Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Update from the West! 11/10/11
I am hoping to get a bit better about updating, and I am hoping that having these updates in one place so I can see when the last time I sent one was will help!
Welcome to the blog! I posted the last update in here, and hope to find the rest and add them.
The last few months have been fabulous. In July, James and I went on our honeymoon to Aruba. I really recommend waiting to go on a honeymoon because it was so wonderful to have the uninterrupted time to check in with one another. I loved every moment of it, and have even almost forgotten how scared I was when we were saling on the hobie cat (we capsized and I hurt myself pretty bad). I had so much fun learning to windsurf, snorkeling (I never thought I would enjoy that, since I have an aversion to fish), laying in the warm waters and sun bathing. The food was also delicious.
As the summer came to an end, I started on my "half marathon trifecta." This began with the Disneyland Half that we try to run every year. The next was a Disney World half, in Orlando, which helped me and my three girlfriends cinch the "coast to coast" medal Disney Sports offers competitors who run a race on each coast. The third was the Los Angeles Half which I regret to say I did not participate in due to a pretty bad sinus infection (I was able to run the 3 mile mini marathon and still get a medal).
In the meantime, James spent the time globetrotting: Mexico, Brazil, Atlanta, Vegas..He is back now with only some short travel through the next few months.
This month, my mom and aunties are coming to visit Los Angeles - we have some fun things planned, including a hockey game and wine tasting. While I am at work, they will be taking the town by storm on a TMZ tour, The Price is Right and Disneyland.
At the same time, James will be hosting some friends for a bachelor party, our dear friend Patrick Lamb will be getting married this New Years Eve! Patrick was the best man at our wedding, and James will be serving as his best man. I am looking forward to celebrating their marriage! And having a date in a tux on new years :)
We will be spending the holidays in Connecticut this year, then making our way to Massachusetts (Hingham) for the New Years wedding.
Looking at the calendar, it doesn't seem like the dust will be settling any time soon, though life really is better that way. And, once back from the holidays, I will start training for the Los Angeles FULL Marathon!! I think I have finally convinced Becky to join me on that adventure, and our goal will simply be to cross the finish line.
Keep in touch and we hope to hear from everyone really soon!
Love
Roxanne and James
Welcome to the blog! I posted the last update in here, and hope to find the rest and add them.
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| Snorkeling |
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| At the pier bar |
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| Happy Hour! |
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| Disneyland Half Marathon |
In the meantime, James spent the time globetrotting: Mexico, Brazil, Atlanta, Vegas..He is back now with only some short travel through the next few months.
This month, my mom and aunties are coming to visit Los Angeles - we have some fun things planned, including a hockey game and wine tasting. While I am at work, they will be taking the town by storm on a TMZ tour, The Price is Right and Disneyland.
At the same time, James will be hosting some friends for a bachelor party, our dear friend Patrick Lamb will be getting married this New Years Eve! Patrick was the best man at our wedding, and James will be serving as his best man. I am looking forward to celebrating their marriage! And having a date in a tux on new years :)
We will be spending the holidays in Connecticut this year, then making our way to Massachusetts (Hingham) for the New Years wedding.
Looking at the calendar, it doesn't seem like the dust will be settling any time soon, though life really is better that way. And, once back from the holidays, I will start training for the Los Angeles FULL Marathon!! I think I have finally convinced Becky to join me on that adventure, and our goal will simply be to cross the finish line.
Keep in touch and we hope to hear from everyone really soon!
Love
Roxanne and James
Saturday, July 30, 2011
More pictures from Aruba!
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| Sunset on our first night in Aruba |
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| Little shops across from our hotel |
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| Enjoying Pina Coladas |
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| The Jolly Pirate ships, used for snorkel tours |
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| On the Jolly Pirate ship |
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| James Snorkeling. We learned quickly to wear our rash guards to avoid turning as red as the rest of the tourists. |
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| Getting drinks at the pool bar after racing on the water slide |
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| Watching a sunset, we tried to do this every night. |
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| Pasta made in a giant cheese round. Delicious! |
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| Disgusting local beer! In the city checking out the shopping and museums (Sparse!) |
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| Ancient trash dump - emptied shells left behind after dinner |
Trip to Aruba!
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| Snorkeling |
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| Snorkeling! James |
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| Snorkeling! Roxanne |
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| Jumping off the pirate ship snorkel tour! |
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| The beach front with Palapas in the background. |
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| Getting ready for happy hour and a beautiful nightly sunset. |
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| Happy Hour - of course! |
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| More enjoyment of Happy Hour! |
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| Our amazing dinner at the Flying Fish - watching the sun set, and toes in the sand. |
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| Late night drinks and cigars on the pier |
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| Our fabulous view - from our room. |
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| James was awesome at sailing! |
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| The Hobie Cat he sailed - did an amazing job! |
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| Amazing blue warm waters - my favorite place to be! |
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| Pool side after a long day of paradise! |
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| Sail boats and the gorgeous sunset |
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| My FAVORITE activity! floating in the warm clear blue waters! Our last day there. |
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| Wake boarding past the resorts! Our last day there. |
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| At LAX during "carmagedon" before our trip started. |
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| At LAX during "carmagedon" |
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Update from the West! 4/12/2011
Well it has been too long since I've sent one of these, hasn't it?
Just a quick update of the last quarter:
In January, James and I went to Argentina - well he was going there for work, anyway, and I tagged along. It was very last minute but very exciting! We got to spend some quality time together at some great restaurants and did some site seeing. I can't recommend Buenos Aires enough - gorgeous city. Here is a link to some pictures from that trip
In February we celebrated my birthday by heading to dinner at a fantastic restaurant on the Sunset Strip with friends. It was the night before the Academy Awards, so reservations were hard to come by and we ended up eating at 6 p.m. but that just gave us and our friends some more time to have fun after dinner with bar hopping and a giant cotton candy
I was also able to go see my favorite hockey team (Washington Capitals) play against the Ducks - Becky got me fourth row tickets! It was fantastic! My favorite player scored an awesome goal only feet away from where we were sitting!
In March I got to spend another week in the hotel with James, this time in downtown Los Angeles - it was really fun to be cosmopolitan for the week!
We have otherwise been keeping ourselves busy with our Disneyland passes, James has been spending his time wake boarding and we have been trying to spend time with friends. I have been trying to keep up with a running schedule, I have quite a few 1/2 marathons this year - May, September and two in October already planned. I am also now on my HOA board, AND my alumni board which both keep me incredibly busy.
Last week we attended our friends' fabulous wedding and we got to dance the night away together, it was theperfect ending to the first quarter of the year.
Hope all is well with everyone and as always we hope for updates really soon!
Just a quick update of the last quarter:
In January, James and I went to Argentina - well he was going there for work, anyway, and I tagged along. It was very last minute but very exciting! We got to spend some quality time together at some great restaurants and did some site seeing. I can't recommend Buenos Aires enough - gorgeous city. Here is a link to some pictures from that trip
In February we celebrated my birthday by heading to dinner at a fantastic restaurant on the Sunset Strip with friends. It was the night before the Academy Awards, so reservations were hard to come by and we ended up eating at 6 p.m. but that just gave us and our friends some more time to have fun after dinner with bar hopping and a giant cotton candy
I was also able to go see my favorite hockey team (Washington Capitals) play against the Ducks - Becky got me fourth row tickets! It was fantastic! My favorite player scored an awesome goal only feet away from where we were sitting!
In March I got to spend another week in the hotel with James, this time in downtown Los Angeles - it was really fun to be cosmopolitan for the week!
We have otherwise been keeping ourselves busy with our Disneyland passes, James has been spending his time wake boarding and we have been trying to spend time with friends. I have been trying to keep up with a running schedule, I have quite a few 1/2 marathons this year - May, September and two in October already planned. I am also now on my HOA board, AND my alumni board which both keep me incredibly busy.
Last week we attended our friends' fabulous wedding and we got to dance the night away together, it was theperfect ending to the first quarter of the year.
Hope all is well with everyone and as always we hope for updates really soon!
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| Celebrating our friend Tim's birthday at Disneyland! |
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Update from the West! 07/01/2010
Family and Friends!
Happy Canada Day!
Thought I would drop a line as we begin the third quarter of 2010, and look forward to a nice three day weekend to celebrate Independence Day!
James and I have really been enjoying our new home - we have spent a few weekends taking advantage of thecommunity grills and the pool. We have really enjoyed having friends over to enjoy those things with us! We are hoping to take advantage of some Fourth of July sales and maybe get a few sticks of furniture.
We are generally keeping busy and out of trouble. We have seamlessly moved from the Olympics, to the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs to the FIFA Soccer World Cup. We have caught a few of the summer movies, enjoyed some bbq/pool parties, we have both spent time on the golf course and at the beach. I am attaching a picture of us at a recent Dodger game. Yes, I was able to convince James to buy some dodger blue gear :) I think it brings out his eyes!
The same day that photo was taken, Matt and Monica's second child, Anna Rose Moore, was born. She is such a doll!!
We just celebrated our two year anniversary. We had a delicious dinner at LA Market, a new spot at the JW Marriot in downtown Los Angeles, very good food and great company :) This August 1st will be 6 years since our first date...where has time gone!??
James and I are working hard, things are busy for both of us and we can't complain. We have been a little spoiled with him home for the whole month of June, but he will be off to Italy and Sweden for July. We are excited to have family visiting in July (mine) and August (Jamey's) and looking forward to having an excuse to hit the touristy destinations!
As usual, I am sure I am leaving some stuff out Hope everyone is well, much love and health, and a Happy Fourth! Roxanne and James
Happy Canada Day!
Thought I would drop a line as we begin the third quarter of 2010, and look forward to a nice three day weekend to celebrate Independence Day!
James and I have really been enjoying our new home - we have spent a few weekends taking advantage of thecommunity grills and the pool. We have really enjoyed having friends over to enjoy those things with us! We are hoping to take advantage of some Fourth of July sales and maybe get a few sticks of furniture.
We are generally keeping busy and out of trouble. We have seamlessly moved from the Olympics, to the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs to the FIFA Soccer World Cup. We have caught a few of the summer movies, enjoyed some bbq/pool parties, we have both spent time on the golf course and at the beach. I am attaching a picture of us at a recent Dodger game. Yes, I was able to convince James to buy some dodger blue gear :) I think it brings out his eyes!
The same day that photo was taken, Matt and Monica's second child, Anna Rose Moore, was born. She is such a doll!!
We just celebrated our two year anniversary. We had a delicious dinner at LA Market, a new spot at the JW Marriot in downtown Los Angeles, very good food and great company :) This August 1st will be 6 years since our first date...where has time gone!??
James and I are working hard, things are busy for both of us and we can't complain. We have been a little spoiled with him home for the whole month of June, but he will be off to Italy and Sweden for July. We are excited to have family visiting in July (mine) and August (Jamey's) and looking forward to having an excuse to hit the touristy destinations!
As usual, I am sure I am leaving some stuff out Hope everyone is well, much love and health, and a Happy Fourth! Roxanne and James
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| In front of the fountains at Caesar's Palace - and an accidental black hair dye situation. |
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| No judgment, I had bronchitis when this was taken! |
Monday, April 19, 2010
Update from the West! 04/19/2010
Not too much to report from the West!
We are as settled as we can be in our new home - no forward movement until we buy some furniture and as far as that is concerned, we are waiting to save up enough to really make a difference rather than buy a piece at a time, but more importantly, its a great way to delay having to make some style decisions. I honestly have NO style and need Candace Olsen (of Divine Design on HGTV fame) to magically appear in my house and make it work. :D
James is in Brazil for work this week, having just returned from Orlando (and going to Singapore next month). He is enjoying better weather than what we've been getting here (rain again tomorrow, weds and thurs AND next week!). I am grateful that his flight was not affected by the volcano! And certainly hope he makes it back without delay as well! (I hear that this is most likely NOT a concern)
We just had a wonderful Easter with friends - many of whom don't have family out West, as we like to say: the group of "Misfit Toys." It is nice to get together with the urban family on Holidays when visiting family is not an option.
We are excited to be adding to the urban family soon as Kenchy (groomsman in our wedding) and Melinda are expecting a baby in August! We are SO excited for them! Matt (also a groomsman in our wedding) and Monica are also expecting "Baby 2" any day now! We love their son Calvin to pieces and can't wait to meet Baby 2!
Work is going really well for both of us - we are both keeping busy with no sign of slowing down. I was also elected to serve on the Southwestern Alumni Board (I was previously a committee member) which has been really fun and is keeping me busy. We are having our annual Alumni Board silent auction, which we use to fund merit based scholarships, this Thursday. It is definitely an honor to be elected to the board and I am really excited to have a hand in the future of my law school.
Becky and I are running a few half marathons this year, the first is coming up in about a month (May 15). It has been really fun to get back into dedicated running, and since we are running the Palos Verdes marathon (a very hilly neighborhood south of Los Angeles) we've been trying to get ready by running some serious hills and hiking. We just recently hiked to the Hollywood Sign, which was awesome. I had never been, but that is definitely the way to see thecity. There may be a marathon sometime in 2010....we shall see! Keep in touch!! LOVE Roxanne and James
At Jen and Raj's for the annual Tiki Party
We are as settled as we can be in our new home - no forward movement until we buy some furniture and as far as that is concerned, we are waiting to save up enough to really make a difference rather than buy a piece at a time, but more importantly, its a great way to delay having to make some style decisions. I honestly have NO style and need Candace Olsen (of Divine Design on HGTV fame) to magically appear in my house and make it work. :D
James is in Brazil for work this week, having just returned from Orlando (and going to Singapore next month). He is enjoying better weather than what we've been getting here (rain again tomorrow, weds and thurs AND next week!). I am grateful that his flight was not affected by the volcano! And certainly hope he makes it back without delay as well! (I hear that this is most likely NOT a concern)
We just had a wonderful Easter with friends - many of whom don't have family out West, as we like to say: the group of "Misfit Toys." It is nice to get together with the urban family on Holidays when visiting family is not an option.
We are excited to be adding to the urban family soon as Kenchy (groomsman in our wedding) and Melinda are expecting a baby in August! We are SO excited for them! Matt (also a groomsman in our wedding) and Monica are also expecting "Baby 2" any day now! We love their son Calvin to pieces and can't wait to meet Baby 2!
Work is going really well for both of us - we are both keeping busy with no sign of slowing down. I was also elected to serve on the Southwestern Alumni Board (I was previously a committee member) which has been really fun and is keeping me busy. We are having our annual Alumni Board silent auction, which we use to fund merit based scholarships, this Thursday. It is definitely an honor to be elected to the board and I am really excited to have a hand in the future of my law school.
Becky and I are running a few half marathons this year, the first is coming up in about a month (May 15). It has been really fun to get back into dedicated running, and since we are running the Palos Verdes marathon (a very hilly neighborhood south of Los Angeles) we've been trying to get ready by running some serious hills and hiking. We just recently hiked to the Hollywood Sign, which was awesome. I had never been, but that is definitely the way to see thecity. There may be a marathon sometime in 2010....we shall see! Keep in touch!! LOVE Roxanne and James
At Jen and Raj's for the annual Tiki Party
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