The secret's out..

Q: Best place to get fresh produce in SLC?
A: Hands down Rancho Market

We've been enjoying these GIGANTIC juicy grapefruits from Rancho that were 9 lbs for .99 cents! And this week, 8lbs of oranges for .99 cents!?! Seriously, one bag of oranges was 50 cents!
It's awesome. Plus, their produce is so much sweeter and is the closest replacement of the fresh garden fruits and veggies which we desperately miss during the Winter. We're spoiled when it comes to garden produce!

I say the secret is out because this store is tiny and seems to cater to the Hispanic population of SLC. Going there is just like heading south of the border. They sell those little bobblehead toys and CD's in the parking lot and I was often the only blonde in the store when I'd visit. Now I go and the place is packed, with all different nationalities. I love it!

So go shop at Rancho!

For the beauty of the earth

Who needs a nice, warm sun when you can spend lovely wintery days hiking up to awesome frozen waterfalls?


okay, I do.

But I must thank the season for being especially kind this Winter. I haven't loathed it as I have in the past, and actually have appreciated it more this year.

I'm hot and I'm cold...

...when it comes to blogging.

And now is definitely a cold moment.

I'm just not really into blogging right now, and not only have I neglected mine, I've neglected yours too. Sorry. But do we all really care that much? Who do we really blog for anyway?

Oh well, here's to the New Year!

I can feel that it's going to be a really great year! There's big things in store, not just for me and Mr. Bruce, but I'm sensing great things to happen for my dear friends and family.
And I can't wait!

And speaking of dear friends and family, I've been really full of love for them lately. Of course I always do love them, but I've recognized how awesome it is to have so many wonderful friends, siblings, in-laws, neighbors and parents surrounding us. I consider myself so lucky to be inspired by so many people, to have really long-term friendships that are so fulfilling and to know that there's always people who care. And please know that I care! And that you all make life sweeter.

So on that note,here's to a fantastic 2009!!

Birthday Boy

He's from O-town.
He loves chocolate milk chugs as much as his wife.
He writes poetry.
He's a friend to all.
He makes the best grilled cheese you'll ever taste.
He can build an Indian Sauna like nobody's business.
He thinks he's losing his hair.
He free-style raps like a gangsta.
He's been hit-on by men and women alike, many times.
He owns his own business.
He's very handsome.
He has a true talent for public speaking.
He loves the opening day of the hunt more than Christmas morning.
He can run really fast, for a really long time.
He's 30 years, 2 weeks, and 2 days old.

Happy Birthday Bruce!!
You're loved by many!
Welcome to the next decade.

And now, a small picture tribute to the last 30 yrs...

...and here's to the next 30.

R.I.P.

Well, it's now been almost 6 months since my was stolen. There I was, loving the and early mornings, trying to be , while getting some and riding my bike to work. I walked out from the hospital, excited to ride home and saw this: , an empty bike rack. [Actually, they did leave my helmet with my cut chain inside it. The nerve.]
Ahh!!!! I was soooooo . But not a goofy mad, more like donald duck mad: . Then my boiling blood led to .




...and I'm still not quite over it.


But, on the bright side. Maybe this could have happened to me ,
and this to my bike .
Or this to my spandex .

Wait, I wasn't wearing spandex..




So, to for a ,
despite the economic.


My paypal account is up and running.

a new found love...

Seriously, have you tried these? They're waayyyyy better than milk chocolate ones!

Halloween!

4th Annual Halloween Party:



Little Red Riding Hood and my Big Bad Wolf:


Turns out there was an entire group missing their key figure. Lucky for them, I was able to fill the missing part.
Aren't the costumes great?!!



I just love this picture because not one person is looking at the camera. And also because I'm in-love with Woody and Buzz!!