My ABC's

Here's a little peek into my life. I'd love to read all of yours too if you post on your own blog.

A. Attached or single? Attached.
B. Best friend? Beth and Bre
C. Cake or pie? hmmm...probably pie
D. Day of choice? Sunday
E. Essential item? lip gloss
F. Favorite colour? Red
G. Gummy bears or worms? Gummy bears
H. Hometown? hmmm....probably Phoenix....where I spent most of my childhood
I. Favorite indulgence? shopping
J. January or July? January....I love winter
K. Kids? Not yet
L. Life isn’t complete without? family, friends, laughter, love
M. Marriage date? never been married and no plans to get married anytime soon...
N. Number of magazine subscriptions: 0
O. Oranges or apples? oranges....I just LOVE to peel oranges!
P. Phobias? Cats. Dying alone.
Q. Quotes? "Whatever our souls are made of, his and mine are the same"-Emily Bronte
"If you do what you've always done, you get what you've always got"-Tony Robbins
"Every pot has a lid" -Grammy French
R. Reasons to smile? Calen, almost Christmas, Rainy weather, clean puppies
S. Season of choice? Fall
T. Tag 5 people. Beth, Bre, Koren, Lorie, Tara
U. Unknown fact about me? I can name a car by seeing it's headlights....a "hidden talent" if you will....
V. Vegetable? artichokes, carrots, broccoli, asparagus, corn....
W. Worst habit? selling myself short....I am my worst enemy.
X. X-ray or ultrasound? Neither? I usually like to be healthy...weird habit, I know.
Y. Your favorite foods? macaroni and cheese, creme brulee, ice cream, wings
Z. Zodiac sign? Libra

Denver

My mom and I went to Denver to celebrate my cousin Lauren graduating from CU Boulder.

I got some great shots of the campus. The buildings are old and with the snow it looked like a winter wonderland.

We stayed in the cutest hotel "Foot of the Mountain Motel" The second morning Lauren and I went on a walk....it was so beautiful...We also did some shopping....I love this store window with a Christmas Beetle....reminded me of my Gretchen...

One night we went to this cute wine bar and had flights of wine...

I always have such a good time with the Berquists. It was really nice to see my mom...it has been over 3 months since I saw her!I miss you already, Lorie France!

Happy Birthday Calen!

Denver Here I Come...

I am preparing for my trip to Denver this week/weekend and am getting so excited to wear winter clothes and not sweat in them! I get to see my mom and her family...my cousin is graduating from CU Boulder and am way excited for her. Can you bring an air horn on the plane or do I need to check that???

OMG!

Okay. I just screamed and did a "happy dance" at work. Everyone is looking at me, but I don't care!!! LJC looked at my blog AND she commented about my 12/11 post about my sister's email correspondence with her! I know I sound a little crazy, but I just love her blog...she's kinda famous in my sister's and my world. It's like meeting a celebrity! :)

Totally understand that you cannot respond to everyone that emails or send comments to you, LJC! You are after all a very famous and busy woman! Thanks for taking the time to look at my blog....it means a lot! :)

Holiday Time

Nothing says Christmas to me like the Nutcracker. Growing up, my mom used to take us to the show when we could afford it. When we baked Christmas cookies that was one of the cd's playing in the background.

Camille and I went to afternoon tea at the Biltmore and then to the Nutcracker.

Our view from the window was gorgeous!

Our first course was mini sandwiches...

Teas: I got "Southern Mint" and Cam got "Citrus Spice"...both were pretty darn good!

Second course was a cranberry glazed scone and then....the dessert course!

Then it was off to the show. Once we got downtown and parked, we were lost. Outside the parking garage was a rickshaw/bicycle. We asked for directions and he said "Just hop on....I won't charge you". So we were escorted to the show....

He was hilarious! He kept telling jokes and doing crazy turns or going in circles. Our hair was going crazy in the wind. I just HAD to get a shot of Cam's crazy hair on the ride...

The show was so good! The costumes and set were AMAZING! It was the best Nutcracker I have ever seen.

Our seats were so close that if one of the cast member sneezed, we would have felt it. Also our seats were off to the side so I got to watch the backstage goings on...I guess it pays to buy your tickets 3 months in advance! I think Cam and I will go again next year!

More Candles

I am addicted to Gold Canyon Candles. I bought two new holiday scents...
Peppermint Bark...I just love the jar it comes in!And 12 Days of Christmas which is my FAVORITE! Yummy!