pink in a sea of green.

i ran the shamrock'n half marathon on march 17th.  third year participating!

it was a gorgeous day for 13.1 miles.  unfortuantely, it will be my last long run until CIM training begins in july.

 

 

 

 

love arrows.

Love is not always fireworks, pancakes, and shooting stars.  It’s an adventure!  It’s overcoming obstacles, facing challenges, fighting to be together, holding on, and never letting go.  It requires energy, patience, perspective and determination. 

 

Love is hard work, but worth every moment of it.

 I was struck by cupid’s arrows 6 years ago and I am happy to be in love. 

From the hugs and kisses to the bickering, from the smiles to the tears of laughter.  I am grateful everyday to share this crazy life with the one I love.

 

I made these arrows with little love notes for my babe.  We don't go all out for valentine's day, we tell and do things everyday to show and celebrate our love, but I couldn't resist making these cute DIY arrows.

 

 

We'll celebrate love, friendship and good food tonight with some dear friends.

Dinner at Moxie and Champagne & Dessert at our place.

 

 

getting crafty.

Oooo how I love doing crafts. 
Here are some of my favorites from this Christmas. 

  

 

styrofoam balls, flat wooden sticks, gold spray paint & a lil sparkle

 

large snowflake painted gold, 5 small white snowflakes glued behind for depth, smashed candycanes glued to the center & old ikea frame with matte board

 

homemade yarn pom-poms

 

instead of an ugly sweater, i decided to make this lovely headband. hehee

 

and here's a photo of the finished christmassy ball headband.

santa's helper and his reindeer (poor lil miekers, she does not look happy)

 

images from november.

life according to my iphone/instagram

costume inspiration.

Cleopatra, the Egyptian Queen

glimpses from the week 5.21 - 5.27.

1. sometimes you just need a little mac n cheese.   2. i don't think mieka likes her new toy much. 3. that's my chair, sienna!   4. working on my 30th birthday crafts now since i'll be in new jersey for a few weeks.   5. while i'm at work the doggies are playing poolside. love mieker's happy face.   6. cheers to a great beer named "bad ass".   7.   sauna time in a tahoe cabin. detoxing.   8. pear dessert by tonnnay.   9. i forgot my tri-pod again.  temporary camera stand.   10. spending time with friends at fire n' ice.  one of our favorite spots in tahoe.   11. heavenly donuts. fantastic.   12. how great is this ceiling?!  another amazing trip for ryan's birthday/memorial day weekend.  

bunny hop.

Easter 2012 with the Family

{my adorable niece}

{and my handsome nephew}

{pink skinny jeans: zara}

{daddy's girl... sienna & ryan}

{chasing bubbles}

glimpses from the week 3/12 - 3/18.

1. super cute mini artichokes   2. rainy days   3. enjoying my favorite girl scout cookies   4. cut and color by the lovely liz   5. ahhhh, the newbies   6. watching basketball with homemade tacos, beer and friends   7. freaky edamame (could eat this everyday! addicted)   8. feeling like a lil kid again... peanut butter and jelly sandwich with strawberry milk   9. eye makeup in celebration of St. Patty's day   10. irish coffee at The Porch   11. irish car bombs   12. getting ready   13. neon fun   14. sunday dinner with my daddy, ange and ryan at ernesto's - chicken tortilla soup.

cookie time.

Happy LOVE day!!! 

Tried a new chewy sugar cookie recipe {here}.  The cookies turned out great and they are nummy with or without frosting.  Not the best recipe when using cookie cutters, but will definitely make again.  Only changes... butter instead of margarine and extra flour when rolling out the dough.  Ooooh and I added a few drops of red food coloring for fun. 



Hope your day is wonderful and filled with LOVE.  ♥ XX

ringing in the new year.

we celebrated our good friends, Margie & Nick, at their NYE bash

intimate dinner at Harris Steakhouse 

then cocktails and dancing at the Mark Hopkins

a perfect weekend

the beautiful bride & her little man

love. love. love.

we had a blast!  one of the best parties of 2011.  

big thanks and congratulations to Margie & Nick.

cheers to the New Year!

glimpse of the weekend via instagram.