{In love with the salted carmel macaroons at our local bakery}

This was a week of explorations. I stumbled across a local bakery that filled my craving for macaroons, discovered a fresh juice bar, and attended a winter farmers market. It was exhilarating to realize I have only scratched the surface of what my new city has to offer and I am looking forward to a weekend filled with trying out new restaurants and playing in the snow.

{Taking a walk down by the pier}

{Dainty icicles}

{The famous garlic knots at Pomodoro’s}

{The movie theater was *freezing* while we watched “American Hustle”}

{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}