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!!

Twenties Something Girl

What a summer this has been. I still can't get over in the past three months Chris and I have graduated, became home owners, got married, went on a wonderful honeymoon, started full-time jobs and purchased a car. Sometimes I look back and it feels like time has slipped by so quickly, but sometimes when I look back it seems like years.

Adjusting to a "grown-up" world is a little tricky. Chris and I come home from work and we are tired. We are trying to add more activities to our after work schedule. Having fun activities like cooking, running, bowling and netflixs helps us get through our workday. Three months ago we were college students and now we are young professionals. It is exciting but it is also a huge adjustment.

Chris and I are so blessed to have amazing jobs after college. We are blessed with great friends and family. These three months have been crazy, but also three of the most amazing months in my life.