Happy Halloween from 20x200

Happy Halloween, friends!

This is "Powerpuff Girls" by Amy Stein, via one of my very favorite companies, 20x200.

Wishing you a spooky night and a great sugar high.

Fun Fact

John and I were dressed in identical clown costumes as children.

As you can see, I ditched the bowtie, and yes, those are McDonaldland Cookies on my tray.

I've been quiet.

Only because I've been having a great time:

I've been hanging with my puppy.

I've been finding pretty landscapes.

I've been baking cookies. I recently made it my personal goal to make the best Chocolate Chip Cookies...ever.

(John made me promise not to give anyone the recipe. Not kidding. He also requested that our wedding cake be CCC.)

I made delicious Halloween treats.

We also dressed as a neon-and-denim-on-denim-with-sneakers couple for Halloween. We had a party entitled "No Child Left Behind" and were instructed to dress as our favorite childhood memory. We were the '80s. I had scrunchies galore, and John looked like the Asian Zack Morris. The best thing about is that we had friends nearby! and a party! with great people! YAY. It's so great being here.

The Past Two Weeks

I spent a glorious night in Athens, GA with my two best friends from college. We went shopping, wore crowns on our heads, and danced ourselves silly. It was amazing.

John and I tried a fantastic restaurant and can't wait to go back. Felice has our vote - it's in a cozy little house that manages to be both quirky and sophisticated. Their inventive cocktail menu has me excited to return for the Reverse Happy Hour - 10 pm 12 am Fri and Sat - what a great idea! The menu was created with Spanish, Mediterranean, and American influence and a lot of imagination. Delicious.

Waiting for me on our chalkboard after work.

John and I went to a Halloween party with our Team Bob Loblaw and had a great time. We were Angel and Devil; I'll let you guess who wore the halo and who wore the horns.

I can't believe the end of October is here! I was sad to find out that work will require me to stay in Cleve for T-giving, but we're making the best of it with lots of fun cooking and plans for our little family.

My friends are beautiful.

Next on the docket...? Apple cake!

Cheers,

     Lauren