June bug

We played the weekend celebrating Kate, but we had some other lovebirds to celebrate this month too. Kate and Garrett got married in East Lansing the first weekend in June. It was amazing to escape the heat of Tucson, for which Fitz got his own pool, to head home to the Mitten for a weekend.

We loved seeing Cody's Shipman friends, and celebrating with them. Kate looked beautiful, and cried her happy tears to be marrying her Garrett. It was magic. 

We enjoyed the rest of the month doing summer things, grilling, spending time with friends, biking/barre3-ing. We celebrated Kate's bridal shower, and I received the best gift in the form of pomegranate Jelly Bellies from my girl Amanda. LIFE MADE. 

Chelsea and I are currently loving the crazy pant trend that is in right now. 

LB

Kate's Clique

We started June off strong with Kate's Bachelorette in Scottsdale. In true Kate fashion, her bachelorette party was all about the balance. We drove up Friday morning to take a barre3 class in Scottsdale with our awesome instructor Jessica! We met Kate's mom up there, and had a blast taking class from a different studio. It's always inspiring to take class from someone new!

After class, we did some shopping at Nordstrom and all had luck at their shoe sale. MacKenna and I snuck off to decorate our hotel room for the weekend, and Kate showed up a little later with Vanita. 

That night, we had a drink in the bar at our hotel, The Camby and went to dinner at True Food Kitchen which is officially my favorite restaurant ever. I felt good ordering anything off the menu, and it was all delicious. 

Saturday morning we got up early to grab coffee before heading to Party on a Bike at the Madison Improvement Club. It was legit. Like, too legit to quit. And the most fun I've had working out since finding barre3. I'm already plotting my return. 

We spent the day relaxing, laying by the pool, eating at True Food, AGAIN, and then getting ready for our night out! MacKenna, being the true amazing visionary she is had the foresight to order flower crowns for us to wear out, and it was the most brilliant ever. We had so much fun with them, and we got a ton of compliments. 

We went out to dinner at the Henry, and then out on the town. Overall, I think I can safely say we all had a lot of fun, and a lot of laughs. Happy Bachelorette Kate, we love you more than we can ever show you!

LB

May-be I should update!

Par the course, I've been bad with updates. SO, we are going to catch up in a few posts. Starting with MAY!

Emily came down from Chicago for a visit, which pretty much consisted of shopping, playing with Pax and Fitz, and barre3. I was super stoked that she was finally able to meet Kate, so my favorite blonde brides-to-be could be together!

Fitz really enjoyed the weather before it started getting too hot. We had some good days at the park, rolling in the clover and coating ourselves in morning dew!

Barre3 Tucson turned 2 years old this month! We celebrated with free classes all day, with snacks and  a lift and sip class in the evening. I cannot say enough about how grateful I am for this beautiful community and the wonderful people it has brought into my life!

Cody went out of town for a bike race, so my friend Ashley and I had a lady weekend, which ended up being a huge blessing as she took a job in San Diego and will be moving soon. We went out to dinner on Saturday night at 47 Scott, one of our favorite Tucson spots, shared some wine and laughs and went to bed early. Sunday we got up to bike downtown again for yoga with our mutual favorite instructor, Stefani Lindsay at Yoga Oasis. Afterward, we grabbed coffee and broke up our bike ride back to the house by stopping at Time Market for a hummus plate. She is an amazing friend and woman, and I always walk away from time together feeling inspired. We kept talking about how much fun we had, and how we should do it more (although I think the magic comes from breaking out of our routine). 

I worked Memorial Day at work and was able to introduce my 4NE coworkers to fruit pizza, America edition. I think my friends from home would approve. It wasn't a bad shift, and we had a lot of fun at our potluck!

LB

Whiskey 50- 30 proof edition

For the last part of our April adventures, Cody participated in the Whiskey Off Road mountain bike race in Prescott, AZ.  Cody rode the 50 proof, the 50 mile race in 2014 and got snowed on. This year, he decided to ride the 30, which I think he enjoyed a bit more.

His mom flew in from Texas for the race and we picked her up in Phoenix Friday am and continued up to Prescott for the weekend. When we arrived, we grabbed lunch at a coffee shop called Cupper's in town and then headed down to the expo at the center of the action. We did some expo shopping, and Fitz even got a new shirt!

For those of you new to cycling, KOM: King of the Mountain (i.e. you have the fastest time at some section of road/trail somewhere). That night, we watched the pros race in the criterium downtown, and then ate pizza before the race meeting.

Pro Crit

After a good night's sleep we all headed down to watch Cody and Jed take off. After a steady start, Leah and I took Fitz to do some antiquing around Prescott. We even found a new teak mid century coffee table! We got back to the start/finish to see Cody cross the line, and made our way to the beer garden. Cody and Jed refueled slowly and we headed back to the hotel just before it started to rain. We stayed in the hotel the rest of the night as it was pretty chilly up there, and we were all pretty tired.

Sunday we packed up, went downtown to watch the pros take off, and the kids race, and then headed down to Phoenix for a few hours of shopping before Leah went back to Texas.

Cody seemed to have fun, he raced strong, and we all got a lot of great together time. I love watching him in his element with biking, and he is part of a neat community with it out here. I'm excited to watch more!

LB

Ramirez Wedding- Mgags is off the market

Maggie got married! To Aaron! And it was beautiful and fun and everything it should be for Maggie and Aaron. The wedding took place Friday night, at the Stillwell House in Downtown Tucson. Everything was etherial, and soft, and her details came together so seamlessly. We were all joking we should hire her to plan our events with her attention to detail! Cody loved the Frost cart, of which he had 3 servings.

Fitz was pouting

barre3 babes

Photo of a photo, Ashley and I

Congrats Maggie and Aaron! Your day was just like you, beautiful!

LB

barre3: ATL edition

This past weekend, I flew to Atlanta to visit my barre3 bestie, Amanda, in Atlanta. We met for the first time when we both went to instructor training in Portland together. She and I instantly bonded over our mutual love of Barre3, Ruby Rose, and coffee. She was one of the founding instructors at the newest studio in Atlanta, Barre3 Druid Hills. I was able to go and visit her this past weekend as a birthday treat, and our favorite actress/model/DJ was also in town for the celebration! Ruby Rose played at the Gold Room in Atlanta and we were able to go and see her live! AHH! Life made!

Sunday we slept in a bit and then I was able to take Amanda's 3pm class. We went to dinner at a yummy Thai place called Tuk Tuk, and afterwards, Amanda and her boyfriend Dylan introduced me to Sherlock on Netflix. I am so hooked on it now! I was able to take another class with Amanda Monday morning before I left, and Amanda and I quick ran over to another Atlanta studio, Barre3 Bulkhead for a class with Laura, one of their rockstar instructors!

It was an amazing trip, I feel rejuvenated and inspired in my Barre3 practice. I've enjoyed bringing the bright and positive energy back to Tucson! I am so grateful for the amazing friends and connections I have made through Barre3. The benefits keep on rolling. Thanks Atlanta, and thanks Amanda! Love you!

LB

MOH duty 1: the dress

The day my parents left town, Cody and I both flew out of town as well. I flew in to Chicago to go wedding dress shopping with my best friend, Emily. We were able to go out to eat and do some amazing shopping in the city! She was able to take her mom and I to see where she is getting married, and where her reception will be. I was also able to meet her other bridesmaid, Steph, who is AMAZING! I love her already! I am so looking forward to all the wedding festivities together! This trip definitely made it all feel real!

Found her dress!

Mama Jean and Steph

Sprinkles

LB