Dana Point

In November, we did a little vacation getaway to Dana Point, Ca.   It was a much needed vacation full of rest, relaxing and delicious food!

One of the places we visited was the Mission San Juan Capistrano.     It was fascinating!   So much history and the architectural detail was amazing!

No Visit to CA would be complete without a meal at Rockin Baja Lobster!!   Bucket full of shrimp, lobster, carne asada and chicken.  Oh help I need some more now!!!

 And my absolute favorite thing about visiting the coast, is well the coast!!!  

We took a walk on the beach at least 2x a day every day we were there; day and night!

Anyone have tips on how to make your husband smile 'normal' for the camera?  This is the best one we could get.   I guess I will just keep posting the awkward ones until he cooperates!

Donut Donut!

The annual fall donut party was a blast!   Its one of my favorite things to do every year.  I love coming up with new toppings to try.   This year I added strawberry frosting and cereal to the mix!

Purple and Green

My Sister in Law Julie is about ready to have her first baby!   

I made this super soft quilt for the little lady.

The fabric is from the Sonoma Collection designed by Franchelle Contreras for Henry Glass Fabrics

 I lined the back with super soft minky fabric!    

Looking forward to meeting the new owner in a couple months!

LUV

I'm not one to dwell on every anniversary of everything Adam and I have ever done.  But this year, I was thinking a lot about our first date and wanted to do something special to celebrate.     So I tried to recreate it (albeit more romantically) at home.

On our first date, we went to Texas Roadhouse for dinner.  So I picked us up some DELICIOUS steaks from AJs (seriously, haven't had a steak that good in a LONG time).  And I created this lovely table setting.

Complete with a bucket of peanuts just like at Texas Roadhouse!  I found a copycat recipe for their rolls that turned out pretty good and we had a nice little dinner together.    Thanks Adam for taking me on our first date 3 years ago!!

You can take the girl out of the small town but you can't take the small town out of the girl.

One word..Maurices.

I grew up on your clothes; Not sure if it was based on the cuteness factor , or if it was because you were  the ONLY store in Ontario that was consistently around.   Many stores came and went, but not Maurices.  You were always there for me.   You were there when I need sweaters that looked like a guy should be wearing them, you were there when I needed a lime green book bag.  You were there when I needed the perfect jewelry to match my homecoming dress.   You were there when I got older and discovered that jean shopping is the worst thing in the world... and you made these...

Ahhh... The Taylor Boot.   You have been there for years, every time I get frustrated in shopping for jeans, I always come back.  You always fit!  You are always the right price (seriously $29?  How can you beat that!)  Why do I even try anywhere else?  Well thats actual quite simple.  You see Maurices, you were ALWAYS there for me until.... you WEREN'T.

Never did I imagine that when I moved to the big city of Phoenix that there would be no Maurices.  I mean every city I have ever lived in (I know a big total of three, Ontario, Logan and Boise) all had you.  But nope, not Phoenix.  What gives?   Seems, you only want to be in small towns.   Really?  I thought we were friends?  Where were you when I needed you?

But did I stray?  NO!!!  Every time I come back to my hometown, I visit you.  I have even made the Husband take a detour to visit you in Casa Grande!  I just had to have the Taylor Boot!

So whats a girl today when she desperately needs jeans and there is no trip planned remotely close to you in the near future?  Well, this girl wants to give you a BIG THANKS for finally bringing your store ONLINE!   You made my day, my week even.   Yes, you can take the girl out of the small town, but you can't take the small town out of the girl.  And this girl will be proudly rocking the Taylor Boot just as long as you keep making them.