As is usual when I go home to Arizona, both Papa and Mama Bender pulled out all the stops for some delicious homemade meals. I like to think that my being there has some influence on their menu selections, but in reality they are just great chefs. First up, Mama Bender made homemade French onion […]
Trips
Mountain Magic Mania
They knew what they were doing when they named it Mountain Magic. It was a golf tournament unlike any other! I had fond memories from last year, but being able to experience the fun, challenge and excitement all over again was a real treat. And it was extra special because this year…we came out of […]
Refresh + Fly
It’s hard to say goodbye when a sidewalk of palm trees is begging you not to go. Granted, I know palm trees are not native to Arizona, but through sheer willpower heavy machinery they made it there and like them, I was tempted to stay rooted to the spot. I even tried to think like […]
You Can Find Me In St. Louie
I had a wonderful weekend in the Gateway City, filled with family, food and fun. As I hinted at in my last post, I had the opportunity to meet a very special someone: my cousin Lisa’s daughter, Morgan! I had not been back to St. Louis since the baby shower and could not wait to […]
New York, New York: Part Three
Hard to believe this is my final NYC recap. Has it really been more than a week since we arrived there? Part One Part Two Thanks for all the great recommendations on Broadway shows. We’re ready to schedule our return trip! The four of us – Sam, Alex, Bobby and I – woke up on […]
New York, New York: Part Two
I loved hearing all of your stories about New York! Keep ’em coming! Our first day was definitely packed with activity, but Friday promised to be just as exciting. It began early with a train ride to New Jersey, where I met up with Sam to stash our suitcases at her place before heading back […]
New York, New York: Part One
It was an absolutely picture perfect weekend to be in New York City! Technically, this picture was taken in New Jersey, but more on that later. 🙂 I’ve decided to divide our trip into three installments, in order to capture as much of the Big Apple as possible. It was truly a jam-packed, fun-filled trip! […]
Start Spreading The News…
I’m leaving today! Can you guess where I’m headed? Source Bobby and I are off to New York City! We are incredibly excited – Bobby has never been there and I’m looking forward to exploring with him, especially at Christmastime! We’ve got a busy agenda courtesy of my best friend Sam. Here’s hoping we can […]