Warren.

Back in October I got to go with this handsome fella...



...to see this brilliant man perform live




Warren Haynes (of the Allman Brothers) came to The Depot in SLC; which is now officially my favorite venue in Salt Lake. It has a very intimate atmosphere and the sound/acoustics are amazing because you're not in a gigantic arena. We showed up a couple of hours early because the tickets were general admission, but it was WELL WORTH IT, to end up smack dab at Warren's feet. The concert was delayed about an hour and half because the band's flight was delayed, but Warren came out before his band got there to play some solo acoustic stuff for the crowd. He is such an intense and sincere performer that he puts on a great show even without a band. Overall the show was beyond amazing.


During the show Warren would throw a pick out into the crowd after he had played with it and I got one of them, and Matt was given Warren Haynes' set list during the intermission. After the concert we were like giddy school girls walking out of the venue with our memorabilia, when all of the sudden we spot Warren with a small group of people around him! We went straight up to him got an autograph, exchanged a few words and shook his hand. I couldn't believe that after a long night of performing he STILL came out to sign autographs. He was a very humble and gracious southern man. Matt and I were pretty smitten lol.




In other news my little (sister) Lilly turned 6! Holy cow that went by fast. I still remember getting a call from my mom while I was away at Utah State, telling me that she was going into labor and for me to come home as soon as I possibly could after my finals. Lilly and I have such a special little bond and I am so grateful for that. She's my little buddy:)


We celebrated her birthday with my family on the actual day and then had a little sleepover the following weekend with Laurel and Addie:)




Posin' with the cake:) Lilly wanted a Barbie cake and Laurel and Addie were GREAT helpers with decorating the cake and picking out the Barbie. Don't you love the proportions of Godzilla Barbie to the little ocean lol???








The girls HAD to have a picture in front of the tree...




Happy Girls:)

Happy Birthday Lilly bug!


*Christmas related post to come soon:)

Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving this year was so much fun! My side of the family decided they were going to be out of town for the big day so we figured we'd have ourselves a Crow Thanksgiving in our tiny house. Somehow it managed to work out just great and we all had a wonderful time. This was my first experience making Thanksgiving dinner, and I am so grateful to my sisters-in-law for all of their help, and to my other in-laws for bringing stuff as well. I didn't get a picture of our spread; which I SWORE I wouldn't forget, but what can you do?

On the menu was:

*Turkey

*Ham

*Mashed potatoes & Gravy

*Green bean casserole

*Broccoli and cheese casserole (MY favorite Thanks Leah!)

*Sweet potato casserole

*Homemade Rolls

*The BEST party punch found here

and for dessert we made homemade:

*Apple pie

*Pecan pie

*French silk pie

*Pretzel salad

*and a purchased pumpkin pie for the pumpkin lovers...

I swear I'm forgetting something, but it might just be that making this stuff was SO time consuming that it just feels like we should have made more...

The day after Thanksgiving was spent with my side of the family at Gardner Village. I love their little shops, they are so charming, especially during the holiday season. Afterwards we had ourselves some delicious Pupusas (traditional Salvadoran dish) and helped my parents decorate their Christmas tree (our day after Thanksgiving tradition).

I'm so grateful for ALL of my family and for the love, comfort, and support we all try so hard to provide for one another. I don't know where I'd be without family. And with that said I leave you a Thanksgiving in instagrams...

"As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them"

-John F. Kennedy