Five Loves on Friday

Hello, sweet friends!  Welcome, welcome, to my first five loves of the new year!  Woohoo! My holiday hiatus was a bit longer than I initially intended for it to be.  I enjoyed every lit'l bit of it, but I sure missed you all!

Before we get to this week's five I'd like to share a sweet milestone Chatting Over Chocolate has hit, its 3rd blogiversary! 

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I can hardly believe it's been THREE years since I started Chatting Over Chocolate!  I began this blog as a creative outlet and had no idea that blogging would lead to so much more!  The friendships I've made throughout these years have definitely been one of the sweetest parts!  I'd like to take this moment to thank YOU for reading!  It is such a treat to share with you, and to hear from you as well!  I hope each time you pop by my lit'l nook of the blogosphere you feel welcomed, as if we're meeting up for a slice of delicious chocolate cheesecake and enjoying a nice long chat over it!



Would you like a peek at what else has been happening around here?  Here's a handful of things that have made my heart smile this week!

One // Bicycle Love

Remember this beauty?

Women's Glendale Bicycle // Schwinn Bicycle Wicker Basket

I hate that my pretty bicycle has been collecting dust during these winter months!  I was telling Jason how much I miss riding and that I really wished I could be more active during this bitter cold season.  Being the incredibly thoughtful, ridiculously amazing man that he is, that night he surprised me ordering this...

Marcy Recumbent Mag Cycle 

*Please be advised that I've included affiliate links to the above products we purchased and love!

Seriously, I can't even put into words how much I adore and appreciate that man I call mine!  I'm loving this thing!  It's comfortable, compact, and such a simple way to be active inside my warm cozy home!

Two // Austin & Ally Finale Fun

If you don't have kiddos you may have missed out on a super fun and hilarious sitcom on Disney Channel, Austin & Ally.  It's Princess' all-time favorite.  Sunday night was the series finale and we celebrated with Austin's favorite meal of pancakes.  The episode was so well done.  I might have even cried through it.  Gotta love Disney! 

Three //  Lilly Loveliness!

My Lilly Pulitzer After Party Sale goodies arrived this week and I am in love!  I absolutely adore the wild confetti print, so much so that when planner shopping somehow a matching drink hugger found its way into my cart.  How'd that get there?! :)

Four // A Dear Friend's New Beginning + Winning!

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My sweet friend Elise launched her fabulous new blog this week, Her Heart and Home!  In celebration of this exciting new chapter in blogging, she hosted a giveaway for a $25 Starbucks gift card.  Guess who won?  This girl!  Woohoo for free caffeinated deliciousness!  You should definitely pay her fresh new space a visit a.s.a.p..  While you're there be sure to tell her that your mutual friend Brenda says, "Hello"! ;)

Five // Date Night!

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Last night was date night, which always makes for a great night!  We cozied up for dinner and a movie, and afterward we did some couples Q&A.  After 17 years of marriage it'd be easy to think we know everything there is to know about each other.  But, I sifted through several websites' date night questions and found about a dozen that I didn't know the answers to.  These fun questions also led to reminiscing about some of our most cherished memories.  We laughed.  I cried (happy tears).  It was a pretty perfect night with my man!  

Thanks for stopping by today!  I appreciate you, sweet readers & dear friends, so very much!  Have yourself a lovely weekend!

Earlier this week at Chatting Over Chocolate:

Trip Report Tuesday - WDW Day 5 {Part One}

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