And Ode to Jackson Boo Haines

If you know us, you probably know that while we don't have any kids in the works, we do have a fur baby. And we think he is the cats meow, or I guess in this case, the dogs bark. Here are some of the cutest pics of him to date:
One of the very first pics of me. My rents had our choice between this lil guy and another. I was the smaller one and in fact my parents had to wait an extra 2 weeks because I was so little before I could make the trip to Jacksonville to come home.
My first dayday home. I did so well the first night, only whining for about 5 mins and then I was out (its because I had a stressful day flying from Indiana to Jacksonville, Iwas so worn out to care where I was!)
Super dog!
Thanksgiving day my parents thought it was a good idea to take me to the beach for the first time. I didn't like it b/c I was cold. All I would do was sit in the sand and shiver...well until the seagulls flew by, then my bird dog instinct kicked in and we chased birds all afternoon.
recovering on New Years Day...don't ask, I had a rough night.
Ready for my first UT tailgate!
My life is so exhausting!
Merry freakin Christmas...I am not amused.
Now here is my best shot!
Love you boo!
{ We're also pondering the thougt of adding another pup to the mix. We heart him so much, we think he deserves a lil brother! }

Slighty Obsessed...

Ok, so I'm slighty obsessed with this image. The colors just speak to me I guess. Granted I like a good black, khaki or gray every once and awhile, but I'm more of a color person. You should see all the colors in my closet. I think that I've been fortunate enough to be one of those people with the skin tone to pull off most colors (yellow, orange, red etc. ) thanks to my Mom and those Italian genes!. I hope that one day I will be the lil old lady who wears nothing but bright suits and bright hats to church...until then I'll just keep wearing my bright shirts and dresses and lust over this image:
Oh and don't fret, I have already begun designing an wedding invitation suite inspired by this image...I will share soon!

Sometimes boys just know...

Kitchen Shower + Recipe Cards!




Menu Monday...returns!

This weekend was perfection. It was jam packed with so much laziness it was ridiculous. B and I stayed in Friday night because of the nasty winter storm, watched a rental and went to bed early. Saturday afternoon we wanted to veture out and we went to the Creamery in Fountain City. Its a delicious diner atmosphere with the yummiest sandwiches and milkshakes ever! B and I had a great lunch and some good quality time as the snow fell all day! Saturday night was Star Trek (I know I know...but it was B's turn for a movie pick from netflix), dinner and some yummy wine (like we needed to relax anymore!)



Sunday our sunday school and church service was cancelled so we slept in and then got up and went to a TN vs. bball game! Thankfully they won, so it was a great afternoon. Then I did a P90X workout with B. Not looking forward to how sore I am going to be, but glad I did it!



So with that being said I'm stepping up my blogging game and going to write out some of the eats I'm making this week for "Menu Monday":



Monday - Turkey Meatballs with Quick And Spicy Tomato Sauce and Whole-Wheat Spaghetti

Tuesday - Red Beans and Rice (IF I can get a ham bone from honey baked ham by then!)

Wednesday - Spicy Shredded Beef

Thursday - Grilled Chicken on Salad

Friday - Corn Flake Chicken Nuggets + Baked Fries



On the deck for this week:

Potential trip to Atlanta for work meeting

Working out with more P90X!

500 Days of Summer movie on Friday night in

My Christmas massage, mani + pedi on Saturday morning!!

UT Alumni tailgate and bball game Saturday afternoon

Superbowl Party @ B's coworkers house...and I STILL have not officially decided who I am rooting for.



The back story is this: I was born in New Orleans, as was my dad. So I was born and raised a Saints fan. I remember wearing a black Saints sweatshirt to middle school a lot and thinking I was so cool....someone should have told me the 'Aints we'ren't all that back then. I never really had any other team I cared about until I went to college. I always, always, always liked Peyton Manning and b/c of that the Colts have grown into my team. I know them all and have always rooted for them. Peyton and his boys even helped me to my Fantasy Football victory this year. So there is my dilemma. Root for the team I've always known or the team I'll always love....hmmm, it might be a game time decision.

(BTW - my bff is going to the game with her cajun husband and friends...I won't even tell you how much her tix cost...Whatever you think it is, double it! ha!)



Have a great week!

-e.n.h.