The Letter B

B is for Balloons! Which adorned Stephanie's chair at Theo's after her engagement celebration happy hour! Congrats Steph, I've never seen you so happy!! Jimbo is one lucky guy (will it say James or Jimbo on the invite?!?)

B is for Boston! I spent two days in Boston last week working from that office, and thought it was such an incredible city! Our cab driver was a true historian (or really knew how to squeeze a few extra tip bucks out of his patrons) and gave me the best "run down" of historical sites. Now, I am a true fan of Elements of Style blog, and I often fawn over the brownstones that Erin posts, and in real life they are just as quaint and perfect as ever. During my night stay, my boss and I ate at the oldest restaurant in America, and there is even a booth dedicated to JFK because he frequented the Oyster House so often!

B is for Birthdays! As in my 27th! I had two full days of celebrations, the first with Matt and the fam at Mojitos (should have taken more pics!). If you have never tried the homemade hand squeezed, squished with care deliciousness known as the mojito, use my birthday as an excuse to go have one. Specifically the strawberry is YUM. Among other fabulous presents, Matt got me a Wii for my birthday, and it has been a blast! We found Mario Cart finally and it is so fun, think high fives and lots of "zooom" noises on the couch. I am so lucky that he is a fantastic gift giver.

On my real birthday, one of my favorite bands Full House (famous in my life for playing at Lhall's wedding, where I did not leave the dance floor....and drank champagne from the bottle...I digress....) was at Powerhouse. I had a great meal with some of my girlfriends, and enjoyed the music! Thank you for helping me celebrate!

Andrea, Em, and Sarah (*

Em, Allison, Sarah G, and Michelle

B is also for Baseball! (OK i feel a little like sesame street). What would a spring baseball game be without a nice photo op with Pork Chop?

Michelle, Pork Chop, Me

Nothin’, but blue skies, do I see

The 4 day journey through Western Colorado was amazing. Stayed at a cabin outside of Gunnison for two nights. Skied the first day at Crested Butte, hiked the Black Canyon on day two, and played around Grand Junction taking a nice drive through the Colorado Monument on day three! It was great to spend that much time with my dad, and enjoy the places that he loves.

View from our cabin

The river was just a few feet from our door, and we could
hear it all night long.

Crested Butte

Taking a ski break (aka beer break)

Black Canyon hike- notice the deep snow I'm trucking through!

View from my dad's deck, the margarita wasn't suppose to be in the pics- typical though!

So much progress on my dad's cabin in just a year!
They are still working on it, and the next project is a two story barn.
We took their "mule" on a tour around his land and the mesa.

View from the Colorado Monument

Ode to Serena Vanderwoodsen

Okay, I don't know if I've ever discussed my insane obsession and girl crush on the show Gossip Girl. Michelle totally got me hooked when it first came out, and it has been what I most look forward to on Monday nights. The fashion, the backstabbing, the fabulous life, the romance, the hotties- need I say more? (Yes, I'm still a Chuck Bass fan regardless of his weekly disappointments and trysts with call girls named Elle, and could Nate be any hotter right now? I think not. Lucky B. Queen B that is.)

So, for those of you who have heard me re-hash my all too realistic dreams, this may not come as a surprise, but I had the BEST dream last night that Serena and I were roomies. We lived in the most amazing flat (because condo isn't quite the right word), decked out to the T. Can you imagine sharing that closest?? In my dream I knew it was true when I saw the classic "Prada" art on the wall. The funny part was, we lived on Dickson (though she travels regularly to remote locations and currently is buzzing around Spain).

Needless to say, waking up was a little difficult this morning..and I sure wish I could raid her closest for tomorrow night. Sigh.

XOXO,
Gossip Girl

Slacking. I know.

My Ramblings:
You know how some weeks just sail by slowly, with plenty of time and minimal stress? That has not been my life lately! With two of my besties getting married in June; the parties, the showers, the bachlorettes, and the actual Weddings are just around the corner. Matt and I booked a last minute trip to Colorado for this weekend to visit my dad (skiing, fishing, hiking, etc), and I can't wait to break away from everyday life and be outside enjoying spring! I'm also working in our Boston office for a few days next week, so honestly the traveling has only begun!

Besides all that, there is tennis- I won my first doubles match with Michelle last week, and I play again tonight- so hopefully I keep the winning streak up.

I will post beautiful pictures of the mountains next week. Here are a few shots from my visit last year!

This is my dad's land and his cabin- it was under construction in this picture so I'll take a new pic this week of the progress!

Brr on the slopes!

Utah, we hiked at Arch's National Park

Fancy

If feathers were thoughts, this would be me today.


Beautiful prints by Samantha Hahn

Reuniting in the Rock

All the girls! (I'm too short for the back row..)

Group hug with the honorees

There is something about getting together with all my best college friends that inspires WILDNESS. We live mostly around LR or NWA with a few who are a bit further away...but usually a shower or wedding is the time when we all get together to really catch up. Martha and Grant had a Stock The Bar in LR last weekend, and it was honestly one of the most fun nights I've had in ages. Maybe it was my total disregard for behavior or just the feeling I get when I'm around people who know me, and love me regardless.
We had a late girls lunch at US Pizza in LR, which generally lasts a few hours. We natually got the good gossip time in and updates on Brooke and Martha's wedding plans. Then we shopped around town and had a few glasses of wine at Laura and Jason's new house (LOVEEE IT). The shower was a great fun, and Martha got a lot of really cool loot- which of course I am very jealous of. I know I know..my time will come...
We ended the night out at The Fountain, which was packed with people I hadn't seen in years. I'm told sometime around 1:30 we left, and continued the after party back at Laura's house, eating every snack in site. I literally ate a whole box of wheat thins I'm pretty sure.

Can't wait until the shower in April! Thanks Allison and Andrew for letting me ride with ya'll on this adventure!! Thanks Laura and Jason for hosting us and making waffles!! Thanks Martha for getting married and giving us excuses to all get together!!

Late night Martha and Em

Brooke, Courtney, Me, and LHall
(yes your name has changed but your nickname will never!!)

Say a little prayer for you

Just wanted to have ya'll add Matt to your daily prayer list. He is having surgery today on his esophagus. He has needed this operation for awhile, so hopefully all goes well and he has a quick recovery. Luckily his mom can be home to take care of him, so he is in the best capable hands!! (Though I may whip up a mean batch of chicken noodle soup for tomorrow)

An added bonus to this surgery would be if he can miraculously sing like a bird, and become the next Justin Timberlake. Small dream I know. I'll let you know how that pans out.