So nice they named it twice!

Im talking about New York City!  I have a small obsession with the place and I have ALWAYS wanted to go in winter and see the hustle and bustle on the streets during Christmas time.  So... I have been on a mission to get Mike and his parents on board to go this year.  I even have the dates picked out!  Dec 19th -23rd.   I would also like to mention that I turn the big 3-0 in November, so I am using NYC as the 'perfect gift' for the milestone. Is that a little over the top???


On that note, I have my 'dream' trip all planned out.  Lets drool together shall we...

First, I would stay at the beautiful Waldorf-Astoria, because it looks beautiful and its in a good neighborhood (from what I hear)

Then, I would HAVE to go on the SATC tour! (Mike you are going with me despite what you say)

 I have to see Sarah Jessica Parker's other home!

Then off to Ground Zero...

Since Im a Food Network junkie, I would love to try one of Bobby Flay's restaurants...

and of course the Guggenheim

AND last but definately not least.... ROCKEFELLAR CENTER!!!!!!!!!!!

Doesnt this sound perfect????
Ugh, I wish!

Fall is in the air 09/30/2009

I think Ive mentioned before that I love love love Ina Garten from the Food Network, well today I went to town and tried a few new recipes.

Homemade chicken stock!  It is seriously soooooooooo much better than Swanson crap and it was super easy! and Fall beer and beef  casserole. Its actually not a casserole at all. I made it in the slow cooker and the in-laws are on there way over as I type to give it a whirl. I really hope its good!

Then, I decided to switch into 'fall gear' with switching up the living room and make it our winter look... check it out. I am also in love with the new Farmers Market candle from Yankee, it smells amazing!

Biggest Loser!

So, since Im new to the blogging world, I figured I would make use of this as kind of a 'personal diary' for losing weight as well. I know this may get boring to my fellow readers, but Ive gained SOOOO much since our wedding and Im blaming it on the "Freshman Fifteen."   I was thinking about posting a picture every two weeks to show my progress, this will not only help motivate my phat ass, (thats right, P-H-A-T!) but hopefully get some tips for excercising, recipes, etc.. from my fellow readers as well. So, here goes nothing... well actually, hopefully 20lbs!  Cant wait til Im a size 0 and Victorias Secret calls me and wants me to model! Ha!  Here's hoping!  AND... since I want to get back to my 'pre-wedding' weight, I thought it would be fitting to post pictures of the big day and after!

Look at these beaut's!

Are these not the most fab shoes that walked this earth?????