lately.

1. We started something exciting- a house project! We became home owners a couple weeks ago. This is something my dad is helping us with, which is so wonderful because we have no idea what to do. Once we get a little further along and things are improving at a faster level, I will definitely share more.

2. We live within walking distance of the University of Louisville Planetarium. I used to love the planetarium when I was little, but this is my first time at this one. It invites so much curiosity and humility and excitement. We both loved it and hope to go back soon.

3. We celebrated Jonas' birthday with my family and giant steaks for dinner. They were epic.

4. My sister's amazing tire swing.

5. We also got to spend time with our marine and his sweet little Silas.

6. So, I have some serious bangs now. 

7. I made salmon cakes.They are my favorite and I was really proud because they were so good!

our tuesday.

i adore our days off together. this past tuesday, we had lunch at Cafe Classico and enjoyed some of their awesome magazines. we found this really cool animal parade off Frankfort Avenue too. i just had to join in :)

Jonas' Birthday!

My dear husband just turned 28. I really can't believe We are coming toward the end of our twenties. I'm sure I will laugh at that someday. It also marks three years since Jonas moved here from Germany, which actually makes us both very sad. We both miss Germany, but I know it is the most painful for Jonas. Anyway... for his birthday I made a Black Forrest Cake. He will always have one on his birthday and he always has. His family would sing to him first thing in the morning on his birthday. I managed to do that this year- not easy when you are trying to get ready for work and your time management skills are subpar.

Of course we had dinner at Das Gasthaus. It was super yummy.

I would also like to note that the day before I saw that new Captain America movie. The things i do for love :)

DR. part two.

here are a few more photos of our trip. i have some underwater pictures but they need to be developed. the first photo is from our dinner with this view of the sunset:::

we played bocce ball a LOT:::

the next several photos are from our excursion into Santo Domingo:::

 

 

 

 

relaxing on the beach with a book. i finished Divergent & Insurgent:::

 fisheye lens- i love those::: 

our time in Bayahibe, La Romana, Dominican Republic. part one.

^^ first: a few photos of us traveling. it went very smooth this time around.

^^ second: ocean waves crashing.

 ^^ third: balcony photos.

 ^^fourth: carefree hair all week. seriously, no hair dryer.

 ^^fifth: the Dominican Republic is all about bright color.

^^sixth: we visited Catalina Island where we snorkled, went tubing and went swimming. the boat ride there was so gorgeous but i get sea sick :(

 

^^seventh: the last photos are from our visit to Altos De Chavon. it looks like an old european village but it was built in 1976. it sits on the beautiful Chavon River.

DR.

we just got home from a week in the Dominican Republic.
and somehow my itch to travel is not even satisfied.
but it was a much needed break and time spent with my husband.
i will share some memories of our trip later!