Cheers to 2021!

1 retiro do casados in the Poconos simply being together with some of our favorite people, big and small
2 trips taken this year where every flight got delayed, and they were worth every hiccup.

3.1 miles run in Hoboken for our first Turkey Trot 5k with friends, and my mom's first 5k ever! So proud!

4 months with Vovo living with us, telling stories from the past and singing hymns every day along with

5 kindergarteners in our Breakout Class & all the kids who also love to sing and make our hearts happy.

6 x 7 = 42 songs in our first Christmas playlist with friends! Some of whom were there to see the...

7 hot air balloons that seemed like they'd rise into the air but gave us a light show instead LOL

8 months of Sisterhood with many beautiful ladies sharing conversations, food, tears, prayers and laughs.

9 minute long voice memos were common between Erin & I with so much love + wisdom in-between them.

10 beautiful years of marriage celebrated where it all began, Chicago & in our favorite home yet, SoBe!

11 different exhibits to walk by before seeing the Obama Portraits in person, and they did not disappoint!

12 months of seeing God move through many amazing people at CCP and point people to Jesus plus...

13 weeks of gratitude journaling on the journey of thanking Him in all things, with so much grace.

14 thousand average steps walked every time we visit NYC bc after all this time, it's still our thing.

15 lattes a month at Sihana between the girls! Probably more, thanks to D & K for making it a second home.

16 deep breaths before I felt I wouldn't pass out in front of everyone at Burn (thanks Julie! LOL)

17 times we reconsidered watching Survivor this season, only to remember how much we love it!

18 books on my reading list I did not finish, but I did spend a lot of time listening to...

19 songs on repeat! I Thank God, Revivals in the Air, and Gratitude to name a few. We had about...

20 weeks of Lovely Day CrossFit which blessed our bodies, hearts and souls. And finally...

21 + 12 weeks into the year I received a promise from God that I will hold in my heart forever.

Ready for you, 2022!

<3

Life lately, in photos!

Its been a long time since I've done one of these posts! But March is coming to an end, and time just doesn't seem to stop moving faster and faster these days. So here we go! Over the past few weeks...

 We've had family over our place for the first time and lots of Wynwood outings!

After watching the documentary on Shepard Fairey, we saw this wall in a whole new light!

LOL half the churro fell on the ground after this and I teared alittle

Walked down to south point for sunset and kept going back because the light is just stunning!

We've had some authentic Italian pizza and French cafe pastries which definitely impressed!

We celebrated G's 33rd birthday! I love him so much <3

And captured some random moments of everyday life

from sunsets at home

to workouts on the beach

and late night Rosetta dates

jamming at the Yard

practicing with our big camera by the water

walks all over the neighborhood

and Salty Donuts moments 

weekly trips to the beach

and too many selfies!

cute cafes for outdoor reading

joy

G baking away!

and nice tourists who offered to take a photo of us!

Holding on to these memories and more. There's a group of guys speaking French outside my window as I write this and that makes me so happy too. lol There's so much to appreciate in this life. 

We've also visited a few new churches and have also gone back to Vous because the word is so so good thanks to DC and Rich! We're still visiting churches so we can decide where to call church home, and honestly its been difficult not having our own yet. The church we both really liked had their last service downtown at Christmas because of construction on the building. This was a huge bummer for me because I remember thinking "this could be the one!" But we're believing in God's guidance and know our home church is here!

We're working hard in our jobs and I am loving perfecting my dessert recipes and bringing them to my girls at work because it means I don't eat an entire pavê to myself! lol I think we've settled into life in Miami Beach pretty well, and although it's not perfect and struggles are real, life is good and its a gift. I am so grateful to be living out our dreams here, and I believe God will continue guide us as we continue to surrender our lives to Him every day.

God, may we make a positive difference in the lives of those around us, and be your light in this world no matter where we are, every single day. Lead us to your heart.

I am thankful for these days <3

celebrating 28 + Christmas week!

candlelight service. this year, we went to two

The flea market on Lincoln Rd is too good! We didn't take home any records this time, but planning on getting some soon!

Did someone say, Christmas breaskfast?

I'm calling this my Christmas bake! I wanted to make something special for our first Christmas morning with just us too, and I'm for sure making this every year to come. 

Birthday brunch at The Front Porch Cafe!

 My first time at Rosetta Bakery! Lovely aesthetic & delicious focaccia

from g

my happiest birthday in a long time, thanks to grace & gratitude. its gonna be a great year <3