vacation, so soon.. yet so far.

Peter and I embark on our trip across Ecuador in less than a month from now! I've been so busy booking things, working my butt off, finishing off this nursing school application, cleaning, cooking, visiting friends, having friends visit, etc. I wish I had more time to update my blog. I just have some photobooth photos to share.

Peter modeling his Ecuador jungle attire for me.

My hair is getting so long!

I can even wear it up now :)

The plan is to send Benjamin Franklin away in this box of beer..

One of my favorite people, Simone, came to visit recently as well. She's Brazilian but now lives in Australia. But she's visiting the states for the summer!

One of my favorite people, Simone, came to visit recently as well. She's Brazilian but now lives in Australia. But she's visiting the states for the summer!

I want to add stuff to my Etsy store, but I am leaving for my holiday so soon. I think I should wait until after I get back?

touring bands

Earlier this week, California bands The Funeral Pyre and Early Graves stayed with Pete and me in our little apartment by the sea. The living room floor, normally wood, was carpeted with sleeping bags. The dogs loved it. They had extra cuddle buddies. It was like they were having a sleepover party. They've been playing in MA and NH the last few days, and one of the shows was at Church in Boston, which I was thought was a pretty rad venue as well. Pete played with them in Haverhill at Anchors Up on Wednesday evening, but sadly, I did not get to attend as I had work.

The boys' sleepover party.

Church's bathroom. I thought they were cool.

our little man

Benjamin Franklin is dressed up to go see his dad.

Pete took a 20-something mile bike ride to his friends' house and now is stranded there, so Ben and I are going to pick him up, but with this sweet little get-up I (half) made him, Pete's pride and joy is sure to get some extra love later!

highlights from easter weekend!

I forgot my camera most of the weekend, but here are some of my favorites, from the ones I did take..

Here we are in Weehawken, NJ. This is about 1 block from where my parents live.

My super (un)patriotic boyfriend...

He kept saying "USA! NUMBER 1!!!"

Backyard beverages, with the dogs.

His favorite son, Benjamin Franklin.

Strawberry jalepeño mojitos!

Peter and I are heading to Ecuador this August and are so excited! We went to Union City to check out this Ecuadorian grocery store and picked up some snacks.

And here I am whining that he drank all of my juice box. I'm such a brat.

I think he's so handsome.... <3

Our favorite Indian restaurant in all of the world!

(We haven't been to India yet, so this is just so far.)

It's called Sapthagiri and all vegetarian. The house special is Chole Bhatura. It's amazing! I recommend it to anyone that goes there.

Our appetizer spread:

Pete illustrating how his chole bhatura is larger than his head.

We also did some family stuff, but mostly sleeping, walking, eating, and movies. I want that weekend right now, so badly!

I do have a sweet little trip with him planned soon... just a quick, close by getaway. I'll update about it after it happens, so I don't ruin the surprise!

Things I love

I love opening up my Mac's photobooth and finding pictures Peter took of himself with his favorite little babe.

I love it when I actually do my hair and put it into curls.

I also love the juxtaposition of the short hair, freshly cut, next to it.

I love my best friend, and our crackin' out crochet sessions.

I love our granny squares too :)

And I love her daughter, my favorite babe, and possibly the only babe I love.