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October 2013

beach house, Food, Halloween

Celebrating Fall . . with vampire steak

I drive past the best pumpkin yard on my way home from work this time of year. I stopped on a Friday night and spent a good $20 on pumpkins – small and large, including a Cinderella one {more on that later!}. Over the weekend we put the scary movies on, made some vampire steak and a fire every night. I love weekends like this, especially when the nights are cold and we haven’t anything to do!

 

{+new pillows for the couch!}

 

 

 

 

{Recipe for the Vampire Steak is here.}

 

{Already starting to day-dream about our post-pregancy trip to Sonoma. Rob enjoyed some Merlot from Alexander Valley.}

{LOVE our fireplace.}
October 21, 2013 by
Baby J, Pregnancy

Second trimester

 

{Thinking of boy names = help!}
{Picked the theme for the nursery/baby shower = Woodland Creatures!}
{Tucks. Don’t ask :( }
{Day 1 App. I’m finally documenting my belly and inner thoughts}
{Getting our registry started on MyRegistry.com}
{Ate A LOT of Whoppers this trimester. They’re so amazing}
{Could have ate watermelon for breakfast, lunch & dinner. So delish}
October 16, 2013 by
Family, Santa Cruz

Chardonnay II

The Joy family came to the Cruz this past weekend, and I had a special excursion planned for us: Chardonnay II. Going back through the pictures warmed my heart. It was the best day. We had so much fun. The weather was perfect. I booked the sunset cruise for us, with drinks and appetizers. The Chardonnay crew was great. As soon as the sails went up and the tunes started, we were up for a relaxing cruise around the Santa Cruz harbor. I know I already said it, but it really was the best day. We couldn’t stop smiling and laughing at each other. I’m so glad we could all be in California together and do something out on the water. Thank you, Chardonnay!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

October 11, 2013 by
Cheryl

Happy birthday {to me!}

Well, I’m officially in the 30 club, and I couldn’t be happier. Turning 30 isn’t that scary. Everyone tells me that your 30s are your best yet. So, bring it on world! My girls at work helped me rein in my 30th with a wonderful, Fall-themed celebration. Have I ever mentioned how much I love working with graphic designers and creatives? They really bring their “A” game on birthdays. Flowers, apple cider, almond scones, homemade chili with cornbread, pulled-pork sandwiches and pumpkin-spiced cupcakes. I had gifts galore to open — lots of comfy things to wear for Fall, a cutesy kit for Fall, a washi tape dispense {!!}, a great shoulder bag and $ for shoes!

 

 

 

 

 

Then I came home to more gifts from family and friends. Lots of comfy things and smelly things {which I love!}. I have so many wonderful people in my life. God has definitely blessed with a great network of people, and I couldn’t be more grateful. I really don’t deserve all these amazing people! Thank you to all who remembered my birthday. I love you!

 

October 5, 2013 by