back to reality

last week at this time we were making our way back to salt lake city from orange county. and now that we are back it feels as though nothing has changed. almost feels like san jose/los angeles was a dream. 

but, i am glad to be back. i am also glad the weather has been so nice that i may never really have to experience winter this year. 

my older sister got married one week and one day ago. can't even believe it. it was such an amazing celebration. she looked gorgeous and so happy. i am so glad she has found someone that understands & loves everything about her.

 just look at that smile

PS there are many more cute pictures where this came from. check it out.

Oz is such a talented photographer and so much fun to be around. he also shot our wedding and that is when Marisa knew she had to have him.Oz captures not only the visual event but the feel of the day. I strongly recommend him

my mind rambles

• leaving san jose tomorrow (can you believe it?) and currently dreading all the packing that needs to be done (hence the post)
• my sister is getting married in three days. it doesn't even feel real. so excited for her new adventure!
• can't wait to go back to salt lake partly so that i can do some easter crafts. 
• B's 25th is coming up next month and i am already thinking of ways to make it perfect. it's such a big year & i love birthdays so of course i have to start thinking about it now right? 
• i get to hang out with my family so soon and i am so excited. most of all i can't wait to squeeze little henry
• can't wait for summer to approach so we can go on two tropical getaways! we are going with B's family on a caribbean cruise in may &  going with my family to hawaii in july. ah please come soon
• B is done with his internship tonight and so we will celebrate. no more late nights at the office woohoo
• i am puppy crazy. i have been looking at puppies for sale in salt lake. unfortunately our apartment complex won't allow it. but i want one so bad. can't decide on the breed. so many options. wish pomsky breeders weren't so rare.

last

it is our last weekend in san jose. 

i don't really know what to think about it, but i do know i am gonna savor this 70 degree weather for as long as i can. 

i really love san jose and i can't wait to move back here next year. 

i like not knowing anyone and meeting new people.

i like how it's in a sense "our city" where we can make our mark and maybe buy our first house together. 

i love the weather & the amazing trees. 

i like how even though i grew up in southern california this feels nothing like it.

i like how both of our families are close enough to drive to but far enough so it really is our own adventure.

hope you all have a great weekend!

just bibs

last night we went out to dinner with my father-in-law who was in town. 

i was in charge of picking the restaurant so naturally i wanted something new and different. 

i decided on this little gem located in very south san jose. 

we were not disappointed and it was an experience i will never forget. 

you order seafood by the pound tell them the sauce and how spicy you like it. they then bring it out to you in a clear plastic bag. 

no silverware. no plates. no nothing.
 just bibs.

oh yeah and everything comes out with shells & heads still on it so you have to be the one to get down & dirty. 

the shrimp still had eyes attached! talk about fresh.

we ended up ordering 1.5 pounds of shrimp & a dungeness crab.

(always get the whole shabang sauce!)

ben & tim were skeptical but ended up really enjoying it.

overall it was fresh and well cooked seafood. not too bad of prices either!

we bonded over shelling everything and i am sure this will be a meal the three of us treasure. 

(we forgot to take a picture with tim. so sad)

it was so much fun to see a familiar face & catch up on everything that's happening back in salt lake.

thanks for visiting us tim!

heading back up north

our time in LA has come to an end. 

i am sad to be leaving all the amazing restaurants, warmer weather, sunday dinner with the tates, maid service on the daily, going to visit mom whenever, pretty beaches & keeping my eyes peeled for celebrities (never did spot any).


i will not miss trying to find parking everywhere we go and then giving up and doing valet & traffic everywhere no matter the time.


we are finding our way back to you san jose & i am rather excited!

missing

...them

why does cw take so many breaks throughout the season?

i like my thursday night because of VD.

now what should i do?

"I hope when you grow up that everything you want comes your way, but especially love. When it's true, when it's right, love can give you the kind of joy that you can't get from any other experience. I have been in love; I am in love, so I speak from experience. I have also lived long periods without love in my life, and there is no way to describe the difference between the two.

We is always better than I."

-Suzanne "Suzanne's Diary for Nicholas"