mission accomplished.

You know how you have that list of 'things you want to do before you die'? Well, my list includes taking photos of the Crookedest Street in San Francisco. I was fortunate enough to go to San Francisco last week and our hotel was just three blocks away from this tourist hot spot. Check that one off the list!

winter carnival

awesome hat!

I made this. Yum.

Earlier this month I joined forces with my friend Alex to host a baby shower for the lovely Julie. We made this amazing Peppermint Ice Cream Cake for dessert - it was a big hit!

florida highlights

Beautiful trees at the Ringling Museum in Sarasota.

Beaches covered in seashells.

Holiday lights Florida style.

Big Beautiful Bridge.

I spent a long weekend in Florida on the gulf coast with my sister. I had a nasty cold but we still had a great time relaxing on the beach and eating plenty of seafood.

Oh Christmas Tree!!!

city of fire

thankful.

I am thankful for soft pillows on my bed.

I am thankful for a workout that raised my heartrate.

I am thankful for photos from the weekend that make me smile.

I am thankful for neighbors who rake all of the leaves.

I am thankful for chocolate dessert. and pudding. and cool whip.

I am thankful for music that clears my head.

question.

mmm... coffee.

going somewhere?

senses.

The other day I was walking over to a meeting and I got a huge whiff of fresh cut grass. I imagine that is the last time I will smell that until spring. Then on the same walk I smelled someone's wood burning stove.
Today I was walking into the office and I looked up to see the bright blue sky framed around the deep red berries left on a tree. I should have captured a picture of that.

35W

My new commute has me traveling south on 35W every morning. Each time I go through all of the construction on 35W and 62 I notice all of the workers. They are out there building the new streets in the rain and cold. I just want to roll down my window and shout something like, Keep up the good work! Or I could deliver multiple gallons of hot chocolate to keep them working through the day. It has to be a rough job.

I would use these.

city of rw

How great are these signs?

faces.

Eli
One Month Old

just for fall.

Today it feels like fall. It's 50 degrees and it is super windy. In honor of that, here are a few things from the web that are great for fall.

Stemless wine glasses made from recycled bottles.

Rose Cut Ring.

Minnesota Grown Apples.

Watch PBS to learn about the National Parks.

Celebrate Oktoberfest. Check out these pics.

read this.

I highly recommend that you start reading this blog.

Sobrina Tung writes this lovely blog named Quiet Like Horses and I just can't get enough of it. She writes in a way that is honest and true. It's like you are her best friend and you completely understand the story she is telling because you have known her like, forever. Her writing is visual and you are right there with her through all of life's adventures. Read this blog. Enjoy!

I wanna dance.

Hoodies are on sale! So very tempting!

things to love.

Recycled Glasses from Yava Glass

Hanging Planter from Pigeon Toe Ceramics, found via for me, for you.

Fleece Lined Hoodie from L.L. Bean.

Pumpkin and fall drinks from Caribou.