California

Two weekends ago I flew to California to spend time with Hilary and it was a blast! Who wouldn't love reverting back to their boy crazy, party hopping, homework procrastinating, late night eating, dancing on tables, life of the party, college selves for a weekend?!  

(...Just be thankful those ways are only brought back on very seldom and special occasions with certain best friends!)

Don't be alarmed by the total vanity and conceit of this post. And yes, I do realize that EVERY picture is of Hilary and me, but who doesn't love two cuties FINALLY reunited?! 

 Linda Mar Beach in Pacifica, CA

I know it's lame to post pictures of food, but this was DIVINE! And I'm only doing this for your benefit. Next time you go to Cheesecake Factory order this: 

Appetizer: Ahi tartare

Entree: Herb Crusted Salmon and Shrimp Scampi

Cheesecake: White Chocolate Raspberry Truffle  

And to clarify, I did not eat this all, we shared. So lucky me only got about 1,000 calories as opposed to 2,000 :) 

 Golden Gate Bridge

Hilary, I am so thankful for you in my life. It's crazy how we've managed to become such good friends over the years despite our being separated by hundreds and thousands of miles at times. 

...maybe it's our shared love for using a spatula as a microphone, or eating bajios queso, or our love of men, and blonde hair thats kept us together. Or maybe it's our love for telling people "dance class is canceled"...maybe...

I love you so much!! Can't wait to continue through the years and have new adventures!!

XOXO

sweet tooth

Call it what you will, but the other day we were really in the mood for some "fall treats." So, why not satisfy all of our cravings... right?

2 Pumpkin pies
2 batches of chocolate chip cookies
13 caramel apples  ...

--Is that even normal??--

pumpkin patch

Pumpkins, horses, apple cider, fresh produce, hay ride, and rain! That's what our day consisted of at the pumpkin patch a few weeks ago. So fun!

I love Fall!!!

This will look pathetic to most of you, BUT, I am just getting started with my seasonal decorations! For now, this is about as festive as our little apartment gets. But it is something none the less!

We have been enjoying this time of year (as you can see from the checklist on our refrigerator). We just can't get enough of the smells, the leaves, the colors, the hot cocoa, the scarves, the jackets, the winter boots, the music, the goodies...everything is perfect!

never too cold

Who says October is too cold to wakeboard? Okay, you're right, I DO! But cold water and chilling winds do not even phase Brolin and Tyler when it comes to wakeboarding. (Or maybe that's only because of the dry suit and fleece onsie they both wore!)

Having the boat has been a blast! Sadly, I think the "warm" days have ended, but we definitely had some good runs.

Brolin knew the only way I was getting on that boat was if I had me some hot cocoa. Not only did I get my hot cocoa, but I got a biscotti to go with it! Needless to say, Tash and I were perfectly content.

We are so thankful for the beautiful place we live! Oregon is so amazing with it's beauty and pretty colors!!!