Best friends

Today Chris and I drove to St. Pete to visit with two of my best friends, Bryan and Alisha, and my godson, Nick Danger, who were visiting from Austin, TX.  Doesn't Nick just have the best middle name?  Danger.... I love it!

Bryan and Nick

 

Alisha and Nick

Nick and his grandma made this gingerbread house.  Note the bite marks out of the purple candy.  Hilarious!

 

Nick and I stole a picture together.  My smile is crooked.

He decided he wanted to nap on the stairs.

<3

Now Chris can cook with me!  I love it!!

Beautiful earrings!

 

It was absolutely wonderful to see them! Bryan's mother made the earrings that I am wearing in the picture.  I mean made the entire earring, including the beads.  She makes the most beautiful glass beads!

I almost went for a run today, but then I discovered that when I washed laundry I did not wash my sweat shirt.  Then I laid on the couch and passed out.  My body needed sleep.  I'll be running for sure tomorrow.

I hope you all are having a great week!

Nothing like a little hot yoga...

Lately I have been feeling sluggish and my muscles have been very tight.  My shoulders and hamstrings have particularly been feeling tight.  Yesterday I saw a sign for Hot Yoga while out shopping with Chris and his mom.  I looked up the yoga studio when we got home and discovered that they had a 9 a.m. class. 

Hot yoga was just what I needed!  This class maintained the room at 102F, and the class lasted for 90 minutes.  Needless to say, I feel a million times better!  And guess what?  If I go back within a week, my second class is free!  I plan to go again tomorrow evening. 

The rest of the day so far has been spent shopping.  I didn't buy much, but it was nice to be out walking.  I hope you all are having a fantastic week!

OUC half marathon pictures

You can read about the race here.  I copied a few of the pictures that I actual liked.  I especially loved the pictures of Chris!  He was sticking out his tongue! 

I didn't my facial expression, but I love that I can see my "bling" hehe (it was my first race after being engaged).

More Christmas pictures

Pictures to cover the past few days.  I hope you all are having a wonderful weekend!

P.S.  We tried our homemade alcohol... it's pretty interesting.  Better mixed with orange juice.  

Smells soooooo good!

Tea bag press and lemon/lime squeezer (looks like a bird)

Electric teapot I ordered on Amazon.  It shows the temperature.

Each type of tea has a specified water temperature for optimal flavor.

Chai that Chris's sister brought down with her.

My new running shirt from Caitlin.  I wore it for my Christmas Day run.

Recipe for Rib Roast that Chris's dad made for Christmas dinner.

Horseradish sauce

With rosemary

I missed the picture of it being brushed with the horseradish sauce.

The pie was a big hit.  By the end of the night, there was less pie.

I sampled some peppermint bark.  OMG delicious!

Pooh bear relaxing

Chris using his new Star Trek bottle opener

One of his favorite beers

One of my Christmas gifts from Chris.  I have been wanting a digital picture frame for ages!  I cannot wait to load pictures on it!

I was soooo excited about my mini food processor!  We have a tiny kitchen, so we do not have room for a large food processor.  I have been wanting a smaller food processor for a while now.  I cannot wait to use it!

Cutest movie ever!

Ashe

Kirby

A Christmas ornament I ordered for next year for our tree (learn more about our Christmas tree tradition here).  Only it will read "Chris & Jes" "2010" and "Engaged".