C*A*L*I*F*O*R*N*I*A Love

For Spring Break Andrew and I went to the lovely California. It is the most beautiful place I've ever been inside the U.S. Andrew had the opportunity to grow and learn from some wonderful Godly leaders at a Big Church in Orange County. It was also a very enjoyable and relaxing time for the both of us. I had been one time before with my BFF, Abby when we were Freshmen in college and this was Andrew's first time. Now he knows why I love Cali so much, because he does too! :) We are so glad that we had some extra time to sight-see...Here are a few pictures of our trip.



Andrew, of course had to get the full experience. He tried surfing. I give him a lot of credit...all the local surfers said the waves were huge for that time of the year. We loved seeing surfers everywhere.
A great Sushi place. It was so trendy. I could have eaten there everyday, but instead we ate a different restaurant every meal. We got a good taste of the O.C.
I love this surfer pose of my stud!
We had brunch right on the beach one morning at the Beachcomber. It was a very isolated/intimate area, no streets close by...with a restaurant. You had to walk over a mile to get there or ride the "Beachcomber Bus." I had never seen anything like it.

We walked Downtown Disney at night and I just had to have my picture taken with my prince-charming in front of Cinderella and the prince.
Welcome to the HOTEL CALIFORNIA! enough said
I had to take this picture for my nephews and my first grade boys.
The Chinese Theater in Hollywood, where all the stars names are on the street.
I got sooooo excited when I started to see the HOLLYWOOD sign. I kept saying the famous American Idol phrase. I'm going to Hollywood!
The famous Roscoe's in Long Island. This is the one that Snoop and Kobe Bryant frequently visit. We talked to the owner about what they ordered and that's what we had to get....Fried Chicken and Waffles. Suprisingly it was good.

Andrew was lovin him some In-N-Out. Can't get them anywere else. He had to go there twice.

The amazing Middle School/High School Student Ministry Building. It was super Sweet!
Saw cars with boards everywhere...California has such a neat atmoshpere.
The middle School guys...too cool! We think so highly of them and so glad we got to meet them personally.
This last picture is for my girl-Abby! I had two while we were there and thought about you with every savory bite. Wished you were there. Mmmmm...famous Bj'S pazookie!

Baby, It's Cold Outside...

However, all of this cold, snowy, icy weather is apparently the only thing that is going to keep me home long enough so I can finish some of my little projects and ACTUALLY... FOR REAL post them! :)

I am always looking for a way to add a seasonal pop throughout the house. I had a lot of fun putting together this Valentine frame. I set it next to a "flirty" picture of me with my LOVE. It took me 15 minutes and I feel that love is in the air.

Now for my new "little birdie" entry way. Does anyone else love birds as much as I do? I feel like anything I see at Hobby Lobby with a bird on it should be mine.
Dislike Blank Walls? I do...but didn't know really what I wanted to do on this wall for sure. So I made a "temporary" arrangement until I find something I really adore enough to buy it. However, I really like this so much...it might just have to STAY! 4 different frames, a little paint, different font printed from Microsoft Word, Scrapbook paper, and Modge Podge. That's it! (oops...forgot to move the Colts Snuggie for this picture.)
My wonderful and craftsman of a Husband helped me hang our new drapes...and they look even better because I had Andrew's Aunt make a piece of fabric to attach to the top of the panels. Thanks, Saundra. She is so good and helpful with my decorating.
I got this idea from a local decor store. I made them out of a frame and had Andrew staple in some thick wires. I use miniture clothespins to display the pictures. I put them up in my kitchen so I can easily change my photos of the wonderful people in my life and enjoy them without having a messy fridge.
I have always wanted a stick tree so that I can hang seasonal decor on it. I literally gathered small twigs and stuck them in an awesome vase from Old Time Pottery and stuffed Grass Moss in the inside. I plan to do little Easter Eggs next.

My favorite...My cute little neighbor friend and small group girl had surgery on her leg. Well one night I kidnapped her boring crutches(with permission from her Mom) and decorated them with her favorite colored ribbon! Much better! :) She was suprised!

I hope you find a day where you can find time to do some of those things you enjoy and have been meaning to do... It is such a good feeling.

It's looking a lot like Christmas...

I am so happy that Christmas was so close to the day we moved into our new home, because with the warmth of the lights, trees, and Christmas decor has really helped it feel like a real HOME around here....OUR HOME! God always knows what he is doing. Doesn't he?
My mom, Aunt Minda, Libby, and Lanie came to visit this weekend! We enjoyed having them as our first overnight guests! We loved their company. Everyone is always invited now...because we have a place for you to stay. :)

Hilarious Commercial!

One of my students from last year showed me this and I loved it! ...Enjoy!
I don't even like Dr. Pepper.