I don't have too many links to share with you this week. Thankfully Jordan got off early yesterday, which was such a treat! And his day off this week is today, so we're currently soaking up our 'weekend'. I'm trying not to think too much about how he has to work the real weekend. boo.

Last night we took Ruby to a fancy restaurant with white tablecloths and servers in tuxes,  somewhat on accident. Thankfully she was very polite and not too loud. I have some more grainy iphone photos if you would like to see more of our evening, which hopefully turns into a little tradition to come.

Well, here are the very few links I have this week, but I added a little story, so I think it's worth it!

The best dubsmash videos I've seen yet

This timelapse of Cincinnati gives me all the feels for the city I grew up in

Back in the day when I told Jordan that "I just wanted to be friends" he would show up at the art library where I would hang out between classes. He would be reading Harry Potter, my all-time favorite. It totally worked and now we often reread the series together.

I love that they are turning the eighth book into a play, and It seems only fitting that it comes out on our five year anniversary this year. I think I convinced Jordan that we need to visit London to see it and celebrate. I mean, we always wanted to visit Europe for our five year anniversary anyway. Reading the book will be cool too, I guess.

I also wanted to say thank you for all of the feedback on this random post. You guys are the best. I seriously just started typing and all of the thoughts swirling in my head just turned into words on the screen. I felt a little nervous and vulnerable after posting, and somewhat ridiculous, but am so thankful for you all. You are so kind.

Are you doing anything to celebrate Valentine's Day this weekend?

Jordan says that he's making me a nice dinner, and he's not bad in the kitchen, so I am pretty excited. I told him about my idea for homemade heart-shaped pizza and he just looked at me a little funny.

I also almost showed Jordan the card Ruby got for him early, but I stayed strong. I did read the book  we got for her though, but she has no idea what's going on. :)

Also, we just booked a flight to Phoenix and Denver... what should we do there??

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photo above from our trip to Seattle

If you have started to realize that my relationship with my husband revolves around sending links and texting, you're right. Because, Jordan works such long hours, that we communicate through mostly text, with an occasional phone call, maybe a facetime here and there, and if we're really lucky we get to see him in person.  I guess this is my way of keeping things light and a way to share in what I am reading and laughing at during the day. I have some screenshots of texts we've shared about Ruby that I have saved that I may share too sometime. They're pretty humorous.

Again, Jordan loves anything with The Office, this one of Michael Scott saying phrases and words wrong is pretty funny. I also sent this gif which is pretty much me anytime I talk.


found this one floating around facebook. any settlers of catan fans out there?

i thought this was interesting, but Jordan probably already fully understands this theory without any visuals.  or that's what i tell myself why he didn't respond.

So, I sent Jordan this link this week... and he responded with this one. Such a pessimist.

What are you up to this weekend? My brother and his wife (or Uncle Jo and Aunt JoJo) are currently visiting. We went to a St. Louis Blues game last night. I don't know much about hockey, but it was fun to watch. They will be here all this weekend, and we're dreaming of what we want to do. The city museum may be a good option, think we can just throw Ruby in the ergo? People have explained it to me as an adult playscape. Jordan actually wanted to go as a date in the early months with Ruby. It just sounded way too intense and not my speed at that time.

Do you have any suggestions on fun things to do in St. Louis? It's still a little weird calling this 'our home' when we still feel like visitors.

Have a good weekend!
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The above photo is one of my favorites of these two. Only a day old and already smirking at her papa. I started going though these photos from the hospital again. I hope to share them along with Ruby's birth story, that is if I don't get caught up in nostalgia land.

Top Christmas towns in Illinois - Wanting to visit St. Charles before we head out of town

hello from the dad side - Once Jordan heard Adele's Hello a week after it came out, he was obsessed. He thought this was hilarious. He's such a dad.

HGTV Flip or Flop host - Jordan and I used to poke fun at this show, but this story is crazy.

Where we had dinner last week - We went here when Jordan's mom was in town, just look at this pictures of the cool Art Deco interior. Definitely recommend if you're in St. Louis

Instagram Husband - Jordan thought this was pretty funny, not that he can relate or anything

Giant Microbes - He didn't respond to this one

& that photo! Jordan was so willing to take a photo in front of the Christmas lights he put up. So thankful that he loves decorating for Christmas.