#judebear

doesn't everyone need a dreaming puppy in their life 1/2 way through the work week? I think yes. enjoy

p.s. those puffing cheeks and that wagging tail.

I wouldn't even know where to begin for an update tonight, so for now, I've got my weimaraner back from doggie-day-care and all is right in the world. Happy Monday everyone.

"Doubt thou the stars are fire, 

doubt the sun doth move,

doubt truth to be a liar,

but never doubt they love."

William Shakespeare-Hamlet

This past week was one of the longest weeks we've had here in DC. Everything seemed to be just a little more than we could handle. Things at work have been crazy for me and I worked past 7 on more than one occasion and definitely stayed past typical work hours every night last week, Jonathan's already intense work load was compounded by the fact that he had mock trial to prepare for on Saturday and then he also had to get me ready to be a witness for him in the trial which made our small moments together at home work as well. Mostly though it was made hard by the fact that a wonderful wonderful man in our family passed away. We love you so much Uncle Bernie, you've been a strong, steady, and influential patriarch in our family and you will be dearly missed. I am so happy that you are reunited again with your one true love who you've missed so much.

After a week like this one, we really looked at Sunday as a restorative day for us. We had plans to celebrate Valentine's together on Sunday night, so I went to a 9am yoga class with my dear friend TamShu and just tried to really let go and look ahead while Jonathan got his daily studying marathon taken care of. That night Jonathan first surprised me with a little box that always engenders joy:

and he picked it out all himself :)

Then he took me to one of my favorite places in Capitol Hill: Acqua al 2

Acqua al 2 is a place that's near and dear to my heart because the first one I ever went to was in Florence, Italy during my summer studying abroad. The restaurant started in Firenze (Florence), and then expanded to San Diego and just recently to Washington DC right in Eastern Market. It's known for it's Filletto al Mirtillo (Blueberry Steak-sounds crazy, but it's amazing) and my personal favorite the Filletto all' Aceto Balsamico. Throw in a bottle of good Italian wine and you're set. Oh and the husband wore a bow tie and then my night was complete <3

                                After dinner we headed to go see Blue Valentine which I already posted about so I won't bore you again with my obsession with it...for now.

Now today, (actual Valentine's Day), but more importantly: JUDE'S THIRD BIRTHDAY!!!!

       Happy Birthday sweet boy--you're the king of our castle and you make our lives so much more joyous always :)

Tonight also marks another momentous occasion: first Crock Pot use of our marriage. We are very excited as it was an amazingly good and also an amazingly easy pot roast. Crock Pot win.

My husband reminded me again today why I am so blessed to have him in my life by something as perfectly simple as this inscription sent with flowers:

"Doubt thou the stars are fire,

doubt the sun doth move,

doubt truth to be a liar,

but never doubt they love."

William Shakespeare-Hamlet

                                remember when jude got bit by a

                               crazy scary dog and got 7 stitches

                              and had to wear a really sad cone? :(

                                            well he got them out and is now a new man with a crazy scar! :)

   i've seen some gorgeous sunsets after getting off the metro home from work

and then we went to the Jefferson Memorial for some fun and to celebrate the

first day of crisp air with pumpkin spice lattes and friends