Monday, April 16, 2012

LA Trip

Hi all! I spent a week in LA the last time I was off work and had a great time! I kinda just played things by ear (didn't have anything planned when I went) and was pleasantly surprised by how many things I found to check out :) Here are the highlights...



My first glimpse of the Beverly Hills sign... about a 5 minute walk from my hotel. I had butterflies!



The Farmers' Market at Third and Fairfax- really cool; it reminded me of Pike Place in Seattle



One of the places to eat at the Farmers' Market- and it was GOOD!


Chicken enchiladas with homemade chips, salsa, and guacamole- yummo!



Pictures from The Grove- a really cute open-air mall next to the Farmers' Market...


Another open-air mall in Hollywood...


The Chinese Theater in Hollywood


The Hollywood Sign!





Some of the highlights from The Walk Of Fame



Kat Von D's High Voltage Tattoo Shop- and yes, I saw her! And yes, I got new ink hehe...


My newest additions...


The historic Miracle Mile area (lots of museums and places of interest are here)


The Petersen Automotive Museum





Some of my favorites from the car museum


Museum at the La Brea Tar Pits





Definitely time well spent- I love this kinda stuff!! Pretty amazing...





Pics from my day at the Santa Monica Pier and beach- yay sunshine!


DT LA Third Street Promenade area- really nice open-air shopping area near the Pier


Interesting restaurant not too far from my hotel - off La Cienega Ave. Have I mentioned that I like garlic? I only wish that I had room for the chocolate mousse for dessert!!


Here's what the interior looked like- loved the decor...


Oh yeah- slow-cooked lamb, garlic mashed potatoes, and garlic creamed spinach... mmmm!


Gorgeous little house I was in love with lol


Yep- that is a Bugatti I saw parked on Rodeo Drive OMG!!!!!!!!


Sylvester Stallone's house- not too shabby...


Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's house- soon to be the house of Mr. and Mrs. Brad Pitt


The Beckhams' House- NOTE: The Playboy Mansion is right across the street...


Julia Roberts' home- definitely fitting for Pretty Woman

As you can see, there was a lot to see in LA! I truly had a great time and would definitely like to go back someday to check out a few more places I didn't make it to. Cheers!

Sunday, March 11, 2012

Florida Trip

While I'm at it (updating my blog), I figure I should share some photos from my recent trip to Orlando to visit my dad and little brother (not so little anymore)! I had a wonderful time just enjoying NOT having to wear a coat, meeting Colin's girlfriend Genna, and hangin' with my dad :) ...and watching the geckos play in the backyard!




Afternoon at the Florida seashore...




The boys




Me and Genna- such a sweetie!




Pop and Reina in the kitchen- gettin' ready to grill!

Yep! Looks Good

Just thought I'd share a pic of my chimney project; took this when I got home from work. VERY happy with the remodel!




Another new addition to the living room... my first TV! Really- I have never owned a tv before :) Don't watch much of anything besides Travel Channel and Food Network, but it's great for movies during the dark chilly nights!



Thursday, February 2, 2012

Woohoo- one project down!

Hi friends-

I am excited- have to share my pics! My mason just texted me a photo of my finished chimney... check it out...



Turned out great. I am stoked to see it in person when I get home from work next Thursday :)

Monday, January 30, 2012

New Progress!

Wow- I can't believe January is almost over! Hope everyone's New Year is off to a great start :) It's been awhile since I put anything on here, so I figured I'd put up a picture of my currect project- my chimney remodel! Yay- the rock I ordered last December finally got here, so the new rock face is underway...


...should be done this week :)