top 12 of 2012

December 31, 2012

as we approach the end of another year, i think back on this year and i feel fulfilled. so as a tribute, here’s my top 12 favorite moments of 2012…

1. moving in with the boyfriend at the start of the year

2. rooftop yoga with mary beth larue

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3. camping at joshua tree

4. lazy summer beach days

5. enjoying iberico ham on a thursday afternoon, just ’cause

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6. reuniting with my cousin klaus from germany after 11 years

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7. updating my 10 year old website

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8. being apart of so many pregnancy announcements through my simplewear onesies

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9. family time

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10. roadtrip to sedona, arizona

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11. fun new freelance projects rolling into the new year

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12. celebrating old traditions and creating a few new ones along the way

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C H E E R S… and i’ll see you in 2013!

cali summers

August 30, 2012

a quote by Kellie Elmore, Magic in the Backyard:

“I love how summer just wraps it’s arms around you like a warm blanky.”

although the weather doesn’t feel like the end of summer, kids starting school and labor day soon approaching, i know summer is coming to a close.

i’ve been fortunate enough this summer to spend many of my days at the beach with my partners in crime, tee (the boyfriend) and april (my best girlfriend). whether it be a full day or just a couple of hours, our beach days have been filled with refreshing dips in the ocean, yummy lee’s sandwiches, while relaxing and basking in the sun.

just this past weekend, i was able to watch the sunset over the pacific while my toes were being washed over by the extremely warm ocean water. i couldn’t help but feel… blessed! cali summer blessed!

i mean, seriously, how ridiculously amazing is this sunset???

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this song is a few years old, but i think it’s the theme song to my summer of 2012…