Quick Little Project

Nasty patio set left by the previous tenants in our place

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ninety nine cents spent on an Ikea pillowcase from Savers

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a whole bunch of staples

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a much better looking nasty patio set

The Help

I don't consider myself a reader...but I am loving this book so far.

Mom and I have a date to see the movie once I'm finished!

Half & Half

Makes the world a better place.

Starting with my hot cocoa.

Mmm...

My Crazy Brother Likes to Run

A lot.

So they interviewed him on the radio cause he's kinda cool.

www.enduranceplanet.com/gearing-up-for-the-leadville-100-run-patrick-garcia/

Good luck this weekend Peege!

Tuesday Night Date

Sold a few items to Luna Blu, one of my favorite resale shops in Old Monterey...

Watched street performers, tasted olive oil and balsamic vinegars and hit up all the local food vendors in the farmer's market downtown.  Falafel sandwich, bratwurst, Nutella crepes and a root beer float. Yum!

Caught a glimpse of some classic cars, then walked the pier before heading home.

Love it!

Po-tay-to, Po-ta-to

So apparently, when you live where we live and you don't pull weeds very often, sometimes there can be a fun surprise!

I think I'm going to start referring to that weed patch on the side of the house as my garden.

Santana Row

Jason and I celebrated my thirtieth birthday by sneaking away for a long weekend in Santana Row. It was AWESOME!

We stayed at the amazing Hotel Valencia.

Ate at Pizza Antica and The Counter, two of our favorites.

Shopped a bit.

Read beneath the beautiful oak tree.

Saw our first flash mob.

Watched old men play chess in the street.

Hit the farmer's market.

And lounged at the rooftop pool for hours.

It was the perfect getaway in the midst of a crazy summer.

Not far from home, but just far enough.

I think (hope) this may become a tradition!