Wow, has it really been this long?!

I started this blog about 2 years ago to record the happenings in our lives and I am either a TERRIBLE blogger or we haven't done anything exciting in the past few years... Hmm, makes me wonder which of those it is?! Honestly, I would have to admit it's probably a little of both. I am going to really make the attempt to update this a little more frequently.

Right now, as most of you are probably aware, we have opened up our own company called Hot Diggity Dogs. It's a Chicago style hot dog cart. I work the cart everyday but Sunday. I LOVE it! I feel so lucky doing this "job." I meet the most wonderful people!!! IF I have to work, this is the perfect job for me. I get to hang out all day, use my cell phone/internet as my leisure, read books/magazines, talk to people as long as I want without getting in trouble, if I show up a few minutes late it's ok and pack up early if the day wasn't so great. Don't get me wrong, it's not as easy as it sounds, the work is easy but the effort that we are putting into our company is very draining. Sometimes I feel like I don't stop!!!

I'm very excited for this summer to be here, definitely NOT for the heat but because the summer inspires me to bake more. I really aspire to be Martha Stewart with my baking, especially cupcakes and this season makes me want to try new recipes and cupcakes decorating ideas. I have a few ideas up my sleeve and can't wait for a little bit of "downtime" to start them! As soon as I do them, I will take pictures and blog about them. It's going to be exciting......

SNOW DAY!!!

This is my neighborhood from our house.

These are my neighbors trees.

This is my house. Caleb had to hit snow off the tree so it didn't break any

branches.

Me torturing the babies.

For anyone that has lived in Las Vegas for any amount of time knows that it is RARE (to say the least) for us to get snow. Today, the most magical thing happened, it snowed and not just a little but a lot! I feel like the biggest kid right now. It's amazing that snow provides such a euphoric feeling. I swear it's a happy endorphin! Everyone is so giddy. I went out and did a little bit of shopping and everyone was so incredibly nice! Too bad it doesn't snow here more often.

Anywhere but here

I LOVE this little church on the way to Estes Park!

Us being silly at the pumpkin patch

This is the view from my grandparents house

Look, it's really fall!

This is the airport we flew in and out of. It's no McCarran!
Waiting for the plane so we could go home =(

My family and I recently went to Colorado because my grandfather passed away. I have ALWAYS loved Colorado but going during the fall season grew a deeper love for it in my heart! It was so nice to see the leaves turn orange and fall on the ground. The weather was chilly and crisp. Their idea of a pumpkin patch wasn't one set up in a shopping center parking lot, they were actually set up on farms, real farms! One night we went to a haunted corn maze (of course, the chicken that I am backed out at the last minute) but from what everyone said, it was awesome! People still walk down the street and look you in the eyes and greet you (whereas here in Las Vegas, you are afraid to look people in the eye). Their DMV had only 10 counters and when we walked in the place was empty. I have always wanted to live somewhere other than Vegas but after this trip, I am more convinced than ever. I want to live in a small place where you can experience the culture, seasons and no lines at the DMV. The only thing holding me back here is having such a close relationship with my family. If they all said "ok, let's go," I would be the first one packed. I couldn't move away from my family yet, just the idea of missing Sunday dinner's or hanging out at my parents house makes me weepy. Well, I guess this dream of mine will have to be put on hold for now but maybe someday, I can live anywhere but here......