{favorites}

Decorating for the Holidays!

Thanksgiving Turkey Trot

This morning Aaron and I started a new tradition as a married couple...the Long Beach Turkey Trot. I ran the 10K and Aaron and Charla walked the 5K! Heather, Maria, Chris & Sheila (on her crutches...cheering...hurt her knee, sad) where all there running the 10K as well. Pictured is me and Maria crossing the finish line! Yay, more dessert for us. Yum! The day was soo beautiful, and actually looked like fall, a rare occasion lately in WARM So Cal! It had rained the night before and the air was clear and the cloud were amazing....Charla captured some of the beauty of the morning....check it out!

Tagged...

I have been tagged by Kelly. So here goes...7 things about me!

1. I wish I was left handed. I would practice often as a kid doing everything with my left hand. This taught me I could not will anything on to myself as I am still right handed.

2. I do not like reading.

3. I once has a speaking role on Nash Bridges as a massage therapist named Helga. I got to wear white spandex shorts, a yellow sports bra and some reebok high tops...sweet!

4. My favorite quote: "Life is not about finding yourself, it is about creating yourself" -mug in Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf

5. I Love going out to eat, well I just love food in general, especially extra crispy bacon!

6. I really want to work on Myth Busters...they have the coolest job ever.

7. If they will not higher me on Myth Buster my second choice would be Sweat Equity! Sledge Hammers...fun!

Sorry in advance by I tag...CharlaBLUE, Krashing Motions, & Dr. Day

Christmas is Almost HERE!

Christmas is getting close. Here is a fun card I made with one of Charla Blue's photos..(They have a lot to chooose from and I don't think they will pick this since they were pretty much done taking pictures at this point...so I won't be spoiling their fun, I just really like the orange wall). If you are in the market for a custom card email me at cora@applebyday.com. Click to check out more of their photo shoot!

{favorites}

Wrapping Presents - Happy Birthday Kal

Oh the name changing begins

No words, or scents for that matter, can describe the social security office. As I wait patiently for number 172 (currently serving 162) to be called I am learning some new parenting techniques that all include four letter words... Nice!
Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

FAVORITES...birds

these are a few of my FAVORITE things...Birds
These are from The Red Thread
I have recently blogged about artwork that I had seen at Starling Dinner. While I was blogging about today I came across a similar style artist in Australia. I love the birds...will they ever go out of style.

Working Weekend

I did a lot of work this weekend. I realized, that unlike other trades, graphic work you can't always post because most of the time there is some sort of trade secrets involved. I know, I am not really as important as I just made myself sound. Anyways, I think this one is safe to post. This is a logo that I am working on for Ashton Woods, the most unique, best bed and breakfast that one could go. It is located on Bainbridge Island, WA, if you can't go, it would make a great present for someone looking to get away!

these are a few of my FAVORITE things

So it shall begin...

Stockings from Sundance (Aaron and I are in the market for 2 new ones!)

Copying Others

Many blogs that I read offer there favorites week or. Whether is it decor8's "Etsy's Take 5 Tuesday", or Just a Girl in the City "Faves of the Day", and I think I would like to copy them. I need a clever title though...how about "these are a few of my favorite things"...ye, I am a fan of The Sound of Music. And yes, I will try to do this once a week. It's good for everyone that way. Umm, now I have to think of some huh!

Christmas Presents

I have been working all day on little custom designed 2009 calendars for christmas presents. I have given myself a personal challenge...to use only artwork that was once in something else I created or I can use text if I have nothing that matches the month. Yes, I am being cutsy and matching the month to the holiday or season. Here is a sneak peak of July...of course this is my favorite so far...and yes I am sure it is because of the bike.

Voted #57 - Done!

Yes, I finally did it! #57 of my 101!

Happy Birthday Becky

Saturday night was a fun night for many reasons..first it was Becky's birthday party! Aaron and I threw a small dinner party for 12. We converted the house (turned the living room, into a dinning room), used our patio table to fit everyone with some interesting seating options (like ottoman's for three), and got to use all of new wedding stuff, including the Kitchen Aid (compliments of Becky & Greg) that everyone always says you won't use, and my fun yellow plates. The menu consisted of Jalapeno Artichoke Dip (erin), Pot Roast (aaron), Twice Baked Potatoes (aaron), Roasted Asparagus (cora), Carrots (roast), Cream Puffs (aaron), salad (charla), and some random cranberry, apple, ice cream, ginger snap dessert (cora). A text we received today in thanks summed up the evening..super fun-awesome food-great company! Happy Birthday rebecca Ford...i still think that sounds like a famous person.

Something Nice for Aaron

Since I have posted my updated 101's, some of my friends have insisted that I have done something nice for Aaron. See, my problem is, since we are newlyweds everything I do that is nice I think should just be normal, but then I was going through the pictures on my phone and found this. One morning I made my husband some fancy french toast. So number #29 was done on October 11th. Good Job Cora!