Christmas Recap

I simply cannot believe Christmas has already come and gone! Every year the Holiday season seems to speed up. Luckily, my trusty iPhone caught some great shots of Christmas Cheer!

My street decked out in Christmas Lights:

 

Spending some quality time with the CUTEST  tot...

 

 

 Yes, my sister and I get matching pj's every year...



Beaux posing on Christmas morning

 

 

 A plethora of gift cards (my parents know me well)

 

 

 Festive beer

 

 

And a post Christmas Day snow storm!

 

 

 

 

Happy Holidays!

 

 

xxA

It's the end of the world as we know it...

Well, not exactly. Considering the fact that I am typing and you are reading this, Mayan conspiracy theorists were wrong and the world has not ended. However, I am currently at work killing time before the rest of my co workers arrive and we make a game plan. Game plan? That seems odd for a typical work day. Well, it most certainly is. You see, as I am sitting in the office (alone), the lights are flickering and water is covering the exhibit floor. In the past 12 hours...the strangest things have happened...

Exhibit A:

 

Explosions in the sky

 

...and the city went black.

 

Exhibit B:

 

Intense flooding. High tide isn't even until noon!

 

 

 

 

 

What a day. And it's only 10:00!

 

 

xxA

Wordless Wednesday: Merry & Bright

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

xxA

Festive Cocktails

With the Holiday Season in full swing, its time to break out that fabulous party dress and sip on some tasty cocktails. Here are a few drinks that are not only gorgeously festive, but develishily tasty too...

Candy Cane

Find it here

 

 

Sparkling Holiday Mimosa

Check it out

 

Egg Nog

Indulge here



Lemon And Raspberry Gin Fizz

Recipe Here

 

Cranberry Lime Vodka

Fancy Napkin

Mistletoe Martini



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Thoughts and Prayers

The tragedy in Connecticut is beyond unimaginable, but unfortunately it is all too real. I learned about the shootings today from a teary-eyed school administrator who passed the news quietly around the school, as not to disrupt the students. I was shocked, speechless and incredibly saddened when I heard the tragic news. As I sat there watching the sweetest little 4 year olds laugh and smile so innocently I felt my eyes burn with oncoming tears. As they giggled over “tickly” crabs and “silly” fish my heart ached with sadness for the victims’ families. My thoughts and prayers are with them all and with love and compassion; I hope the community of Newtown can heal…

 

 

xxA

Thursday Thoughts

 

 

 

 

xxA

Wordless Wednesday: Cozy Up

 

 

xxA

Pinteresting: Work it out

I have been on a severe health kick lately. For the past week I have been really concious about what I am eating and how I am expelling my energy. I am not sure what has caused the sudden urge, perhaps it was a certain health scare that got me thinking about what changes I can make daily to ensure a healthier future. Along with eating organic whole foods, I have also been sweatin it out pretty hard. I am finally cleared by the doctor to get back in the gym and couldn't be more excited! It has been 2 months since I have lifted a weight or clocked in my average 5 mile runs so I am a little nervous about getting back into it. Luckily, I have my dear friend Pinterest to boost my confidence...

 

 

Do you have any tips or tricks to getting back into the workout groove?

 

xxA