unplanned hiatus, over.

after an absolutely insanely busy and exhausting, yet wonderful summer, i'm back in business. my hiatus from the blogging wasn't really planned, but i definitely was a slacker the past few months. and you know what? i missed it. i really did. i missed sharing with you and i missed you sharing with me. we've got some catching up to do.

there is so much to say and so much to tell. here's a little preview via instagram.

details to come.

1. a summer filled with lots of beautiful beach days.

2. a crazy dog that dominated much of our time (and love, of course.)

3. a spur of the moment mini trip to portland.

4. lots of travel time.

5. hours and hours and hours on this airplane.

6. all to see the cutest children in the world.

7. hello kitty came to yogurtland this summer, making my happy place even happier.

8. welcoming in my 25th year with...

9. VEGAS! and the beautiful bellagio ceiling.

the crazy month of june.

june was a crazy time.

we had so much going on, and the rest of the month is going to fly even faster.

here's a little recap of the whirlwind that it was.

1. chad took up the ukulele in the beginning of the month,

2. we had a sangria party to kick off the summer,

3. and i attended a beautiful malibu wedding.

4. we got a puppy! and he bonded with neighbors,

5. and is the cutest thing i've ever seen,

6. and everyone loves and fawns over him (he's totally spoiled.)

7. some of my littles graduated

8. and i played mommy at their prom (kids these days wear the best shoes to dances,)

7. and little brother jared returned home from ethiopia and was bearing gifts.

tomorrow morning i'm off on houseboats. i'll return on friday, hopefully sun kissed and full of love and good stories.

another week(end) via instagram.

1. getting a little serenade from the husband.

2. my favorite treat.

3. on an afternoon walk.

4. at the lab on a date with ames.

5. gestures with some of my favorite people.

6. finally finished "the girl who played with fire." on to the next book.

7. hours of sorting cabbage at the la food bank.

8. at home yoga time.

9. i can't believe i get to live here.

the week via instagram.

1. the tuesday after a 3 day weekend called for some sparkle on my feet to get me going.

2. a reminder on my office wall from my jamie.

3. what i do for a living.

4. an obsession.

5. the only vintage shop in town.

6. pretty marissa at small group.

7. my wednesday night reward.

8. the fuel for the week.

9. goodnight.

happy weekend everyone!