lately through the linz...

life according to my iphone:

What can I say- pregnancy is tiring! By the time I have done the things, I am too tired to blog about doing the things! I have, however, been snapping photos along the way. Here is a "lately through the linz" update for ya...

We did some house hunting and we played some mini golf. I used this specially-for-me reserved parking.

I've craved burgers, I've watched my belly grow, I bought an outfit for little girl, and I have loved the fall.

We went to the new Dunkin' Donuts and it was so good- the chocolate filled ones are my new favorite, but their lattes are even better than their donuts!

We celebrated Andrew turning one, I visited Mom's Day Outs, I got to see baby girl sucking her thumb. AND we signed our lives away- err- I mean, bought a new house!

We said goodbye to the Dudley- my home for 5 years... we traveled to Canton and found this adorable halloween outfit for next year ;)

 We went on a road trip to Tahlequah, Oklahoma with Russell and Tiffany for Nick and Angie's wedding.

We held a successful work meeting, Tison finished the fence and the boys were welcomed into our new home, and I picked out chalk paint at Milling Around for the nursery furniture!

I read Divergent and loved it- Allison threw an amazing book club. We are currently reading Gone Girl.

We painted the nursery walls and the furniture and picked out bedding...

We celebrated Halloween at Kate's house with delicious treats and pumpkin carving.

 We made smores.

I went to Paul's wedding and watched Maggie dance, I started noticing Christmas items in stores already. We had special visitors from Chicago over for dinner. Aiden is such a precious baby girl! And Tison and I both dressed up for Halloween at work. Aren't we festive ;)

 Our friend Leslie threw a Halloween party and her house was decorated to the nines! Loved it. There was also a pretty heated debate about the rules of beer pong... yep, my husband led the discussion.

 The boys are having a ball in their new backyard. I am enjoying watching them play in this bigger space. We had the family over for 'family dinner' and Tison made homemade french onion soup!

I have been looking around at TJMaxx, Marshalls, Tuesday Morning, and World Market for home decor ideas :)

I am 26 weeks pregnant! Whoohoo!

 And we are still going strong with Movie Night every Thursday- last night we watched White House Down (a very silly movie) while dining on bbq bacon wrapped chicken, bbq beans, salad, hawaiian rolls, and rice crispy treats (a very good meal)!

Well, there ya go! We are all up to date now :) xoxo

lately through the linz...

life lately using my mobile device :)

I'm off to a weekend in New Orleans with my dear friends for a little bachelorette party! EEEK! so excited!

Happy Weekend, dreamers.

lately through the linz...

life according to my iphone:

{past looks through the linz}

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lately through the linz...

It's been about 3 months since I have shared an IPhone photo update!

 Here is what's been happening "lately through the linz" - restaurant addition:

Links to these Shreveport Restaurants shown above:

Wine Country Bistro - 

Their summer libations list is amazing! Go get a Pimms cup. You won't regret it. 

Copeland's -

Let's be honest, I'm not really a chain restaurant kinda gal, but Copeland's butter biscuits stand alone. 

Frozen Frog  -

All the toppings choices are nice, but I'd prefer a humphrey with fruit, granola, and honey.

Counter Culture -

Turkey Melt and a Humphrey Yogart will lift your spirits every time. Why choose any other yogurt place?

Rollin' in the Dough -

Arguably the best burger in town, though there's no contest that it IS the best bread in town.

Fat Boys - 

Fried pickle spears, beef quesadillas, and a burger on Texas toast? How could this be bad?

Superior Grill - 

Unless you have been living under a rock, you have had (and been drunk on) a Superior Margarita.This place is always a good time, I just wish you didn't smell literally like grill when you left.

Smokin' A's BBQ - 

A little rough around the edges, however their chopped beef sandwich was as good as it was messy. (and it was really messy)

Sushiko - 

I prefer Ichiban or Tokyo personally, but the Monkey Brain's appetizer was something I will want again.

Bistro Byronz - 

The turkey burger is Amaaah-zing!

Wingstop -  

 I can't believe I am admitting that I like bone-in buffalo wings from Wingstop, but what can I say? Delish.

Imperial Cathay  

 This is my favorite Chinese restaurant. Period.

lately through the linz...

Here is a smorgasbord of pictures taken with my iphone. "All aboard my train of thought! choo choo!" (One of my favorite quotes from siddathornton. You should follow me on instagram or twitter, where most of these pictures have been posted. It's where I "over-share." ;) If you don't have the instagram app (boo) or you don't tweet (double boo), pics can also be found here.

lately through the linz...

Just as I suspected of my little procrastinating self...I haven't bought one Christmas gift. Have I made a list of the perfect gifts for my family? - yes. Have I dared attempt the holiday traffic to get them? - no. So, what have I been doing lately?

{all pictures taken with my IPhone}