Time... Where does it go?

December?!?... Already? Where did this year go?

I am very sorry about my posts being few and far between. The month of November was busy, busy with Chris taking on new clients and a difficult exam. Hairspray at Phoenix Theatre was not an easy feat for me, taking up most of my free time and energy. But here we are in December with time still speeding but with a little more breathing room.

November and December has brought so many blessings for Chris and me. The biggest blessing of all is our new puppy Scout!!! She is the most amazing dog any couple can ask for! She loves to play fetch, cuddle and lick your face. Most importantly she is stinking cute :)

In other exciting news Chris passed his 2nd actuary exam!!!! He constantly amazes me with how smart he is!

Christmas is quickly approaching, and we are excited to see our families! My parents are flying to Phoenix for Christmas, and we will pay a visit to Yuma for New Years to see Chris' family.

Keep our busy days in your prayers, and I hope everyone has a merry Christmas!

I love October

October is finally here! This when Arizona becomes the perfect state to live in. The weather cools down but it never gets too cold. October is a great month of college football, MLB playoffs, great hiking and Halloween!A little over a week ago Chris and I traveled to Yuma to celebrate our nephew Jake's first birthday. It is hard to believe the little guy is a 1-year old now. It was an amazing party. My sister-in-law decorated with a vintage baseball theme. The invitations were tickets to the game, the food was placed in a concession stand and everyone received Jake's rookie card. It was really nice to see Chris' family and celebrating our adorable nephew.
Chris has been doing some traveling with his company. They have sent him to California 3 times! He is doing really well with meeting clients and impressing them with his work. We even had to invest in a nice suit for Chris, which meant he had to trade in his cargo shorts for something a little more sophisticated :)

My job is going well. We are gearing up for Hairspray, and I am excited that I get to promote one of my favorite musicals!

October is a wonderful month, and I know Chris and I are really going to have an amazing time enjoying this awesome month!

My Huckleberry Friend

Most of you know I am a huge Audrey Hepburn fan. She was elegant, caring, talented and beautiful. I truly look up to her, and I wanted to share a few quotes today with you.

For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness; and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone.
-- Audrey Hepburn

Let's face it, a nice creamy chocolate cake does a lot for a lot of people; it does for me.
-- Audrey Hepburn

Not to live for the day, that would be materialistic -- but to treasure the day. I realize that most of us live on the skin -- on the surface -- without appreciating just how wonderful it is simply to be alive at all.
-- Audrey Hepburn

Opportunities don't often come along. So, when they do, you have to grab them.
-- Audrey Hepburn

I hope these words inspire you!

Fun In The Sun

September is always one of the hardest months in Arizona. Everyone else in nation seems to be enjoying the cooling weather, and we are still stuck with 100 degree days. Even though September is my birth month, the start of college football, and the kick-off for all good television shows I reallt cannot wait for October!

But this September has been a good bit of fun. Chris, his parents and I made a trip out to Sedona for Labor Day weekend this year. We hiked, shopped and did wine tasting. It was a great weekend.
Chris and I also attended our first ASU football game as Alumni! We tailgated with our friends before hand and then cheered on our Sundevils to a victory over NAU.
One of the biggest highlights of this month was seeing Brad Paisley in concert!! His opening act was Darius Rucker (who I performed with in the 7th grade), and the entire concert was pretty amazing. The only bad thing was the heat. We had grass seats and in order to get the best seats we had to get there early to save our seats. This meant three hours in the sun before the concert even started. But it was completely worth it!

To end our September we will be making to a trip out to Yuma to celebrate our nephew Jake's first birthday. We are so excited to see the little guy and Chris' family!! We are so blessed to have such a great nephew, and it will be a blast celebrating his big day!

Stay tuned for a post about Jake's birthday party!

Behold the power of Netflix

I walk to the mailbox with anticipation. Will it be there? Will a red envelope greet me with a precious piece of entertainment inside? Where will this adventure be tonight, a crime scene with detective, a historic battle with fearless warriors, or in Julia Child’s kitchen?

Behold the power of Netflix!

Chris and I invested in Netflix a month ago, and we have certainly cashed in on our investment. A month ago we were hesitant on whether or not we would really use Netflix enough to constitute the small fee associated with the membership, but one month later we have probably watched more than 20 movies. We love to sit down and pick the movies that will be delivered to us. We usually have to space out my chic flics with Chris’ action movies. He can only take two many movies about women finding their soul mates in their best male friends, and I can only take too many shot everyone up action movies. But together we enjoy watching new movies together. It is a great way to end a long day at work.




So far here are my favorites that we have watched:
• Julia and Julie
• The Usual Suspects
• A Bug’s Life
• Planes, Trains and Automobiles
• Pushing Daises
• Forgetting Sarah Marshall

Wedding Memories

I can’t believe the wedding was 2 ½ months ago. It seems like yesterday I was putting on my dress to walk down the aisle.

Monday I picked up the photographs from JoshuaSky Photography. Looking through the photos was like walking down memory lane. Here are a few of my favorites:

Thank you to everyone who made our wedding day so special! Our family, our friends and our vendors you guys made our big day better than I could have ever imagined it.

If you are a bride looking for the best vendors in the valley here they are:

Flowers: Events By First Rose- Andrea and her staff were very friendly and helped me stick to my budget. They went above and beyond with my flowers! They bouquets, boutonnieres and centerpieces were more beautiful than I ever imagined!

Photography: JoshuaSky- Well look at the photographs above… enough said.

Cake: Robert's Catering- This cake was not only beautiful, but also extremely delicious. I am excited to have the top layer recreated for our first anniversary!

DJ: Mike from Event Centrale- Mike was so great. Many of my guests came up to me or my parents and told us that he was one of the best DJs they had ever heard. He kept the party going, but he did not get in the way.

Reception: Sheraton Wild Horse Pass: Words cannot express how thankful I am to them for providing me with my dream reception. Sandra Bohn is one of the nicest people you will ever meet, and she treated Chris and me like we were family. The staff added so many extra touches to our reception like flowers, candles and even a home plate that it really created an amazing atmosphere. My family from New Jersey could not get over the beauty of the resort. (Many plan on returning.) The food was unbelievable. One my friends says she can no longer eat salmon because it will not compare to the salmon she had at our wedding. Thank you Sheraton Wild Horse Pass from the bottom of my heart for making our day so extra special! Also double thanks to Sandra for everything!

A Few Of My Favorite Things

Here are a few of my favorite things:

10) Wine: Nothing says relaxation like a nice glass of wine. I love to pour myself a glass and sit back! And nothing beats wine and pasta!

9) A good clothing sale: I love the feeling you get when you purchase a cute outfit that has been marketed down. I love the sense of adventure that comes with huge clearance sales. You hunt for the item you want; you capture the item; and then you take it home to show off to all your friends.
8) Christmas: I honestly countdown all year for Christmas. I love the lights, the trees, the music, the family gatherings, holiday movies and shopping that comes with Christmas. Christmas is the celebration of the birth of our Christ and it holds a very special place in my heart.
7) Broadway Musicals: Hairspray, My Fair Lady, Wicked, Mamma Mia, Oliver, The Sound of Music, Phantom of the Opera and list continues are all part of my favorites things. Ever since I could remember my parents took me see musicals. We listened to the soundtracks and my parents would sing the lyrics. For the past two years I have also worked for two incredible theaters, which both put on amazing musicals. My life would not be complete without the joy of Broadway Musicals.
6) The Beach: The sun and the sand with a drink in my hand...... the beach is one my favorite things.


5) Disney: I love all things Disney! The music, the theme parks, the Broadway shows, and the movies. Anything Disney touches is truly magical!








4) Food: Yummy! I love to eat and cook! Food can make even the worst days 1oo times better. I love breakfast, lunch and dinner ( and all the snacks in between!)





3) Friends:" A true friend is someone who thinks that you are a good egg even when they know that you are slightly cracked."
2) Family: I would be nothing without my family. I am so blessed to have such an amazing family! They are definitely one of my favorite things!






1) Chris!: I know this is cheesy but my absolutely favorite thing in this world is my husband Chris. He is my best friend, my #1 supporter and the love of my life!




Whenever I think of my favorite things then I don't feel so bad..... actually I feel amazingly happy when I think of my favorite things!!