¡Viva México!

We were so lucky to spend a week in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico Jan 5th- Jan 12th. We left Minnesota and left behind a freezing temperature of 20 degrees and arrived in Mexico with a temp of  85 degrees.

Our 4 hour layover in Newark NJ, on our way to Mexico.

We stayed at the Mayan Palace a beautiful resort right on the ocean

We spent one of the days Snorkeling in Puerto Morelos at Aventura de snorkel.  It was an amazing experience.

Downtown Playa Del Carmen, the shopping was great and the beaches just Beautiful!!

We had massages on the beach, could hear the waves crashing against the shore... so peaceful!

Mexican dinner on the beach at Havana Moon

We spent our last night in Playa at Fiesta Mexicana. An extravagant Mexican buffet and show.

It's the most wonderful time of the year

Christmas was wonderful this year, great food, laughs and time spent with family. We were even able to skype with the rest of the family in California.

A chilly evening but it's cozy in the kitchen

On Saturday, Devin and I took our parents to a family feast cooking class at Cooks of Crocus Hill in St. Paul MN. We spent three hours preparing and cooking this wonderful meal. I would highly recommend this cooking class, the food was delicious! A great night spent with family.

We started the evening breaking up our group of six into two groups of guys vs. girls. The men prepared the Cornbread and chestnut stuffing while the women prepared Stuffed Delicata Squash. The other individuals in the class prepared:  Garlic Mashed Potato Puree; Green Beans with Pumpkin Seed Dressing; Wine-Roasted Cranberries; Roasted Prime Rib with Herbed Gravy; Pear and Almond Tart.

Ghosts, Goblins and a Halloween Treat

Thank you Julie and CJ for hosting an amazing Halloween Party this year.  Everyone had a fabulous time, fun games, delicious food and catching up with great friends.  Thanks so much for the birthday cake. I even won the best girl costume!!

Love is in the air... a very special day!

I was very honored when I was asked to be a bridesmaid in my beautiful friend Jennifer's wedding to Ameer Sept. 29 2012. The weather was beautiful and the whole day went wonderful!  Congratulations Jennifer and Ameer!  Lot of Love

Friday evening was the groom's dinner. Had a wonderful time! Loved your Tee shirt Jennifer.

Mimosas and breakfast while getting ready at the salon.

Marry me. Today and Everyday....

This week has been full of many things to celebrate. Amy hosted Jennifer's work wedding shower on Friday and Saturday was a night out to celebrate the bride! 2 weeks until the Big day.. so excited for you Jennifer.

Little Will came to the party too... what a cutie!

Bachelorette Party..dinner and dancing the night away.