Watch This: MANH(A)TTAN

That's right, I found another period drama to watch!

Manhattan, set Los Alamos, New Mexico in 1943, follows the lives and jobs of the scientists involved with the Manhattan Project aka creating an atomic bomb. The work is so top secret the wives of these scientists don't even know why they've been uprooted and moved to this crazy desert outpost. I'm only a few episodes in, but the plot lines, costumes and music have already sucked me in.

The show began airing this summer, but I like to binge watch things, so I waited until the first season was all on Hulu :).

My favorite moment of watching the pilot was when Jason casually asked, "Hey, was that bearded man one of the wet bandits?" Why yes, yes he was. 

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Just a pretty photo...

...and a GREAT prop idea for an engagement shoot. Hammocks are the best! 

Sufjan Stevens

Teresa and I both have LOVED Sufjan Steven's music since college, so naturally, we're thrilled that he has a new album coming out later this year. Here's the first single, it dropped yesterday and is beautiful. 

Monday Motivation: Stevie Wonder

Somewhat randomly, I was lucky enough to be in the audience of "Songs in the Key of Life" a tribute to Stevie Wonder that was taped last week. You guys. It was amazing. And, I'm telling you about it, because it airs TONIGHT on CBS (that's Monday the 15th) and you really should watch it. If you want a second opinion, here's what Rolling Stone had to say.

I was blown away the amazing range of performances: Tony Bennett, Beyonce, Ed Sheeran, Lady Gaga, Jill Scott, India.Arie, Janelle Monet, John Legend, Pharrell, etc. but above all else, I was blown away by Stevie Wonder as a person, and the message of love he conveys through is songs. Whether it's "Isn't She Lovely" which he wrote for his daughter when she was born or "Happy Birthday" which was actually a very upbeat protest song, calling for a national holiday to honor Martin Luther King, Jr.. Did you know that Stevie Wonder was integral in making that happen?

Anyway, things for you to think about this Monday morning. Listen to some Stevie Wonder and start your week out with a smile...

Image via BET

Friday Roundup

Happy Valentine's weekend! It's been a very busy week in the lives of Jenny and Jason and we have a bit of a lull before things get crazy again so our weekend plans include curling up with Molly Moon and Theo, catching up on some work and some tv shows and trying to curb an oncoming cold...thrilling, I know. I hope you're weekend is filled with the ones you love.

If you're in the mood for a romantic comedy, Teresa and I really enjoyed watching What If a few weeks ago.

Beautiful Tiny House

Penguins in sweaters!

How to really be a friend to someone going through a hard time.

Styled by a 3 year old...

A creative and adorable Valentine's Day gift

DIY flower arranging tips

This is the movie I want to see this weekend...

Spring trends: Sunglasses & Muumuus! 


Image via Best Movie Kisses

Week #4: Answers

Great travel themed questions T! Here are my answers...

What are your favorite things to do on vacation?
Oh man, I LOVE to lay in the sun. Teresa, we really do need to go on a vacation together. Patrick and I could spend the day reading by the pool and you could go exploring with Jason! Since I do a bunch of work related travel, if vacation doesn't include some serious relaxing, it's not a vacation!

What three places are at the top of your bucket list to visit?

I've been lucky enough to check some amazing spots off of my travel bucket list in the last few years, I have to say, this question was harder than picking desert island movies! I love to travel and there are still so many parts of the world I want to visit and/or go back and see again! 

Here are a three that have been on my bucket list for a long time...

Since I was a little, I've dreamt of visiting Salzburg, Austria and going on the Sound of Music tour!  (Yes, I'm a huge dork, this shouldn't surprise you.)

I'm not much of a hiker, but climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro has been a goal since I started studying Africa in college. 

And lastly, Scandinavia, as that's what a lot of my heritage is, I'd love to go see where my family came from! 

Photo above is me in Australia, a bucket list spot I checked off the list. 

Week 4 Questions

Since I’m leaving for Argentina on Thursday this week’s questions are about travel!

What are your favorite things to do on vacation?

Eat and relax! When we travel in the city (which is common, we are total city people) I love to have no agenda, just wander around different neighborhoods on foot and try to find the best food. Most of our vacations revolve around discovering the best restaurants and eating whatever is local and recommended. I also like to window shop and go to the spa :)

When we are in more remote locations I like to go on long walks, swim, and read. I’m not much of a sunbather (I burn and get overheated, sadly) so Patrick and I tend to do our own thing during the day, he likes to lay in the sun and I like to explore more.

What three places are at the top of your bucket list to visit?

1)  Turkey!! We are dying to go to Istanbul and travel all around the country. 2) Go back to India. I traveled a bit in India after college but really only scratched the surface, Patrick and I would both love to spend more time there. 3) Vietnam – we have friends in Vietnam and have heard it’s an incredible place to visit (and eat!), we’d love to do a family vacation there with Mylo.