OBSESSION #1

Don't you just love everything about fall? I sure do, and I am loving that the season has officially started! 

I love the weather. 

I love the layering of scarves.

I love sipping on hot chocolate morning, noon, and night.

I love boots. (stilettos and rider) 

I love cozying up in sweatshirts and sweatpants. 

I love snuggling by the fire.

I love going to and watching U football.

I love politics and watching debates.

I love Halloween. (decorations, pumpkins, candy, and costumes)

I love the changing leaves and the beauty of all the trees.

I love working out and running with the pups in slightly rain/snow weather.

I love soup. (butternut squash)

For me, Fall is the new beginnings that the 'new year' is to most other people. It represents the new me! I feel rejuvenated. Anew. Motivated. Independent. I feel like I am starting my life over with a colorful and fresh approach. But, with all these wonderful beginnings in Fall, my favorite thing still, is my love for Fall TV. 

I love and am addicted to: 

The Sing-Off.

The Biggest Loser.

Most Eligible Dallas.

House.

The Office.

The Rachel Zoe Project.

Modern Family.

Glee.

Up All Night.

One Tree Hill.

The Real Housewives.

It sounds like I have no life. This is not true! I do have a life and this is it in the Fall. I couldn't be happier with working out in the early mornings, heading to work, coming home and making my Sweets dinner, snuggling with my kiddies and watching that days TV treasures. Thank goodness for DVR though! It makes living that much more convenient... 

FALL BACK INTO FALL!

This is just a little somethin' somethin' to keep you occupied while I finish downloading, uploading, tweaking, writing, and posting the rest of the "catch up" stuff! Until then...

A FEW OF MY FAVORITE THINGS

maybelline

I have the so pearly pink and I absolutely love it! Funny thing is, it really does last all day! 

nordstrom bp

Who doesn't need, or could not benefit from these? They are adorable, fashionable, and subtle enough for summer!

jonathan adler

Oh goodness...need I say more? So freakin' cute and it would be the perfect touch for any outfit or occasion!

5 boxes for $1 at fresh market

The absolute most refreshing snack on a hot day. Just pop them in the freezer and enjoy!

whole foods

Weston's cousin introduced this to me a month ago and I have not been able to stop drinking it since. I found my new weakness! It has just the right kick and it is the perfect change up to the regular juices.

treehouse

I believe pilates is the transformation that any body needs and I am so excited to be doing this every week! What a great way to relax and get toned for the summer!

jcrew

What would summer be like without a wide-brimmed straw hat? Not only is it fashion forward for the beach, pool, boat etc, but it blocks the sun too; in all the right places!  

WHAT TIME IS IT IN THE WORLD?

SHOW TIME!

Sweets and I were so lucky to experience U2 : 360 tour last night!

OMG...it was absolutely amazing! 

Kimberly, Susan, Marie, Christian, Sweets and I arrived at the stadium at 6pm and ate dinner together amongst others on the 6th floor for the VIP party. It was so fun. We ate lots of yummy food and had the chance to relax before the party got started.  

Just before U2 came out on stage)
The Fray opened for U2 and they were great. I usually don't like their music but they did very well and I was definitely getting into their vibe. They rocked the house for the opener!

The rocket-ship stage
When U2 hit the stage...the whole stadium erupted! They had SO much energy and seriously put on the best show! Bono is simply incredible to be performing for as long as he has and still look like he is in the 'prime' of his life. It was one continuous karaoke party for us spectators!

The Gardner girls (minus Amy)
We danced the whole night long, clapping our hands to the beats and singing our hearts out. Our throats are so sore from all the fun! Oh, and our ears are still ringing...seriously...can't...hear...anything!

The man himself...Bono!
We lucked out sitting so close to the stage that we just swooned every time Bono or anyone else came to our side. They performed well into the 11 o'clock hour and we just loved it! It made for long sleepless night but totally worth it.

Cell phone lights only
This picture doesn't do justice, but this was an incredible view. Towards the end, U2 asked if all the lights could be turned off and he would sing just to the lights of everyones cell phones. We all dug out our phones and held them up on display! It was beautiful to see all the tiny white lights flooding the stadium.
I will certainly, always remember this fantastic concert and we are so appreciative that we had the opportunity to experience the great powerhouse legends of Music!

TWENTY - SEVEN

I turned the whopping 2-7 yesterday!

cute banner given to me from my chick-SIL bryn. 

Although my day consisted of the usual items of my everyday living, I still had a wonderful day!

I arrived to work to find my desk completely covered in "happy birthday" banners, sticky notes and balloons. I also was given a 3-layer pineapple rum cake and mint brownies from Leslie's Pastry's. I seriously have the best office!

the delish cake

A few family members took me to lunch after work at The Happy Sumo and it was divine! I am so in love with their Brooklyn Roll...YUM!

I spent the evening at Momentum, rock climbing with Splore. I enjoy working with the kids and learning from them and couldn't imagine doing anything else on my special day than this. It is truly such a great gift to me just to be with them for a few hours a week. 

When I arrived home, later than expected, I was greeted by my two favs, Sweets and dork-face. I quickly got dressed and cleaned up and headed to Silver fork for a late dinner. It was freezing cold up in the mountains but it was so peaceful. I appreciate that my sweets knows exactly what makes me the happiest woman in the world! After dinner, dork-face helped me open my gifts and I LOVE LOVE LOVE them! 

Thanks sweets for making my day the best and all about me. I am in complete love with you! 

Thanks family for all the calls, texts, gifts and birthday wishes! 

Thanks friends for the many "happy birthday" 's!   

Love you all! 

STORY OF MY LIFE...

This is just too funny to pass up! I secretly feel like this is my brain under review...

Ever wondered how a woman’s brain works?
It’s finally explained here in one, easy-to-understand illustration:

Every one of those little blue balls is a thought about something that needs to be done, a decision or a problem that needs to be solved.

After an Italian Chef named...

did this scrumptious wafer-chocolate bar emerge!

Happy 75th Birthday Kit Kat!

I enjoy your existence!

SO SAD...

It truly is so sad, but my camera died!

I can't find the battery charger anywhere so I can't post pictures yet, but stick with me for a few days and i'll get y'all caught up on the amazing saturDAY we had yesterday. It was full of fun, friends, food and fitness!