{Keeping warm during the polar vortex with a cup of hot chocolate and a good book}

With the temp hovering around -36˚ at the beginning of the week Ian and I decided it would be best to stay inside. While playing board games, reading, and watching movies was enjoyable, once Wednesday rolled around I was ready to get outside. Thankfully the weather agreed with me and I was able to take a walk outside in the balmy 3˚.

I hope you all were able to stay warm this week and are able to enjoy the weekend by getting outside!

{Ian & I became very competitive over Boggle. Sadly, I only won once.}

{After finding out Ian never read The Nutcracker, I pulled out my favorite childhood book}

{Stopping by the cheese store to stock up on Ian’s favorite, aged cheddar}

{Cake tasting at Craig’s Cakes}

The start of a new year never fails to bring around a sense of reflection. As I look back on 2013 I see a year of highs a lows, much like any other year. Ian and I graduated from college, celebrated job offers, moved to a new city, and became engaged. We also struggled with the loss of family members, disappointment over job rejections, and struggled with fitting into our new life after college. As I look forward to our plans for 2014 I am excited. We have set so many goals for both our personal and professional lives that I am ready to jump right in and make the most of the new year. While I know that with any year, we will hit pitfalls and hard times I am thankful I have a loving family and great blogging community to support me. Thank you for following me along this journey and Happy 2014!

{The perks of living with a girl, she can mend your laundry}

{Freezing our bums off at the Packer game}

{Finally tracked down a tangle teezer}

{After 4 years at the UW, I finally got my free slice of Ian’s Pizza}