John and Ivy

Hello there!  Hope you had a great weekend!  I sure did-- my family is visiting this week and it has been so great to see everyone.  Especially my niece Ivy!  Ok, seriously... how cute is John with Ivy?  I took so many pictures of them!  Yesterday we all went out for brunch and it was so delicious! Except for the oyster. My sister and I both tried one for the first time. Meg swallowed hers but I couldn't! I had to spit it out. Do you like oysters?  xo, Ashley

Weekend Update: Life Behind the Crafts

Last week I was too busy talking about ice cream to get into the other details of the weekend. 

To recap, John and I did a LOT of kayaking.  {1} On Saturday we kayaked to a deserted island called Rattlesnake Key.  {2} I found a baby crab. {3} We bought snorkels, fins, and a dive flag and did some snorkeling! {4} Saturday was glorious.  Sunday... not so much!  The tide changed and we found ourselves paddling in really shallow water with a super fast current.

Last week John's parents visited over their spring break.  We had a great time! {5} John's mom brought me a box of Thin Mints, which were scarfed down in about 20 hours.  No shame--I could easily finish box in an hour but I was pacing myself this year. {6} Garrett was a gracious host to a large family of fleas.  He was not excited for his flea bath and I wasn't too excited to pay the exterminator. {7} Every year I curl my hair because I forget that my hair WILL NEVER CURL.  I spent at least an hour curling my hair and it was so gorgeous... Until I took a step and my luscious curls bounced like a Pantene commercial and drooped into nothing.  {8} My jalapeños are growing!

{9 & 10} I went to the forest preserve with my friend Jackie.  Isn't she so cute!  I love watching the bugs and the lizards in the lily pond.  {11} Speaking of lizards, how adorable is this baby lizard in my mail box?!  {12} I visited the "Best US Beach" this weekend.  It's in Siesta Key and the sand felt like flour!  Sugar white sand!!!  I can't wait to go back!

We went on a roadie this weekend.  {13 & 14} Garrett was really into exploring at the hotel and loved sleeping in bed with us.

{17} I worked on my embroidery swap project and I can't wait to share it with you this week :)  {18} Garrett was barking at night this week- and I thought it was because his skin was still irritated from the fleas.  Turns out he had an ear infection! Poor baby.  He was so good at the vet.  {20} G was super cozy on the ride home from Siesta Key.  He was yawning and snuggling with me.  Nothing better than a cuddly dog... except maybe a baby :)  How was your weekend?  xoxo, Ashley

Blog Positivity Week

Have you noticed the "Blog Positivity Week" button around the blogtown lately?  Blog Positivity week was started by Ashley from After Nine to Five-- she's one of the sweetest, realest bloggers I know!  Blog Positivity Week is an opportunity for bloggers, both big and small, to reach out, support each other, be nice, and spread the love!  And today is the first day!!!   I am so excited to participate!  

Blogging Positivity Week is a great reminder of why I blog in the first place!  I write Mister G and Me to inspire my readers.  I want to show people that you don't have to think you are "creative" or "artistic" or "coordinated" (haha) to enjoy making something.  Sometimes my projects frustrate me for one reason or another-- but that usually means I'm letting my perfectionism rob me of the joy of creating!  I just love making things.  It's a way to express my creativity and make something with my hands.  I espeically love making something from nothing and the feeling of accomplishment that follows!  I love getting compliments on things I've made.  I want to share all of the joy crafting, DIY-ing, and baking bring me! 


And now, time for a little weekend update:

This weekend was amazing!  First, I have big news!!!  Mister G and Me reached 100,000 page views in 204 days!  Yayyy!!!  So I celebrated over the weekend!  Friday afternoon Garrett and I walked to the French bakery and got ourselves some treats.  The sun was shining and the baby birds were busy chirping in their nests.  I ordered my usual, a decaf iced latte and an almond twist and we sat on the patio.  John stopped by to get in on the fun before he scooted out of town to watch the Marquette game.  Speaking of out of town husbands on Friday nights... You guessed it!  I went craft shopping and did some damage!

This weekend also involved swimming in the ocean, running with Mister G, an afternoon nap, amazing authentic Italian food, a little work, a little yoga, and something I like to call "Dessert for Dinner Date Night".  Jaxson's is my favorite ice cream place!  All of the servers wear candy striped uniforms and they sell old-fashioned candy and toys by the cash register.  I had no idea my sundae would be that big!  I didn't come close to finishing it!  Today I woke up with a big stomach ache (surprise) but it was totally worth it!

What did you do this weekend?  Thanks for stopping by today!  xo, Ashley