Custard in the Day Time

One of the ways you know that winter in Michigan is coming to a close is when all the local, seasonal ice cream/custard/frozen yogurt stands start to open.  It was so nice last week that some friends and I decided to stop here after lunch.

If you look closely in the window of the stand, underneath the open sign, you can see a quote..."life is short, eat dessert first."

Doesn't get much better than that!  

Special shout out to my friend Pete, who suggested I get mine with sprinkles- it was the right choice, obviously.

Lovely Day in B'ham

CJ and I had an appointment in Birmingham late in the afternoon, so we decided to grab an early dinner/late lunch at Toast.

We don't go to Toast often, but the few times we have, it's always mobbed.  It was really nice to be there in the late afternoon- we practically had the whole place to ourselves.

Next stop was the Paper Source!  I am pretty obsessed with this place- it's a great spot to find fun, quirky gifts- even for dudes!

Like for example, these!  

I want to buy these for work- not for the people I work with at my office- I love them.  BUT, rather for certain people that I come into contact with as a result of my work.*

*This will make sense to those of you who know what I do.

Our final stop was dessert!

These are called party time! I got one for my sister, because if my sister was a cupcake, this would be it!

Sorry to post so many photos of cupcakes- I couldn't really help myself!

xoxo

Santa Rosa Pop Up Market at Astro Coffee

This pop up market is held at Astro Coffee in Corktown every other Monday.  CJ and I went when it was held back on the 12th, and there is one scheduled for today. 

You should go!

CJ got pretty excited when he saw this.

My husband loves meats!

Then Came the Spring on St. Patrick's Day

The weather we have been having here in the Mitten is so unbelievable!  I love it so, so much (even though it makes me really worried about global warming).  All the flowers are starting to bloom and everything looks so green and hopeful.

Last Saturday was St. Patrick's day and it was like, 75 degrees!  We got up early to take Pruitt for a walk in the gorgeous sun, though we quickly learned that a lot of people had started their St. Patty's day even earlier than us...

We ran into Lola on our walk.

My favorite part of this photo is my neighbor Don's feet in the shot- too short pants and velcro shoes.
Classic old man style.  You rock Don.

Later on, we got Jaques tacos for the first time since last summer!

The truck is in Ferndale every Saturday and Sunday as long as the weather is nice, from 12-4.

After lunch, we met up with Erica, Betsey and Paul in Royal Oak.  

We just couldn't resist checking out the craziness!

Showing off my lucky socks!

We ended the day with a bonfire at Dave and Allison's house.  Can you believe it?!  A bonfire in March.  In MICHIGAN.  There were also s'mores.  I had two.  I couldn't help myself!

 Morty (not to be confused with Lola- different dog) showed off his St. Patty's day headwear.

HAPPY SAINT PATRICK'S DAY EVERYONE!

xoxoxo

Uncle Howard's 7-Eleven Hazelnut Hot Mess Near Death Experience

My wonderful Uncle Howard stopped by 7-Eleven for some coffee on Saturday.

Then this happened.

A newly permitted 15 year old was driving with her mom when she confused the brake for the gas.

This was the unfortunate result!

These photos were not in fact taken by Uncle Howard because he actually got hit by the van!  

BUT, he is totally fine.  He was hit in the leg and knocked down, but was okay and did not have to go to the hospital, thank goodness.  He was however, a little shaken up, but apparently didn't cry, which is definitely what I would have done if this had happened to me!

Shot of the pants of Uncle Howard's pants from the incident.  

Covered in hazelnut creamer.  

He was by the coffee when the van came through the window.

Birthday Party World Part 3: Motown Museum

The day after my birthday we went here!

I don't have a ton of photos because photography was prohibited, but I managed to sneak in a few shots.

CJ and Chuck check out some photos.

Barry Gordie's record player.

Now, I know this photo is pretty blurry, but it's my favorite.  This pic was taken inside the Motown records studio at the museum- the studio where every single Motown song was recorded until 1972!  So many famous people have recorded in this room (which is actually the converted garage of the house).  Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Smokie Robinson- just to name a few.  Dr. King even recorded the album version of "I Have A Dream" just weeks before he delivered the speech in Washington.

At this particular moment, everyone on our tour is singing happy birthday to me, which was really cool!  Being in that studio was definitely the highlight of the tour.

After not being able to take pictures inside, we made up for it with lots of photos outside.

After that, we had to eat, of course.

CJ and Jaclyn were brave and ate oysters.  Gross!

My wonderful father in law Chuck bought me homemade donuts from One Eyed Betty's.  With raspberry and chocolate dipping sauces.  They were so good...!

Pruitt wanted some but he wasn't allowed.

He was probably sad about that.

And then I got this!  A dessert pizza!

I was pretty excited about it (and so was Pruitt, from the looks of this photo).

Jaclyn made it for me.  It was amazing!

Thanks to Jaclyn, my lovely in laws Babs & Chuck, Carl & CJ for helping me celebrate! xoxo