Things We Are Loving This Week

In all my sleepless nights over the past 12 days (but who's counting?), I could have transformed into an ultimate blogger. UB for short who wildly posts updates from her iPhone in the blink of an eye. But between the hours of 1-4am, whilst shush'ing Hunter into dreamland, there's no controlling the thoughts running through my head (and lord knows, there's plenty of time to cover lots of ground).

Case in point: I actually deliberated Monday night over what C-List celebrity run-ins I had between the years of 1998-2000. (Answer is Carson Daly but that's a whole story of itself).

Back to the focal point of today's post though -- there are lots of things we are loving this week so let me just kick-off the rundown:

• This year's rousing return of TdF. And no, it's not because I'm an Astana fan (because I am), but because I've fallen full-force into the Tour thanks to Twitter. Lance, Levi and George Hincapie have accented my Tour experience this year with their continuous Tweets throughout the stages and I'm loving the behind-the-scenes look at who's riding along in the bus, the anti-doping control craziness and everything TdF. Lots of love and luck to our Americans in the Tour!
• Hunter's latest obsession with fire trucks. And yes, he can positively identify the red fire chief car as well (chee car!).
• Catching up with my dad, Peg, Bryn, Holly, Colby and Charlotte in Elk Rapids last week
• Peppering my nieces Schuler and Brier with kisses :)
• Listening to Hunter exclaim the names of his family: MIMI! PAPA! SHOO-er! Byer!
• Hearing H's first go at "Alola!" (read: Aunt Laura)
• Remembering the taste of chocolate cherry fudge by Doug Murdick's Fudge in Traverse City. YUM!
• Catching up with our dear, old friends, Meredith and Jason. Here's a pick of "Aunt" Mer and a very un-amused looking HWB


• Reflecting on the few weeks we were able to spend with Jason before he shipped off to LA in pursuit of a new job. We miss him already.
• This blog: Great Full Day. It's simple yet sophisticate approach to accessory and design leaves my wallet aching and my inner craftiness yearning to explode.
• The Livestrong Chalkbot. If you don't know what I'm referring to, get thee to Google and type it in. Better yet, click here: CHALKBOT. Thanks to my bro PJ for the tip!
• Brad's uncle Mike, aunt Linda, cousin Vanessa and partner Katie's visit north to the D for some food, fun, and unfortunately a Tigers loss

• The bands Hockey and Grizzly Bear. Add "Too Fake" and "Knife" to your iTunes list. Now.
• The news that my beloved Odwalla is adding a Chai drink to their selection vest. I may never set foot in a coffee shop again.
• The fact that Little Man attends daycare with kids named Sevyn, Iniya, Chanel and Serenity.
• Our new masthead for Big Jet Plane, courtesy of hubs (Bradley D)