December

December this year was definitely one for the books. I was so busy and I loved every single minute of it. I LOVE CHRISTMAS!!! First up was getting Christmas lights up on the house! I had my handy helpers Claire and Tenley! Marie stopped by to see some of the final product.

The first weekend of December was packed. Heidi, Maddie, and I went to the downtown Walnut Creek tree lighting. This always sets the tone for Christmas. That Friday was the 3rd annual 5 favorite things party. Boy was it fun, I was spoiled and came home with 5 awesome gifts. That Saturday I was up bright and early, Heidi and her Gram, and I were off to SF for a day of shopping. Her Gram treated us to a delicious lunch at the Rotunda restaurant in Neiman Marcus.

The next week I organized a dinner with all my close girlfriends to get together for dinner and an ornament exchange. I love doing this since our schedules are so busy and we barley see each other. I was all festive in my new J Crew reindeer shirt!!

The next day the craziness began as my Dad flew into town for 5 days. I love love when my Dad visits and this visit did not disappoint. Thursday night we went to dinner at Tomatina, my Dads fav when he is here. Friday my Dad and I were off to SF for a day of shopping and dinner with his friends. Saturday night my Dad treated my sister and I to a yummy dinner at Corners Tavern to celebrate my sisters 25th birthday! She's a Christmas baby!!

That Sunday my mom and 2 sisters had tickets to the SF Nutcracker. I had been when I was a little girl but had not been back since. It was so much fun. We definitely will be doing this every year.

The next week before Christmas was filled with baking days, Tenley's Christmas program, looking at Christmas lights, and wrapping presents.

Next up was a night of ice skating. My friend Bonnie gifted me 4 tickets through the local radio station. It was on a Thursday night from 8-10 PM. I was a little worried it was going to be to late. Come to find out it was a private event, which made the rink less crowded and soo much fun. We even got my Mom on the rink. The radio station served hot chocolate, cookies, and candy canes. They played games on the rink. It was so much fun and Tenley couldn't get enough of it. 

This December was definitely one for the books!!

Thanksgiving Week

Thanksgiving week the Kirby's were in town for a whole week!! Miss Tenley was in for a treat as her BFF was here!! They are so cute together I die!! That Sunday Claire, Tenley, Jack, Maddie, and I were off to see Santa at the local nursery. I seriously think it's the best Santa around. No pay, no lines, its great! Maddie thought otherwise she wouldn't get near that man!! After that we were off for a day at the park, literally, we were at the park for 5 hours!!

Even Uncle Justin made an appearance for the kiddos!! These little girls are crazy for him!

My friend Sarah asked if I would help take pics of her two cuties to get a Christmas card photo. I have no clue what I am doing with this camera still but I thought these two were pretty darn cute. 

Mid week Starbucks dates with your BFF's are always the best!!

I love these little cuties!! They are growing up WAY WAY to fast!

It was such a fun week!

Fall

Fall is one of my favorite times of the year! The leaves and the weather are beautiful!!

I have been on the go the past couple months. Here is what I have been up to!

Love all the leaves!

Tenley and I painted pumpkins and gave them to all of our friends!

Here are some of them drying! She loved this project so much!

A couple of the ones she let me keep for my front porch.

We celebrated Claire's 27th birthday in October at Bridges happy hour!

I made my way to Clovis to hang with the Kirby's and they got to celebrate their 16th wedding anniversary!

Loved hanging with this girl!

Got to see Jack in his soccer game!

Have been having dinner parties with all these cuties!

Took Tenley, Max, and Austin to the Halloween carnival at Valle Verde! Brings back so many memories.

We had a firefighter, a pirate, and a mermaid.

We had such a fun day and even got cupcakes for a treat later.

Tenley, Claire, and I borrowed Mel's idea and BOO'ed people! Tenley loved it as well as all the receivers!

 

I attended East Bay Gourmet with Dave, Julie, and my sister! This will definitely be a yearly thing. I only have this picture as I was to busy eating, drinking, and dancing the night away.

 

This Fall has been a blast! I love that it's the kick off to the Holiday Season!!