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It was one busy day!

12.27.09

ย ย Today my day was spent going to two different malls, Chandler and Scottsdale, with my cousin and Scott. I had quite a few things to exchange, so I figured it would be better to go sooner or later to ensure that what I wanted wouldn’t be sold out.

ย ย Both malls were crazy, and I only got a few things exchanged, but I have plans to go back tomorrow and finish everything up.
ย ย Among the things I went exchange today were a lovely pair of Steve Madden boots that my parents got me. I ended up just keeping the pair that I had (they didn’t have a bigger size so I just kept mine), and I am SOย excitedย to wear them soon!
ย ย Tonight I started to think of cd’s to buy off of itunes since Iย receivedย a substantial amount of money towards itunes purchases.ย 
ย ย I ended up buying New Leaves by Owen (meant to borrow this from Scott’s best friend for awhile, but just never got around to it).
ย ย And I was about to buy the Monsters of Folk album, but the lovely Diana sent it to me via email! Thanks Diana!
ย ย I think my next purchases will be this:
ย ย and this
ย ย If anyone has any music suggestions they would like to leave me please feel free to do so!
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ย ย Goodnight!
-Chels xoxo
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Happy Christmas Eve!

12.25.09
ย ย Merry Christmas Eve!
ย ย Oh what a lovely day it has been! The day was spent visiting with Scott’s mom, having coffee with Miss Amanda (and exchanging gifts!), picking up Scott’s sister, and opening presents with Scott’s family.
ย ย Overall the day was quite lovely and I feel so blessed to have such wonderful people in my life.ย 
ย ย Tomorrow I will be eating cinnamon rolls and quiche in the morning, along with opening presents with my little family. Later on Scott will be coming over to have dinner with us, and hopefully my cousin Jarred and my Uncle Pete will be able to make it to.
ย ย I leave you with a few pictures of the AMAZING presents Iย receivedย today, and photos from opening presents time with Scott’s family.

Cupcake lip gloss from Smeeks!
Phoenix: We Love It. cd from Stinkweeds (feat. Sam Means, Jim Adkins, etc.).
A million mini sharpies! LOVVE all the amazing colors Scott found. Oh, and he put them all on little keychains! So cute!
Handmade plaid flower from a local shop.
A million different giftcards from family friends!
ASU sweatshirt from my love! (PS Yes, it is a little boy’s sweatshirt!).
OHHH what could be in that little blue box?
Pretty rapping from Smeeks!
Hello Kitty lunch box!
Goodies inside!ย 
Scott’s sweet camo light hat that he got from one of his brothers.

Sillllly.
Oh, and did I mention that Scott and I have quite the little vintage Pyrex collection going on?
The collection, minus one cup that is in the sink.
Orange bowl that I got Scott for Christmas!
ย ย I hope everyone has a VERY Happy Christmas!
(Amazing chocolate snowflake courtesy of Amanda!)
-Chels xoxo
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It’s almost here!

12.24.09
ย ย Happy almost Christmas Eve!
ย ย Ever since I got home from Scott and I’s trip to Prescott I have been seriously busy. I wanted to say really quick thank you so much for all the lovely comments I’veย receivedย on my blog lately. You guys are all seriously the best. <3
ย ย Anyways, most of my time has been spent shopping with either my mom or my dad. My mom always needs a shopping partner, therefore I’m her go to girl, and my dad currently has a cast on his left leg and can’t go shopping very easy on his own, so they’ve been keeping me plenty busy.
ย ย While out with my mom the other night she bought me theย loveliestย coat from Banana Republic. It’s seriously the warmest coat, and has such a classic look to it! I love it! Here it is ( picture from the Banana Republic website):

I got the coat in the above color, however I feel I will wear it more like it is in the photo below:
ย ย Also, while browsing around Flickr I saw this photo of a Kurt Halsey drawing. The way the couple appears seriously reminds me of Scott and I. ย I just had to save it and share it with you.
ย ย Oh, and the sweet Kelsey, who won Scott and I’s very first giveaway, posted a picture of the painting that she won hanging in her room! Looks like she found a perfect place for it<3
ย ย Ok, tomorrow brings lots of coffee, helping Scott finish handmade Christmas presents, giving Amanda her Christmas present, and opening presents with my love! Can’t wait!
Goodnight!
-Chels xoxo
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Prescott or bust! Road trip 2009!

12.20.09
ย The day started bright and early for us. We ate cereal, cinnamon rolls, and coffee before heading out. We barely hit any traffic, and were out of the city before we knew it.ย 

ย ย We saw this amazing bush decorated with Christmas cheer in the middle of nowhere. It was magical.
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ย ย About two hours later we arrive in the Prescott. We decided to spend the day in the downtown area where they have amazing antique shops, cute coffee houses, and good places to eat. We decided to go to this cute coffee house that we went to on our last trip to Prescott so that we could get an americano to warm us up (it was seriously chilly outside.
ย ย An americano and a almond and raspberry vegan torte. MMMM.
ย ย After we warmed up a ย bit we headed out and walked around the downtown area more. We walked by Prescott’s “art district,” but unfortunately all the galleries were closed, so we just took cute pictures.
ย ย A few minutes later we ended up in our first antique store of the day. This one was seriously special and had so many treasures in it.ย 

Vintage Pyrex! Oh my!
Neat old cash register.
I ended up buying my mom a Japanese pixie, or an elf on a shelf as she calls them (pictured). She had one on her tree when she was a little girl, and now this one is currently residing on the top of our tree.
ย ย After we made our purchases (Scott bought an awesome antique skeleton key as well) we headed to the center of downtown where their courthouse is so that we could take a few tourist photos.
ย ย Then we decided to go on another walk to find Cuppers, a coffee shop that Danielle suggested to me.ย 
ย ย Right down the way from Cuppers is a funeral home that Danielle’s family owns. I decided that I needed a photo in front of it (might be innapropriate/silly, but oh well!).
SNOW!!

<3
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ย ย Around 11:45 we were very hungry and decided to go to a cute burrito shack called Hugo’s (Danielle always talks about this place).ย 

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ย After lunch we drove out of town and found a pile of snow to play in. Even though there wasn’t very much, we had a good time!
Silly boy!

ย ย Next on our list of things to do was go to this one road where they have like six or seven antique stores in a row. Here is what we found while looking around:

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Vintageย Pyrex!
ย Before heading back down to the valley Scott and I grabbed some drinks at Cuppers. Scott got an Alice Palmer (raspberry lyche tea and lemonade), and I got an iced coffee.

ย ย On the way home we stopped at Sunset Point because I’ve never been there before. It was a beautiful view and I’m glad we stopped.
ย ย Last minute Scott decided he would really love to have pie in Black Canyon City, which has the best pies in the world. We got a multi-berry, and a chocolate cream. They were DELICIOUS!
ย ย Overall it was an amazing trip and I’m so happy we went! I love getting away from the city every one and awhile<3>

ย ย WOW that was a big post!
ย ย Smaller posts to come soon<3
-Chels xoxo
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Yesterday…

12.19.09

ย ย Yesterday was a very special day. Scott and I went on aย road tripย for the first time in almost a year yesterday and all I have to say right now is that it was magical.

ย ย Be back later today with a full story.
ย ย Time for Christmas shopping!
(Sylvia Plath?)
-Chels xoxo
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Special day!

12.18.09

ย ย Tomorrow is going to be one fun/special day for Scott and I. For now I’m leaving it a secret as to what we are doing, but in the morning I will be posting the what we will actually be doing on my twitter account!

ย ย Stay tuned for cute photos, and lots of stories the following day!
Love,
Chelsea xoxo
(Frank Warren & I!!!!!)
PS
Stephanie is having a super sweet giveaway!
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Zoolights, silly photos, christmas cards, and our favorite breakfast spot.

12.14.09

ย ย Has it really been three days since I last blogged? Wow, so sorry readers! I’ve just been so busy with finals and school has been ruling my life. Anyways, here is what I’ve been up to:

ย ย Saturday night Scott and I went with Amanda and her family to the Phoenix Zoo Lights. We got to the zoo a little after 5:30, and waiting in line till the zoo opened around six. For those of you who have never had a “zoo lights” experience, you basically walk around the zoo while all the animals are asleep and put away, and marvel over the thousands of lights that they have strung around the entire zoo. There are animals made out of lights, trees covered in lights, and other various things made entirely out of lights. They even have a special walk way where the lights flicker’s correspond to a certain song being played.
ย ย Along the way myself, and Amanda’s brother, took a few snapshots:

Danccccing trees
Singggging trees

Amanda, Scott and I in front of the pink and white trees that were my favorite!
ย ย Sunday was spent cleaning, studying for finals, and picking up my parents from the airport. They went on a 10 day cruise and stopped at 5 or 6 different islands. It’s safe to say that they had a great time!
ย ย Monday Scott and I went to our favorite little breakfast spot in Gilbert, Liberty Market (it was Scott’s surprise for his advent day). We had a lovely breakfast of biscuits and gravy americanos, and cortaditos (micro lattes with raw sugar).
ย ย A few photos of our breakfast adventure:
Sipping his americano.
MMMM
Stirring the raw sugar at the bottom of the bowl.
Pretty nails.
MMMMMM
ย ย Yesterday afternoon Scott and I finished making our Christmas cards and sent all of them off (except the ones that we are planning on hand delivering).
ย ย This morning/afternoon I had my two last final exams. I was pretty nervous for both, but in the end I think they went really well.
ย ย Tonight I worked on a few handmade Christmas presents, and watched most of Gone with the Wind with my mom.
ย ย Tomorrow will be spent Christmas shopping, possibly going on a walk/hike, and going to a certain place with Scott (it’s his advent day gift!).
Goodnight!
-Chels xoxo