2013 Photos: Week 9

This week I experienced a few beautiful sunrises on the way to work in the morning. I absolutely love watching the fog hover over the grass! 

We said goodbye to my old, comfy couches. They found their next home at my brother's house. Now we wait for OUR new couches. 

And we concluded the weekend doing work...I spent all of Sunday working on report cards, but I was all done by 11:00... pm. (Note the excessive caffeine usage!) 

2013 Photos: Week 8

Random photos from a pretty random week...

I got this super cool app on my new flashy phone that lets me make new fonts.
I am super excited, and surprised I have only made two so far... 

Holy Hail, Batman! These were some serious hail balls! 

We celebrated National Margarita Day by making homemade margaritas and chicken fajitas.
Big Blue Dinosaur wanted to sneak a sip! 

2013 Photos: Week 7

Hey Y'all... This week was Mardi Gras! Laissez les bons temps rouler!

Started the week off right with a Po' Boy on  the eve of Mardi Gras ! 

Our DIY home celebration kit for Mardi Gras.
(Of course, we didn't end up making the beignets, as it got a bit late.  We will save them for another day!) 

Have gift card. Will spend. 

Mmmmm.  Bubbly and cheese... two of my favorite things. 

Hello Verizon!
You have a 13 day window of opportunity to wow us! 

2013 Photos: Week 6

Here are a few random thoughts from this week! 

Husband surprised me with a treat when I picked him up from work.
Apparently, they have an ice cream vending machine in his office.... 

The newest edition to my collection. Kate.
Kate Spade. 

On Saturday, husband and I took a class in glass art. We had the chance to work with torch work, stained glass (copper foil method) and glass cutting. We didn't get to take it all home, but here is what we have to show so far...

Torched swizzle sticks. "Honey Dipper" style!
Sorry , blurry photo! 

More of our torched swizzle sticks. 

Cooper Foil stained glass sun-catchers. 

2013 Photos: Week 5

Apparently, I did NOT do a good job of taking photos this week. But I have two...

Set out clean pants for work. Ruby sits on them. Done. 

Thank you parent! Happy teachers love coffee freebies! 

2013 Photos: Week 4

Lost your hair tie? Just check in with Ruby. 

Duece-Duece -- my sister's abnormally massive cat!

Hello, cameo! Another Silhouette Cameo project!

Another San Jose sunrise! 

Winner! Winner! Popcorn dinner!
(I won this at a staff luncheon!) 

2013 Photos: Week 3

My new wine rack. :) 

When isn't it a good time
to open a bottle of bubbly? 

My two favorite men! 

Cars Land! 

Luigi's Tires! 

2013 Photos: Week 2

This week was a good one. First week of work in 2013. It went pretty well.
Got a lot done, and there is a lot to look forward to... 

San Jose Sunrise

San Jose Sunset

Ruby's "hiding" place

Husband's home brew, batch one

Homemade Chicken Enchilads,
Flour tortillas, with green sauce

Auntie and nephew
He sees the camera flash, and knows to smile! 

2013 Photos: Week 1

Hello, 2013!

Here are a few photo highlights from this week.

My nerdy nephew, sporting a onesie his Auntie made for him. :)

Albert felt like a dirty kitty. 

Bay Bridge: New Year's Day

Redwoods in Guerneville

130 year old Sparking Wine Casks at Korbel

Photo of the Week: Week 52

Thanks for watching my photo of the weeks for 2012. I must admit that I am a little bit sad that I was not able to accomplish a "Photo of the Week" for every week in 2012. I was really good about it to start -- and then, well, life happens. But I tried really hard, and had fun trying! Plus -- I have photos, I just never really got around to posting them. So for the final week of 2012, I have decided to post some photos that never made it to post...

But before I do... Have you been following my Photo of the Week posts? Is it something you think I should continue in 2013? What were your favorite photos? I would love your feedback! Post your thoughts as a comment on this blog (see comments below), and your name will be entered into a drawing for super-secret awesome prize! Please note that the winner will be randomly selected via a number generator and all comments must be posted directly to the blog (and not to Facebook or Google+.)

And here they are, folks. To conclude 2012, in no particular order, a posting of random photos!

My pretty little Ruby kitty. 

Albert watching my fun machine cut vinyl. 

Caramel centered chocolate cupcakes! 

So adorable! Hubby + Nephew = LOVE!

Braden, 5 months

Baby Shower Gift - Tutorial To Come
(Someday!) 

Baked Oatmeal Casserole
Not my favorite Pinterest Find 

Hubby's anniversary gift

Braden, nearly four months

Hubby and Nephew, five months

Mmm. The gift that keeps giving, a taster flight! 

First Anniversary - Celebrating with a SF Giants Win! 

Rawr. T-Rex loves peanut butter balls. 

Grandpa playing horsey for Braden, with Uncle Aaron holding on.