December Favorites {personal}

Not only has a month come and gone......but also a year.

It is so weird! I have been meaning to write this blog post, but as I sit here thinking of my month favorites, I realize that I don't have many. Most of my favorites are with the anticipation of next year (aka - next month). That being said, I am going to have my skimpy month favorites and then follow them up with my future favorites for next year!

Drink: Water {nothin's better, folks!}

Book: I read 3 books, but I didn't have a favorite. :/
Memory: Chanukkah!

If I had an extra afternoon: It didn't really happen. :)

Quote: Many have made a decision to believe in Jesus without making a commitment to follow Jesus. The gospel allows for no such distinction. Biblical belief is more than mental assent or verbal acknowledgement." *Kyle Idleman

So there you have it! I honestly couldn't really think of my favorites! I will be sure to be more conscience of what I enjoy. ;)

WHAT I am looking forward to....

Month: January! {I don't have to waitress for 1 month!!}

Drink: Unsweetened and Hot and Black tea {I am doing a sugar "fast"....}

Music: Jamie Grace's album /  Aaron Shust's song

Book: God's Pursuit of Man by A.W. Tozer

Random: Soaking up as much family time as I can.

 

It is the most wonderful time of the year!!! {personal}

And the answer is no.

I did not drop off the face of blog world. I have legitimate reasons for not blogging recently! I have had a bad computer virus, which crippled my computer time.....aaaaand on top of that - it is Hanukkah!

This time of year is my favorite. "It's the most wonderful time of the year!" I love hearing all of the carols and hilarious Christmas music. I love seeing lights and snow. And I especially love remembering God's many amazing miracles, which includes that special year that the Light of the World was born.

“In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it….the true light, which enlightens everyone, was coming into the world.” ^John 1:4-5, 9

Chanukkah is all about having such a strong faith that you are willing to die for it. It is about rededicating yourself for God and God alone. MMMmmmm, I can't say enough how I love this season! {and don't forget the amazing fried food, and the chocolate, and the chocolate that we get to eat 8 days in a row!!!!}

Enjoy a couple photos from our night four of the Festival of Lights/Feast of Dedication.
And I hope to see you all right here again! And soon. Very soon.  <3

Aaaaaand, my wonderful handsome brother is an awesome latkes maker!!!

Tiffany: portraits {denver, co portrait photographer}

Meet Freckles.
Otherwise known as Tiffany.

Tiffany contacted me because she needed some head shots for a modeling/acting opportunity. I was thrilled about the possibility of photographing the cute little bubbly girl from work, and not only was I able to get the head shots she needed, but also some shots I have desperately been wanting to try. :)

I absolutely love how her portrait session turned out! We had a lovely time, and Tiffany was so amazing and put up with all of my fun experiments! :) One of the things that I love most about Tiffany is her bubbly, optimistic attitude. She is always smiling, and it rubs off! I made this girl trudge through the snow and brave the cold December weather, but in the end it was worth it!

Tiffany: sneaky peaky {denver, co portrait photographer}

Oh, I can not get over the "adorable-ness" of this girl or this picture! More coming soon. :)

November favorites: {personal}

I am back.
It feels weird sitting here blogging, trying to explain my absence. :) November was a lovely month. I have a feeling this post will be long, because if there was such a thing as an "overflowing month", that would be November for me.

What happened? (you may ask.....) Well:
-I went to Florida for a week for vacation
- I turned 19
-I painted my room
-I went to Florida for Thanksgiving to visit my grandparents
-My dad's birthday

Oh, and those things are all just icing. That doesn't iclude work, college, and the occasional sibling time or "organizing date with myself."

November
Week One

Doesn't it look like paradise? It was my first time at the beach. Well, technically, my first time was when I was 6....but I don't really remember it. So, I like to say it was my first time. That week was filled with Disney World, Busch Gardens, The Beach, Meeting lovely and inspiring people, and spending it with These people.

November :
The Last Week

This last week of November was spent with these people.

To say that I had a fabulous time would be an understatement! I really enjoyed speaking French for a week (I am getting pretty good! ;) The week was filled with listening to the experiences and wisdom of both of my grandparents. The subjects ranged from education down to respect, and I loved every part of our chats. I also went shopping on Black Friday for the first time! (what an experience. I had to learn the art of agressive walking....)
Best memory of the trip:

Haha. I still laugh when I think of it. All week my Grandpapa was teasing me about eating too much (I was on vacation, so that makes it ok, right????). I kept refuting by saying "Je ne suis pas un cochon, Grandpapa!" Meaning: I am not a pig! Well, because of my big mouth, I was dubbed "le petit cochon"/ the little pig - for the week. The entire week. Towards the end, however, my Grandpapa remembered a movie with a pig in it. {Have any of y'all seen Babe?}SOOOoooo, half the time I was "Le Petite Cochon" and half the time I was "Babe". Honestly, I didn't mind being called Babe. ;) I could get used to it.

I already miss the thick French accents. The ones that call Michael Buble - Bubley. The ones that can't pronounce "th" - so Happy Birthday becomes Happy Birday. The ones that mix French with English. Oh, those special faces! Next year can't come soon enough!

Oh, and of course there was my birthday (left) and my amazing father's birthday (right) last month! We are 30 years apart, so it is always easy to remember my dad's BIG number!

What are my favorites from last month?

Person: my Papa

Random: enjoying two seasons. Florida's sunshine and Colorado's snow!

Nail Polish: Cranberry/Red

Drink: Water. {can't get much better!}

Snack: Donuts {I know, I know. I am bad....}

Music: Michael Buble's Christmas Album

Book: Obsessed by Ted Dekker

Memory: lip syncing on an Air Plane with my BFF.

Thankful for: Language! Being able to communicate in another language.

Quote: "Faith never knows where it is being led, but it loves and knows the One who is leading." ^Oswald Chambers

 

All in all, I had such a wonderful month. God truly has blessed me with amazing friends and family. I can't wait to see what this 19th year will bring!
God Bless!
*felicia