favorite meals, lately

date night last week.

fish tacos, margs, and the yummiest strawberry-heavenly-disappearing-tart.

three words: first class rocks! 

first time to enjoy the pleasure of big seats, a real meal, warm cookies,

free drinks, and tiny salt & pepper shakers. 

in&out burger. yesssss.

but tonight's meal was extra fulfilling. our kitchen sink was full of dirty dishes, 

but that means one happy thing: lots of people eating off those dishes. 

pot luck dinners are the best.  everyone contributes, everyone shares.

forever grateful to my tiny college roommate for teaching me

the beautiful of community. 

i'm starting to remember how it feels to like where you are

because of the people you have around you. 

that's a good feeling. 

august 2

24 years ago, when one particular couple found out they were expecting, they did as many other soon-to-be parents do and picked out baby names.  if they were to be blessed with a girl, she would be named penny paige pinson. 

God took mercy by rescuing the baby from the inevitably unfortunate fate of a child with such a tragic name, and the couple was blessed instead with a boy: ross franklin.  

and now he's my husband. he's the best.

happy birthday, ross! i love you more everyday!

celebration!

on thursday, ross and i found
our future home!
the most adorable, incredible apartment.
so we celebrated by
running through the fountains on campus.
and by making cookies...

i can't even be sad about graduating!

bye, 2008!

out with the old
and in with the new!
time to celebrate!!

{who says christmas cookies are the only ones you get to decorate?}