Month in Review: April, 2018

May 7, 2018May 4, 2018

As we approached the beginning of April, I already knew it was going to be a busy month. Our calendar was full of hand written reminders for upcoming events, and while I was excited for each and every one of them, a small amount of anxiety set in. Being an introvert, I recharge with downtime and April did not allow for many quiet evenings. However, looking back I’m thankful for our busy month and all the memories it created.

Right from the start we were in celebration mode! I was lucky to have my birthday fall on Easter this year, so our family gathering was twice as fun. We enjoyed a delicious meal, ate cake, and laughed while we played board games.

After our Easter celebrations, we returned to Milwaukee and were met with snow. Yes, snow! This could have been my breaking point, but I decided to stay positive. This was not an easy choice, but visiting cozy local coffee helped lift my spirits.

With the snow sticking around for a few days, Ian and I took advantage of local indoor activities. We attended the Milwaukee Makers Market at the Discovery World and were surprised by the free exhibits! We wandered through the aquarium, played on a ship, and learned about waste water treatment. It was hard to pull Ian out of the exhibits, but we were celebrating our eight year dating anniversary that night and needed to head off to our dinner reservation.

April was a busy month for birthdays! My Grandma turned 93 this year and a big group of family members got together to celebrate. The afternoon was packed with catching up with cousins, eating wonderful food, and playing outside. (The snow had finally melted!!)

We closed out the month in the best possible way – with a wedding. Two of our close college friends tied the knot and hosted the most beautiful wedding weekend. Ian stood up in the wedding and I got emotional seeing all of our close friends together again in one room. We danced the night away at the reception and took full advantage of the photo booth to snap a few pictures from the night.

Interested in seeing more moments from our month? Watch the short video below!

https://youtu.be/u8khaLqXm6c

Month in Review: March, 2018

April 2, 2018

Eight years. That’s how long Ian and I have been together. You would think by now we would be sick of each other, but that’s not the case. I still feel a tug at my heart each time we have to part. March was challenging because it was full of nights spent in different cities and falling asleep alone. Once we were back in each others arms, it was hard for me to let go again. Luckily, I had mini weekend getaway and a few fun events sprinkled throughout the month to lift my spirits.

The first event on the docket was a Milwaukee Wave game! A friend of ours won tickets through work and kindly invited Ian and I to tag along. At first, I was just there to get my hands on the hyped up ice cream bubble waffle, but quickly fell in love with the game. The energy of the crowd was contagious and made for an enjoyable night.

The next few weeks flew by and before I knew it Ian was dropping me off at the airport. I booked a weekend trip to see one of my best friends out in Colorado. This was my first trip out to the Denver area and I was blown away by the beauty of the Rocky Mountains. It was definitely a change of scenery from Wisconsin. While it was a short trip, we packed in a lot! We snowshoed up to Emerald Lake, danced on Pearl St., ate ice cream at Union Station, and walked around Red Rocks Amphitheatre. I’m certainly jealous of everyone who gets to call this area home!

Once I flew back to Milwaukee I was greeted by an empty home. Ian was on a week-long work trip, so we had to endure eight days apart. While this may not seem like a long time, I was counting down the minutes until his plane touched down and I could wrap him up in my arms. Once he was back home we celebrated by walking to our favorite ice cream shop and indulging in a sweet treat.

If you are interested in seeing a few snippets from our month, watch the video below!

https://youtu.be/j7ksCBwRBRo

Month in Review: February, 2018

March 5, 2018March 3, 2018

February was my month of “yes.” I’m a constant over-thinker and often talk myself out of trying something new. I feel safe inside my comfort zone and like the familiarity of my routines. Maybe it was the winter blues catching up to me, but I started off the month in a funk. Many areas of my life felt stagnant and I was craving some sort of change – so I decided to open myself up to new opportunities and say “yes” more often. This may sound scary if you are in the same boat, but this doesn’t have to be daunting! It can be as simple as breaking your weekly meal plan and grabbing dinner with a friend, or skipping the gym for an evening walk in the park. The main goal is to mix up your routine and get inspired again. Here are a few ways I said “yes” in February.

Our local mall can be overwhelming during winter weekends. Milwaukeeans are cooped up inside due to cold temps and frequent snow flurries so they flock to the mall. Therefore, I usually steer clear of this teen hangout, but Ian needed to stop by the Apple store and I decided to tag along. While browsing storefronts I came across a new beauty shop with this perfect Valentine’s day photo opt.

After a long work week, it’s enticing to stay home, pile on the blankets, and watch a movie. However, Ian and I still have so much to discover in Milwaukee, so he was able to pull my out of my cozy vibes and talk me into visiting a brewery. It had a beautiful cream brick taproom and bag toss! It was the perfect way to get reenergized for the weekend and get out of the house.

We continued to be tourists in our own town and booked a tour of Pabst Mansion on a quite Saturday afternoon. It was eye-opening to hear about the rich history of breweries in Wisconsin and take in the beautiful architecture around every corner of this home.

While these were small outings, they were enough to turn my winter blues around. I felt more energized towards the end of the month and I’m excited to see what adventures March brings!

Here is a short video showcasing one second from each day in February. Enjoy!