California

Here are some photos from my recent trip to California! We started out touring parts of LA and Hollywood, then wrapped up our trip in San Diego to help with Military Appreciation Night at Chick-fil-A:

From our tour at WB Studios - This alleyway was used in the movie "Annie" & the famous kiss scene from "Spiderman"!

Anyone recognize this house from Gilmore Girls?

Part of the "Pretty Little Liars" Set -- Town Hall & Rosewood HighSchool

Central Perk from the set of "Friends"! -- Me & two of my co-workers

The new Chick-fil-A opening in Hollywood!

I loved visiting California and only wish I would have had enough time to hit up Disneyland! 

A Peek at San Antonio | Part 1

Hello!! As you know, I'm here in San Antonio (see here) working alongside the production team on graphics for Chick-fil-A's annual Operators Seminar! I wanted to share a little peek of what I'm up to in time-lapse form. The following is a time lapse of the stage being built and a clip of the production room "video village" where I'm working!

Pictures coming soon!

To San Antonio I Go

Riverwalk

And I'm off to San Antonio for ten days! I'll be assisting with the production team on graphics for Chick-fil-A's annual Operators Seminar. I'm excited, I can't wait to see the riverwalk, stay in a hotel, and try something new. However, I'm going to miss my sweet husband and my little Kaito. I'm such a homebody. I love my cozy place and my little family...ten days. I can do this!

I'll be sure to keep you updated along the way. Pictures are a must. Anyone have a suggested restaurant//shop I should visit on the Riverwalk?

Cheers!

A Very Wallace Christmas

As promised, here are some photographs from my first trip to the Biltmore house and my Christmastime with Jon's side of the family. Enjoy!

Spent early Christmas morning with my family, then headed over to the Wallace's to spend the second half with Jon's side. 

My sweet little green-eyed Kaito (Kai-toe) has been obsessed with our tree. It started with intent staring, adoring, and playing with ornaments and quickly became his new favorite home.

I love Christmas and I am so thankful for my beautiful family. Thanks for taking a peek! Now it is time to start putting away the decorations and suiting up for the wonderful New Year! 2011, here I come!

Giving Thanks Always

I am sitting here, in my living room, listening to Christmas music, and looking at our first tree lit up in the corner. I am so completely joyful and thankful, not only for this holiday season, but for my beautiful and precious family. I have loved this little vacation so much that I do not know how I am going to muster up the energy to put on my "corporate hat" and go back to work tomorrow!

As promised, I give you a little more of a glimpse into our first Thanksgiving and our adventures in visiting both sides of the family.

November 25, 2010: The night before, Jonathon helped me bake an Oreo cheesecake and make cracker candy to contribute to my parents Thanksgiving celebration. We headed on over to the Jones' household to celebrate Thanksgiving with my mom, dad, brother, sister, and family friend, Sonia.

Sometimes they can be a little difficult to take a picture of! We watched the Macy's Day Parade and I helped my Dad order Christmas presents for the family. We ate a wonderful Thanksgiving meal. Jon and I left around 3:45 to start our five hour drive to Mount Pleasant, SC.

November 26, 2010: We woke up early in Jon's Grandma's home and headed to Charleston to see the sites and eat some yummy sea food with Jon's mom, dad, sister, and her fiancee. 

Since we only had half the day to explore, we took a quick driving tour of the main historical places in Charleston, stopped by the wonderful Market, drove past the gorgeous homes on "Rainbow Row", bought Oreo fudge at the Charleston Candy shop, and ate amazing sea food. 

November 27, 2010: We ate at the infamous "Melvin's Bar-B-Que", Jon's dad's most favorite place to eat. Then, sadly, we headed back to the ATL.

Seriously, Melvin's had the best onion rings I have ever tasted in my life. So good! 

Since Jon and I started our ornament tradition after we got engaged (read about it here), we decided to make sure we bought ornaments whenever we went to special places. While shopping in the Market on Friday, we came across this precious little thing:

It is handmade and cut from a beautiful little piece of wood with "Charleston, South Carolina" inscribed on it. We just loved it and thought it would be a perfect addition to our little ornament collection. 

Three cheers for Charleston and Thanksgiving!

Doing the Charleston!

Seriously, it has been WAY too long. Jonathon and I got swept up in a whirlwind of Thanksgiving celebrations and I cannot wait to share all about it! We just got back late this evening from Charleston, SC, and, flat out, had the most amazing first Thanksgiving together as a married couple.

I am anxious to share pictures and treasures with you! But since it is so late, I will have to just give you a sneak peek with more to come soon!

Speaking of the holidays, I have to admit...I have been anxiously awaiting Christmas, pretty much since Jon and I got married six months ago. One of the first questions I asked him after we moved into our little home was, "Where are we going to put the Christmas tree?!" Well, Thanksgiving is officially over, and Jon has told me this is the acceptable time to start the "yule-tide-oh-christmas-tree-holly-run-run-rudolph festivities". Tonight I have already managed to watch two Christmas movies: "Ernest Saves Christmas" & "Home Alone". TOMORROW is decorating time! I will be sure to share pictures.

And now, my list of things to catch you up on (posts soon to come!)
1. Thanksgiving & the trip to Charleston
2. Christmas Decorating
3. Special MaieDae holiday GIVEAWAY!

Happy belated Thanksgiving to ALL and an early Merry Christmas!