cositas

 

[neon kicks and berry smoothies]

 

last weekend was such a great change of pace. mostly, because we weren't cooped up inside going stir crazy like the weekend before. i love a good rainy day hanging in but, too many too close together can make me blue and antsy. plus, T and i loved the break from cleaning mud off of the pups. i swear, for looking like a polar bear, solo sure does love dirtying up that pristine, white fur. good thing he's so cute ;)

 

[summertime cocktails]

 

[funky nails]

 

[relaxing 'me' time]

 

[one of my favorite scents]

 

[little brother playing big spoon]

ode to summer

 

[poolside drinks]

 

summer is almost here and i cannot wait! not to say that i love the 100+ temperatures but, i dislike it less than the tornado season we are currently in. plus, it really is the most fun time of the year. here's what i'm looking forward to this summer:

• nighttime bike rides around our new neighborhood
• plant lavender in our front window box
• make homemade ice cream for the first time
• tackle several décor projects in our home
• try making agua fresca from scratch
• take an early morning roadtrip out to see the great salt plains
• indulge in movies at the myriad, wine on the rooftop, and movie nights at bleugarten at least once
• revisit stinchcomb wildlife refuge for another hike and swim with the pups 

what all are you looking forward to this summer?

 

[salmon kebabs]

 

[gorgeous roadtrips throughout our state]

 

[keeping cool with my mom's iced tea]

 

[post-workout lunch break with the husband]

 

[late night shenanigans with friends]

 

[seasonal desserts]

multi-toned

 

sometimes, moms know best. almost every time i get complimented on an outfit or item of clothing, it is something my mom got for me. (yes, my mom still gets me clothes...she's just great like that) she has a great eye for colors and patterns, and knows my weakness for eye-catching pieces. case and point: this scarf and belt. dynamite on their own but, when put together...perfect. how does she always do that? it's got to be a super power :) 

 

 

new to me: museum of osteology

 

[one of my favorite moments]

 

sorry for the gap in posts everyone! between some unresolved personal matters and the insane weather we've had lately, i haven't had much mental time to write. fingers crossed, it has passed and the worst is over. and now, back to your regularly scheduled program ;)

 

next up in the new to me series comes from T and i's adventure in the museum of osteology. to be honest, i had never even heard of this museum but, came across it randomly on instagram. it looked kooky and interesting (with a hint of creepy)...plus, as an added bonus, T hadn't been either!

 

had we not known the exact address, we'd have never known its existence as it was seated in a remote area between moore and norman. however, you'd never know that once you stepped inside. between the well-versed staff (who couldn't have been more friendly), the extensive collection, and the crowds, it seemed we were of the few who didn't know of it!

 

 

[adorable and creepy]

 

[just hanging with a few baldies]

 

it was fascinating to learn some of the intricacies within species of animals as well as in comparison to other groups. i loved seeing how excited people of all ages and cultures were to learn and interact (where permitted). had T and i been able to spend more time there, we would have tried to complete the scavenger hunt (pardon the pun) along the way too!

 

[a humpback whale]

 

[don't ask why, but, the giraffe was one of my favorites]

 

 

[yum?]

 

[what a creep!]

two in one

 

spring season is so fun but, very busy. such great weather leads to a very full social calendar filled with concerts, food truck gatherings, motown get downs, garden parties...what's not to love?

 

here are a few snapshots from some of the most recent gatherings T and i loved...

 

the garden party:

 

for my dad and my cousin's birthdays, my 'rents hosted a garden party in their backyard. the weather was sublime, the food was dynamite, and the company was even better!

 

[the infamous bacon bomb because, why not?!]

 

guess who flew in:

 

brian, that's who! so, we met up with m&j to take him out to our favorite local dance fiesta. the moves were hilarious, the beats were phenomenal (like always), and getting to see one of our favorite people was perfect.

 

 

[the boyfriends]

 

 

[dancin' juice]

 

nmf 8

 

[deus eyeslow]

 

it's that time of year again for, you guessed it, norman music festival! a weekend filled with bands, food, shops, and lots and lots of walking. thankfully, days of rain and overcast cleared up just in time for gorgeous skies...it was a great weekend to say the least.

 

 

friday:

 

for the weekend, we played host to our friends tom & leslie, and m&j. since they both live outside of norman, they needed a place to post up, and we were more than happy to have them over. so, before we ventured out for that night's fun, T and i whipped up some of my famous fried chicken and mac 'n cheese. it was too delicious, and the perfect jumping off point for the weekend to come.

 

 

[em and the mother superiors]

 

[funky-fun impromptu rave]

 

 

saturday:

breakfast burrito wake-up call with a side of funny stories from the night before. delicious and hilarious. then, back out to the festival we went...

 

 

[thirst quencher]

 

 [sun-soakin']

 

 

[bruce break from the festival - necessary]

 

midday:

 

the heat started to get to us so, we walked back to the house to cool off, eat, and get ready for day two, round two!

 

[busy reflections]

 

[natalie prass]

 

[ra ra riot]

 

 

[blurry but, cute]

 

[starwasher death]

 

this year's personal favorites:

deus eyeslow (good rec tom & leslie!), starwasher death, dewey binns, josh sallee, and beau jennings & the tigers.

 

 

[all the carbs]

sunday:

 

breakfast at, my personal favorite, the diner, with another recap before our guests headed back home. then, icy-hot for the legs (they were so sore), lotion to soothe my shoulders (they got a little extra rays), and a nap (for obvious reasons).  

 

we had such a great time as always, and loved getting to meet up with so many of our friends over the weekend. until next year norman!