I was going to blog about last week- about my friends visiting and my trip to Florida, but then I wasn't, because honestly, blogging about my own life is kind of hard to do. I feel like nobody really cares what TV show I watched Friday night, what kind of chicken I cooked last night, or what my cat did that made me laugh. But then, I decided I'd indulge and do it anyways- because when your mom tells you that your blog makes her feel better about you being out of her house and that she can't wait to read about your week...you do it. (I love you, mother!)
So what has been happening?
Well....a lot. Two of my best friends came to visit and then the Hicks family packed up and went to Florida! Let's start with the friends- two girls that made my family's move to Mt. Lake nine years ago one of the best things that has ever happened to me. Two friends who were always okay with singing Disney songs, talking endlessly about silly things, and never hesitant to pull out the Anne of Green Gables movies.
Karen and Petra showed up on Friday night. It was a long overdue visit as the three of us haven't gotten together since my wedding in September. We enjoyed omelets made by my patient husband (who also had to listen to us girl-talk and babble all night). We played pool in our basement and chatted non-stop.We looked at old photo albums, laughing, smiling, and wondering, "what in the world were we thinking??" We talked about our struggle with hairspray use throughout the years- the times we didn't use enough and the times we used waaaay too much (a suprisingly common conversation). Saturday, we enjoyed pancakes (again, from the awesome husband) and drove to the city to shop. I picked out some cute new tops, new black flats for work, a suitcase for our coming trip (it's purple!), and after a long, seemingly hopeless hunt for a pair of boots bigger than size 6 and smaller than size 9...a pair of boots. I rarely go shopping- so this was a fun addition to my increasingly aging wardrobe.
Best pick?? This blouse. I got it in pink. Florida tested...and oh so approved. It was so comfortable and fun to wear!
We wrapped up the visit in a tiny little Iowa town, with some of the best pizza I've ever tasted. If you're anywhere near the Orange City, IA area...don't miss out on this fun little place. They cook wood-fired pizzas with fresh mozzerella, herbs, and crushed tomatoes vs. sauce. You could always go the pepperoni route too! Simply amazing. I want some more! The atmosphere is fun and unique- something different for your evening dining. You can check them out on Facebook right here.
The worst part of the quick visit? Forgetting to take a picture. Can you believe it? Guess you ladies will have to come visit again!
Up next? Florida: Places that We Visited.
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