Snow bunny

One of my most favorite things to do upon returning home from a long weekend is looking through the photos to help recreate the entire trip. This year our destination was Denver Colorado! For some skiing, brews, hot tub, relaxing, and site seeing, oh and of course some really tasty eating. We hit up Snooze one morning and enjoyed a cup of there free trade coffee while we waited to be seated. They featured Cinnful pancakes, which tasted like heavenly goodness. Later in our trip we headed to the historic Rockmount Ranch wear shop. This is where the western shirt with the pearly buttons originated from. It was cool to see all the photos of celebrities and movies where these shirts have made there stamp in history. And of course we made a day of hitting the slopes in a little ski mountain town just outside of Boulder. The weather was perfect, the air clean, and the snow was fresh! What more could anyone ask for in a long weekend?

Other tasty places to dine while in Denver:

Samba Room- Cuban excellence
The Market- Deli, Bakery, & Espresso bar (try the California cappuccino)
Osteria Marco- Modern take on Italian classics

{ For the Love of....Reflection }

{Strolling in Tortola}

Ahhh....7 long days spent in the mountains, beaches, & Caribbean Islands does the mind and body good! I'm very much still in relax mode and hope it lingers for the remainder of the week! Looking through my photos has been almost as good as actually being there....well almost :)I can't think of a better feeling than coming back after a vacation with the feeling of gratitude, renewed energy, and a restful spirit. It is definitely in my plans to experience more travel this year. Here are some of my favorite shots from my travels.

{Tortola}

{Shores of the Bahamas}

{St. Thomas}

{Bahamas}

{Tortola}

{ Back Into the Swing }

{Photo by Alan Barr, Flicker}

I just flew in from a long sister's extravaganza week in Philadelphia yesterday and I am truly impressed with how much greatness the city had to offer. I was bound to have a great time, because I was in great company all week long. Needless to say the week was filled with great restaurants and a surprise spa afternoon on our last night, thanks sis ;) Here are a few highlights from my trip:

* Philly cheese steak sandwich from Geno's
* Running up the Rocky stairs ......(((Adrian)))!!
* Visiting the Phily Art Museuam
* Taking a horse & carriage ride for a historic tour of the city
* Staying in the posh Sofitel hotel
* Getting dressed up most nights to go out for dinner
* Renting a movie & ordering room service