6 months?

Woah.

It's been 6 months since my last blog post and A LOT has happened. 

AUGUST - 

we took a little trip CO with good friends and experienced all that the mountains have to offer.

unedited. unfiltered. 

OCTOBER - 

WE MOVED INTO OUR NEW HOME! 

We started the house search early in the summer and after a lot of duds we found our home, fell in love, made an offer and the rest is history.

wellll, maybe it wasn't quite that easy!

Moving day was difficult and super challenging but as Phil and I kept reminding each other - "we're on the same team". 

It wasn't long before this place started to feel like home. 

DECEMBER - 

My favorite month of the year; no question. Phil took me to LA. I turned 30. Hosted our first big holiday. It was great, magical and every other corny word that I can use. 

cruising on the PCH on my bday

santa monic pier ferris wheel

santa monica pier

toys for tots donation

the crew

typical

best of the best

carving the bird

Cheers, here's the new year & to blogging more.

christmas 2012

well, my favorite day of the year has come.. and gone. Phil and I had a great couple days with family and will follow it up with the Mahal Christmas in a couple of days.

hope everyone had a great time with family & friends.

 

my new ice fishing rod from phil

 

tools from grandpa

five things friday: 11/16

Friday, finally.

First Friday in a long time that there isn't football on the docket for tonight. It will be a little strange to not be happy hour-ing, bundling up and heading to Laker Field. I asked Parker last night, 'would you give your left nut to play another season on High School Football?'. The answer: 'hell yeah'.

Anyways.. here are my five things!

ONE: I made our list and am checking it twice. I can't believe I am going to start Christmas shopping this weekend. It's November 16 - only 38 days until Christmas Eve.

TWO: I am busy planning my BFFs baby shower, November 30. I can't believe the shower is almost here and the baby.

I  can't wait to snuggle that little muffin. Her Aunt Amanda is going to spoil her sweet (not rotten - because she won't be).  I have already altered my drive home starting mid-February to take a detour through Apple Valley every.single.day!

THREE: My brain isn't working today... Good thing it is Friday because I wouldn't make it through another work day.

FOUR & FIVE: Notre Dame Football vs. Wake Forest this weekend. Even if the Irish win out they most likely will not be in the National Championship game. Undefeated and competing for third place. The hope right now is that K-State and/or Oregon lose one of their two remaining games.

have a great weekend, all.

xo-

Amanda

clearly

....i have more christmas/birthday items to add to my list :)

My lovely co-worker Allison and I have too many of the same clothes, scarves and taste in everything! So, naturally when she showed me this iphone case, I had to have it too! It has convenient little card holders for credit cards/id and the color is so rich and beautiful. must. have!

This adorable little ring from Madewell (which is opening at Southdale this week!)

And, a shot out to my husband.. I'd take one of these for my next six birthdays & christmases. hint, hint.

my christmas list

Christmas Eve is only 41 days away (not that I'm counting). My top wish list items this year:

1- The Madewell Transport Tote. The ruggedly cool carryall is softly worn leather. Now I need to decide if I want to go with the black or english saddle. Decisions. Decisions.

2- The marled Turtleneck Sweater from The Limited. I looove cozy sweaters and this print is classic.

3- Again, a classic. The Ray Ban Wayfarer sunglasses. These are as cool and hip now as they were when originally released in 2007.

4- There may be a theme to my coziness. Next is the Fair Isle shawl cardigan from The Gap. Its cool and comfy for a chilly MN afternoon. A must have.. in my opinion.

5- The Mercer Zip Wallet from Stella & Dot. I love this color and the tassel. It's the perfect wallet to use year round.. bright color to fit right in with Spring/Summer and to brighten up those gloomy days of fall/winter.  

Well, there you have it. My top five gifts for Christmas. This week. It will change at least seven times before Christmas actually gets here!