Late Nights with MadMen

My current favorite series is MadMen.  I am completely into the storyline.  I am catching up with past seasons to get current.  Each night I go to bed and put in an episode, it's fabulous, I am addicted! Ha! I am enthralled with the shenanigans Don Draper gets himself into.  I love the fashion of the era;  Joan, love her! Ha!The women are beautiful and the men are handsome-don't miss out!  Trust me, really it's just that good, especially after a long day!  All the characters just interact so well together, there really isn' that on the edge, what is going to happen drama, but it is soooo good!

AMC has some good shows, my husband is really into Breaking Bad and that too is on AMC and is pretty good as well.  It's amazing how addicting TV can be, isn't it?  And DVR, don't even get me started, it's the only way I watch anything anymore, sad really! Ha!

San Francisco Dreamin'

Tick the Box, check, Golden Gate Bridge

So while I was out, I was in California!  Love it!  Danny and I went to San Francisco, I'd never been, and it was fabulous!  I loved it!   We spent the 4th at Fisherman's Wharf, it was wicked crowded but great fun!

 San Francisco was a lot different then what I had imagined.  I thought it had a very old world feel, not so much when I was inland, but we did this boat ride in the bay and when I looked at the skyline it definitely had that feel.  I was surprised many of the sights, Golden Gate Bridge, Sausilito, Angel Island, Muir Woods, Alcatraz... were all right there, centralized almost.  I loved the architecture of the homes, the rolling streets, and of course the cable cars!  Although, we didn't get a chance to ride one.  The city just had so much to offer! 

Yes, we were in Jail, but now we are out!

Happy Bankerts, San Francisco Style!

One of my favorite shows, Charmed, yes I still watch the reruns, was based in San Francisco, so every time it is on the opening scenes are from San Francisco and I am always excited to see Ghirardelli Square and the bridge! Ahh, Ive been there! Ha!  We had Hot Choc late from Ghirardelli, delish!   It was much cooler then I was prepared for.  Danny loved it when I told him I had to stop in this little shop and buy leggings to put on under my shorts.  Not the greatest fashion statement, but it fit in there, so it was fine- and hey I was cold! "Thermocomfort" first!

Ghirardelli Square

Architecture + Elegance = CHIC, Loved it!

Hello, Blog.



Hello Blog, how have you been?  Yes, that's totally what it seems like! Ha!  I have been away for a while now.  After a much overdue visit with my grandparents, my grandmother kindly reminded me I am overdue for with my blog, which is how she keeps up with my day to day!  Yes, grandma, you are correct so here I am!

There is so much happening and that has happened over the past few months, my job has transitioned, we have been traveling, my wonderful husband was home, my sister-in -law is prego so I am going to be an auntie, our church purchased an actual building so we are actively working on remodeling projects for it, there is just so so much!  So stay tuned because I am going to catch all of the blog world up!

Annual "Declutterization"

While it is my goal to completely finish our basement ASAP, I am not sure I can convince my husband this is necessary! And its not, I guess, if I am being honest, more of a want then a need.
But this weekend I had enough of the clutter and unorganized feel of it all. I am not even sure how 2 people have so much, especially when one of them lives offshore 3/4 of the year. Puzzling? Anyway I reorganized the eye sore shelving we have in our basement, its better, but still i'd like real walls and floors and chic decor!
This coming weekend we are having a yard sale in my parents community, I have plenty to rid of after the clean out! Ha!
Pictured is only half.of the basement, we have a workbench, elliptical, laundry area as well. It screams help! But I guess I am ultimately blessed to have a home and thankful for the stuff that fills it. So, i'll stop complaining and enjoy the new organization! Ha!

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Summertime; & Hearts

There is nothing like spending the day by the water; pool, ocean, river, or lake, its just great! I love swim season, today I am at my parents, just me and the girls and my ipod. The best thing about growing up as an only child, you can always entertain yourself when you are alone! Ha!

I absolutely love to spend time by the pool when no one else is around. The peace and quiet, so relaxing, sigh, love it. A great start to my weekend!

Tonight its dinner with my family, tomorrow, classes at highpointe, a water outreach in Hanover square, then girls night with Monica, Sunday I have church then probably be by the pool again, and Monday more relaxation! A girl can get use to this! Happy fabulous weekend!

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Ah, Lovely.

Remember the song "My Favorite Things" from the sound of music? Well I am thinking of a few of mine right now! Fresh flowers number one! Love them, always try to have them in our home. And this year the gardens outside are doing well, but its still early! Ha! Hey I am trying, I don't have a green thumb, its a lot of work!
Next, sunshine! The sun always makes the day seem better, more beautiful! Although I do find a nice afternoon shower delightful! Not pouring rain, but an afternoon shower! Ha! And maybe a rainbow, now that's just showing off! Ha! But seriously, how awesome is it to see one. Simply beautiful!
What else? Oh yeah, that moment after many months of not seeing my husband, those butterflies on my.stomach, that first kiss, and the smile on his face, so priceless! It gets me every time!
And, music, and our girls, and triplets, and friendships, and family, and tears of happiness, and pedicures, and lip gloss,and faith, and travel, and letters in the mail, and.... it just goes on..... a few of my favorite things!

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Run Girl Run

As many of you know I have been since last summer!  While I had the injury that knocked me out for most of this year, I am back!  Today I ran 2 miles, yes only 2, I still have to take it slow and build up because there is still some mild pain, but anyway it's 2 and I am pleased.  Actually last year I was so focused on the   distance that I probably did too much which resulted in my injury.  I told myself just keep going if you can, because everything you read is its all in your mind...blah blah, so I pushed it and right over the limit at that! Ha!

Anyway now, more then ever before, I am more focused on the running, not the distance, if that makes since.  Today I ran a personal best for my mile and my timing has been improving over the past few weeks.  I am so thankful that I am able to run again.  It's amazing what your body can do, and how you can heal, and what lessons you learn along the process! Ha!    Maybe one day my 1/2 marathon goal will be a check, but for now I am just going to enjoy the time working up, slowly.  Oh and don't they say slow and steady wins the race! Ha!