have to admit, you’ve got me kind of intrigued!