The Quality of Being Authentic

Hello fellow bloggers and friends, as I sit here with my glass of wine I realize it has been a while since my last update. To fill you in, Z and I took our first family vacation. We went to San Francisco and Lake Tahoe for Zach's Spring Break.  It was a much needed break for Zach and myself. We had tons of adventures, from renting bikes, rain and fog, along with one snowy, icy ride to Lake Tahoe. It was a wonderful trip. We had great hotel accomodations (I have found now that I work in a luxury hotel, I am a real hotel snob) and some good food as well. We even threw in a little gambling (usually not a good thing for the wallet with us two). We made it back safe and sound. I had a gala at work this Saturday so I pretty much jumped right back in! I am ready for some crafts, so a table scape will be coming along with some more ideas in my "Idea Book" I will be sure to share anything good I find. Enjoy the pics- I know there is a lot but I had so many to chose from! ...

Well the past few weeks have been crazy! I am really getting into my new role and I must say I feel as if it suites me. Now I am still  "rookie" in every sense of the word, but to be honest I am learning from a great master. There is no better person to help me transition into this role and be the best that I can possibly be. And hey I am still me, I still Love, Love :) and that is what it is all about. When you have the honor of being a part of someone's most special day, a day that they will remember forever it really makes you realize how beautiful love is. We have a busy month ahead and I will try to update you on some of the weddings we do whenever possible because please do not doubt that they will be every bit of the word fabulous. In other news it seems that 2011 is the year of the weddings, Z and I have a lot of dear friends and family getting married this year. We are excited for this fun filled summer and fall and hope to make a lot of great memories along th...

Valentine's Day was a pleasant day. It was full of love and togetherness And some roses. I LOVE this picture! SOO precious Instead of gifts we made each other coupons and I got some really great ones. It made me realize what a wonderful husband I have! I am truly am the Luckiest. Beautiful Roses Check out some old school VDays from years past.. The good and bad about being with someone for 7 years is you get to see each other grow up. You will see what I mean below The cookies we made for Friends and Family Last year! 2009 Gary Allan Concert **Please note that I had the Flu** 2006 VDay and YES that is Seth Cohen behind me in my dorm room! 2006 VDay! Take note of The O.C. pic behind :) (2007 and 2008 are mysteriously missing, but not to fear I am sure we looked equally goofy!) Oh the good times! Loves.

Well friends this month of February has so far been a great one for me and Zach. I will catch you up on the highlights. 1. Zach did really well last semester and received The Dean's Certificate. 2. Z also got an internship with a Federal Judge! So he is working with him 2 days a week. Zach on his First Day of Work 3. I got a Promotion!! I am very excited about this. I am now the Social Catering Manager for The Mandarin Oriental Miami. So I will now be booking weddings, showers, birthday parties and much more! Check out my Director's blog - she is an incredible Social Catering Director and it will be a pleasure to learn and work with her. 4. Zach and I had our Second "official" date night. We went to Il Gabbiano's a well known Italian establishment in Miami very close to our apartment. We absolutely loved it, the pasta, the bruchetta, the cheese, the wine! Everything was so delicious. Its a little pricey, but worth every penny. So save up so the next ti...

Honestly not too much has happened since I last posted about Zach's wonderful Birthday. But here are a few things to share... Last weekend I met my Mom and Grandmother in Sanibel Florida. I know you most likely haven't heard of it. I hadn't either, but it was an amazing weekend getaway and a beautiful place. Take a look at some fun pics below.  If you want to know a detailed list account of the trip then check out my new travel blog . It's a little unconventional, but its a fun approach to log my travels in 2011. (And yes I realize I hardly have the time for one blog!) Beautiful Sanibel Island The wind was more than expected Bowman's Beach Starfish! 3 Generations My fast ended! It was an exciting time, I felt a good about the Fast, but I was ready for it to end. Being in Sanibel was a perfect way to ease back into great food I have started with my 40 days of yoga. I have been going almost every day and I am loving it! The studio is new an...