Challenges always create opportunities

I usually try to keep it light on the blog but I also try to keep it honest and things aren't always so easy. Alexander and I have learned in the past nine months that we are experiencing infertility issues. I've already gone through the motions: denial, anger, resistance to what is and acceptance. We are exploring every angle, getting second and even third opinions and we'll figure it out. However, the opportunity we are creating is one of a healthy lifestyle that will create longevity in our lives. We are eating healthy, cutting back on excess and increasing our exercise. This bump in the road is turning out to be an extreme motivator for taking care of ourselves and nurturing our marriage. This is one of those things that can make or break a marriage. I know I speak for both of us when I say we have never been happier. We are going to live, love, laugh, travel, enjoy each other and our loving pets. When it's the right time, we will be blessed with a baby - I just know it.

Colored jeans

I've been totally rocking this great pair of AG Stevie Ankle colored jeans. They are so fun, in style and a really breathable, light fabric perfect for the 100+ degree weather we are experiencing in Texas. I have actually been able to wear them with many different tops and shoes and would highly recommend dropping the cash to have them shipped pronto. They are great for petites and require no hemming, which is nothing short of a miracle. Photo courtesy Anthropologie.com.

Summer Fun

Check out the comic book strip of Ollie enjoying his baby pool is this triple digit weather. Who wouldn't want to skinny dip with him?!

KUSAMA!

On our recent vacation to the Spanish Basque country (for which there should and will be many more blog posts), Alexander and I had one full day and Madrid and took advantage by going to one of their amazing museums. As a result, I am now obsessed with the artist Yayoi Kusama.

This blogger put it well when they called her the high priestess of polka dots. I love you, Kusama!!!

Wedding Weekend

Two of our best couple friends are getting married tomorrow in the Hill Country - the fabulous Amanda & Josh and wonderful Julia & Christian. Alexander and I are very excited to be a part of both weddings. Will post pics soon...

Other than that there are 10 days left in the legislative session, 14 days until we hightail it to San Sebastian, Spain, and 24 days until I start the 40-Day Personal Revolution at Breath & Body Yoga Studio.

All very exciting stuff!

Girl Crush & Italian Food

I have a HUGE girl crush on Giada from the Food Network. Most of you know I have pretty severe ADD and have never been able to follow a recipe, especially without the institutional knowledge needed to do so. I have been recording Giada each week so I can see how she actual makes the dishes, like chopping, order of steps etc. I made shrimp and sausage cioppino last night and it was a big hit. I also learned I love cooking with wine so I can drink the leftover:)Hoping to learn some more Italian dishes to add to my small but expanding repertoire. Photo courtesy of the Food Network.

Ollie!

I wanted to post some new pics of our 6.5-month-old baby, Ollie! He's close to the 40-pound mark and could not be a sweeter, cuter dog. His favorite thing to do now is bring us toys from his crate - he literally will not get out of the crate without something in his mouth - and swimming. He loves the water! I can't wait to take him on the kayak this summer.