A Peak at Our Apartment Together

Well it has been a couple of months since we moved in together and things are going exceedingly well. We LOVE our apartment, our neighborhood, and each other...what could be better?! Many people have been asking to see pictures of our new humble abode, and so today I will share just a couple of pictures of our living space. Many hours of ikea construction later, and we are finally pulling together the finishing touches on a beautiful little home. Our newest addition is the bar cart displayed in the back of the photos. I had SO much fun choosing the furniture, pictures and accessories in the space and though the project is far from over I am excited to share what we have thus far. So, enjoy!

We love it! What do you think?

A Christmas Market Adventure

Yesterday, Sam and I went to a German society sponsored Christmas Market. Anytime I can get  gluhwein (hot spiced wine) I can be counted on for attendance. Though the evening was brisk we all found solace under big tents filled with imported German goods, German foods, themed performers, beer, and my beloved gluhwein. We were in awe of some of the ornate coo-coo clocks shipped in straight from the source. We were entertained by the talented musicians and dancers. And, we got into the Christmas spirit. Here are just a couple of the shots from the day. (Of course I forgot my camera yet again so these are pictures taken from Sam's iPhone). 

A bit of German tradition at the Christkindlmarkt here in Cincinnati.

Christmas tunes to get us in the spirit.

I had to wear the German hat too!

Getting in the spirit! And yes, that is a mustache. We all have Movember to thank.

Happy holiday season everyone!!

A Nice Day For A Long Walk Together

This weekend Sam and I spent a lot of time outside. Sunday we went for a long (nearly 7 mile) walk through a few of the most lovely parts of Cincinnati with Sam's parents. We passed through parks filled with families getting holiday pictures taken, we took in views overlooking the city, we even enjoyed a few cold brews at a local dive bar. The more I get to explore the communities within Cincinnati the more I begin to understand why people love calling this their city. Each part of the city is so unique and allows all to find their unique niche. Here are a few shots from our stroll.

There is magic in this roof-line.

Eden Park river view.

Eden Park pond and foot bridge.

Standing guard.

A city shot.

A man of god...and wine.

A long walk wouldn't be complete with a stop-over for a drink...or two.

The church on the hill can be seen throughout the city.

Last roses of the year.

Lovebirds.

Lovebirds in training.

Cincinnati.

Zoo Day Adventure

It hasn't been long since our last visit to the Cincinnati Zoo, but being within walking distance of our home means that on a sunny day it's a pretty perfect excuse to get outside. The zoo is busy getting ready for the annual 'Festival of Lights', a time when the zoo gets in the Holiday spirit by setting up thousands of strands of twinkle lights adding a bit of whimsy to the season. I'll be exited to share that post with you later in the winter, but until then here are a few of the animal shots from the day. Who doesn't love a day peeking at all these cute creatures!

A glimpse into holiday cheer at the zoo entrance.

I think my dad carried me around the house like this when I was a little girl. Well, it was more my insistence than his idea.

Pretty kitty.

Animal markings by the lions den.

Whose outfit is more colorful? The little girl or the peacock?

Affectionate otters.

Slightly creepy little girl statue.

A flock of flamingos.

The sidewalks looked as if they were covered with confetti from the different colored leaves.

Another happy Saturday together at the zoo. Hope you had a fun day too!

An Autumn Day Adventure In A Halloween-y Town

So, Fall is officially upon us and that means the changing colors of the trees, pumpkin flavored beverages, and Halloween. You can't get much more Halloween than this town we visited last weekend. Decorations adorned many of the shop fronts reminding us all of this spooky time of year. We ended our day at 'Ye Old Tavern' the second oldest Tavern in all of Ohio. This place poured a great beer (and apparently some stronger drinks) and served up some warm bites for us to enjoy. In all it was successful Autumn outing, together.

Fun Halloween decor!

The color of this tree were amazing. This is a unedited shot.

Corky town personality shining through with this monument.

That strong drink I mentioned.

A glimpse into the charm at Ye Olde Tavern.

A Nature Walk Adventure

This past weekend we decided we needed to get out and enjoy the autumn air. It was a beautiful crisp November day in the Ohio countryside. The Glen Helen nature preserve provided to be the beautiful backdrop for our day. Our walk totaled about five miles and included loads of neat trees, a couple of funky abandoned monuments, a raptor reserve, a waterfall, and a natural spring. It was the perfect way to spend a Sunday afternoon. Here are just a few of the shots snapped along the trail.

A tree too awesome not to take a picture with.

A rest at the waterfall

No walk would be complete without the token unfriendly sign.

Please note the bright red shoes on Horace.

The 'I had to' foliage and waterfall shot.

Hiking past the natural spring.

The difference between a girl from NH and a guy from OH. Birkenstocks vs. Boots. No snow on the ground, no boots on NH feet.