Kodi Comes to Visit

The day (technically very early morning) we got back to SF, my sister Kodi and husband Ryan came into town! Ryan had meetings all day, but Kodi and I were able to party lots! 

We went to Mr. Holmes for breakfast, and spent the rest of the day at the SF Moma! It was so fun, and I'm glad she was here to go with me! We literally spent 5 hours in that place, it was awesome.

Ryan took us out on the company card for dinner both nights, and we always finished it off with ice cream at Bi-Rite. It was pretty much awesome!

Thankfully we got to see them just a week later in Carlsbad so it made the goodbye much easier, but now she's living in Indiana!!! :( 

Our Thanksgiving

We spent the Thanksgiving holiday with the Zylstra's this year in California. It's crazy to think that this was my first year at their house for Thanksgiving, because two years ago we were on our honeymoon, so we didn't spend it with them (we switch off holidays with our families). Even after welcoming a brand new baby into the family, we were lucky enough to all be together, so it was tons of fun! Due to the baby, and having Oma and Opa in town, it was pretty laid back. We did a lot of relaxing, baby snuggling, movie seeing, eating, football games, craft days, and spending time with each other. I think it was just what we all needed.

I could have yummy greek yogurt parfaits everyday. 

Lots of Olivia snuggles, not complaining one bit.

I've had a couple bad sweet potato experiences (I really like them in fry form though!) but I took a stab at a sweet potato casserole, and the turned out super yummy. Under that layer of marshmallows is lots of brown sugar and some pecans.

Sarah made that stuffing next to it with cornbread! So yum.

Carson with cousin Olivia was just too cute! He didn't understand why we all wanted pictures of him holding her. Heart.Melt.

After falling asleep (probably to watching black-ish) we decided we needed a Thanksgiving picture. Don't mind our sleepy swollen faces.. :/

 I was finally able to participate in the Monahan (my MIL's family) craft day! We made the cutest snowmen out of fleece.

Logan's football team was in the semi finals (sadly, they lost) but it was fun to have everyone at the game!

All this took was some back tickles, and Bailey girl was out.

All of the boys. Minus baby Cooper.

I would say we had a pretty successful Thanksgiving with family, and I think it was hard on all of us to leave!

Bambara-SLC

We went to a new restaurant for our Anniversary dinner, and let me tell you, it was delicious. Tanner's brother suggested Bambara to us, and it was so fun to try something new together! I swear food is the only thing we really spend money on, because we love good food, and love trying new places! 

Bambara is an "American Bistro" and the presentation of the food was absolutely beautiful! Like I said in my last post, there was an open kitchen, and I loved that. There are 4 chefs, including one pastry chef, and everything was brought to you immediately when it was done, so everything was so fresh.

I also loved that they personalized our menus, it added such a cute touch!

I'm going to apologize for the quality of pictures...Tanner is always too hungry to sit and take pictures, so I have to sneak them as fast as I can!

To start off, they bring every table the softest bread ever, with a side of hummus.

I got the salmon (typical) and it was laid on top of mashed potatoes, and had shaved pears on top. The flavor was so unique, it was really yummy. To be honest, it wasn't my favorite salmon, but I've had a lot of salmon in my life. I still thoroughly enjoyed it, and would recommend it!

Tanner got the New York Steak, and the herbed frites. If I go back, I'll definitely get this, even though it's more of a manly dish. It was DELICIOUS! Thankfully Tanner shared lots of it with me, I just couldn't have enough!

We ended the night with a turtle ice cream sandwich. Oh. My. Gosh. Vanilla Bean Ice Cream, Pecan Crusted Dark Chocolate Cookie, Salted Caramel Drizzle, Cocoa Nib Crackle. Does that make you want to go just for dessert? Because you should. It was SO GOOD!

Bambara has such a unique menu, we will definitely be going back!

Our Anniversary

I still can't believe we just celebrated two years of marriage yesterday! Two years seems like so long, but also so so short. 

We celebrated with dinner on Friday, because Tanner had an interview this weekend, and our anniversary was on a Sunday. Tanner surprised me with dinner at a new restaurant (it's seriously our favorite thing to do) in downtown SLC. It's called Bambara, and it was so absolutely delicious. We couldn't stop talking about it afterwards! They even personalized our menu for us-it was so cute!

you can see the open kitchen behind me-i loved that! and, look at how darling the seats are!

classic hand holding-at the dinner table-pic. the best.

it was such a classy looking restaurant.

After dinner we got to walk around and enjoy the beautiful fall colors, the brisk air, and the city!

I understand you may think I don't have eyebrows, but I do... 

I just trimmed my bangs don't you worry.

I love that my husband is my best friend, and these have been the best 2 years of my life!

My favorite week of the year

October is my month. It's my favorite month of the year, the leaves are changing, the air is brisk, I get to wear sweaters, and my birthday and anniversary are both in the same week. I always thought it would be a crazy week (which it is!) but I love celebrating for a week long. It's the best!

My birthday was on Tuesday and it was such a fun day.  My office cubicle was decorated, I got a free sub from Firehouse with friends, and I got a free bundlet from Nothing Bundt Cake. I then came home and felt spoiled by that cute husband of mine.

We got sushi at Happy Sumo with the Zylstra peeps, and then walked around the Riverwoods after. On our way home I was wondering why Tanner was taking the absolute longest way, but I didn't think anything of it because I was FaceTiming a friend. We got home to a couple friends surprising me, and we celebrated with dessert! PS, did you know October 14th is National Dessert Day? They seriously named that holiday after I was born. My husband and friends made me feel so loved, and I can't wait to see what this year has in store for me!

Our anniversary is this week and I can't believe it's been 2 years. Time sure does go by fast!

breakfast in bed

birthdays are fun in the office

Soph wanted in for the pic, and I decided that we need a child. You look better.

i love him.

sis selfie

wasn't quite ready for the pic, but he's still dreamy.

Thanks for the birthday wishes!