A glimps of summer

37* to 55* is a nice teaser in the weather and I even had to take my coat off. Imagine that! When looking at my phone weather app for Phoenix it's going to be in the high 80's to 90's needless to say I went and bought some tank tops. I cant wait for summer! I can feel it, its so close. I never truly realize how emotionally sad I get with the darkness until its gone and I am full of energy and happiness.  
Spending time with my friend Jenn and catching up with my parents is much needed and brings a smile to my heart. With no plans and lots of time on our hands Jenn and I slept in, went to the gym and had a great day trying on clothes that are a few sizes smaller then normal. That's always something to be happy about. I walk away from this day with a friend I can always count on, parents that are full of life and my new shoes... :)

               FYI: I am in love with these new shoe, and Jenn!    ;)

"Leaving on a jet plane"

Growing up on an island miles away from "America" or should I say shopping malls, I realize the things that can be taken for granted when you live in a larger town were you are within driving range of stuff you need.  Like a new pair of jeans... You go to the store, try them on, fork out some money and you have yourself a new pair of jeans. Here, You search websites, check out their size chart, order and then pay a HUGE amount of shipping on top of your purchase. Then once you get your order they usually don't fit and you pay to send them back... Did I mention I want to move? :)
My friend and I are headed to a Dental convention in Phoenix. We want to stick to our "eating healthy" plan, so I found a grocery store in Phoenix that will deliver our food right to our hotel! Can I just say its the little things in life that make my day!! We are also going to see Mirror Mirror opening night. I love getting out of town. Oh and I will be going to that mall and trying on jeans while I'm there.
B is already letting me know his plans of doing nothing while I'm gone! I swear that man can sit on a couch for the rest of his life and be happy. Note to self, always have a comfy couch. ;)

11 Random Things

Being new at blogging I have discovered a whole new world that is so personal, fun and addicting :)

I have been "tagged" by Tory @ Life as we know it to write 11 Random things about me and to answer some questions. 

1. Post these rules
2. You must post 11 random things about yourself
3. Answer the questions set for you in the post you were tagged in
4. Create 11 new questions for your tagees to answer
5. Tag them on Twitter, Facebook or your blog

11 Random Things About Me:

1. I WILL NOT walk bear foot on seaweed!! It totally grosses me out. I will swim up to the beach till my chest hits the sand before I walk on seaweed.

2. I am not a worrier, stresser is more in my cards.

3. My dream job would be to fly helicopters. Ahh freedom.

4. Pop is not in my diet only because I am not a fan of carbonated drinks. I also am not a gum chewer.
5. I am a planner, I have a calendar in my bag at all times and am probably 25% OCD when it comes to being organized and yes I get annoyed with myself about it. :)

6. Spiders are dead to me... Well, after I see one. NOT A FAN!!

7. I think I have an addiction to Starbucks. I know its bad when I have to dig change out from the car. haha

8. I want to be more of an active person in the workout area and be more green. I would love to live in a place were I can grow my own food.

9. A job I loved was a Batista (making coffee) not because I love to drink coffee but the atmosphere and the hustle is bliss to my brain. I will make coffee again one day.

10. I am 10% germaphobic. Asides from my job I wash my hands more then 20times a day. Don't even think about sharing my chap stick. Yuck!

11. I am blessed with having a best friend, worst enemy, emotionally connected, battle field partner but most of all a loving me for who I am, husband.


Here are the questions from Tory:

1. If you could live anywhere, where would it be and why? I would love to live on a ranch. Not sure as to were but some place with miles of land that I could live off of and have animals.

2. What is a pet peeve of yours? Pet Peeve, people that don't take responsibility for their own consequences and others have to pick up their mess.

3. What inspires you? Truth

4. If you could have one day for just YOU what would you do, where would you go, and what would you eat? I would get in a helicopter and fly, forever. Find a place with a home cooked meal and people to laugh with and hopefully have live music. :)

5. Flowers or chocolate? Depends, I am a white chocolate girl so I'll take the flowers over milk chocolate.

6. Coffee or Tea? COFFEE!!!!! (with white chocolate!)

7. What book are you currently reading? Ugg, the book question... I would love to be a book worm but don't have the patience I need to enjoy it. Busy body I am.

8. What is your favorite blog or website? I love to look at Jasmine Star's blog. She is an amazing photographer and open with who she is.

9. Where do you shop most often? Online? Wish we had a mall. Old Navy, I am a sucker for comfy clothes.

10. If you could change your name, what would it be? When I was young I wanted my name to be Sandy from Grease lol. I think I am happy with my name.

11. What is your favorite childhood memory? Camping on the boat for Derby days then waking up to my Dad yelling fish on! Then the yummy breakfasts we would make on the camp stove. mmm

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Here are my questions for you ladies: 

1. What has been your best vacation?

2. If you were born the other gender what would your name have been?

3. What are you on the most, Internet or TV?

4. If you could live in any era what time would that be?

5. What would your dream "date night" consist of?

6. What do you prefer, Warm weather or cool weather?

7. Who has been a role model in your life?

8. Who is your celebrity crush?

9. If you had a chance to fly to space would you go and why?

10. What tv game show would you play on?

11. What did you want to be when you grew up?

And I am tagging: Elisa & Helen

Have Fun!

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Tory also gave me a Liebster award!

This award is given to bloggers who have less than 200 followers, as a way of creating new connections. Liebster is German and means 'dearest' or 'beloved' but it can also mean 'favorite'. When you receive the award, you then pass it onto 3-5 other deserving bloggers as a way to pay it back and spread the love. 

These ladies are being tagged for both the 11 things post and the Liebster award! 

 Rules for passing on the Liebster Blog Award (unless you just passed to me):

1. Choose 3-5 up and coming blogs to award to with less than 200 followers.
2. Show your appreciation to the blogger who awarded you by linking back to them.
3. Post the award on your blog.
4. Link back to the blogs you are awarding to so that everyone else can pay them a visit.

Happy Blogging!



This makes me laugh

Laughter (food for the soul)

 My weekend was so busy and I loved every minute of it! A friend of mine is getting married in six months and I offered her my help. Little did she know what she was getting into when she wrote me on Facebook to see if I was still interested. I am a women that gets things done. Picture someone on a caffeine rush, has a sugar high and downed five Rockstars. Guilty! That's how I feel when I am on a mission to get things done. I try to look graceful doing it (usually I'm way off!). Starting with the basics: budget, guest count, food and lots and lots of ideas. We drank our vanilla lattes in a quiet coffee shop with the laptop out and pens writing down her ideas to create a wedding dream come alive. Fallowing up the day with phone calls to venues and laughter that was much needed. The next day we meet at a venue that was perfect for the rustic wedding theme. One more thing to check off the list. The evening was fallowed by engagement pictures, editing and ordering the Save The Date magnets. And vroom just like that we are on a roll to a wedding in six months.

Sun Kissed

 

The sun showed its heat so B and I took Zoe to the beach and cant wait for summer to hurry here. Winter is too long and the house is cleaned beyond its needs. I am ready to get out on the water, fishing and go camping. Summer I love you, hurry home!

Put your green on...

No pinches here. Happy St. Patty's Day!

Happy Friday

Misty's Kitchen

This post goes out to my sister Misty, its her Birthday today!!! Happy Birthday Sis! She hasn't come up with a name for her talents yet but I keep giving her ideas. Her cakes are amazing and her talent is beautiful. I love helping her in the kitchen creating ideas and making a mess. The next creation is going to be a Princess and the Frog birthday cake for a little princess next month. I will post those when its done. Here is a few of her creations. You can check out the rest on her Facebook album "All about cakes"

 

 

                                        Mmm I want Cake!

Back when

Last February I visited my friend in Seattle. We played tourist in downtown Seattle and spent most of our time at Pike's Place Market. I have been there several times before but this was my first time going into the original Starbucks. I was so excited and pleased that the theme had not changed and the atmosphere was unique. The line was long but the wait was worth the experience.

First opened on March 30, 1971 the name Starbucks is taken from Moby Dick after Pequod was rejected by one of the co-founders, the company was named after the chief-mate on the Pequod, Starbuck.

Ms. Vada

 I got into photography a few years ago and love it. I have a LOT to learn but love the journey. I took an interest in photography so that one day when I have little feet of my own running around I will have the equipment to capture every memory. In my spare time I love capturing other families memories. This last weekend I got to capture this little beauty Vada. Only two and a half weeks old she is already a doll and her parents are going to have trouble on there hands as she grows up. Here is a few pictures from our time together.

 

Walking Paw's

The sun came out between the snow with just enough time for Zoe and I to take a walk. Multiple doggie "messages" left along the way, snow along the sides of the road and fellow dogs barking as we enjoyed our outing.
Daylight savings time is an adjustment. I love the day light in the afternoon but its 5:30pm already?!?!  I feel like I just got out of bed!

As soon as we were at the end the snow began to fall and I knew our walk was a gift.

                               Zoe's walk ended with a bath :)

True Love

This makes me laugh every time because it relates to our relationship so well! lol, I love you B!
Happy Friday Everyone.

Home is where your Heart is

This is were I get to sit and watch whales bubble net feed, out of town guest catch their first King Salmon of their life, Eagles getting their morning food and I have a front row seat. I am going to cry whenever we move from here. I grew up on this beach. My grandparents are my neighbors and my parents charter fish in those waters. I am blessed to have this as my back yard!

I cant wait for summer!!

Left behind

Can I just say Whaa! Lets start from the beginning. "Hey Steph, can you watch my dog for me? Sure."
"Hey Steph can you watch the cat for me? Sure...."  "Were going on our Honeymoon!"
And just like that I was left on this ROCK while my family takes off and travels without me :( Whaa!
Ok I wont be to mean here, I do get the pleasure of traveling a lot through out the years and I love that my family gets to get out of town but really? All at once? Come here animals lets cuddle... :)



 My sister and her boyfriend are in Orlando, FL catching up with friends and enjoying the heat. Bring me back something or
I'll hold your dog hostage... Love you ;) lol

Paridise Valley, AZ
My parents second winter home. This place is beautiful, red rocks, cactus and sunshine. What else could you want? Our dear friends live here and I am so greatful my parents get time with them. Mom, I like candy, art and food, FYI ;)

If I could be in anyones suitcase it would be with
my younger sister and her Husband. Nassau, Bahamas?!?!!? Yes please! They are on their Honeymoon so I guess Ill wait for another case to get in... B and I stopped by Nassue last May so Sissy I know the good stuff they have there....








Vacations are great and family is amazing. I look forward to a trip when we have little ones running around and can hand them off the the grandparents! Ha! Enjoy your get-a-ways everyone.

The weekend bites

B and I made up some bacon wrapped shrimp and yum they were delicious! We shared them with some friends and enjoyed a movie night. Life is beautiful when you have friends to share it with.