Me Time

I am home from Arizona. I had a fabulous time. It was exactly what I needed after a really busy, really long and really cold winter.

I stayed in the guest house aka "the casita" and was absolutely loving it up. I adore my fiance but it was really wonderful to have some time to myself. Sleep in a big comfy bed, watch whatever TV and movies I want and just lounge around.




I got in Saturday night and my wonderful mother must have read THIS blog post because the casita was stocked with all my favorite things:

FRUIT SNACKS!!!!


Market Pantry Mango Peach Sparking Waters!!!


And tons of magazines!!!


I spent each day laying by the pool,

and each night hanging out with my mom and step-dad.

The first night we went straight from the airport to their favorite restaurant, Mastro's, which is an amazing steakhouse. I got the Filet Oscar, but there they put an entire crab cake on top opposed to just the lump crab...O-M-G. It was to die for!

Sunday after the pool, my mom and I did a little shopping. I've never been a lipstick-wearer, in fact I rarely have any color on my lips, but after our engagement shoot (I had lip color on) I really liked how it looked. I picked up some Rouge Double Intensite by Chanel and absolutely love it!

I got it in Rose Agate, so it's a nice neutral color, nothing too flashy! It's a lip stain so it lasts for hours and the gloss isn't too sticky, so I love it! After shopping we stopped by Zinc Bistro for a lovely glass of wine. Then, we headed back to the house and had a pre-dinner martini

then went to Gianfranco's for a nice big pasta dinner!

Monday was another day by the pool followed by Happy Hour at Sapporo, which was amazing. I had a fabulous Mago Mai Tai and incredible sushi!

On the way home, we couldn't resist stopping by Mastro's again, this time we just got a drink, even though I easily could have downed another Filet Oscar. After our beverage we went to Jade Palace to pick up some Chinese food. My mom and I instantly made friends with the manager and after about two minutes found ourselves taking Sake Bombs with him! Nothing like pounding a quick drink while waiting for your take out!

Oh Hugh!

Tuesday, I got an early start out by the pool and then went to Fashion Square for some more shopping, then my mom and I met up with Steve (my step-dad) and Stan (a close family friend) for some Mexican! We went to a local dive called Tee Pee's which had amazing margaritas and fabulous Mexican food. Once again my mom and I found ourselves taking free shots (how does that always happen to us?)


Wednesday I had an early flight to catch and was home in Minneapolis and back to work by 2:00pm. I had amazing time, and while the trip was too short, it was exactly what I needed. I got some me time, some sun and some quality time with my mama. From now until the wedding, J and I have a jam packed schedule; but I feel rested, relaxed and rejuvenated and I am ready to take on this crazy fun summer of ours!