Spring trip...

I recently returned from Kiawah Island, South Carolina.  We've gone every spring for the last few years and I love it there. Seriously-- it is my goal to retire there.  Here is why:

Amazing beach.  Long, sandy, and you can ride your bike on it!

Beautiful homes.  

Very relaxing.  (The spa is great!)

Great views and wildlife.  That is an alligator.  They are everywhere there!

It is a long, long flight from California, but every year we decide it is totally worth the trip.  Highly recommended if you get the chance and need a relaxing vacation.

Holiday candy...

If you are in Denver this season, I highly recommend a tour of Hammond's Candies. I am only a little embarrassed to admit that I am a big fan of factory tours, and I think this is one of the best. They make classic candy canes and ribbon candy and lots of other things... 

Take the behind the scenes tour... they let you make candy and it is really fun.

This will end up as a candy cane!

Yes, you have to wear a hairnet but it is worth it (and as far as hairnet pictures go, I actually think these are kind of cute... the hat really adds something!).  You also leave with a giant bag of candy that you can't possibly eat but it is definitely worth it.

Their website is fun too.  I just found these candy stirrer sticks that look like so much fun for a party... I have some baby showers and bridal showers coming up and I am definitely putting this on my idea list.

Enjoy!

Fall...

We just got back from a road trip to the Eastern Sierra. Fall is a pretty quiet time of year there but it is beautiful, don't you think?

The dog is not a huge fan of camping but liked certain parts of the trip: