Rent It ~ Moonrise Kingdom

 

it has been awhile since i watched a movie that had me smiling from ear to ear the entire time.  moonrise kingdom was beautiful to watch, had an incredible soundtrack and reminded me of my youth.  first loves, rebelling against your parents and camping.  pure fun. 

 

with the four day weekend ahead, i highly recommend renting...heck even buying this flick.  it will not disappoint (unless you absolutely hate wes anderson flicks - then perhaps you should skip it). 

 

here's a sneak peek of what to expect...

 

 

amazing.

  (also my favorite gif to describe how i am feeling about this short week and thanksgiving!)

 

have you seen it yet?  what did you think?  love or hate?  i think i may be adding it to my christmas wishlist.

Happy {Gratitude} Weekend!

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this week i was reminded of all the things i have to be thankful for...

 

my heart goes out to everyone that were affected by hurricane sandy.  i feel blessed that all of my east coast friends are safe and at home recouping for the storm. 

 

it's events like this that sadden me and yet lift me up in the most surprising of ways. 

 

take for example my cousin taryn who lived in jersey city and whose apartment was completely flooded and without power.  my  cousin was sleeping on her wet bed in her flooded apartment seeking a place to stay but stuck in jersey city.  i reached out to my friend christa who offered to pick her up and let her stay at her house.  my friend kimi reached out to her east coast friends and a total stranger offered to meet my cousin at the williamsburg bridge and offered her a place to stay, a warm shower, internet and anything she could need.

 

strangers opening up their homes to strangers.  i didn't know this girl sarah but she was willing to help my cousin anyway she needed it.  it warmed my heart and reminded me that humanity is not dead.  there are still good people out there and that human kind is indeed kind.  i have been hearing and reading stories like this all over the web and am so thankful for the existence of these people. 

 

and so today, this weekend, next week, etc, i need to remind myself of all the things i am blessed to have in my life.  i need to stop complaining about the petty things and start observing my amazing surroundings. 

 

i am happy to report that my cousin is on a flight to seattle for a hot shower, drinks and a meal with the family.  and i hope that you all have a wonderful weekend with the ones you love and take a moment to recognize all the amazing things you have in your life. 

 

xoxo

 

Feeling The Love

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i wanted to wish my mom a very happy b*day (love you so much!) and also best wishes to b's little sister's marriage!

mom i wish i could be there to celebrate with you!

(it should also be noted that i am obsessed with the photo above!  thanks brunch at saks for the eye candy!)

The Luck of the Irish

Happy St. Patty's to all!  While I am an idiot and forgot to wear any green today, I have many things to be happy and thankful for today including Marge's birth and my parents 28th wedding anniversary! 

Hope you all get to enjoy a pint of Guinness or a shot of Bailey's today! 

Cheers!

2010 In Pictures

JANUARY 2010:

Visit from the bestie and a WSU Basketball game vs UCLA (which we lost)

FEBRUARY 2010:

Quad City 30th B-Day Party in Seattle with Spry & Avery

Thumbs up to turning 30!

Thumbs down to sitting with the entire cast of Cougar Town at Rush Street but not remembering a minute of it because I was blacked out...

MARCH 2010:

Officially calling this boy the boyfriend.

Happy St. Patty's from Santa Monica

Happy 30th to my girl Jaime!

APRIL 2010:

Rosemary, Thyme & Sage Spiked Lemonade at Easter Brunch.

Stunning Sunsets in Santa Monica

MAY 2010:

Cinco de Mayo - Flip Cup, Pinata and Mustaches - who needs more?

Folk Festival in Topanga

JUNE 2010:

I'm on a boat!  And steering! 

Spry's visit to LA (where she now resides - good move friend)

JULY 2010:

4th of July at the Whaler with our new bearded friend.

Finally got to meet little Baby Simmers!  Love him!

Colorado with the boyfriend - Pretty much perfection!

AUGUST 2010:

Tested out the infamous Dry Bar in Brentwood - here are the results!

SEPTEMBER 2010:

Beer Fest in Culver City and Mr. R's birthday celebration.

OCTOBER 2010:

Solvang adventures with Mom, Dad and the girls!

Betty Draper showed up at my office for Halloween.

NOVEMBER 2010:

Thanksgiving with the girls.

Waldo finally got to meet the infamous Gilbert the pig.

DECEMBER 2010:

This gorgeous gal Karen turned 30! 

Christmas in Seattle with the boyfriend - he finally met the family and friends (passed with living colors).

Gotta see gf Karah and meet Baby Parker!

Bowling in Capital Hill with my little dottie Justine.

Exploring Seattle together.

Tried of Oprah's "FAVORITE THINGS" - Beecher's Mac and Cheese at Pike Place (I give it 7 out of 10)

DECEMBER 31, 2010:

Prepping for 2011!!

Word Up Wednesday

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And a very Happy Birthday to my little sister Kelsey!

Love you!!

Happy Mother's Day!

Happy Mother's Day to my Mama Debs! 

Thanks for being the best Mom I could ask for!  You are an incredible woman and I love you so very much!

XOXO

Happy, Happy, Happy!

Today is a fabulous day as I have many things to be happy about....here goes!

Happy 30th to the beautiful and lovely Marge! You look amazing and always have me smiling and laughing with our daily emails! May you have lots O' green beer today in celebration!

Love you lots and lots!

A very happy anniversary to my parents! I love you both so much and feel so lucky to call you my parents! Cheers to many more years of laughter and love!

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And a very Happy St. Patty's to all of you incredible readers. May this year bring you all lots of luck, love and happiness! And just a friendly reminder....

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