Queso for Consideration

Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Staten Island Ferry

I got a spot in the Photography 101 workshop that I've had my fingers crossed for!! Class reservations opened up yesterday and today I saw that it's already sold out! February 3rd is my first class!

Erica Shires Photography (Staten Island Ferry - look familiar?)

Monday, January 11, 2010

I totally forgot to blog about my new favorite cookie recipe - Rolo cookies! I read about these cookies on Great Full Day and made them before Christmas! The recipe is so easy and they were delicious (especially straight from the oven)! It's so simple!

Rolo Cookies

- 1 box Devils’ Food cake mix
- 2 eggs
- 1/3 cup oil

- 1/2 package Rolo candies (a package is not referring to the candy bar sized Rolo's that you find near the grocery checkout lane. If you do opt to purchase these, I believe you will need about 4 packages)

Mix the first three ingredients together (I used my hand mixer) and then roll into little balls with 1 Rolo inside each ball (making them small as possible maximizes the Rolo to dough ratio). Bake at 350 for 9 minutes. Makes about 30 (I think I ended up with around 23 cookies).

Why so fast?

I miss the weekend already! Why do you always have to go by so fast?

How was my weekend? It was okay, but Gypsy and I missed Omar very much! He didn't get in from Vegas until 2 am last night. So we still haven't had a chance to catch up!

Besides running (previous post), what else did I do this weekend? I did a little shopping (good sales at Anthro!) and cleaning...other than that I just relaxed...in bed! Omar hates watching TV and reading books in bed, so I took this opportunity to do just that!!! I was pretty lame. Oh, but I did finish the book Eat, Pray, Love. It was so good. I highly recommend it. It was the perfect book to start the new year!

Now it's back to work. On the bright side, I only have half a work week! Wednesday afternoon we will be flying out to Austin for Lisa's wedding. Gypsy will be staying with Aunt Brooke and Uncle Randy in Napa!

(Sorry for the lack of pictures - can't find anything right now!)

Trail Run #2

My 2nd trail run went really well. Once again, everyone was so supportive. Most of these runners are real runners - yet at the break off point (those running 7 miles and those of us running 3.5 miles) everyone was waiting and cheering for me (and didn't seem annoyed at all)!

My stats for run #2 - tracked by the awesome Run Keeper iPhone application:

Distance: 3.67 miles

Duration: 48:18

Average Speed: 4.56 mph

Climbed: 881 ft (which was primarily mile #1 and #2)

Did I mention that it was cold, foggy, and windy?!

Maybe?

I just read a blog on Little Green Notebook about sink skirting....maybe that's what I need for my bathroom! And behind that skirt I would have room for more storage and what not!! I'm loving this idea!

Canadian House and Home

Green Bicycle

Directions found here or here.

Friday, January 8, 2010

Wardrobe Change

I feel like I need to add some red tights to my wardrobe for this winter!

Steven Alan

Lama Drama

Style High Club

Kate Spade

Wednesday, January 6, 2010

katie did

I just found another awesome blog, katie did. This is more inspiration for me to learn how to sew. Here a just a few examples of the clothes that she has created for her sweet daughters.

Too cute. Katie says that most of her designs are from her own patterns. She also referenced this book, which one day maybe I'll be able to use! I'm going to go look up sewing classes now!
2010 is going to be a very creative year for me - sewing and photography.

Auld Lang Syne

Happy 2010 to everyone! I'm not usually a new year's kind of girl, but for some reason the beginning of this new year has me very excited! I've made all sorts of new (realistic) goals for myself and I really feel like this is going to be my year! Don't get me wrong, 2009 was a great year. 2009, you will be missed! 2010, it's time for a fresh start, new beginnings, positive thoughts, and an optimistic attitude.

One big, new thing for the year - I finally attended my 1st run with my new running club! Yes, on Sunday I ran a little under 4 miles. All the other runners were super great and supportive (and didn't make me feel like I was slowing them down - which I was)! My goal for the year is to attend every possible Sunday (9 a.m.) that I'm in town and free!

My favorite pictures

While I was in New York I had the opportunity to play with my camera. Much thanks to all my family for spending a lot of time posing for me! Here are some of my favorite shots for our trip!

Mom at the MOMA

Omar and Dad

Summer and Jake at Ino

Kelly at Casellulla Cheese & Wine Cafe

Joey and Carson upon arrival in NYC

Kelly and Joey

Omar

Brooke, Carson, and Wesley posing in our hotel lobby

Me at the Empire State Building

Eoff 2009 Christmas in NYC

Before I start with 2010 I should catch everyone one up on our Christmas! New York was amazing and I can't wait to visit again! While we were there we ice skated in Central Park, saw the Statue of Liberty, visited Rockfeller Center, the Today Show, and the Empire State Building, and enjoyed the MOMA. Most importantly, though, we got to spend time with the family. It was so wonderful being there together with everyone. Here a few pictures from our adventures in the Big Apple.

Omar, Randy, Brooke, Jake, & Summer on the Staten Island Ferry