Top Ten...Places I Want to Travel

I love to travel, even though I am scared of flying, I love to check out different parts of the country and hopefully some day the world. This weeks Top Ten Tuesday topic is...

The Top Ten Places I Want to Travel

#10.

College Station, Texas

I am dying to go to Texas with Jason to see a Texas A&M game at the 12th Man. Jason grew up outside of Houston but has never been to a game...so he would be SO excited! Plus, I was hoping while we're there Ruthie, Steph, Kristen, Shay, Brynn and Lia would all come join us! 

#9.
Hawaii

I would LOVE to do a long trip to Hawaii and see multiple islands as well as touristy stuff and of course straight up pool/beach lounging. 

#8. 

San Francisco/Sonoma, California

I want to plan a trip to spend a couple of days in San Fran and then another few days in Sonoma touring vineyards. I've heard AMAZING things and am dying to see this part of California. 

#7. 

Paris

Eiffel Tour, the Louvre, Arc de Triomph, Croissants, Cappuccinos...I would love to do it all someday!

#6. 

Boston

I am madly in love with the East Coast. I've been to New York City, Baltimore and Washington DC and now I am DYING to visit Boston! It seems like such a fun city with so much history. Plus, I might be able to sweet talk Erica into being my tour guide!

#5. 

Italy

I don't know how I'd ever choose where in Italy to visit so I'd have to hit up Milan, Rome, Venice, Naples & Florence all in one trip. Totally doable, right? I've wanted to go to Italy since I was little and saw the movie Only You. I mean seriously...PASTA? WINE? SHOPPING? It's like all of my favorite things packed in to one amazing country! 

#4. 

Africa

I think going on an African safari would be about the coolest thing in the world. I really, really hope that some day I can make my way to Africa and spend some time in the jungle. 

#3. 

Australia

I have a strange obsession with Australia. I think it would be so fun to tour Sydney and of course hang out with some Kangaroos and Koalas! 

#2. 

Bora Bora

Ever since they went to Bora Bora on Ali's season of The Bachelorette I have been obsessed with going and staying in a glass bottom bungalow. It looks like absolute paradise and I want to go there so badly.

#1. 

Greece

The absolute number one place I want to travel is Greece. I would want to go and check out all the historical sites in Athens, party in Santorini, lounge on the beach in Mykonos and visit the Kalavrita, where my great-grandparents grew up.

Where do you want to travel?

Top Ten...Disney Movies

I will openly admit that I am one of those weirdo adults who has an inappropriate love for animated Disney movies. They are timeless and I loved them growing up and have yet to grow out of them. Now that I have a baby am I BEYOND excited to introduce her to all of the amazing movies. 

This week's Top Ten Tuesday topic is animated Disney movies! 

#10.
101 Dalmatians

Released in 1961.
Fun Fact: During the "Twilight Bark Scene" (ya know where they're alerting each other of the lost puppies) a bunch of the Lady and the Tramp characters can be seen in the pet shop window.


#9.

Lady and the Tramp

Released in 1955
Fun Fact: Walt Disney gave his wife a dog wrapped in a hat box, and used the same idea in the movie. 

#8.
Oliver and Company

Released in 1988
Fun Fact: This movie took just over two and a half years to complete and consisted of a staff of over 300 people.

#7.

Peter Pan

Released in 1953
Fun Fact: The movie doesn't use any of the original dialog from J.M. Barrie's play.

also...Tinkerbell is my all time favorite Disney character.  :)

#6.

Bambi

Released in 1942

Fun Fact: Two fawns were donated to Disney for the animation of the movie so the artists could study their movements and behavior. They were appropriately named Bambi and Faline, and when they were full grown were released in nearby Griffith Park. 

#5.

Princess and the Frog

Released in 2009
Fun Fact: This was the first traditionally (2-D) animated Disney movie in five years.

#4.

Cinderella

Released in 1950
Fun Fact: When Cinderella is singing "Sweet Sweet Nightingale" three bubbles form to make a Mickey Mouse head.

#3.

Beauty & the Beast

Released in 1991

Fun Fact: Beauty and the Beast was the first ever animated movie to be nominated for a Best Picture Academy Award. This was before there was an animated category. 

#2.
The Little Mermaid

Released in 1989
Fun Fact: 80% of the film required some sort of special effect like shadows, schools of fish swimming, bubbles and storms.

#1.

Aladdin, The Lion King & Finding Nemo

I know, I know I am totally cheating but I literally agonized over which of these movies to put first and I changed my mind like 10 times. I even asked myself "If these three movies were in front of you right now, which would you watch?" Wanna know my answer to myself? "I would have someone else choose for me." 

No joke. 

So...yes, I have three favorite Disney movies.

Aladdin

Released in 1992
Fun Fact: Aladdin became the highest grossing animated movie at the time with $200 million internationally.

The Lion King

Released in 1994
Fun Fact: Over 1 million drawings were created for the movie and it was originally titled King of the Jungle.

Finding Nemo

Released in 2003
Fun Fact: Bruce the shark was named after what Steven Spielberg named the mechanical shark used in Jaws.

What is your favorite of all time?

Top Ten....Bachelor Faves

OK, who watched The Bachelor last night?

I did! I did!
Did you know you could get abs over your ribs? Yeah, neither did I!
I have been pumped for this season and was pretty amped about last night's premier and it did not disappoint! So excited about this season.

In honor of the  premier last night, this week's Top Ten Tuesday topic is my favorite peeps from past The Bachelor and The Bachelorette shows. 

Roberto Martinez

Who doesn't love a little Roberto action? Him and Ali were so cute together! I'm still not over that breakup. 

#9

Kacie Boguskie

I thought she was adorable! SO gorgeous and so sweet! I was actually glad when she got sent home because I didn't want her to end up with a wang like Ben (did anyone else think he was a super lame Bachelor?) Guess how pumped I was when Kacie came back last night? HOLLER!

#8

Tenley 

Tenley was the goody-two-shoes from Jake's season and I thought they were PERFECT for each other....that is until Jake turned out to be completely cray and super douchey. But now she's dating Kiptyn which I think is about the cutest thing ever! I follow her in Instagram and they are the CUTEST couple of all time.

#7

Emily Maynard

I LOVED Emily on Brad's season and LOVED her season of The Bachelorette, but after all the tabloid nonsense with Jef, I'm starting to question her sincerity and frankly I'm getting a little sick of her.

#6

Sean Lowe

Oh Sean. So sweet, so humble, so-stinkin-hot. I am happy as a clam that he is the newest Bachelor.

#5

Ali Fedotowsky

I loved Ali on Jake's season, and was heartbroken when she had to leave the show for her job (remember that drama?) Just another lucky lady who dodged the Pavelka-bullet. Her season of the Bachelorette was one of my favorite seasons ever!

#4

Jillian Harris

I think me and Jillian could be friends. She seems like lotsa-fun. Her season was so great--just think of the awesome guys from that season: Ed, Kiptyn, REID, Jake Pavelka, Michael Stagliano! Sheesh!

#3

Melissa Rycroft

After stupid Jason dumped her ON LIVE TELEVISION, I was really hoping Melissa would be the next Bachelorette. But, she did her thing on Dancing with the Stars and married her prince charming. I just love her.

#2

Reid Rosenthal

Oh Reid. I loved him SO much on Jillian's season. She really should have accepted his proposal instead of Ed's. What a tool Ed turned out to be. I think Reid is so cute and he totally has the sarcastic sense of humor that I love. 

#1

Chris Lampton

Ah, Chris, Chris, Chris. By far 100% my favorite of all time. Chris was the runner-up from Ali's season and I seriously considered leaving Jason to go to Cape Cod and track this boy down.
Kidding!
Sort of. 
I loved him so much. He was HILARIOUS. Hot. Sweet. Thoughtful.
You can't get better than Chris.



Alright, who else watched The Bachelor last night? Don't you just LOVE Sean? Which girls are your early favorites?

Top Ten...of 2012.

2012 was quite the year! 

We were surprised with a little bundle of joy and had an incredible year awaiting the arrival of our daughter, going on trips and spending time with the people we love most.
But, for the sake of Top Ten Tuesday...here are my favorite memories from 2012!

#10.

Day with Billy & Jackie

We met Billy & Jackie on our honeymoon and the four of us bonded instantly. We love these two so much and had the best time with them when they came to visit us in Febrauary. (Fun Fact: I am brand newly preggers in this pic and OBVIOUSLY did not know it yet.)

#9.

Christina & Aaron's Wedding

I was so honored to be a bridesmaid one of my best friend's weddings in September. It was an incredible day for an incredible couple and I am so happy I was able to be a part of it all.
Read all about the wedding HERE!

#8.

Trip to Denver

Jason and I went to Denver in April to help my dad run a basketball tournament but I was able to stay a few extra days, meet up with my mom and spend time with my grandparents who live there. AND, have a little fun up in the mountains too.
Read about the whole trip HERE! 

#7.

Leadership Convention in Nashville

In June I was lucky enough to travel to Nashville for a Leadership Convention for my sorority, Alpha Omicron Pi. It was a great weekend spent with sorority sisters across the country but the best part was getting to know some of the amazing women who are currently in my chapter.
Read about my fabulous trip HERE! 

#6.

Gender Reveal Party

I was over-the-moon to find out our baby was a little girl, even though I always thought I wanted a boy first. It was nearly IMPOSSIBLE to keep this news secret for almost two weeks, but I am so glad we did because revealing our baby's gender to our family and friends in such a fun way was SO special.
See all the reveal photos HERE!

#5.

Baby Showers

 I was so lucky to have three amazing baby showers hosted by my best friends, mother-in-law, sister and mom. All three showers were so special and it meant so much to see how loved my little girl was before she was even born.
You can read all about the showers HERE, HERE and HERE.

#4.

Babymoon Weekend

The beginning of August, Jason and I dedicated a weekend to US to spend quality time together before the baby came. It was such a fun weekend and I will cherish that time with just my hubby forever.
Read all about it HERE! 

#3.

My Cousin's Wedding in Arkansas

Labor Day weekend I made my way to Arkansas for my cousin Stephanie's wedding. It had been years since I had seen Steph and it was SO special to be able to be there for her BIG day!
Read about the whole weekend HERE!

#2.

My brother's wedding. 

My brother's wedding weekend was such a blast. From the super fun groom's dinner to all the family we had in town to the gorgeous wedding, it was a wonderful and happy weekend.
Read all about the wedding HERE!

#1.

Kenley's Birth Day. 

It's still surreal to me that I gave birth and am a mom. November 15, 2012 is a day that I will never ever forget. The day that our daughter came into the world was definitely the best day of 2012.
Read Kenley's Birth Story HERE!

HAPPY NEW YEAR everyone!

I hope your 2013 is as happy or happier than your 2012.