Remembering: Thanksgiving

I wasn't planning on posting anything about Thanksgiving because my celebrations tend to look pretty much the same each year. It normally involves my whole family in LA, a huge turkey and lots of friends. But this year was different. Looking back at the photos of this year's dinner, I realized how special it was to be able to spend the one-on-one time with my aunt.

Typically, I would be fighting the crowds at Oakland Airport on my way home to LA. This year though, I happily opted to stay in the Bay and celebrate with my aunt who lives up here. Neither of us are big turkey fans, so we decided to go the non-traditional route and had a Thanksgiving melting pot of different foods. We spent the whole day together just hanging out, watching movies, eating and chatting. I loved it!

I think as long as you're with people who you love and who love you in return, then it doesn't really matter where you are or what you're eating.

Breakfast of champs: champagne, cheese and crackers

~C

Pumpkin Patch

Last weekend's trip to Marin by ferry to go get a pumpkin! 

 ~C

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A White Trash Weekend

I'm a little late on this post, but this picture is worth it. This 4th of July was celebrated in true white trash style: mullets, baby bumps and the sound of "U.S.A, U.S.A" chanted over and over while a bag of wine was passed around. Happy Birthday, Amurrica. Happy Birthday.

~C

I Got It From My Mama!

...err well, if we're talking about looks, then no. I didn't get it from my mama. As you can see, we look nothing alike. But I got lots of other things from her! She taught me to always stand up for what I believe in, to be my own independent woman and to be strong. She taught me to appreciate different cultures, to love the sunshine, to bake cookies and to dance in the kitchen while doing it. We may be a pair of stubborn Leos when together, but she's the bestest mommy I have!

Happy Mother's Day, Mama! I love you!

~C