Exactly six years ago today, I was setting up our reception area. I was fielding a billion questions on where I wanted everything to go, trying to keep people organized, and generally just stressing out. Planning and setting things up is NOT my forte.
Then Adam walked into the room. 
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I AM SEEING HAMILTON TODAY! I REPEAT, I AM SEEING HAMILTON TODAY!!!!
Ok, now that I’m done shouting from the rooftops, hello! Today is the day!! Wayyyyyy back in January, Adam gave me one of the best Christmas presents ever and bought tickets to see the musical, Hamilton. The first available date was July 12th, so I waited. And waited. Then waited a little more…. and now the day is here! Can you tell I’m excited? I’m sure I’ll tell you all about our day on the blog because of course, you want to know everything. 🙂
But now for the actual reason for this post besides gushing about Hamilton, my husband. Specifically, what my husband eats. I thought for this What I Ate Wednesday I would share a day of my husbands eats because he actually eats A LOT differently than I do. And that’s ok. We’re two different people with two different needs and two different bodies. 
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Today’s post is going to be short and sweet because it’s someone’s birthday today!
My ridiculously cute (and 11-pounds at birth) husband!
Anyone else feel like there is A LOT of negativity floating around lately? No matter where you look, something is making someone upset or someone is doing something horrible or the world is just falling apart.
How I feel if I pay attention too much to what’s going on in the world.
Yeah, me too.
So while the internet can be a dark whole of anger, madness, and craziness, I’m turning my tiny corner into one of happiness, rainbows, and sunshine. There might even be a unicorn or two and there will definitely be cats.
Cats riding unicorns? Definitely part of my happy world
Without further ado, here are things that made me happy this weekend:
Spending some much needed time with this guy. I was in Sycamore for the past week or so and finally got home Tuesday afternoon so this weekend was all about being together.
Back off ladies… This one is mine!
We got him new glasses, which won’t be in for two weeks but I can tell you they’re pretty spiffy. Then on our way to get him some donuts because he did such a good job at the eye place (yes, he is like a small child in that sense) I found $20 on the street. Like no joke, 20 bucks on the street. We asked the people standing near us if it was their’s and they said no, which side note gives me hope for the human race because they could have easily lied and said yes and gotten a free $20, so there we were with an extra $20. I don’t know what to do with it because I feel like it’s not mine but how do you return it when you have no clue how long it was on the street or where it came from? Maybe I’ll donate it or give it to a charity or something.
Banana bread and hamburger buns thanks to avocados. Recipes soon!
Anyway’s, I also had some nice successes in the kitchen this weekend and it was all thanks to avocados. I k know you can bake with avocados, and I’ve tried it a few times but I decided to go all out and try hamburger buns. While they still need some tweaking they came out really well and they’re gluten-free, egg-free, and dairy-free so be looking for those in the near future. I also tried out some banana bread with avocado and while I haven’t eaten it yet, it smells amazing.
Adam’s pretty sourdough loaf
Adam even got in on the kitchen action and turned out some awesome loaves of sourdough. He has been telling me for years that he wanted to start making his own sourdough bread with his own starter and everything. Well after we watched the Cooked documentary on Netflix (HIGHLY recommend) he made his starter and gave it a go. The first two had some…. troubles, but this batch is pretty good and I’m excited he is making his own stuff!
Meet Inara, our newest kitty addition!
And of course, my cats always make me happy. Inara, our newest addition, is starting to feel more at home and actually plays with Olaf our still very kittenish cat. This is a good thing because Dot our oldest wants nothing to do with play time and Olaf has a lot of energy to burn. So thanks Inara for playing with your new brother!
Olaf and Inara… slowly becoming best friends.
That was my weekend in a nutshell. Full of good things, even if they are just simple things. What about you? What made you happy this weekend?
These two definitely make me happy!
Happy Monday and happy Cubs home opener! Go Cubs Go!
Yesterday was Adam and I’s one year anniversary. Seriously, this year has gone by so fast and we have been lucky enough to have an amazing first year of marriage. We spent the whole weekend celebrating our marriage, so I don’t have a regular post for you guys. Have no fear though because I do have pictures to share with you! I will have the regular recipe post up this Friday, but for now enjoy the pics and Happy Veterans Day!
When I got home from work Friday, this awaited me. All you Doctor Who fans will get the angel and don’t blink reference
On the train Saturday on our way to Chicago!
The first anniversary is the paper anniversary. Adam stuck with this theme and took me to the Chicago Public Library
He also took me to a used book and sheet music store. I could have spent all day here!
Adam liked it too!
More books and music. So awesome!
We also stopped by the Buckingham Fountain where he proposed to me!
Then we had lunch at an amazing vegan cafe called Native Foods. I had blackened tempeh tacos and he had a meatball sub. So delicious!
While waiting for our train home, we found these terrifying stuffed dolls for Disney. This was demon Ariel
Sunday, we just spent the whole day together at home. We watched the DVD of our wedding, had fresh made juice in our toasting flutes, and shared a bite of our wedding cake for dessert. It was one of the best weekends ever and I am so blessed to be Mrs. Dawson. Love you Adam!
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