Our first Christmas as a married couple was interesting, to say the least. I will only go into detail on the good parts. Christmas morning was fun! I woke up to the smell of food cooking in the kitchen. TJ got up early and suprised me with a Christmas breakfast. He made chocolate chip pancakes (my favorite) and bacon. He even brewed me a pot of coffee-- was his first time, since he isn't a coffee drinker... It was so sweet of him to think of me! ... Read the Post...
Getting Crafty
So yesterday, my best friend and I met up for some painting! I saw a great offer on groupon for a fun painting class…and the best part is you are allowed to drink wine! Couldn't get more perfect for me…. best friend, vino and getting your creative craft on? I bought the 2 tickets a few months ago- not knowing when we would find time to get together. What a more perfect time of year to do it than now? I am so glad we did it around Christmas. It ... Read the Post...
Getting our ‘betty’ on
Yesterday, I went over TJ's grandma's house (better known as Nan) for some holiday baking. The bakers consisted of myself, Nan and TJ's brother's fiance, Heather (aka my sister in law to be). The weather was a wintery mix and it was even snowing a little. Perfect day to bake! First, we made the dough for the famous italian ricotta cookies. Then we let the dough chill in the fridge for two hours. Onto the next recipe we made the dough for ... Read the Post...
A sweet honeymoon
Lets rewind time... Finally, some alone time! Our first vacation away from home together. We booked our stay at the Majestic Colonial resort in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. We paid for the upgraded VIP adults only package, and boy was that worth it! When we arrived at the resort, we were greeted with champagne. We were introduced to our own personal Butler, Franklin, and brought to our room, full of rose petals and swan towels. The resort ... Read the Post...