Home Is Where The Heart Is

I have two homes in my life: the first is in Seal Beach where my husband and I live. My second home is in Arizona, where my mom and brother live. Even though it isn't the home I grew up in I can still go there and feel like it's a perfect fit. I automatically want to go play with the animals in the back yard, curl up on the couch, or go jump onto my brother's bed and annoy him.

The hubby and I have started a new tradition by going to Arizona for the Dodger Spring Training games. One, this is amazing because we get to see the Dodgers play up close. Two, this is amazing because it gives me an excuse to go see my family. Wooo!

So, this last weekend we took some days off from work and began the 6 hour drive out to the desert and began our adventure :)

First, some dinner at our favorite place. P.F. Changs!! (Their 5 spice appetizer ribs are to die for)

 (our friend Nick, the hubby, me, and my brother Nolan)

The next morning, we hit up the Dodger game! Here is the picture took of my favorite guy, Casey Blake.

That evening the boys went to go watch the UFC game at a local bar, and I decided to go out with my mom and brother instead. We went to the Scottsdale mall (SO gorgeous) and went to our favorite stores, Anthropologie and Sephora 

The next day we went on a fun family bike ride on the golf course. I'm such a sucker for fun activities like these, too bad I can't just get myself to do them more often.

 

The rest of the weekend was so wonderful. We went to our first WalMart super center. Holy cow. Nick, Kevin and I all squeezed into the guest room and slept on the floor and couch, and it was probably the most fun i've had in a long time. We were like little kids: we couldn't shut up and my mom even had to come in on Sunday night and tell us to shush so my brother could sleep in the next room. We were cracking up and my mom could barely tell us to shut up without laughing herself.

My mom and I gardened too! (Like I said, I love all of these little activities ) One of the things I look forward to in my future is to have my own garden. Sweet peas, snap dragons, daisies, tulips, morning glory, you name it I'll have it.

(This has to be my favorite photo of our family dog Dinky. He was so happy to be helping with the gardening and it looks like he is even smiling! Haha he is so cute)

Welcome Spring!!

I've been terribly awful at keeping my blog up and going .... eek I'm sorry! But on the good side, the end of this week brings a fun trip to Arizona to visit my family and catch a Dodger baseball spring training game! And, after that, it is spring break next week for me and I plan on fixing up our apartment. I got the go ahead to paint our room and re-paint the bathroom (the previous occupant did a terrible job with the paint) so I hope to have fun and post some good pictures.

Off I go to get some sleep!

Every Woman

Every Woman Should Have

Enough money within her control to move out and rent a place of her own, even if she never wants to or needs to.

Something perfect to wear if the employer, or date of her dreams, wants to see her in an hour.

A youth she's content to leave behind.

A past juicy enough that she's looking forward to retelling it in her old age.

A set of screwdrivers, a cordless drill, and a black lace bra.

One friend who always makes her laugh...

...and one who lets her cry.

A good piece of furniture, not previously owned by anyone else in her family.

Eight matching plates, wine glasses with stems, and a recipe for a meal that will make her guests feel honored.

A feeling of control over her destiny.

Every Woman Should Know

How to fall in love without losing herself.

How to quit a job, break up with a lover, and confront a friend without ruining the friendship.

When to try harder...and when to walk away.

That she can't change the length of her calves, the width of her hips, or the nature of her parents.

That her childhood may not have been perfect...but it's over.

What she would and wouldn't do for love.

How to live alone...even if she doesn't like it.

Whom she can trust, whom she can't, and why she shouldn't take it personally.

Where to go when her soul needs soothing; be it to her best friend's kitchen table, or a charming Inn in the woods.

What she can and can't accomplish in a day...a month...a year.

Maya Angelou

Bare Minerals

First of all, for all of you that know me, you know I love the Bare Minerals collection. I've successfully been able to convert a few friends into using it, and they are now all obsessed. Score!

A few days ago I made a trip to Sephora and found this new little gem:



Mineral Veil Mini Refillable Buffing Brush

I'm in LOVE. First of all, the mineral veil product is a wonder worker. It is a clear powder that is brushed on to your face after you apply your makeup. It gives you a finished, air-brushed look and it even feels good going on. This new little to-go packaging is awesome! It is refillable and can be kept in your purse when you need a little freshening up to do :) It is $26 at Sephora stores, and the fact that it can be refilled constantly makes this piece a must for everyone, it will last forever.

Welcome March

Today I heard crickets chirping; I looked outside and the sky was blue with white puffy clouds. The air smelled fresh and floral. The clouds made sure they were known in the morning sky, but as soon as they disappeared the smell of the flowers returned and overwhelmed the senses.

welcome