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Lovely little things…

February 27, 2012

Glorious weekend. One of my best friends {since 4th grade!} came into town with her husband. Sometimes I get a little stressed with all the visitors we have, but not this time. There is nothing like face-to-face time with a soul mate friend. I’ve realized since coming to Arizona that I miss these types of friendships. I have met some amazing women here and I love them, but most of my girlfriends are more couple-friends. Like… I am paired with Micah and we go on double dates with other couples. And I am completely blessed by that, but sometimes it’s nice to have some girl time with someone who knows me like a sister. And that is exactly what I had this weekend!!!

I haven’t had time to edit the pics from the fancy cam, but here are some pics from Saturday. We hiked Camelback, although we probably looked for parking for longer than we actually hiked, but that’s what you get on an 80 degree Saturday in February. Hoorah! We finished off our night with some amazing Cabernet glazed burgers and a round of Settlers…

Trying to find parking… Nick is giving up hope!

Ready to go…

And here are some other lovely moments from the past week…

 
Reminiscing about some of my other dearest friends… my college roommates, the Greenhouse Girls // My car temp read 99 degrees around 5pm on Thursday. It was more like 80 out, but isn’t it CRAZY to think it could even get that hot inside a car in February!?
This day started off with sleeping through my alarm, but I recovered nicely when I discovered a place called “Seattle Espresso” on my lunch break {powder white chocolate… yes, please!}

Smashburger craving satisfied. I went almost two months without it. // The pretty red shoes Micah bought me last week.
Hope you have a lovely week!
xoxo,
Jen
Linking up with Life Rearranged and Hello Hue!

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  1. ThisLittleMomma

    February 27, 2012 at 6:26 AM

    Looks like so much fun! I had smash this week to! So good, so good!! Those shoes are so cute! I love the red.

  2. Katie

    February 27, 2012 at 1:05 PM

    oh fun! glad you had a good weekend!

  3. Julie Marie

    February 27, 2012 at 1:16 PM

    girl time is probably my favorite thing ever… especially girls night out.. i love couples night.. but there IS something wonderful with the conversations and depth in simple girl time =)
    (new follow ) yaya!!!

  4. Beth @ dot...in the city

    February 27, 2012 at 2:02 PM

    Looks like a great weekend, for sure! I love hiking and haven't been able to do it in a few months. It's even better to go with dear friends!

  5. Erin

    February 27, 2012 at 2:57 PM

    What the heck is that game!? I'm super intrigued!!!

  6. GingerPeachT

    February 27, 2012 at 2:59 PM

    Ugh I miss girl time. 🙁 its bean so hard making a sister connection with anyone here. Been here over a year too!
    Love settlers!!

  7. Ruthie Hart

    February 27, 2012 at 4:04 PM

    okay we would TOTALLY be friends in real life girl…you are goofy like me!

  8. Jenna@The Life of the Wife

    February 27, 2012 at 5:27 PM

    What is that game?! I need to know! We ALL need a little girl time, for SURE!

    Looks like you had a great week! Have a beautiful Monday!
    Jenna

  9. Kassi Mortensen

    February 27, 2012 at 6:49 PM

    Every thing is better with girlfriends! Especially close ones! 🙂

  10. Tracy

    February 28, 2012 at 7:56 PM

    Found you on Bearing Fruit, hi!

  11. Alexis Kaye

    February 29, 2012 at 1:32 AM

    so happy to see another arizonan! And my husband and I tried smashburger the other night on a whim. We had dinner plans but ended up having not enough time to eat where we originally planned so we went there and now I'M ADDICTED! I cannot stop craving those sweet potato fries!

  12. Heather

    March 1, 2012 at 3:28 AM

    totally understand how you feel about the friend thing…. 🙁

  13. Just the Two of US

    March 2, 2012 at 1:50 PM

    girlfriends are the best! glad you all had a great time!

  14. Chance

    March 2, 2012 at 7:46 PM

    We love Settlers of Catan! Good times!

  15. Naomi

    March 2, 2012 at 8:35 PM

    Those shoes!!!! Swoooon, so cute!

  16. Melissa, Multi-Tasking Mama

    March 2, 2012 at 10:13 PM

    I love the shoes! and time with girlfriends is priceless. happy friday!

  17. Heather

    March 4, 2012 at 9:39 PM

    so sweet that you've been besties since 4th grade 🙂 the power of true friendship! love that 1st pic, makes me smile

  18. Alli (and Tommy too!)

    March 11, 2012 at 6:16 AM

    Oh Smashburger! Such deliciousness!
    Stopping by from Little Things 🙂

Hi. I’m Jen Russum and this blog is where I’ve been sharing narratives of God’s grace for more than a decade now. Some might say “blogs are dead” but I’m waiting for them to come back around like mom jeans and 90s flannel. I enjoy my coffee iced, my summers hot, and my dinner parties long with lots of laughter. I process all of life’s deepest, darkest, and happiest moments by writing essays in my head. When I have the time, some of these essays get typed up and shared here. I’ve always loved to write, and I hope my words bring you joy and encouragement.

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