Bites of My Life

Quick and busy week coming off New York last week Then had truly a great great weekend with all of my very best friends in town. We were celebrating baby Ralph on the way, but it doubled as an impromptu girls weekend. Just what I needed.

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-When work research means a triple order of In-N-Out french fries, you know you have the job for you.
-Rent the Runway unlimited strikes again. I did RTR last spring and I’m back on. With my New York trip and 85,000 weddings and showers and events in the next few months, it’s truly the best. It makes me feel good that I always have something to wear and not spending a ton of money on things I’ll probably wear once. TBH it’s fun to get to “shop” every week and get the navy blue bag in the mail full of 4 brand new pieces. I ordered 3 dress options for things last week and this fun jacket. Something I’d never buy but loved the chance to wear.
-Bed of spinach, quinoa, roasted brussels, chickpeas and drizzle of tahini. So simple and easy if you roast the brussels and cook the quinoa in advance.
-Wait weren’t we just 22 living on Mahler Pl. without a care in the world? How are you having a baby????
-Kind of obsessed with how cute Madeline’s animal themed baby shower turned out. Complete with jungle-inspired flowers and animal crackers!
-RTR dress number 2 for the weekend. Daylight savings happened and I’m leaning in to spring. I’ve already re-arranged my closet to bring out my spring shoes and clothes.
-Taxes, check. Thank goodness.
-Made Jess Kane’s (social media director for Cupcakes and Cashmere) sister’s Maca Bars. Jess posted them a few weeks ago and I was intrigued. Cashews, dates, a little lemon and a lot of maca. I’ve been having one with lunch as something sweet each day this week.
-Two angels, I got to shower Sunday night. I met Kelly and Devon from The Pilates Barre and both are off to take on their next stage of life. Love that I got to get to know them.

Bites of My Life

Wahhhh May how did this happen??? The end of April ended swiftly with lots of April showers. OKC was flooded last week with all of the rain. May came in full force with a ton of exciting news and happenings. Most exciting being I’m officially an aunt x2! Sister and John welcomed sweet baby Hallie to our fam on Friday! The same day I got the news that I got a job in Dallas (more details to come)!! It was an emotional day to say the least. Last week also included trying a new spot, a home tour, happy hour with mom and dad, drinks with girl friends, and a high school friends graduation party!

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-New TJs product alert! Huge thumbs up for the jerk flavored plantain chips. Average consensus on the watermelon jerky. A+ on the packaging, B+ on the actual taste.
-This after dinner snack is on serious repeat. I’ve been craving a dessert element after a meal a lot lately. I’m trying to combat that by doing a spoonful of almond butter, chia seeds, coconut flakes, gogi berries and cacao nibs. I fill up a little soy sauce bowl I have with a sprinkle of each and it helps trick me into thinking I’m getting a sweet treat.
-New food and drink menu is officially out at The Jones! Let me highly recommend the saturn cocktail!
-Ate this incredibly easy stir fry for dinners all last week. Just shaved brussels, red onion, mushrooms and kale, sautéed in ghee with coconut aminos and sesame seeds.
-Orange skies at 9pm means nader season in Oklahoma. We didn’t have an actual tornado, but some crazy storms left the sky looking like it!
-Eclectic new spot in town, which will hands down be my go to until I move. Tried Red Rooster with mom and dad Thursday night.
-We added another baby girl to our family on Friday. Big sis Elle is proud to announce her baby sister, Hallie Margaret Krenger.
-Brandy ice’s with Aunt Chloe to celebrate being aunts x2!
-Woke up at 5:45 on Saturday. These very early weekend mornings are starting to become a thing…anyway I took advantage of the time and overripe bananas to make a vegan banana bread. I winged it and the bread turned out alright. Still enjoyed it with a thick layer of almond butter on the top.
-Bootie call at the Quail Creek Home Tour.
-Back to Red Rooster for their cheeseboard I was coveting, but couldn’t sell mom and dad on. Thank goodness I invested in friends who invest in cheeseboards with me.
-Home with Hallie!

Annie