Slacker....

  It's been a week since I posted last and I feel like such a slacker!  I suppose its also a good thing though because that generally means I've been busy with other things and not been spending my days on the computer!  December comes and all of a sudden there are things to do, people to see and partys to be had and I am A Ok with that! 

  It's getting closer to Christmas, are you excited?  To make up for my slacking I'll post some yummy things to look at!  On the first day of Christmas my true love gave to me..... Cookies for my cookie exchange!  Don't you just love baking during the Holidays? :)

Days like today...

I miss sailing!  After a long busy weekend there's nothing better than taking the boat out on the lake and forgetting about everything for a couple of hours and just relaxing.  It's one of my favorite things to share with my husband and the best place to be on a windy day! :)  Here are a few pics of our beloved Catalina 22 and the dock where we keep her during the summer.  Ahh, if only those beautiful summer days were here again. :)

Giving Thanks!

I know what you're going to say, it's way past Thanksgiving you slacker!  4 days in blogger world is like an eternity but what can you do, sometimes you just get too busy living life!  I just had to share some yummy pictures of our Orphans Thanksgiving Celebration this year.  We spent turkey day with 3 other lovely couples from church who are also without family in the Seattle area and together we created our own family!  I was reminded of just how thankful I am for delicious food,  great friendships and especially for the wonderful family I so dearly missed on this joyous holiday.  I hope your day was also spent giving thanks and enjoying the marvelous company of those around you!  We're so richly blessed....

 

Pink Pink!

We had a little help from our good friends at Idahoan ;) Shhhhh...  

Nick's yummy homemade rolls.....Mmmm

 

         My Absolute Favorite!                

 

  

I couldn't be more thankful to be married to this one of a kind man. :)

Late night Sushi Run...

I've been feeling a bit under the weather for the last couple of days unfortunately so i've been staying home and resting most of the time.  Thankfully last night I was able to break free and go on a little adventure with my wonderful husband.  First to Walgreen's to pick up my antibiotics and then a quick stop at a local sushi restaurant in Lynnwood called Edina Sushi to quench a late night craving for California rolls. :) After picking up our order my sweet husband then proceeded to pull a "cookie" in the empty parking lot just to put a smile on my face and it absolutely made my night.  He's my favorite. :)  I'm so thankful for loving husbands and late night sushi rolls...

 

Wintery Wonderland

  What a beautiful sight to see!  It actually snowed here!  Such a great way to start off the holiday season.  Its been over 2 years since little white flakes last fell from the sky here in Seattle and today it felt like they fell especially for me!  Looking out my window and seeing the ground covered in snow reminded me of Nebraska winters and for a moment it felt like home! :)

  I love the smell of burning fire wood and the heater kicking on and the crisp clean air that comes after a fresh snow fall.  Who can resist a delicious cup of hot cider, some reese's puffs cereal and a cuddle on the couch?  The holiday season has officially begun!  What do you look forward to the most during these cheerful times?

 

 

Ode to Central Park

I just couldn't get enough of this beautiful spot so I decided to post a couple more pictures that I thought deserved a glance! 

 It was our first time experiencing this delightful little wonderland and we truly enjoyed every min we spent strolling and laughing and people watching.  The trees were absolutely gorgeous too, perfect time of year to go and watch the leaves fall to the ground and just take in all the colors and the smells (some good, some not so good ;)) and see a different side of New York. 

  Nick (my husband) and I cozy'd up on a park bench and spent some time writing out postcards while listening to a fantastic little 4 piece jazz band play in one of the open area's.  One of the most memorable moments though was when an older couple came up and requested a song and the gentleman started boldly singing right along to his lovely wife as she stood there in the pathway just beaming. :) Talk about melt your heart.  I want to be that couple someday.  Just give us a few more years and a street band and we'll have it made.