American Heart Association
This weekend we participated in a 5k heart race with Besima’s coworkers. Read more »
Summer fun
Took a bike ride with Sparty (the pug) in his new stroller and got ice cream. Read more »
Afternoon with our nephews
Spent the afternoon with our nephews. Read more »
Mentoring matters!!!
Took my mentees to the Detroit Pistons game. All three of these girls are headed to some great collages this year and I am so proud of them. Read more »
Spring is almost here
Spring is one of our favorite times of the year. Days get longer, warmer weather and off course beautiful shades of spring flowers start popping up everywhere. We are so excited to plant these beauties (ranunculus) for the first time and watch them grow into beautiful blooms. Read more »
Yoga with mama
Practiced morning yoga with mama today Read more »
Lunch!
One of the perks of working from home is the food. Read more »
Date
Enjoyed tea date together Read more »
Happy Valentine’s Day!!
Sparty is so excited to be a big brother. Read more »
Chocolate table
We love to entertain, bake and dessert. Made tons of treats to entertain family and friends to celebrate love ❤️ Read more »
Valentine’s Day!!
Celebrated Valentine’s Day with family and girlfriends. Read more »
Dinner
For dinner last night, we had traditional Bosnian meat pie called Burek Read more »
Luiz’s bday
Yesterday we celebrated Luiz’s birthday with homemade kinder bueno cake and had some friends over for cake, followed by dinner at Jazz restaurant. Read more »
1st full marathon
1st full marathon is in the books . It was a virtual run on a treadmill. Read more »
Homemade donuts
When it’s cold and snowing, a fresh plate of homemade donuts is always a good idea. Read more »
Sunday snow
I love snow! Growing up, Christmas was in the summer and winters were very mild in comparison. Snow still feels like magic to me. Read more »
Nap time
He loves his naps. Read more »
From Bach to the Beatles Concert
Over the weekend we attended Candlelight concert “from Bach to the Beatles”. The show was phenomenal. Read more »
New loaf pan
We ordered a new loaf pan and it arrived today so naturally we were so excited to try it out and make some bread. It’s the little things that get us so excited. Read more »
Coffee with mom
Mom came to visit this weekend Read more »
My boys
Waiting for dinner Read more »
Tulumbe
Made some tulumbe (Bosnian dessert) today. It was our first time making these and they turned out so good Read more »
Lunch date
We had our annual holiday lunch date and shopping in downtown Detroit today. Read more »
Spread cheer
Another special delivery to our dear friends. Read more »
Auntie’s boys
My oldest nephew’s bday party Read more »
Holiday party
Sparty attended mama’s work holiday party. Read more »
Cookie delivery
First batch of cookies and cocoa bombs delivered this evening to friends. Read more »
Girls quick getaway trip
Besima went for overnight trip with one of her friends from high school to Frankenmuth, MI (little German town) for some holiday shopping Read more »
Annual Gingerbread house tradition
Every year we get together with neighbors and their kiddos to make Gingerbread House Read more »
Baking Day
Baking cookies with our friend’s daughters Read more »
Good morning with Sparty!
Sparty waiting to get the day started Read more »
Holiday treats
Started making some holiday treats Read more »
Holidays with friends and family
One of our traditions is to have small groups of friends over during holidays. We love to make different foods and table setting is one of Besima’s favorite hobbies Read more »
Fresh pasta
In addition to homemade dessert, we also made fresh pasta for the dinner party. Fresh pasta is Luiz’s specialty. Read more »
Shampita - Bosnian dessert
Last night we made Bosnian dessert called shampita for dinner party with couple of friends. This was our first attempt at this dessert and it is perfection. Read more »
Tuesday lunch
I love that we can work from home and share homemade delicious meals together Read more »
He loves snow
Our morning walk! Read more »
It’s beginning to look a lot like ⛄️ ❄️
Got the house decorated just in time for the first snow in Michigan. Read more »
Dessert
We love dessert. Crème brûlée and chocolate pudding are Thanksgiving tradition, in addition to pecan pie, pumpkin cheesecake, flan, and brigadeiro. Read more »
Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving dinner! Read more »
It’s starting to look festive around here
Love the holiday season Read more »
Brunch with friends
Our friends from California came to visit us today. Read more »
Masquerade party supporting local foster care and adoption agency.
Tonight we attended a fun masquerade party Read more »
Tree time
Our annual tradition of getting a fresh cut Christmas tree continues Read more »
Dinner
Today we made a Bosnian version of chicken and potatoes pie. Read more »
Good morning!
French toast filled with mascarpone and Nutella, with Bosnian style coffee. Read more »
Movie Friday
Snacks ready for family movie Friday. Read more »
Pantry
Pantry project is finally done. Excited to start organizing it. Read more »
Fun girls night
Spent the evening @Detroit Athletic Club with friends doing some holiday shopping and dinner Read more »
Busy weekend
It was a busy weekend installing new flooring in our closet. Closet will be painted tomorrow and new closet installed on Wednesday Read more »
Comfort food
Shrimp risotto for dinner Read more »
Movie night
Watched Finch last night. Loved that movie. Incredibly sad but so good. Read more »
Cider and donuts
Sunny fall days in Michigan call for a trip to Coder mill Read more »
Homemade pasta
Homemade pasta is a fall tradition in our house. Read more »
Artisan Market
Spent Saturday morning at the local Artisan market Read more »
Date night!!
Had dinner at Texas de Brazil Read more »
Soup weather!
Roasted squash soup and naan for dinner. Read more »
Dinner: Lettuce Wraps
Lettuce wraps Read more »
Tuesday Tea
After a long day at work, we alike to unwind with tea and cake Read more »
Cookie decorating
Decorated fall cookies with our nephew Read more »
Fall Fridays with friends
We love to host, especially on a cool fall night. Last weekend we hosted few of our neighbor friends. Read more »
Half marathon race
We love to run and train together. Read more »
Making treats for our nephew’s bday
Made Paw Patrol treats for nephew’s birthday Read more »
Fun with nephews
Luiz playing with our nephews Read more »
Halloween
Halloween fun in our neighborhood Read more »
Bday Celebration
Bday celebration with one of our nephews Read more »
Summer fun in our neighborhood. Sparty got new stroller today for our summer trip next month so we had to test it out right away and he loves it so much.
