Happy Hallowwen!

I dress up for Halloween every year. My husband thinks I'm crazy, but he's not American and doesn't understand that it's okay to be a crazy person one day out of the year and show up in a costume to work.
I am very lucky that my office also shares a love for Halloween and holds a costume contest each year. So. . . . drum roll please.... let me introduce this year's costume:

PRINCESS DIANA

Did you hear about the new movie?

How topical that the Diana movie is being released on November first, and I just happen to have a fancy tiara from my wedding laying around. I will be sure to take some pics the day of, and let you know how my costume turns out! Any bets on whether or not I out do Naomi Watts?

Escape to Biar's Cove

My hubby and I had planned a visit Mosquito Lagoon for a kayaking trip; however we decided to pursue some fishing instead (have I ever told you how much my husband LOVES to fish?) and headed out to a secluded widelife refuge called Biar's Cove. Here are are a few pics from our adventure!

We didn't see any manatees, but we did run into some very angry mosquitos! I will be back to this hidden gem, but next time I am bringing some bug repellant. 

Kayaking Adventure

This weekend I did something I never thought I would do- I kayaked 8.5 miles! My husband and I started off at Kings Landing and ended at Wekiva Island. It was so much fun- I am already a big fan of Wekiva Island, this was just whole new way to experience the area.

The journey took us about 3 hours and along the way we saw lots of beautiful scenery, turtles, and alligators (babies and some pretty big guys)!

It was so much fun, we will definitely be going back!

Celebrate!

This week my family had two reasons to celebrate; it was my mom's birthday and she also officially passed her make up artist exams for Clinique! Hooray!
To celebrate these milestones, we went out to dinner at one of my favorite local restaurants El Bodegon for some tapas and wine!
Above is a little showcase of my mom's birthday outfit and my gift to her, a subscription to Birchbox!

Birthday Party by thecitybeautiful 

Home Sweet Home

Hello! I have been away far too long!

I enjoyed a lovely week in California and another four days in Austin, Texas. I will update soon on my trips, but in the meantime, I wanted to share a few pictures from my weekend.

After four days away my sweet husband took me on a little date to one of our favorite local beaches- Playa Linda (I was too busy boogie boarding to take pics) and then we had a fantastic dinner at  a local legend Hot N' Juicy Crawfish. YUM!

We order the 'Dip Your Feet' Special- 1lb crawfish, 1lb shrimp, andouille sausage and corn

Up close and personal of the food!

You peel and eat everything- it's so much fun!

Nothing like the Beach and some comfort food to welcome you home!
(Back to healthy eating tomorrow)

Winter Park Boat Tour

I love to show Orlando off to visitors. It is 'The City Beautiful' for a reason. One of my favorite local loves is the Winter Park Scenic Boat Tour. Every time I have family visit, I take them on The Winter Park Scenic Boat Tour- it's a great way to learn about the Orlando area while having fun! You can even see Rollins College where we had our engagement photos taken!  Here are a few pics from my last jaunt down the chain of lakes!

View through the Venetian Canal

Taking my father in law for a trip across the chain of lakes

 

 

 

View the of Kraft Azalea Gardens from the boat

Macarons Macarons Macarons

Macaron Obsession!

I recently ordered this adorable macaron tinket by from Chambre De Sucre through my Birchbox and now I am obsessed. It is just too cute, it really makes me want to eat a macaron everytime I take it out to grab my vitamins.

In Scripps Green, of course!

I was all too happy to find out there is a macaron bakery right by my house in Winter Park! I think the universe is trying to tell me something. . .

Le Macaron 216 North Park Avenue --Better stop by and check it out!

From Le Macaron

Weekend Fun!

Orlando City Soccer vs. Fluminense Brazil

This Saturday I enjoyed a great Orlando City Soccer match against one of Rio's top professional teams, Fluminense! 

 Pre-Soccer Tailgating (would not be complete without a camo cooler!)

 The Supporter's Section was a riot- lots of  banners, songs and streamers!

Over 11,000 fans attended! I will definitely attend another game!

 Check out OCS at http://www.orlandocitysoccer.com/