Girls Weekend

My two best girlfriends from high school, Lexie and Myranda, came to L.A. for a girls weekend. We had so much fun! We went shopping, hiking, played at the beach, went to the spa, and ate yummy food. But the highlight of the weekend was seeing the musical Chicago at the Pantages. Can't wait for next time!

I left my heart in Phoenix....

Big Day for the J-Team

We had all been anxiously awaiting a visit from this little cutie pie for quite some time now.

She was such a doll, a bit shy, but still adorable!

V-Day

I loved Valentines day being on a Sunday this year. We got to celebrate all weekend!

It started on Thursday for me. My boss always does something so nice for us. This year consisted of a dozen pink roses, champagne, sprinkles cupcakes, and american express gift cards. What could be better?

On Friday I surprised KC with a candlelight dinner. I served his favorite dish...Fondue.

On Saturday we went to dinner at Toscana and went to see jazz singer Rachel Price perform love songs. They had a chocolate and champagne reception after the show and Rachel stayed to sign CD's.

Sunday KC surprised me with breakfast in bed and the most thoughtful gift ever. He got one of our wedding photos framed for me. I had been talking about doing it but hadn't gotten around to it. I have the best husband ever!

It was so beautiful outside we went rollerblading at the beach and then that afternoon we went to see Avitar.

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Such a wonderful romantic weekend. I want Valentine's to be on a Sunday every year!

What I am loving right now

Nailtiques Formula 2

This has made may nails so strong. I paint it on every night before bed and it protects my nails from those nasty little rubber gloves I wear all day!

Jasmine Pearls Tea

I have a cup of this every morning. It warms my heart. I prefer it in lose leaf from Cost Plus.

Lady Gaga

Lovin' her music! It's the best stuff to run with!

Gap Modal PJ's

My absolute favorite! They are sooooo soft and cozy. It's all I wear to bed.

My new Le Creuset sauce pans

I really struggled with what sauce pans to get. I know that everyone says that All Clad is the best, but every time I went to the store to buy them I just wasn't feeling them. I have a couple of the Le Creuset dutch ovens and love them. I decided to stay with the company I love so much and I couldn't be happier with my sauce pans! ( It may be the OCD in me that wanted everything to be the same brand).

1 Year Ago Today

Today is the one year anniversary of my surgery for Thyroid Cancer. I am overwhelmed with feelings of gratitude. I am feeling especially grateful for:

1. The amazing doctors at UCLA who treated and still continue to treat me. I truly believe I received the VERY best medical care out there!
2. My boss, who provides outstanding healthcare benefits at NO cost to me!
3. My family and friends who supported me through this past year.
4. My dear sweet husband who was so attentive and patient through all of this. (My emotions were pretty out of wack while they were trying to figure out the right dosage of medication. Poor guy!)
5. My own body for being so resilient and my spirit for staying so strong!

Words can not describe how thankful I am to be alive and healthy. I am going to celebrate with a 4 mile run and and evening at the spa!




(Not a pretty picture, I know! But hey, it was reality)

KC's Birthday

With a birthday being right after the holidays I feel like KC always get's the short end of the deal. This year I surprised him and took him to Vibrato Jazz Grill on the top of Mulholland. The food was yummy and the atmosphere was so romantic. Happy Birthday Honey Bunny! (My nickname for him is now leaked to the public) I love you more than you know!