This is me.

- THIS IS ME -

Tired, excited, happy, comfortable, content.

I've been working like crazy at school, exhausting myself, but accomplishing much.

Something about this picture makes me really love the life I live - right here, right now. 

I'm grateful and blessed.

Ready for adventure.

The Big Apple

I was lucky enough to be able to spend a few days in New York City this past week.

Central Park and The Metropolitan Museum of Art shown here

It was a great trip, saw lots of things, visited with good people, and appeased some of my wanderlust.

The Frost Princess

 My little sister came up to me today and said "Let's do a photo shoot". And having gotten a nice snowstorm yesterday, this is what I came up with.

We didn't get too many shots because light was fading fast and she was getting cold (understandably). 

The first shot is my favorite.

I hope you all had the most lovely of Christmas's!

Cider. Donuts. Fall.

Tastes of Fall.

Zucchini Muffins & My life of late (in pictures)

Those muffins right there? I tell you, procrastination never tasted so good!

They are zucchini muffins, and I used zucchini I grew myself last year, shredded, and then froze.

Recipe can be found Here

But I had to alter the recipe when I made them, in the end it actually made them healthier!

I used a bit of butter, but substituted the majority of it with Coconut oil and butter. I also didn't have as much flour on hand as I thought, so I added almond meal/flour - which contains more protein!

They turned out great, no noticeable taste difference.

You might have noticed I haven't been around for a bit.

I've been super busy - school is in full swing!

But I'll try to remember to bring out my camera and take some pictures to show you guys.

Virginia [Family Trip]

This is their reaction to the Jamestown Settlement

So a few weeks ago I was in Virginia with my family.

We spent much of our time at Busch Gardens, occasional historical sites (which as you can see, my siblings SO enjoyed), and one day at the beach. Oh, and we went sea fishing! I ended up catching the most fish of my family at 4 - they weren't biting too well that night. 

It was quite hot in Virginia, and as a winter baby I prefer temperatures that you can live in. Also, my mom's car's air conditioning broke shortly after we got down there. Hello 9.5 hour drive home drenched in sweat!

But we made it home in one piece.

Fairy Party Video

Her Fairy Party from Mary Beth Osborn on Vimeo.

Video of my little sister's fairy party, as promised!