16/52: New York, N.Y.

Tony Bennett sings a great song about leaving his heart in San Francisco, but I honestly left my heart in New York City.

I thought I would be overwhelmed by the city, but instead I embraced it.  I felt welcome and warm.  I met tons of great New Yorkers rather born and raised or transplanted.

We managed to check off just about every box on our list and we had wonderful weather for most of our trip (one half day of sprinkles and one full day of heavy rain).

Almost everything about our trip was perfect, from our flights into La Guardia, our hotel, all our excursions (that we pre-booked) and finding our way out of the city and back home (we managed to navigate the subway system like pros).

A big thank you to my aunt and super travel partner.  She put up with my excessive planning and I think it really paid off big time.  Not only did we have all our Broadway show tickets, museum and tours tickets well in advance, but we also paid for them months ahead of time so that our budget could accommodate $175 dinners for 2, $20 glasses of Chardonnay and $25 bright yellow New York Cab pajama bottoms.

Enjoy!
Stacy

Old Photo Friday: Happy Birthday to Me!

WHO: Stacy and Sandra
WHEN: February 1982
WHERE: Backyard at E Street, Springfield, OR

Happy 50th Birthday from New York City!

Chick and I are having the time of our life!  Always have.....always will!

Love,
Stacy

Old Photo Friday: Easter Egg Time!

WHO: Pop
WHAT: Easter egg coloring
WHERE: E Street in Springfield, OR
WHEN: 1988-1992

Nothing says Easter like drinking a Hams beer and coloring eggs!

Happy Easter Sunday!

Stacy

14/52: Getting caught up in April

If you are a regular to my blog, my apologies.  Lots of stuff going on.  Plans, parties and trips.  Not to mention life....you know...work, eat, sleep...REPEAT!!!!

It's nice to take some time....a break and then look back at 3 or 4 weeks of photos to appreciate all that is going on around you.

Longer days!  Sunsets on the train.  April flowers!

Time to relax and take care of yourself!  Time to walk.  Time to eat a wonderful meal!

Enjoy!
Stacy

13/52: Let the 50th Celebrations Begin.....

I have an amazing group of friends.  New friends and old friends.  Best of all, friends that know how to throw an amazing dinner party in honor of my 50th year.

Jenny and Brent hosted an elegant dinner party for 9 including a champagne fountain, a 4 course meal and a jazz duo (Jenny provided amazing vocals) the first Saturday in April.

It was an amazing evening and one that I won't soon forget.  Thanks for my friends who are like family for celebrating my birthday!

Enjoy!
Stacy

Old Photo Friday: Stacy and Tera 1985

WHO: Stacy and Tera Dschaak (James)
WHAT: Birthday Dinner
WHERE: Eugene, OR
WHEN: April 24, 1985 (16th Birthday)

1985 was a good year.  I often times wish that I had the knowledge that I have today and I could build a time machine and go back for one more day.  One more Memorial Building dance.  One more late night gossip session with Tera....listening to Cocteau Twins and solving the worlds problems (which were not really problems at all)....all while channeling the inner soul of Molly Ringwald.

This 16 year old had no idea at the time what 50 would look or feel like.  As I am living out my 50th year, I still don't know what 50 looks or feels like...but I sure am enjoying the adventure.

Enjoy!
Stacy