Snow happens?

There is snow on the ground, people. Snow. 

I realize that this is a usual wintertime occurrence, but I grew up where winter boots and coats meant it had dropped to the 50's. HAUL OUT THE UGGS,PEOPLE. THIS IS SERIOUS. 

While the first snow has been an absolutely magical experience, I have to say, California did not prepare me well. I spent the majority of my day yesterday panicking about layers (or my lack of layers, if we're being precise) and I promise, I thought I was going to slip and die with every step I took. 

So. Things I have learned:

-When it comes to snow, not all boots are made equal. 
-There is nothing better than hot chocolate when it's cold outside. Really, nothing. 
-Layers are your FRIEND. 

All that aside, this snow is actually wonderful. I have shamelessly taken all kinds of photos to document the white fluffy goodness, which I'm obviously going to share with all of you. I know you're all just as excited as I am to see pictures of white trees and such. 

Never in my short little life have I woken up to such a pretty sight. 

These were my original choice for shoe wear yesterday. My roommate gently
reminded me that snow generally means you get wet. I learned quickly.

NOVEMBER.

Oh how I have missed this wonderful month. 

So.

There are officially 16 days until I sit my little bootayyy down on those teensy little Southwest airline seats and fly home for my favorite holiday of the entire year. Yeahyeahyeah. I'm pretty stoked about the whole deal.

Bear with me as I give y'all a little homage to the exciting-ness of this month:

These colors. Everywhere. But actually I'm pretty blessed to live in a place
where there are plenty of trees and plenty of color. Woot. 

This needs to explanation. When else do you get away with making a turkey cake? Exactly. 

YES.

Get excited kiddos! This is about to be the best Thanksgiving season y'all have ever had. I have a good feeling about it....even if you have to deal with lot'sa peeps and some weird casserole thing or some funky tradition you've never really understood. Embrace it. Love it. Ohhh yes.