Saturday in Philadelphia

A few weeks ago we went up to Philadelphia to see some of my best friends from high school. Rachel Brubaker was the best host and tour guide, and it was so good to catch up with Cameron who was in town for work.  

Of course we started the day with cheesesteaks, ended the day with a walk along the Schuylkill River to the Rocky statue and steps. Yes Brubaker was played the rocky theme on her phone as she dared Steve to run up and down the steps, like Rocky. 

It was comical. 

We also stopped by Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell, Rachel's amazing work (Anthropologie), drove around the city and admired the amazing architecture. 

There's something about the industrial feel to Philly that is incredible.

We can't wait to visit again! It's so great to have close friends just 2 hours away!

 The real cheesesteak test - Pats vs. Geno's

Cameron & Steve had to try half of each.

 

Rachel gave us a tour of the incredible Urban campus. 

This photo is of the apparel part of Anthropologie.

I have to say the Anthro home area was amazing!

 

The Urban campus is on an old navy yard...

Steve was in love with all the old aircraft carriers.

 This whole idea of east coast in the fall is really gaining a special place in my heart :)

In the past 7 days....

As Steve & I continue to make more of an effort to be grateful for the simple things, 

I can't help but reflect back over the past week and think about 10 simple acts that I am thankful for:

1. Our walk with one of my closest friends along the Schuylkill River last Saturday afternoon before we left Philadelphia to head home. Oh how beautiful the east coast is in the fall.

2. The incredible people I get to work with. 

Including my newest professor - who survived Auschwitz as a child.

So incredible.

3. A cute husband answering the question, 

"If you went into a store and tried to shop for me, what is 5 items you would buy?" 

His answer was hysterical. He is very observant.

4. Our super cute nursery kids and the hilarious things they say.

5. Almost buying an English Bulldog yesterday then deciding it's not quite our time yet.

6. Still being able to eat on the patio at restaurants - would not be possible in Utah.

7. Walking through Old Town Alexandria and peeking into all the beautiful homes windows.

8. Listening to Christmas music - not it isn't too early.

9. No traffic to and from work on Veteran's Day 

(because no one else in DC works on holidays).

10. Waking up in the morning to find a sleeping husband with his laptop still on top of him. 

Does he ever take a break? No. 

He is such a hard worker. 

Photo from our trip to PA last weekend.

Jay & Kanye

Last week Steve & I went to the Jay-Z and Kanye West concert here in DC.

Although I was slightly skeptical before we went
(not a big Jay fan, but definitely a Kanye fan),

I ended up loving the show. 

It's always a good time seeing two incredible musicians perform together.

Steve was in heaven the whole time - a huge fan of both acts.

Now only if Beyonce had been there..... I. Would. Have. Died.