Bachelorette Party In the Lovely SanFran & Napa Valley!

Bachelorette parties are the kick off to your wedding festivities!  So with that said, it all started to sink in when I was the one opening lingerie gifts,  and getting my meals, and drinks payed for to celebrate this stage in my life!  I have been in to tons of weddings so I was ready and prepared for this! 

I chose San Francisco and Napa Valley for my party because I didn't want the typical party hardy club/dance scene.  So this was more than perfect!!! I've been to San Francisco twice and couldn't get enough.  I also decided to just invite wedding party only,  to keep it personal and reasonable! It was tough because the list goes on and on with all my wonderful friends, so I had to draw the line somewhere.  Any who, with planning a wedding everybody discoveries you can't make everybody happy! Carrying on now, I want to share our pictures of events in the fulfilled weekend we had.  

It started with the four of us on Thursday night before all the gang arrived!

Dinner at Tacolicious in the Marina area. (this was a place where locals hang, & also recommended by a local and it was a good idea)

This was our fav!

Thanks to our waitress....CHEERS!!! 

I had some party favors for the girls with help of the fabulous wedding planner, Misty Duncan. Rhinestoned Initial thong underwear .

And initial wine holders!

Breakfast at Caffe DeLucchi before a big biking route! 

Cheers!

Artichoke hash

Everyone should do the GO Car tours, they were quite scary, but lots of fun!! Asha was my co-captain. 

Abigail & Laura (safe car)

Kalee & Brooke (Crazy Car)

Brittany & Kelsi (Smiley car)

Headed down Lombard Street!!!

One of the most crooked streets in SanFran

We had to take a picture of these lovely bougainvilleas!

Next up, is biking the Golden Gate Bridge over to Sausalito!!!! 

Pier pictures with Alcatraz in the distance!

Getting Closer to the Golden Gate!

In the middle of the GG Bridge!

Scoma's for a yummy dinner!!!! It was divine! 

Loved opening all my gifts for Chad! haha

A special thanks the the decorating comity for making it feel very lingerie'ish 

Napa Valley here we come!! 

Quick stop by the bridge!

Our first winery our of 4! 

Swirl

Sniff

Taste

Last night out!! We had a blast!!!

Thanks for all the memories!!!! I love each and every one of you!!!!! I am happy that we will have this memory for forever and y'all will be with me when I say "I Do."

Sky Thrills

Our Bi-Plane Adventure with Sky Thrills in CA.

                                   

All Ready For Take Off 

                                       

       Amazing Views From The Open Cockpit 

                                            

             Sunset Watching Along With Whales and Dolphins

We Did Barrel Rolls, Back Flips, Hammer Heads, and Spirals Free Falling!

A Flight Of A Lifetime!  Thank you Chad!!!

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A "Pinteresting" Wrap

Chicken/Cashew Lettuce Wraps

(click for recipe)

My Dad and I love to cook together and it's definitely one way we bond and spend our time together (besides hunting and fishing).  He is a grill master and I love to be his assistant.   Well, this time the roles swapped and I was the head chef and he was my assistant.  I have a bunch of recipes on pinterest, where you can find them under my "favorite recipes" board, so check it out! This is where I find all my meals lately and where we got this dinner inspiration! Hope you enjoy!

Here chick chick chick......

Sautéing the garlic and onions with other yummy sauces! 

Mix it all together...

My Dad taught me a secret to getting the stem out.... Bang it REALLY hard on the
counter and then you can pull it right out! 

Here ya have it, a healthy and fast lettuce wrap!! Now there is no excuse for dinner taking too long or not trying to be healthy! 

So, I advise you to get a Pinterest account and start pinning away!

I Enjoyed This Article On Coffee Shops In Portland

If you're a coffee loving, java jive diner hopper, then I have your next trip planned! 

Click this link to taunt your taste buds with this fabulous coffee shop tasting guide in Portland, Oregon!

Plan Your Coffee Vacay

and check out this silly video about Shizz Baristas Say! 

Peace, Love, and Coffee

Get Caught Reading A Good Book!

I've always cringed at the sound of a teacher giving a reading assignment in school.  I certainly have never as a student, just read for pleasure! Who does that? [haha] Actually, I do now!  Anyway, I'm always seeking for self-improvement, and I am finding out that books are one of the greatest sources for that. [ok, so I'm slow] Several years ago while enjoying a great cup of coffee in Barnes and Noble, I looked around and saw all these books, and people with their noses in them.  I thought to myself, a book would be a great accessory to my outfit.  It dawned on me that maybe I should be taking reading more seriously.  Then I stumbled upon a bright yellow book with a happy face on it.  It was appealing and I began to read the back cover and my interest was sparked!  I bought the 4:8 Principle by Tom Newberry and that's when I started a new habit of keeping a good book at my disposal.  When I finished this book I shared it with my close friends and they just loved it!!  So, I encourage you to read this book if you need a good pick me up and a good positive happy read! 

I recently just finished "His Needs Her Needs" and really benefited from it.  My boyfriend, Chad, and I read it together and discussed it after each chapter.  I advise anyone who is in a serious relationship to read this!! The current book we are reading together is 101 Questions You Should Ask Before Getting Engaged, and Devotions For Dating Couples.  This will make you discuss deep questions and learn so much about one another!  There is always room for improvement and I am always open to storing it in my memory. 

I guess what I am trying to say is, if you were caught dead, or if someone was snooping through your things, what book would they find you reading? 

Nothing is worth reading that does not require an alert mind.  ~Charles Dudley Warner

Shizzz JorAbi Say #sillyeverydayfun

Okay, so the crazy youtube videos about "shit girls say" is just spreading like "Fro Yo" shops on every corner.  So you know my friends and I have been quoting every line on this particular youtube clip....... Shiz girl say 

If you watched that, then hopefully you can find some humor in this next video..... ENJOY!!!

So, when I go visit my fabulous friend Abigail in LA, this video is an example of our everyday lingo with one another.  Shizzz we say!

Precious Moment

One last hug for the Bride and my BFF, Kalee
before her and her Husband, Randal go Honeymooning!