Arizona Part II: The Grand Canyon

Sooo, you may have gathered from my posts on Facebook and Instagram that we went to the Grand Canyon and then didn't actually see the Grand Canyon. It was disappointing (to say the least) to make the drive out there only to arrive and have the canyon filled with fog. At a certain point it became laughable because this fog phenomenon happens ONCE A DECADE. Seriously. Everyone was all "you're witnessing a miracle!" and we just pouted and ate our weight in In-N-Out burgers. We'll be sure to come back before the next decade, just for good measure!

(The only reason we're smiling in these pictures is because they are before we actually reached the edge and we still had hope in our hearts. So sad.)

Merry Christmas!

All things Christmas!

It's no secret that I love all things Christmas and have (literally) eaten up all the festivities + cheer that have come with this season. Our celebrations started last weekend with Aaron's family, where we spent a cozy weekend indoors enjoying each other, rich food, and many a drink. It was so nice to stay in with no agenda and enjoy moments with family that we love.
 
Since I'd been wanting to see the Rockefeller Christmas tree, I made time this week to drop by early before work. It really is a sight to see and was so much more enjoyable sans crowds (although there were some other early birds)! I can't get over how magical New York is during Christmas. I'm starting to wonder if it's an all the time kind of thing (except the summer - the summer is hot and unmagical).
 

On Friday, we dressed up and had our annual 'Christmas Date' where we sipped champagne, took self-timer pictures by our tree, and used a generous gift card given to us for our wedding. We enjoyed an amazing dinner on the Upper West Side and were in bed before 11pm. Perfect Friday night in my (aging) opinion.

To round out a weekend of delicious food and New York enjoyment, we began our Saturday with our own little Christmas morning (since we'll be in Maryland on the 25th), and we lazily went back to sleep until 11am. I'm all about the after breakfast nap.
 

After sleeping longer than we expected, we ventured out to our favorite restaurant in the West Village and walked down to SoHo to see where the new ONA office is moving on January 2nd! We made time to people watch in Washington Square Park, and ended our afternoon with a lovely tea at Bergdorf Goodman.

Tomorrow morning we're headed back home (again!) and we will continue the Christmas-celebrating and family time. I'm really looking forward to it. Merry Christmas, readers!

Arizona Part I: Sedona

The first part of our trip to Arizona was spent in Phoenix photographing my dear friend's wedding, but there will be more to come on that wonderful topic on my photography blog soon. To sum up the highlights of Phoenix - meeting Sarah (Pete's wife!), seeing Pete get married, and getting to pet a pug for the first time!

After the wedding, Pete graciously let us drive his swanky SUV to the Grand Canyon and back. On the way, we made sure to stop in the red rocks of Sedona and really enjoyed everything about this area. It was one of those places where your face is glued to the window and you keep asking if you can pull over and just take one more picture. Take a look!

Up next, the Grand Canyon (of which we didn't see)...

Decking the halls!

Sure, I could be posting about the recent trip we took to Arizona or the full week of Miami sunshine but I'm back in New York and the only thing on my mind is CHRISTMAS! Our tiny home now has the presence of a glorious tree and I know I'll be enjoying it from now until mid-January (hey, we got a late start!)

Although getting our tree could be the highlight of my week, this night in general was just one of my all time favorites. It felt like it was our first time doing any of this - new and exciting! Maybe it was that we hadn't really seen each other in a week, or that everything surrounding Christmas just feels a bit magical, but it's a night I soon won't forget.

See our tree decorating from last year here.