Happy Friday! It was a nice warm and peaceful Christmas in Texas this year. It reached about 80 degrees, which was a far cry from the week before when it was 20 degrees.
My husband also worked on Christmas Day, so it was a little different without him there to enjoy the day. We still had a great time and it was nice to be with my family. A few days before Christmas we headed to San Antonio to see his family. I shared some pics from that on instagram. We had fun taking a road trip down there!
I hope you enjoyed your Christmas too! . I took about 100 pictures to test out my new zoom lens, so I want to share some of those with you today!
My Grammy (who is almost 87) makes carrot cake for all the holidays and it is AMAZING! It isn’t Christmas without a huge slice of that for breakfast 🙂
I absolutely love this new zoom lens! My parents have a small view of the courthouse from their back porch, but this lens really captured a good look at it!
And a good look at the cows 🙂
My Grammy lives on the lake in Fort Worth and there is this house across the hill that always has this Texas flag flying. I have never gotten a very good look at it, but I zoomed in to take this picture of it on Christmas!
I always love her view!
My husband tried to take a picture of Ruger and I on Christmas Eve…but Ruger WOULD NOT have it that day lol. He decided to flop on the ground and act like a little kid. We were laughing so hard, this is the only picture we got!
The Book
I am blown away by how many people have purchased the book Chemistry Hacks for Home and Outdoor, and have so many good things to say about it! Many bought it as Christmas gifts which is awesome! My Grammy doesn’t use any type of technology, so I printed out a copy for her for Christmas. It looks really good in print too!
I hope you have a great New Year’s this year. We will be staying home and have a quite one, but that is my favorite type! We will be back next week with new content and some fun new things to share!
Happy New Year!
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Alexis is an investigative chemist sharing her expertise in cleaning, skincare, gardening, and home hacks. She personally tests out products like the best skincare products or home products then shares not only the science behind how it works, but also her personal results. She is the mom of two living in Texas with her husband. Find her on Instagram for fantastic videos, tips, and behind the scenes.
Fun pictures! I love seeing your dog on snapchat he’s so cute!
He is so funny! Totally loves being the center of attention lol
Love these pictures, and CONGRATS on the success of the book! I love that for you.
Thanks Christine! I am so grateful that it is done and people really enjoy it 🙂
Looks like your new lens is definitely working out for you! These pictures turned out great! That pic of you and Ruger is hilarious! My dog never poses for pics. Happy New Year girl! <3, Pamela Sequins & Sea Breezes
Thanks girl! Ruger is such a little brat when it is time for pictures lol. Happy New year!!!
Aww what a wonderful holiday!! Your grandmother’s cake sounds pretty amazing too!! Happy New Year girl! xo, Biana –BlovedBoston
Her cake is always So delicious! It was a great Christmas. Happy New Year!!!
The book is looking good! That’s super exciting and your Grammy’s carrot cake sounds delish!
Thanks girl! I am really excited how many people enjoy it! And her cake is always amazing 🙂
How cool about your book! Congrats! I’m in Houston, and we’ve talked about doing a Ft. Worth trip sometime. Any suggestions of places to visit or restaurants to try? Happy New Year!
Thank you! Definitely go downtown to Sundance Square if you get a chance. So many fun places to eat, the AMC theater down there is amazing too. Depending on the weather the Fort Worth Zoo is the best. There is a drive in theater you can go to and ice skating. Let me know if you have any specific questions on places!
Love all of your pictures!! Sounds like your Christmas was so nice! Love the neighbors flag 🙂
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Thanks Kristi! We had a wonderful Christmas!
Its always a treat to see your photos, that camera is amaazing! Thanks for making me enjoy the “little things” in life. Ruger not being one of them tho lol
It is such a good lens, I love how good it zooms! No Ruger is definitely not one of the little things…just a big thing lol
Great pictures from Christmas! I love carrot cake but my hubby doesn’t. Oh Ruger the big little ham. Ann was the adorable until she saw the camera, then she would make goofy faces. I bet Grammy loves her new hard copy reference book – so glad your book is selling well! Our New Year’s Eve will be a quiet one, too. I’ll be lucky to make it to 11:00pm! HAPPY NEW YEAR, ALEXIS!!! XO
Thanks Laurie! It was a great Christmas! And I’m right there with you on staying up til midnight lol happy New Years!
Some bloody great photos, Tim also worked on Christmas Day but thankfully he was here to see Leo open his presents
Thanks Jo-Anne! That’s so nice he could be there to open presents. Sometimes it’s the little things like that to be grateful for 🙂 Happy New Years!
The zoom lens is great, it really shows off the fact that the neighbors are flying the Texas flag completely upside down!
It’s amazing what a good lens actually shows! we stopped by her house today and I noticed their flag wasn’t upside down anymore lol