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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Written by Candace on November 28, 2013 | 5 Comments

Happy Thanksgiving

Vitaliy and I have so many things to be thankful for today. I thought I’d share a few on the blog today since you’re one of them.

We are thankful for…

FRIENDS AND FAMILY. We are surrounded by so many people who love us both near and far. We are thankful for every Skype, Face Time, or email. We’re thankful for every home cooked meal. Every invitation. For the referrals to Pictilio. For the many laughs. And most of all, for the prayers.

CLIENTS. We have the best clients! We’re thankful for the sweet emails. The surprise gifts, like our Giants bobble head. All the fun double dates. The incredible reviews. For a momentous 2013 wedding season. For so many beautiful memories. Most of all, we’re thankful for your trust.

OUR READERS. We are thankful for every “like” and for every comment. Especially the first one from this post that I’ve never forgotten. I’m thankful for every outspoken reader and for the quiet ones that I don’t even know visit. I’m thankful for those who have shared our blog with others. You only have so many minutes in your day, and we’re thankful you choose to spend a few here with us.

THE COUPLES. We’re thankful for all the couples out there joining us in making marriage happen. Thank you for not giving up. Thank you for loving and forgiving. Thank you for continuing to invest in your relationship. Thank you for building a stronger and stronger foundation for the future of your family. We are thankful for you! Because we can’t do this alone.

We wish you all a wonderful Thanksgiving! Eat an extra slice of pie for me.

xo Candace.

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Written by Candace on November 19, 2013 | 5 Comments

My Secret
Love Affair

Words keep me up at night. They run through my mind. No, actually, they race! Sometimes so fast I can’t keep up. I’ve learned the only way to catch them is to get up and write them down. And it’s frustrating! Why can’t they come out and play during the day? When I have the energy to figure out what I want to say.

But I love words. I love to figure out how to put them together. Sometimes I read a sentence and the words are strung in such a way. So sexy and fun. They roll just perfectly off the tongue.

But sometimes words taunt me. The same story is told in my head three different ways. I don’t know which one to choose. Which one to put down to paper. The paper feels so permanent. And that is worse than taunting, it’s haunting. What if I get it wrong?

I might use the wrong word. I might punctuate incorrectly. I might sound dumb. Or prideful. What will people think? The fear of people….no wait! What was that thought? How did I want to say that?

And out the window it blows. That great idea that could have flowed. Into this world…where it needed to go.

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