Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Christmas is UP!

Well, it has been way too long since my last post.  So much has been going on, where do I begin??  I had the pleasure of going to Las Vegas to see my mom and dads new house.  It is too cute!  We had such a great time, except for the food poisoning.  We went to dinner the second night we were there and I ordered shrimp.  Not the best decision on my part.  I have never been that sick in my entire life!  I thought I was going to die!  Anyway, I felt better a few days later, but man...did that put a damper on my weekend!  Ashley hosted Thanksgiving this year.  She did such a great job and everyone had such a great time.  We were all designated a side and she did the turkey...and what a great job she did!  It looked and tasted fantastic!  We then went shopping at 4:30am on Black Friday and shopped all day long.  I am proud to announce that I have already finished and wrapped all of my gifts.  I also PROUDLY had my Christmas tree and lights up the week BEFORE Thanksgiving.  I love Christmas time!  Its the most wonderful time of the year!  We also had Kevin's family over for our own Thanksgiving.  I made Butternut Squash soup, Cornish hens with cornbread stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy and asparagus.  Sadly, I served the Cornish hens raw and had to put them back in the oven for another 45 minutes.  Talk about embarrassing!  Oh well, at least it was family.  I love doing dinner parties because of the decor.  I love setting a table to make it the perfect ambiance!  All in all, it has been a great last 30 days.  I am so thankful for the family and friends in my life.  Happy Holidays everyone!


Ashleys Table Setting
Her Beautiful Turkey




Ash and mom cooking away!

I served a cheese platter for an appetizer

Table Setting




Christmas Tree

Tablescape




Christmas Tree at night! 


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Monday, November 1, 2010

Birthday Week...

As I have stated before, I love my birthday!  This year, turning 30, I was even more elated than ever!  My mom and sister rock, I must say.  They turned my birthday into BIRTHDAY WEEK!  Here is what the week looked like for me:


Monday was a Happy Birthday balloon and very cute puppy card.

Tuesday, Starbucks gift card...

Wednesday was "Chocolate is a good thing" with chocolate goldfish and chocolate mousse


Thursday was Birthday Eve.  My wonderful sister brought me 30 roses, Pumpkin Spice Latte,  blueberry scone, slippers for spa day and a beautiful card. 


Friday...Its my birthDAY!!!

My mom, sister and I enjoyed an absolutely perfect day at The Broadmoor Spa.  We had our long massages, lunch and then pedicures.  During lunch my mom had a cake brought over.  Its was so great!  I love being 30 so far!

Broadmoor Spa

Ash and I waiting for lunch

Mom and I

Cake time!

We picked our color and off we went for our pedicure

These are a lot of the cards that I received for my birthday.  Thank you to everyone who made my birthday week so amazing!