All my ladies.
Classic prom limo picture.
Classic prom pose.
The Principal with two troublemakers.Thursday, May 7, 2009
Forever Young
All my ladies.Classic prom limo picture.Classic prom pose.The Principal with two troublemakers.
Beauty for Babies
If you haven't read the story of the far too short life of Madeline Alice Spohr, grab your tissues. A group started a fundraiser for the March of Dimes in honor of sweet Maddie called Beauty for Babies. You can read more about it here and here. Go get some awesome beauty products, completely guilt free.
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Busy Bee
It's been a crazy busy week and a half, but I promise a sweet update soon, because two weekends ago, we went to PROM. Yes, that's right - you're never too old. We went to the Highland Heights High Junior/Senior Prom. Unicorn pride! Pics on that to come. They are priceless.
I am blogging from my hotel room in Westbrook, CT. I manage an asset up here, so I came up for meetings and a site tour. It also happens that my parents were both born in Hartford (45 minutes north) and my mom's family had a beach house here. So, I went and found it. It was more like beach mansion! Seriously, a huge house literally on the beach. It's worth over $1.5 million now, and I have no idea what my grandfather bought and sold it for in the 50s, but not anywhere near that (I'd say less than $50K.... too bad he didn't hold onto it!). If any of you are in the New England area, this is a great place to spend a weekend... or a summer.
Back to Atlanta tomorrow and hopefully I'll get the prom pics uploaded and posted tomorrow night. :)
P.S. I heart Kris Allen, and Kara and Simon can kiss my butt. I thought he was great!
I am blogging from my hotel room in Westbrook, CT. I manage an asset up here, so I came up for meetings and a site tour. It also happens that my parents were both born in Hartford (45 minutes north) and my mom's family had a beach house here. So, I went and found it. It was more like beach mansion! Seriously, a huge house literally on the beach. It's worth over $1.5 million now, and I have no idea what my grandfather bought and sold it for in the 50s, but not anywhere near that (I'd say less than $50K.... too bad he didn't hold onto it!). If any of you are in the New England area, this is a great place to spend a weekend... or a summer.
Back to Atlanta tomorrow and hopefully I'll get the prom pics uploaded and posted tomorrow night. :)
P.S. I heart Kris Allen, and Kara and Simon can kiss my butt. I thought he was great!
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
20% off J. Crew
The shopping gods were on my side. It seems every time I put sale items in my shopping cart at J. Crew and wait for them to have a 20% off sale, the items sell out before I have a chance to nab them. Not today [insert evil laugh]! So, now I can share with you. Use the code EXTRA20 and receive 20% off all sale items. You can also use codes E531CL or HRR-970 for free shipping on orders of $150+ (I am an idiot and was in such a hurry to order my items, I didn't use the free shipping code... dumb dumb dumb dumb dumb). Hurry and get the goods while they last!
Up North Preppy Giveaway
Fellow blogger, AEO is hosting a giveaway! Not only do I like her because she has awesome initials (mine are KEO), but she just introduced me to the gorgeous (and affordable) jewelry designed by Stella. I hope I win her giveaway, but either way, I'm so happy to learn of this gorgeous jewelry for future gifts for myself, oh... I mean for others! I wasn't sure I wanted to spread the word, because it will reduce my odds of winning, but since I'm such a giving person, go enter for yourself! :)
Friday, April 24, 2009
Making her world debut...
Weighing in at 8 pounds, 4.8 ounces and measuring 20 and 1/2 inches
MADELYN GRACE
Little Miss was supposed to be born via c-section yesterday morning, but she had other plans. She was born on 4/22 at 11:16 pm (via c-section), because she just couldn't wait another 8-9 hours. I told Jenn that she better watch out... she's already exhibiting her stubborn Taurus-ness, and she wasn't about to let anyone tell her when she was going to celebrate her birthday.
Mom, Dad and baby are all doing great! It is so crazy to see your best friend become a MOTHER. I am so proud of her, and I know that she and Matt are going to be wonderful parents and that my little "niece" is one lucky (and spoiled) little girl!
P.S. Of course, I took a ton of pictures, but my internet wasn't cooperating last night and I wasn't able to upload them or get on blogger to post some. I will definitely add a few later, but here are a couple camera phone picture of the little princess.
MADELYN GRACE
Little Miss was supposed to be born via c-section yesterday morning, but she had other plans. She was born on 4/22 at 11:16 pm (via c-section), because she just couldn't wait another 8-9 hours. I told Jenn that she better watch out... she's already exhibiting her stubborn Taurus-ness, and she wasn't about to let anyone tell her when she was going to celebrate her birthday.
Mom, Dad and baby are all doing great! It is so crazy to see your best friend become a MOTHER. I am so proud of her, and I know that she and Matt are going to be wonderful parents and that my little "niece" is one lucky (and spoiled) little girl!
P.S. Of course, I took a ton of pictures, but my internet wasn't cooperating last night and I wasn't able to upload them or get on blogger to post some. I will definitely add a few later, but here are a couple camera phone picture of the little princess.
Right after she was born... about midnight.
Napping comfortably at about 12 hours old.Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Going Green
In honor of Earth Day, I'm not going to post the million things you can do to be a little more friendly to Mother Earth (just read some other blogs, watch the news, or pick up a newspaper if you want that). Instead, here's a green recipe, thanks to Momma Kath (my amazing cook of a MIL - Momma Kath, I altered the recipe just a teensy bit, hope you try it next time and enjoy!).
So, as much as I despise the fact that Matt is working in Tifton (at the same time, we're very thankful he has the opportunity to work, trust me), there is one perk: FARM FRESH PRODUCE! Last week, a farmer left a bunch of farm fresh broccoli at his jobsite. YUM. I'm hoping we get some strawberries this week. I LURVE broccoli. It's green and it looks like trees, so here's your Earth Day green, one-pot recipe that is easy, healthy and delicious.
Broccoli Soup
1-2 heads of broccoli, chopped into florets and peel some of the stalk to include (the stalk is the most nutritious part)
4-5 cups of low-sodium chicken stock (or enough to cover the broccoli)
1-2 tbsp butter
3 carrots, peeled and sliced
1/3 sweet onion, diced
2 large cloves of garlic, minced
milk, as needed
1-2 cups shredded cheese of your choice (something sharp like cheddar is best)
grated nutmeg to taste
salt to taste
In a soup pot (Le Creuset or similar is great if you have it), saute the carrot, onion and garlic over medium heat until onion is translucent (about 5 minutes). Add broccoli and enough broth to cover. Up the heat to medium-high and lightly boil until all veggies are very tender. Using an immersion blender, puree the soup (if you don't have an immersion blender, go get one... or use a regular blender and add the soup in batches, but be careful because it can explode (sort of) while hot). If the soup needs some watering down (mine didn't), add milk. Add desired amount of cheese, stirring to incorporate. Add nutmeg and salt.
This soup would be great with a panini or even just some crusty bread. I hope you enjoy as much as we did! I made this for Matt to bring down to Tifton with him, along with leftovers from Sunday's dinner. He texted me while he was eating it last night just to say yum. :) Oh, and I'm sorry I don't have any pictures to share, but frankly, it's not very pretty... just tastes good!
So, as much as I despise the fact that Matt is working in Tifton (at the same time, we're very thankful he has the opportunity to work, trust me), there is one perk: FARM FRESH PRODUCE! Last week, a farmer left a bunch of farm fresh broccoli at his jobsite. YUM. I'm hoping we get some strawberries this week. I LURVE broccoli. It's green and it looks like trees, so here's your Earth Day green, one-pot recipe that is easy, healthy and delicious.
Broccoli Soup
1-2 heads of broccoli, chopped into florets and peel some of the stalk to include (the stalk is the most nutritious part)
4-5 cups of low-sodium chicken stock (or enough to cover the broccoli)
1-2 tbsp butter
3 carrots, peeled and sliced
1/3 sweet onion, diced
2 large cloves of garlic, minced
milk, as needed
1-2 cups shredded cheese of your choice (something sharp like cheddar is best)
grated nutmeg to taste
salt to taste
In a soup pot (Le Creuset or similar is great if you have it), saute the carrot, onion and garlic over medium heat until onion is translucent (about 5 minutes). Add broccoli and enough broth to cover. Up the heat to medium-high and lightly boil until all veggies are very tender. Using an immersion blender, puree the soup (if you don't have an immersion blender, go get one... or use a regular blender and add the soup in batches, but be careful because it can explode (sort of) while hot). If the soup needs some watering down (mine didn't), add milk. Add desired amount of cheese, stirring to incorporate. Add nutmeg and salt.
This soup would be great with a panini or even just some crusty bread. I hope you enjoy as much as we did! I made this for Matt to bring down to Tifton with him, along with leftovers from Sunday's dinner. He texted me while he was eating it last night just to say yum. :) Oh, and I'm sorry I don't have any pictures to share, but frankly, it's not very pretty... just tastes good!
Monday, April 20, 2009
How to plant a garden on a balcony
Step 1 - go to Home Depot and spend a lot of money. [Insert joke from Old School here.]
Step 2 - have a hot husband who worked at a nursery in high school. This step is optional, but makes it more fun (and probably more successful).
Step 3 - Play in the dirt.
Step 4 - Water and enjoy the herbs, flowers and fruits (yes, tomatoes are fruits) of your labor (in about 70 days for the tomatoes).
Step 2 - have a hot husband who worked at a nursery in high school. This step is optional, but makes it more fun (and probably more successful).
Step 3 - Play in the dirt.
Step 4 - Water and enjoy the herbs, flowers and fruits (yes, tomatoes are fruits) of your labor (in about 70 days for the tomatoes).
Miss USA... and Miss CA USA vs. Perez Hilton on the subject of gay marriage
So, last night was the 2009 Miss USA pageant, and for those of you who know my obsession with pageantry, you know it was one of my favorite TV nights of the year! I had my favorites... some of them made the top 15, some didn't (notably Florida, who is so gorgeous and smart and well-spoken... I just don't get it). Matt laughed and commented as I began to watch the pageant that I am the only girl he's ever dated that liked pageants, and not only do I like them, I love them. I reminded him that we are married. ;) I realize he's never been married before, so saying that I was the only girl he'd ever married would have been silly. Anyway, I digress.
So, it comes down to the top 5 questions. The contestants choose a judge from a bowl, and that judge poses the question to that contestant. All do a passable job of answering their questions, some better than others. However, California draws Perez Hilton and is asked, "Vermont just became the fourth state to legalize gay marriage. Do you think all states should follow suit?" She came back with something along the lines of, "I think it's great that we have the right to choose... blah blah blah... but in my country and in my family, I believe that marriage is between and man and a woman. No offense to anyone out there, but that's what I believe." This poor girl is being CRUCIFIED! She ended up finishing 1st RU. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion and as Americans, we have the right to speak freely. Do I agree with her? No (well, not fully, but that's a topic previously addressed in a political post). Do I think she may have cost herself the title? Possibly (I think NC would have won anyway). But kudos to her for standing up on a pageant stage (with a lot of gay fans) and answering a question posed by a gay man honestly. I just can't believe the uproar this has caused, but I know Donald Trump is loving it.
Anyway, congratulations to Miss USA 2009, Kristen Dalton from North Carolina!
So, it comes down to the top 5 questions. The contestants choose a judge from a bowl, and that judge poses the question to that contestant. All do a passable job of answering their questions, some better than others. However, California draws Perez Hilton and is asked, "Vermont just became the fourth state to legalize gay marriage. Do you think all states should follow suit?" She came back with something along the lines of, "I think it's great that we have the right to choose... blah blah blah... but in my country and in my family, I believe that marriage is between and man and a woman. No offense to anyone out there, but that's what I believe." This poor girl is being CRUCIFIED! She ended up finishing 1st RU. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion and as Americans, we have the right to speak freely. Do I agree with her? No (well, not fully, but that's a topic previously addressed in a political post). Do I think she may have cost herself the title? Possibly (I think NC would have won anyway). But kudos to her for standing up on a pageant stage (with a lot of gay fans) and answering a question posed by a gay man honestly. I just can't believe the uproar this has caused, but I know Donald Trump is loving it.
Anyway, congratulations to Miss USA 2009, Kristen Dalton from North Carolina!
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Bloomie's Spring Sale
Bloomingdale's is having a Spring Sale, and you can get 25% off select merchandise. Go check it out!
Oh, and clearly, I was very off on my predictions last night... no one went home! I don't think they would have saved Lil. I think they still had one more week to save someone, and I do think they would have saved the others (maybe not Anoop), but Lil just hasn't been as great recently as she was in the beginning. Two going home next week!
Oh, and clearly, I was very off on my predictions last night... no one went home! I don't think they would have saved Lil. I think they still had one more week to save someone, and I do think they would have saved the others (maybe not Anoop), but Lil just hasn't been as great recently as she was in the beginning. Two going home next week!
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