Christmas Treats...

This Christmas season has been a very different season then in the past. For starters I actually had time to enjoy the season. With more free time, I took full advantage to take part in all Christmas traditions, which I regretful have to admit I have not done in the past. Christmas seasons tend to turn in to people running around with their heads cut off, and running from one event to another yet never getting a chance to stop and actually enjoy the time.

This year I can honestly say ( not sure this is a good thing) that I watched every FALALALA Lifetime Christmas movie they aired. Yep, I put them on Tivo and watched them when I had down time. It was so nice to sit in front of the Christmas tree, drink hot chocolate and watch good ole family Christmas movies!

I also went to see a few different Christmas light displays, not to mention made it to the city twice to see the Christmas decorations and festivities.. on one weekend I saw a Santacon ( aka pup crawl) but Santa's were everywhere!

Macy's might be my favorite building here in the city when it is lite up!!! So pretty, however inside their store is another story, always a mess, but my guess is because everyone thinks it is the last day to use their famous WOW coupon that is 1 day only.. however this 1 day only coupon is only to be followed by 25 more coupons. It cracks me up the number of Macy's mailings I have received this year..

To finish up my holiday season ( here in California) I spent a whole day baking for friends and Drake's coworkers.. It was so nice to spend a whole day in my PJ's cooking and well of course taste testing my creations.

Here are some pictures from the Season and my new wish is that I take time every year to really enjoy the season and not rush around no matter how busy the future years may be! :) .. Next year I will be adding Taking Easton to go see Santa to my list of things to do. :) Can't wait..



This was maybe a 100th of the number of Santa's I saw in one day! :) It was so funny, but I would have been so confused as a kid!!



Drake's mom and I in front of the Macy's building!!



Homemade Peanut Butter Cookies with little Kisses, Drake's favorite!




I called this operation Cinnamon Roll. Growing up one of my best friends Amber's Mom, made this Cinnamon roll in the shape of a candy cane, it was always my favorite. Making it from scratch scared me, but it turned out ok.. I still have room for improvement, but I will call it a success!!




Puppy Chao.. I think I ate half of this before I gave anyone any, oops I can account a few pounds to this for sure!

 Now we are off to Texas to finish up the Holiday Season and Enjoy some family time!!

                                                     Merry Christmas !!!

Christmas Parties.. it is that time of the year!!

Christmas Party outfit 1 by cdrake10 featuring a chanel bag

This is the outfit I have put together that I would like to be wearing to the Christmas party next week.. however with the plumpness I have been sporting lately, I think not even these cute cloths can make me feel cute.. but please image this dress with a little baby that is hiding under it, yes I know not attractive!! I do love this time of year though when there are lots of Christmas parties to attend and fun and joy all around!!

Speaking of Fun, Drake's mom is coming in today and we are going to have such a fun weekend playing around town and in the city, visitors that come during the holiday season get an extra treat of seeing the city all light up and filled with Christmas decor.. it just makes you want to walk around with a Starbucks in your hand and sing Christmas carols!! I will keep you posted if I do see Maureen singing:)

Weekend with my Mom!!

My mom just left today, but was here for 4 days and we had a great time. We went to the city Friday Night and had a great dinner!! There are so many to pick from there, that it is hard to decide, but we defiantly found a winner!! It is called Louisa's Italian Restaurant, it was cute and quaint, and the 80 something year lady who is the owner still stops by each table to see how your food was.. how cute is that?

In the city were were able to hang out with great friends too, our friends Wes and Amanda from Drake's home were up visiting people, along with our  new friends Ethan and Lisa!! It was a fun night of friends and family. Saturday my mom and got up early and headed to Sausalito for brunch and then to Union Square to shop, but were got treated with the Christmas tree going up, which was neat to see how that all works and the trimming to make it look so perfect!! The ice skating rink was up as well too, so fun!! Can't wait till the Tree Lighting ceremony..oh how I love Christmas time!

Sunday we all went to the 49er game, which was a perfect day for a game at Candlestick it was beautiful weather.. plus they WON!! yea... Cowboys won too...which was a miracle for them this year!! :) lets not talk about Tech however... that is just sad!! :( I told my mom she was good luck for the 49ers, and she just needed to stay forever!! Drake's brother Joe and his two boys were there too, so that was fun!

Here are some pictures from the weekend.. Enjoy!!


The new 49er sales center.. AKA Drake's office.. must be nice to walk down this to your office everyday!!



View of half of the New Stadium and little model!



Model of New Stadium!



Top of the Mark Bar!! You can't see but below us is the view of the whole city!!




I just think she is so pretty, so I had to add this one!!:)




Sausalito, a view of the city from the water!!





The ice skating rink in Union Square!




Christmas Tree going up in Union Square!




49er game, we must be important or something to get on the field.. :)



Goldmine girls!!