i think i would enjoy living in Colorado.

This guy and I are having a jolly good time here in Denver this week.  (Is it weird that I said "jolly  good time?"  I suppose things like that happen when one is on vacation.)  We've been having so much fun spending time with family and enjoying the mountains, and I can't wait to document all of it.  Later.  :)

7 Pinterest recipes that you need in your life.

cheeseburger soup

Noodles & Co. mac-n-cheese

parmesan-roasted green beans

lemon raspberry pancakes

avocado hummus

the best chocolate chip cookies

Reese's peanut butter cookies

A few months ago, I started a board on Pinterest of recipes that we've tried.  Most are good, some are awful, and few are amazing.  These 7 recipes have made it into our favorites over the past little while.  If you only try one of these recipes, make sure it's the Noodles & Co. Mac-N-Cheese copycat recipe or the chocolate chip cookies!  :)

a bouquet for you.

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Happy Mother's Day to both of our wonderful mothers, all mothers out there, those who will be mothers one day, and to those hoping to be mothers now.  Thanks for all that you do/have done to teach, inspire, care for, listen to, and uplift people everywhere.  Here's a special bouquet of ranunculus and white stock flowers for you, and a giant hug!

Love // Lex + Ben

painted a warm gold.

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You know that moment right before the sun slips below the horizon, and everything is painted a warm gold? It's that moment that makes me happy from my head to my toes. It's that moment that repairs my heart and soul from the wear and tear of the day. It's that moment that I'm able to put aside anything negative that I might be feeling and truly be content. It's that moment that I become more appreciative and aware of everything around me. It's that moment that has become my favorite time of the day.

What's your favorite time of day?

Also, this is more for me than anyone else... songs for the month of May.

blog button swap.

Hi all!

I just switched over to Passionfruit Ads to make the whole blog button swap thing 10 times easier.  This means I've deleted your button on my sidebar if we had previously swapped, but I'd love for you to go upload yours again!  If we haven't already swapped, let's be swap buddies.  :)  Sorry for any inconveniences.

Love,
Lex

why would Missouri need beaches...

when the Mississippi River is overflowing?  That would be an entire street under water there, haha.  You can pretty much sit on the Arch grounds steps and put your feet into the river.  Awesome.

I lied.  I think Missouri would look reeeeeeal nice with an ocean beach.

Also, your FHE activity (earlier in the week) is a big hit when it involves going for a walk in perfect 75 degree weather.

YouTube gems, round 2.

If you missed round 1, you can find it here. :)

a mind-blowing card trick.

this is why they don't use a flute.
(I died laughing.)

world's cutest frog.

an old, but funny, gem.

disguised Jeff Gordon goes for a test drive.