November 26, 2013

This bridge is over the creek by my office and it looks especially pretty with the festive leaves.

November 25, 2013

Another crappy day in Dallas so that means another picture of a dog!  Such a pretty girl!

November 24, 2013

It was such a cold, damp day today that these two actually snuggled quite a bit.  They looked so cute together!

November 23, 2013

I danced for many years when I was younger and I have always loved it.  I was very busy when I was in high school, but those nights I went to ballet was just the greatest.  I finally bought myself a new pair of ballet shoes today and it felt so amazing to put them on!  I have definitely missed it.

November 22, 2013

Even though it was a pretty crappy day weather wise, I had to laugh.  It never fails, if there is a big event going on in Dallas, the weather will go from amazing to awful!  It was 75 and muggy yesterday and today for the JFK 50 year memorial event outside, it was 34 and rainy!  Even though it was wet and rainy, the city, lights, and buildings still looked beautiful.

November 21, 2013

This made me laugh this morning.  Ellie tries so hard to find a space of her own and Queso always finds someway to join her. He just wants to cuddle!

November 20, 2013

This tree has turned out so beautiful!  It has almost every fall color possible. I just absolutely love it!

November 19, 2013

I don't know if the fall colors are more vibrant this year than they have been in the past or if I am actually taking my own advice and appreciating the smaller things, but this fall seems to be more beautiful than any I have experienced in Dallas.  Everything just looks so amazing this year.

November 18, 2013

I thought the leaves and the shadowing on these trees was just gorgeous today!  It was another beautiful day and this shot only highlights that.

November 17, 2013

It was such a beautiful day here and I am so thankful that we were able to enjoy one last day like this.  It was over 85 degrees with beautiful blue skies.  The weather flips flops quite a bit in Texas, but with those flip flops, it brings beautiful days like this.

November 16, 2013

I love how beautiful the leaves look when they are scattered on the grass.  I grew up surrounded by beautiful pine trees, but every fall I was always a little jealous of people who had trees that dropped leaves in their lawns every fall.  It is nature's decoration!

November 15, 2013

The moon was so big and beautiful and looked amazing behind the trees!  I love when the moon gets full!

November 14, 2013

When I let the dogs out yesterday morning, I noticed how pink and beautiful the sky was.  My schedule has been off lately and I realized it has been awhile since I was able to see a beautiful sunrise.  Such a nice way to wake up.

November 13, 2013

We have a puppy slumber party going on!  We are dog sitting our friend's dog, Thor, and my dogs are loving it!  Constant play time!

November 12, 2013

Last night I was able to go to a book signing for Giada DeLaurentiis.  Anyone that knows me knows how much I adore her and her recipes.  This is my 3rd time meeting her, but I was just as excited last night as I was the first few times.  This book is dedicated to eating and living healthy and I cannot wait to start cooking my way through it!

November 11, 2013

Happy birthday to the most beautiful Boston Terrier in the world!  Ellie was my Christmas present from Pat 8 years ago and she has been the princess of the house ever since.  She is such a wonderful, quirky little dog and I can't imagine life without her.

November 10, 2013

Sunday was such a calm and relaxing day.  I still wasn't feeling that great and I think this chubby guy knew that.  He rarely left my side and stayed snuggled up with me all day.

November 9, 2013

It was such a nice afternoon, so Pat and I took the dogs to the park for a few hours.  It was such a beautiful day and I spotted some beautiful trees!

November 8, 2013

I know, it's another tree with pretty leaves...... I can't help it.  I love Fall and I want to capture every tiny piece of it!

November 7, 2013

Just a pretty tree I saw while walking the dogs today.  Still not feeling great and seeing specks of color in the leaves always makes me feel better.

November 6, 2013

I have been home sick the past few days so I haven't left the house much, but this made me giggle.  I got out of bed for just a quick second and came back to find Queso buried under the blankets.  He had made himself a little igloo of sorts.  So cute!

November 5, 2013

Amazing buildings surrounded by bright, colorful trees during the most beautiful time of the year in the midwest.....

November 4, 2013

Everything always looks so fresh and beautiful after it rains.  I love the drops of rain that are left on the leaves and plants.  So pretty.

November 3, 2013

I was so excited to see this rare gem and after having spent a weekend in Chicago with some beautiful fall trees, I was really missing those colors.

November 2, 2013

I was in Chicago for a Theta reunion and it was one of the best weekends I have had in such a long time!  I have not had a chance to see some of these girls for 8 or more years, but it was honestly like no time had passed.  I love these girls with all my heart!  Can't wait to do another reunion!

November 1, 2013

I was able to go back to Chicago for the first time in years this past weekend and it was so much fun!  I forgot how beautiful and historic downtown Chicago is.  It was such a joy to be able to spend a few days there.

October 31, 2013

Happy Halloween!!  This is a pumpkin pie margarita.  And yes, it tastes as heavenly as it sounds.  Who knew that two of the best things in the world (tequila and pumpkin) would be SO tasty together?  Well, they are.  It was amazing!