Holy moly... I did not intend for so many days to go by without posting. I also didn't intend for 2015 to go by so quickly.
2015 was without a doubt, THE.BEST.YEAR.OF.MY.LIFE. 2016 has a very tough act to follow!

Here are a few of my favorite highlights from this year.

Myself with the best bridesmaids/ friends a girl could ever dream of at my surprise bridal shower. March 8, 2015.

Hi there!
What a fun weekend this was.

A few months back, my hubby and I did a full remodel of our kitchen. We went from something very 1970's to something I love (I'll do an entire post to this very soon.)

Anyhow, my friend Kristin was dying to come cook in our new kitchen.
We decided to spend Saturday Christmas cookie baking.
She came over, we went to Stop & Shop together then got to work. We baked for 6 straight hours!
We might have had a glass of wine to two towards the end.

Last night I had the pleasure of going out for a nice dinner and a few glasses of wine with one of the best people I know, Lisa.
Lisa and I first met and became friends years ago. We clicked instantly. Two peas in a pod, always on the same page etc.
We'd never had a "falling out" to speak of. However, at one point we had let a very insecure guy come between us. It wasn't her fault, it wasn't mine. It was mostly a matter of us both being young and dumb.
However, fate has a way of bringing those that are meant to be together.  A few years ago when Chad and I bought our house it happened to be right around the corner from Lisa.
I used to see her going running past my house on a daily basis. I missed her, I wanted to say something. Would I be rebuffed? Had too much time past?
Finally, I just shot her an email asking if she wanted to come over for wine. She wrote right back that "YES!! She'd LOVE to!".
Well, that was that. We picked right up where we left off. We were both older and wiser. We both knew now that when a friendship like this happens to you, its a blessing and to never take it for granted.

Lisa has been there for me through thick and thin. 7 months ago, she was the most beautiful maid of honor that you have ever set eyes on.
The night before my wedding, I just couldn't not sleep. She stayed up with me talking until 3:00 am. Its one of the most cherished memories that I have.
All I can say to everyone, is when you have a true friend like this do not ever take them for granted.
It seems nowadays we all encounter so many folks who are just in it for themselves . When someone like Lisa comes into your life, cherish them.

PS: Tomorrow is going to be a marathon Christmas cookie baking day. If I'm not here, that's why!

Us last night at East Bay Grill.

Lisa and me the night before my wedding.
Lisa standing at my side on my wedding day.


XOXO

12/10/2015




   Hi All!
Guess who has decided you join you all in blogging? ME!!!
I figured there are just so many of of us out there that enjoy talking about the same lifestyle things.
As of now, I don't anticipate giving this blog a specific theme...ie "Cooking" or "Fashion". I think I will keep this all encompassing. A little of this, a little of that...and see where it goes from there.
I know it probably seems crazy starting a blog right now in the thick of the holiday season! Why not though? Its Christmas time. I love Christmas, its a season of pure joy!
So, to start things off..here are a couple of pictures of me enjoying the season! The fist was picking out our first married Christmas tree with my hubby and the second is my dear friend Katie's daughter Arianna and I at our town's tree lighting this past weekend!