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it started with french toast

This morning I was woken up by a husband holding a plate of french toast topped with strawberries, blueberries, and bananas AND coffee just the way I like it AND I got to stay in bed to enjoy it all. What more could I possibly ask for?!  Apparently I have expressed my feelings towards french toast a lot recently and Ben decided to surprise me with one of my favorite breakfasts. Any day started with breakfast in bed is off to a good start.

Another gift we received at our wedding was a gift certificate to go paddle boarding and we decided today was finally the day. The weather has been kind of bizarre recently and made us change our minds each time we thought about going, but today was the perfect summer day. Ben chased ducks and I did everything in my power not to fall when boats went by, and that about sums up our paddle boarding experience.

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After paddle boarding, we headed back to the abode to make some dinner before heading back to City Dock to try out a new eno spot we have had our eye on. We can’t take full credit for this gem of a location though. Last week we saw a few people using the docks to hang their enos and they are geniuses. We decided this is going to be a reoccurring thing.enu enu-2 enu-3 enu-4 enu-6 enu-10 enu-11

a glimpse

 

This past week has been filled with so much. Here are some pictures to show our week at a glimpse.

Attempting to soak up the sun when it actually showed up.

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Walks after dinner to the docks and stumbling upon some music.

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The view I have come to love.

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Hooray for two months of being married to him!

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Sunsets over city dock.

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Wandering to East port to look at the boats.

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Bidding farewell to my first car, Theodore. So long, bud.

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Flat shopping for a home in London. Lots and lots of flat shopping.

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An evening spent at the batting cages.

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Learning I can actually hit a baseball. [Who knew this was something I was actually decent at?!]

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This week has been full of little adventures and a whole lot of planning. Another wonderful week of summer in the books.

 

 

Vineyards and DC trips

Whenever I walk home from work I pass by Annebeth’s, a little shop that has become a favorite of Ben and I’s. Sometimes we are even given the extra homemade bread at night they didn’t sell during the day, which is an absolute treat. I’ve noticed a brand of wine they sell called Great Frogs and recently learned they are located just minutes away from downtown Annapolis. Last night Ben and I bought tickets to go to their Vine Yard Bash with wine tastings, music, food, and a projected movie on the screen. It was perfect weather and we arrived at the vineyard right around sunset. vineyardvineyard-2

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After sampling a few of their wines we chose our favorites (which always seem to be different) and headed on over to the popcorn station. I truly forgot how much I love popcorn! Especially when it comes in those red and white striped bags. 
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We found a spot right in front of barn to enjoy the music while they set the movie up and even got to try some of their new dessert wine they are releasing. The vineyard was beautiful and quaint and I loved seeing everyone who came out to enjoy the evening. Blankets, chairs, dogs running around, and friends covered the field and it seemed as though everyone knew everyone. I loved the feel of it all, a true summer night. vineyard-10 vineyard-13 vineyard-12 vineyard-15 vineyard-14

This morning was spent at the gym together (after Ben came to the rescue when I locked the keys in the car, oops) and then by city dock for lunch. Like I said before, the weather has really been treating us so well. We hung out all day before heading to DC for a meet and greet for those who attended and are attending LSE. Meeting some new faces and talking about travel and school made this whole moving to London for a year thing start to feel a little bit more tangible. Next is flat shopping and booking flights! Goodness, I am excited!falafel-3 falafel-2 falafel falafel-4

We then headed to a restaurant called Busboys and Poets which served as a bookstore, coffee shop, and really good restaurant. I loved the atmosphere and the food hit the spot. We ended our day with the drive home listening to the Totally 2000s Spotify playlist which I highly recommend. And by highly, I mean go look it up now. Ben and I have developed quite the duets.

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  • Soaking up one final day at @acozycasa before hitting the road again. This place feels like a second home and I’m just real thankful for that ✨✨
  • I present to you... Maggie and McGavock having the best night of their lives. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 (I had a pretty good night too with this crew!)
  • I think it’s only fitting to use McGavock’s exact words after seeing Maggie for the first time. He looked over at me and said, “It’s stupid how beautiful Maggie is. I’m one lucky guy.” Yesterday was such a sweet and intimate celebration of these two and tonight we get to carry on the celebration! Marriage looks really nice on you two!
  • Julia clearly nailed the blushing bride look ✨
  • My guy got promoted today and goodness I’m so proud (and sorry I couldn’t be there to celebrate you!!) I think the absolute world of you, Ben. Captain Radford has a lovely little ring to it. 😉 🇺🇸🇺🇸
  • These two are incredibly in love, incredibly kind, and now incredibly MARRIED. I don’t think Trey stopped smiling at Julia all day and it was a real joy to watch.
  • Just over here dreaming of fall weather and florals while sitting in front of a fan with Walter and praying for AC! Bring it on fall, I beg of you!! . . . hair/makeup// @kristindixonhairmakeup venue// @mimshouse dress// @thornburybrides flowers// @belvederefloral model// @savvyraeb
  • Soaking up time at home before all the “I do’s” these next few weeks! I get to hang out with these two this weekend and I can not wait!