This weekend was…. An eventful one! It started off pretty rotten, actually, because some jerk stole our stroller right out of our car. I can’t even describe the feeling, except to say it was icky and we felt extremely violated. And also, WHO steals from a baby?!?! Like, really? Some people just plain suck. We reported it to the police and are hoping it turns up, but not holding our breaths. Thankfully, we have another stroller, and I keep just telling myself they needed it more than we do. Because that’s really all I can think. We really didn’t want that sucky event to ruin our weekend though, and it kind of did at first (of course). I was in this terrible mood from it that was really hard to shake, but we tried to distract ourselves and got out and managed to have some fun.
Saturday morning I woke up not feeling great but after spending all morning inside we decided to head out to get some Dutch Bros coffee and hang out at the park. The weather was perfect, and the company was better. :) OMG I have to talk about Dutch Bros for a sec. Okay, so we had never had it until about two weeks ago, and ever since we have not been able to stop thinking about it. I swear, they put straight up crack in their coffee. If you have a Dutch Bros near you (I think it’s only in the northwest-ish areas…) you MUST try it. Get the Cocomo. Because, everything with coconut is better, duh. Also, according to my cousin who lives in Oregon, it’s “Dutch Bros” not “Dutch Brothers.” NEVER “Dutch Brothers.” ;)
Sunday was the annual Memorial Day BBQ at my in laws’ house. It was just us and Zack’s parents and one brother, but that’s all we needed to have a good time. :) There was so much BBQ-ed goodness, and my mother in law made the most amazing macaroons! I’m getting the recipe from her, because I can’t stop thinking about them! Thankfully she sent us home with enough for the week, too. ;)
Moral of the story? Life sucks sometimes and shitty things will happen to you. It’s inevitable. But remembering what’s truly important will make any situation a little better. We are healthy. My family is safe. That’s what’s important.
Also, happy Memorial Day, friends. :) Thinking of my grandpa today- my very own hero, a tail gunner in World War 2 and a POW with a purple heart. Miss you and love you, Grandpa! We’ll keep in touch.
And a very happy 40th anniversary (!!!) to my in laws! What an incredible milestone that is! Their love and marriage is an incredible example to all of us and I feel so blessed to not only know them, but to call them family. I love how sweetly they show their love to each other and I know without a shadow of a doubt that Zack is the amazing person he is today because he was raised by them. Plus, their names are Lucy and Ricci. Meant to be? I think so! ;)
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Sorry about your stroller – that’s so frustrating! It’s hard to think of a situation where it would be necessary for someone to steal it. I’ll definitely be labeling all of my baby gear now though!
My husband’s parents are Mary and Joseph and they will be celebrating their 40th Wedding anniversary in two years! It’s such a wonderful thing to have great in-laws!
Good idea to label your baby gear! I never thought of that before! I LOVE that your in laws are Mary and Joseph- that is just too perfect!
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Life is definitely about making the best of it!! No reason to waste time or energy living any other way (although sometimes in the moment it can be so difficult to see that). Looks like you and your adorable family had a great weekend! And Lucy and Ricci? I can’t. That is amazing, and 40 years is pretty darn incredible!
<3 Haley @ http://www.beautyinthischaos.com
Isn’t it so amazing?! 40 years is a lifetime!! :)
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TOTALLY understand the violation feeling! Last Sunday both our cars got broken into. Such an uneasy feeling and an invasion on privacy. Really hope your stroller come up. I know Sac PD is pretty good. :)
Awww that sucks so much, Courtney. So sorry that you had to have that happen to you!! :( People can really suck sometimes. And you’re right, Sac PD is good!!
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Dutch Bros is the best. Ever. Period. I go to college on the central coast and we don’t have it here and it’s killing me. And they were right about the “Dutch Brothers” thing – don’t do that. It’s “Dutch Bros” or just plain “Dutch” Oh man I miss that place so much. Next time you go, order a “Dirty girl on the rocks with the works” – it’s a chai with white chocolate and lots of nutmeg and cinnamon and it’s so so so so good!
Hahaha so funny that it’s Dutch BROS, not brothers! I was totally calling it “brothers” before I learned the right way. ;) Never again!! And ohhh man that sounds SO good. If I can ever get myself to branch off from the Cocomo (it’s just so good!) I’ll be trying that one!
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Seriously, who does steal from a baby?! That’s messed up. I’d check craigslist to see if they are trying to sell it. But good for you on making the best of the situation. xoxo
We have been checking craigslist daily!! Hoping it turns up… But definitely not holding my breath!
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Oh man! So sorry about the stroller! Been there and it sucks! Before Hallie I had someone break into my car and take the carseat of the little girl I nanny for!
Oh my gosh!! I just don’t get why people take things like that- it’s SO wrong, on so many levels. Ugh.
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Gosh, I understand why you’d feel violated though – that is really scary! Like you said, they may have needed it (which doesn’t make it right at all), but maybe they’re really bad off. Hope the rest of your day is awesome!
Thanks Cheri! This week is shaping up to be a good one! :)
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So so sorry about your stroller, I’ve had really important things stolen from my vehicle before too and it’s never fun. I hope that you’re able to get over the unsettling feeling and have a great week.
Also, SO happy you have a Dutch Bros. in your area. Your sister is right, always Dutch Bros.- never Dutch Brothers. I recommend a blended caramelizer if that’s something you’re into, personally my favorite.
Thanks Sammy. It’s definitely difficult to get over, but we’re trying to move on! :) As for Dutch Bros, I’ve heard the caramelizer is good- I just can’t stop getting the cocomo! haha maybe some day I’ll branch out…
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That’s so horrible that someone would steal a stroller right out of your car! I don’t understand what possesses some people to do things like that. That would have ruined my day too. But I’m glad you had a backup stroller and had a good weekend with your family! :)
Yeah, I’m still pissed and just generally confused about it… But not letting it ruin our day/week! :)
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I’m so sorry about the thief. It’d be really hard to move on from that, but it’s super commendable that you did and made the best of your weekend! Lucy and Ricci?! How cute?!
Yeah, it definitely sucks, but c’est la vie! And I know. It’s like too cute, really.
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Dutch Bros is life! I live in Phoenix and I had it for the first time just a few months ago as well. I go every weekend now and there is always a crazy long line. But, so worth it. Sorry to hear about your stroller. Sounds like you did a good job trying to stay positive and that’s what its all about, right?