Lovely weekend

Don't get me wrong -- I love having plans and seeing friends and family. That was one of the primary motivators to moving back to Wisconsin 2 years ago! 

But this weekend Rob and I had no plans and it was wonderful. 

We did kick our weekend off on Thursday -- we had dinner plans with our good friend Brenna, who was in town visiting from DC. It was so wonderful to catch up. Man, I miss that girl. Before dinner we had drinks with Brenna and Kerri. They got us these beautiful flowers. Too sweet. 

(I can't figure out how to turn it right side up and I'm too tired to keep trying to figure it out).

On Friday we went to the 3rd Annual Gig at the Labyrinth in West Bend. It was wonderful. We were the youngest couple there by a good 10 years, but oh well. We got to walk around the beautiful labyrinth garden and listen to some music and have a little picnic! I meant to bring my camera, but forgot it. That night we also watched Footloose. Rob really enjoyed it which made me smile. 

On Saturday we made homemade pasta sauce -- recipe courtesy my brother-in-law -- with ravioli. It was delicious. We even ate out on the porch despite a few sprinkles (and turns out, getting eaten alive)! 

Tomato Sauce ½ cup chopped onion 1 clove garlic, minced 3 tbsp. olive oil 2 cans tomatoes (1 lb. 4 oz. each) 1 can tomato sauce (8 oz.) 1 can tomato paste (8oz.) 1 cup water 1 tsp. basil 2 tbsp. minced parsley 2 tsp. salt ¼ tsp. pepper Sautee onion and garlic in olive oil. Add other ingredients, simmer 1 hour.

Our venue search for our wedding is in full swing. I am currently leaning towards ordering a bunch of Cousins subs and telling people to meet in a park. 

Why are weddings so expensive?!