weekend fun!

I have a wonderful husband!! I'm so happy I married such a kind, loving & thoughtful husband. I haven't been feeling very good lately, and on Monday night, Nate surprised me with a big bouquet of lilies & huge pink roses, and some amazing bubble bath from Origin's (my FAVORITE bath store!!!) and some Origin's candles!! It was great! I've had a bubble-bath every night since - it's been so great! He's so thoughtful & really looks out for me. I was so surprised & felt so loved.

Nate's also a fabulous best friend - we had such an enjoyable weekend together. On Saturday, we drove into Minneapolis to the farmer's market (**sidenote: I've wanted to go to the farmer's market ALL summer...and I talk about it all the time & we finally went...I was so excited!!). We spent a couple hours there, just walking around, taking it all in - it's such a cool atmosphere. I love all the people that go to the farmer's market - and the happy feeling I get by being there! We ate some delicious freshly grilled corn-on-the-cob (one of my summertime favorites!!!)...and we bought a bunch of fresh fruit & veggies (fresh tomatoes, yellow squash, zucchini, red & yellow bell peppers, onions, sweet corn, strawberries & peaches)...and some fresh flowers! I was in heaven!!! I just LOVE fresh fruits & veggies - and it's so fun to buy it all at the farmer's market - from people who work hard everyday to make a living by farming. I really respect farmers because they are such hard workers, and humble people. I can't wait to have my own gardern (hopefully next summer!!). It's so fun! I'm so excited to go back!

After the trip to the farmer's market, we drove into Uptown & spent the rest of the day at the Uptown Art Fair!! It was great, walking around & seeing all the artwork. While most of the art wasn't really my "style", it was a good way to spend a summer afternoon in Minneapolis - and we bought a really cool photograph of a little french cafe - with lots of blues & yellows. It's adorable! It's our first piece of art purchased together as a married couple!

We had a great day at church yesterday...and then enjoyed relaxing, watching golf together yesterday afternoon. Last night, Nate made a very, very delicious dinner - with most of the food from the farmer's market - he made a terrific angel-hair pasta - with fresh tomatoes, balsamic vinagrette, mushrooms, onions, and garlic (it was deeeeelicious!). He also made a great marinated pork tenderloin on the grill & some roasted veggies (yellow squash & zucchini, and peppers & onions), and some sweet corn! He's a great cook & I feel so spoiled when he cooks for me. We're hoping we can make this same meal for mom & dad...maybe next sunday...After dinner, we went on a nice evening walk on a really serene, wooded trail in Eden Prairie. It was a great way to end the weekend together!

We're excited to spend time with mom & dad next weekend - we're going to the PGA tourney with them, and are so excited!! I love summertime weekends with the people I love!!