keep your eye on the cronut.

we all know i feel about good food, and i'm usually down for anything. but before i went to new york i swore off waiting in any lines for a cronut. no cronuts for me, i told myself. no siree, they're overrated. but as it usually goes with my darn self, one thing leads to another and there i am... waiting in line for a cronut. luckily, i was in good company and we didn't wait too long {too long being about 1 hour. still crazy, i know.} and you want to know the best/annoying part? the cronut was stupidly amazing. soft, buttery, sugary and with the perfect ratio of apple/custard filling. i'm not even crazy about apple-flavored goods, but it really was awesome, y'all. the cronut wins this time. its so not overrated.

a weekend with the girls {food may or may not be heavily involved}.

my sister came to nyc with her in-laws, and i couldn't help but crash the party! the whole time! i mean, hello, my sis in NYC...just like the good old' days. but i love all those lovely ladies and it was such a great time. our main agenda was to shop and eat. which is perfect since i'm pretty good at both of those.

 ***doughtnut plant was a must. and for just 5 girls, the amount of doughnuts we ordered was slightly embarrassing. :)***

***gosh, i love this girl. she's my best friend. i hope harper gets a sister because they are awesome!***

 ***harper recently learned to "show her teeth", and i'm loving these cheesy grins.***

a love, rekindled.

you had better believe we were at the grand opening of shake shack london! i had not-so patiently been for the last few months for this event, and i was thrilled once the day finally came around. we waited in line, along with the rest of london, for a good hour and a half before ordering. but with good friends and warm weather, it was an easy wait. 

i was SO pleasantly surprised and relieved that the food is just as good as in new york—the buns melt in your mouth, the fries are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the concretes...OH the concretes! we are going back tomorrow and saturday to get more! don't be jealous! :)

***with an hour and a half line, we had to keep H busy. insert: build-a-bear***

***the matheny girls love their crinkle-cut french fries***

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over the weekend.

we had a lovely little weekend over here—

finally took hubs to recipease, my new go-to brunch spot.

{streaky bacon & banana pancakes. yes please!}

bundled up & walked around the colorful streets of notting hill.

stayed out too late at girls' night. 

{wagamama and mojitos made quite the appearance}

no trip is complete without shake shack.

burgers and shakes are a must in this family. insert {shake shack}. 

my kryptonite. 

missing our other 2 cute boys who were working. we ate extra fries on their behalf. 

motherhood is all about these tender moments. my sweetheart is learning to snuggle again

and enjoys showering her mama with sweet kisses. 

{{the high line}}

5 years, 1 kid, and a whole lotta lovin' in between!

my goodness, how time flies!

hubs and i recently celebrated our fifth-year anniversary,

and what an amazing five years it's been. 

i love you pop, and i'm thrilled to have you in my life. 

thank you for my beautiful baby,

and for being the best hubs and daddy. 

your girls love you!

and thank you for FINALLY taking me to norma's to celebrate. 

geez, i never thought we'd make it.

to norma's that is...

xoxo

a red pant kind of night.

hubs and i had our first date night alone, and it was fabulous!

so fabulous that i pulled out my hot red pants to celebrate.

we enjoyed a de-licious(!) dinner at home restaurant in the west village

followed by my most favorite and indulgent dessert at amy's bread. 

i don't think any place beats their double-chocolate cake.

i'm REALLY looking forward to our next date night on saturday

one hint—

"may the odd be ever in your favor"

treats.

you can't act too surprised that we managed to stop at all these delicious places in just three short days, 

now can you?

{1} grimaldi's pizza :: {2} the city bakery hot coco

{3} jacques torres chocolate chip cookies :: {4} bar suzette crepes

{5} shake shack :: {6} levain bakery

{7} & {8} stand 4 toasted marshmallow shakes

puh-lease, you know my track record.

and trust me, baby m likes it.