Epcot Food and Wine 2015

This year was the Food and Wine Festival's 20th anniversary!

So despite being very pregnant and sick I had to try and go... It's one of my all time favorite events after all. Disney and food? That's my happy place!

So the Husband and I drove over and while it was rough and I only made it for just under two hours I was super happy and fortunate to have been ble to go at all.

We came in through the back entrance so we started off in my favorite country for food, Canada!

Their beef filet with mushrooms is Aaahmazing if you eat meat! And the beer cheddar soup? THE best! Yummy!

It was pretty hot out but the World Showcase was still looking lovely!

I also snuck in a bumpie pic with the official festival sign for my son's future prosperity.

And the topiaries I got to see were on point as always!

It wasn't a good time of day for pictures at all (beautiful sunshine can make for some bad shadows) but here's the sweet Husband.

And because I'm so pregnant and it was so hot... We were grateful to have the air conditioned Chase lounge to sit in.

We actually ended up in here most of the time because it was just too HOT for me out there!

It's pretty neat though because it's actually up on the top floor of the American Pavilion in Epcot and the rest of the year it's off limits. So you feel pretty spiffy being able to go up there.

They also offered free charging stations, a special wine tasting you could buy, and unlimited free sodas and water.

Plus, you can look out the window and across the lagoon at Spaceship Earth. It's a good place to be.

Which is good indeed because after that, we went home. It was a very short trip but I am very lucky to be a pass holder so I can do stuff like this.

Despite not being there long we had a nice time!

And cooled off a little at the Boardwalk hotel before we left. It's our favorite because we got married there!

Now if only I can make it back again for a longer trip and try more food!

Kisses,

K

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Consciously Grateful Day Eleven

Today we are thankful for the Veterans and active military who keep us and our country safe!

The sacrifice they and their families make allows for our country to live freely and that is both a precious gift and precious sacrifice!

Thank you!

Kisses,

K

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Fall Sparkle

I made my Mom a gift prior to her surgery.

I wanted to give her a little Fall sparkle to bring her some cheer as well so I dressed up her package extra pretty.

I used a plain brown bag and changed out the handles for glitter ribbon and added an extra special tag.

Extra special people deserve extra special extras!

Kisses,

K

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Consciously Grateful Day Ten

Today we are grateful for love.

Specifically being loved and being loving.

There's is nothing sweeter in this world than being loved and having the opportunity to love back in all its many forms!

Kisses,

K

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Things Lately

Cinnamon bun toast... Mmm...

When you're shirt and cake pop match...

Precious sleepy puppy.

The Husband's superb swaddling skills at our Happiest Baby on the Block class.

An awesome photo of my Dad's Dad that my Aunt shared. LOVE it!

Baby bump and puppy cuddle time! My favorite! My heart melts every time!

Some shaggy pre haircut pics.

And a spiffy after pic!

What have you been up to lately?

Kisses,

K

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Consciously Grateful Day Nine

#ConsciouslyGrateful November Memory Day Nine: Today we are thankful to have enough food to eat and share.

So many people in all corners of the world struggle to have enough sustenance every day. We are beyond blessed to have what we need and enough to share with our loved ones and friends as well!

Especially as the holiday season begins try to remember the needs of those around us and the many small and big ways we can help.

There's always something we can do, even if it's very small!

Kisses,

K

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Things Lately

After all the craziness and health problems last week we decided to take the weekend easy...

We watched the Disney Blog's castle Christmas Lighting ceremony via live stream on Sunday night.

Went grocery shopping and stopped by Jillycakes cupcakes too...

Above are the Apple Pie and Tiramisu flavors that the Husband and I split. Mmmm...

And this park is actually a hidden gem back behind the shopping plaza.

Aaah, Florida Fall...

Lots of sunshine and highs in the 90's (Fahrenheit). People were out paddle boarding even.

And this sweet gentlemen is my adorable nephew! How stinkin' cute is he!?!

Abby did a lot of sunspot napping with a favorite friend.

And I dressed up in my Lilly Pulitzer duds to shop for the Lilly's birthday weekend fun in stores.

It was a great and relaxing weekend!

How was yours?

Kisses,

K

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Consciously Grateful Day Eight

#ConsciouslyGrateful November Memory Day Eight: Today we are thankful for sunshine and living.

This life is so beautiful and so full of joys great and small!

A spot of sunshine and just being alive is an incredible gift!

Kisses,

K

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Consciously Grateful Day Seven

#ConsciouslyGrateful November Memory Day Seven: Today we are thankful for our first home.

We have been in our first purchased for almost two months now and have tons left to unpack and do but are so enamored with it!

We saved and waited patiently to be able to buy a home and find the perfect one and we did it! Super duper lucky to be homeowners!

Kisses,

K

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Consciously Grateful Day Six

#ConsciouslyGrateful November Memory Day Six:

 

Today we are thankful for our West Highland White Terrier puppy Abigail.

She is such a snuggly, loving, and intelligent pup who brings so much joy to our lives!

There is nothing like the love of a loyal dog. She definitely makes our little family feel so much more complete!

Kisses,

K

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Consciously Grateful Day Five

Consciously Grateful November Memory Day Five:

Today we are beyond thankful for our family! With all the surgeries, illnesses, traveling and troubles that have been going on lately one can't help but pause and take stock.

We are so fortunate to have such wonderful family in our lives!

Especially one's that live so joyfully and gratefully in defiance of all the odds and one's that come together to care for each other too!

Kisses,

K

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Consciously Grateful Day Three

Consciously Grateful November Memory Day Three:

Today we are especially grateful for access to healthcare and for our OB office.

I was not feeling very well and (despite an absolutely terrible ER experience...) am so grateful that our baby is ok and that I was able, in the end, to get the care I needed.

Healthcare is such a blessing and one that should never be taken for granted by those of us lucky enough to have access!

Kisses,

K

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Consciously Grateful Day Two

ConsciouslyGrateful November Memory Day Two:

Today we are grateful for so many things but especially for our loved ones. Family and friends near and far are dear and what gives this precious life meaning. There is no greater gift in this world than to love and be loved in all of loves many forms.

Kisses,

K

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