I wanted to bring something home for all my work girls from Arizona and stumbled across the BEST gifty at the Arizona swap meet – Earthquake sensors! Hand-painted with little bobble heads. Perfect for their desks, and perfect for someone who lives in California, right?!
Happy 2013 friends. Our NYE was pretty low-key. Rob took me to the Whaling Station for dinner, and after, we sipped on champagne at home as the clock struck midnight. The short work-week was a doozy, and I have a head cold {again}. Whoever thought to put Vick’s in tissue is brilliant. And sleep I’ve decided is the answer to all sicknesses. It’s been a cozy, rainy weekend for us and I’m looking forward to feeling myself again. I’m so over being sick. Here’s what brought me joy last week:
1. Champagne tasting with friends in Arizona. One Pretty Place is so creative!
2. My new jewelry organizer. LOVE.
3. Freshly squeezed orange juice:)
4. My new cozy hat from my Grandma. Can’t stop wearing it.
Never has a year flown by as fast as 2012 did for us. In my time with friends & family last week, the one word I kept coming back to describe our move & new life in California was ADVENTURE. It’s so true. Here’s a review of our adventurous 2012.
In January, we rang in the New Year in Flagstaff, Rob saw the Grand Canyon for the first time and we pet-sit our favorite basset hound.
In February we decided to move to California, went looking for rentals, got crafty for Valentine’s Day and obsessed over this nacho & hot dog bar.
We said goodbye in March, moved to Santa Cruz, celebrated 4 years of marriage and got comfortable in our new home.
April was about exploring Santa Cruz, pet-sitting, my first trip to Chicago and a wedding.
May we went horseback riding on the beach, planned out our summer, made a succulent frame for the patio and went to a graduation.
In June I took a sister trip to San Fran, family came to Santa Cruz, and Rob turned a year older. Also met up our friends in Vegas for a 30th birthday celebration.
In July we invited some new friends over for a pie & patio party, explored some more and I took a new job in San Juan Bautista.
In August, we celebrated Heather’s birthday on the boardwalk, our friends from Arizona came out – the girls went to Napa, the boys stayed in the Cruz. Sister came back for a quick visit, too!
September was HUGE – paddle boarding, my parents visited, Sonoma for my birthday and Rob got a new job!!
Things began to slow down in October. The weather was perfect. We went kayaking with some new friends and got crafty for Halloween.
November was just as beautiful. Sipped wine in the Santa Cruz mountains, Friendsgiving and a blogging party.
In December we kicked off the holiday with the 12 dates of Christmas and went home to celebrate the holiday with our families and friends in Phoenix.
So, 2013, what do you have in store for us? More adventures we hope:)
Our Christmas vacation wouldn’t be the same without seeing our best friends Jack & Kristin. We planned a festive night of charcuterie, cocktails, dinner and ice-skating. The cocktails were delightful, as were the caramel chile popcorn, Shishito Peppers and Cheddar Scallion Biscuits. After we shared dinner and talked into the hours of the night, we walked outside for ice-skating in downtown Phoenix, right before they closed. It was such a nice night to catch up with our friends and enjoy some Phoenix festivities.
