Written by Candace on January 6, 2014 | 6 Comments

Prokopets Family Christmas Vacation

To all the people back to work for the first time since the holidays.

I know it was rough this morning. I feel you.

I hope our family photos this year from Christmas will amuse you while you enjoy your second or third cup of coffee this morning.

And I’d like to give a shout out to all my homies in the Midwest enjoying a snow day today. Lucky you!

By the way, the beautiful blond joining us in these photos is Vitaliy’s sister Leska visiting from Ukraine. Also, don’t miss Vitaliy’s favorite Christmas present this year – his National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation t-shirt from Leska. He’d wear it everyday if I’d let him. But I won’t.

Happy New Year!

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Written by Candace on December 26, 2013 | 3 Comments

Merry Christmas

Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas yesterday.

I’m determined to keep the celebration alive and the Christmas music playing until after the new year. Anybody else with me? I’m not ready for Christmas to be over. With that in mind, here’s one of my favorite pictures from my recent surprise trip to New York City.

We had just arrived to Rockefeller Plaza. The place was packed with people, the snow was falling and the streets were covered in white. It was everything you would dream Christmas in New York would be like. And then out of nowhere, a sweet local girl came over and offered to take our photo. I was touched by her thoughtfulness. It makes this picture all the more special to me.

So, tell me. What are you doing to keep Christmas alive for a few more days? And what do I need to know about entering my 30s?

Merry Christmas to you and yours. xo

P.S. This is the best we got to a Christmas card this year. Love you all!

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Written by Candace on December 24, 2013 | 7 Comments

Christmas in New York City

Well, it’s good to be back here in this lovely little space on the internet.

December seemed to hit quickly this year with the later than normal arrival of Thanksgiving. I told myself to do all that I could to enjoy every moment of this very special time of the year. As you can see, that involved me having to put blogging off to the side.

This Christmas is even more special because I’ll be turning 30, just like Vitaliy did in August. And in true Vitaliy style, he surprised me and made one of my dreams come true – to experience Christmas in New York City. It was an epic celebration for an epic birthday.

To the love of my life, I’m so thankful that you aren’t afraid of taking risks or showing off your romantic side. You never cease to amaze me and inspire me with your love. Thank you for making this such an unforgettable birthday. I love you today and for always. xo

Here is a look at Christmas in NYC. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did! Even with the bitter cold temperatures it was truly magical.

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