Friday, June 27, 2014

The Big Wedding Day...

I promised I would get this post done before they have been married a week and become and old married couple like the rest of us! Ha! Well it is now Friday guess I had better get busy! Last weekend my SIL Meridith got married in a beautiful fashion to a great guy named Jeremy. They had a weekend full of family and fun celebrating the joining of two families. It was so much fun helping her prepare for this big day and to see it all come together. I did not take enough pictures, I will admit!!! But Please enjoy the few I did take!





Oh Rach I know being crafty is your fave thing!







This head table was awesome those circles are quilting hoops with lace!
So so pretty!


She for a rustic yet classy feel to the day and I think the decor she chose pulled it all together perfectly!



Pratice makes perfect rehersal is very necessary!
She was getting in flowergirl mode








Such an awesome day for both families!!! I wish these two only the best in love and life!!!

Thursday, June 26, 2014

Thankful Thursday's....Oh RaRa

                                     
Oh I am so very very thankful this red headed lady came into my life many many moons ago!!! RaRa as Charlot has named her is the hubs baby sister and someone I consider to be one of my best friends. Tomorrow the hubs is helping her move across this great state to start the next journey in her life. She starts her new job as a high school Ag teacher on July 1st. I want her to know I will miss her as my constant como lunch date, and weekends at home but I know she is going off to do amazing things! Also seriously she is only a bit over 2 hours away so a call for anything and this lady and little lady are across the state n no time flat!!! Thank you for being an amazing sister, SIL, aunt and most importantly friend! Be ready for this troop to head to your house soon!

Tuesday, June 24, 2014

Strawberry Grilled Chicken Salad...


The hubs sister got married this past Saturday in a beautiful ceremony, promise a post later in the week. The day was perfectly full of fun and family also perfectly exhausting. I believe the hubs and I laid our heads down around 3a.m. on Sunday morning. Then we both had to be back up and at Charlot’s VBS program at 9:45a.m. Sunday morning. To say the least I felt a nap was in my future.


My plan was to get Charlot down for a nap (Check), make apple dumplings for Christopher since he was helping the hubs (Check), and lastly sit down and take a nap. Notice there is no check next to that. The hubs is such a great man oh I do love him. But on Sunday afternoon I didn’t like him very much, as soon as I sat down to take a nap the phone rang and this is the conservation that ensued.

The Hubs “Hey what are you up too?”

Me “Preparing for slumber”

The Hubs “Oh…Well…I was wondering…if…well…I know you’re tired…but would you cook supper tonight since Christopher has been helping me all day?”

Me (Silence)

The Hubs “Did I lose you”

Me “No I would love to make supper my dear”

The Hubs “Thanks see you at six”

So here I go hang up the phone and off on a mission to prepare supper from what was in my fridge because I was not in the mind set to conquer the grocery store for a second time that day. It was rather hot on Sunday and the hubs and Christopher (sorry must clarify he is my sister-in-law’s boyfriend/Charlot’s favorite person on earth) had been working outside all day so a nice light supper would fit perfectly. I do believe the entire family was surprise when I served a salad for dinner but they all decided it was perfect after a hot day and a long weekend of big heavy meals. I simply served the salad in a large bowl with a side of crusty garlic bread.

So enjoy this simple salad supper any night of the week it will be done in 15 minutes flat! (Plus marinating)

Strawberry Grilled Chicken Salad (Serves 6)

2 lbs chicken breast tenderloins

1 bottle Vinaigrette dressing (I prefer Brianna’s Blush Wine Vinaigrette Dressing)

1 head of Green Leaf Lettuce chopped

1 bag of baby spinach

10-12 Strawberries sliced

3 Green Onions (Sliced thin)

1 cup Feta Cheese Crumbles

1 cup Bacon Crumbles

1 cup Toasted Pecans

Place chicken and 1 cup of the dressing in a large zip top bag season with salt and pepper. Allow this mixture to marinate for at least an hour but up to 6 hours. Try to shake off any excess marinade and place chicken pieces on a hot grill cook through. Allow to rest for a few minutes and dice just before serving.

In a large bowl toss lettuce and spinach together with onions. Next layer on the feta, strawberries, and bacon. Just before serving add on the pecans and chicken. Now I don’t dress the entire salad I allow each person to add their desired amount. But if you prefer dress the salad as you wish. Lastly enjoy!

Wednesday, June 18, 2014

Let the wedding weekend begin!!!


The hubs older younger sister, or is it younger older sister or well the older of his two younger sisters is getting married this weekend! She has spent the last year planning and now the time has arrived! 
Tonight we all decided to head out to dinner together. One last dinner before another sibling is added. Apparently this tradition started when the hubs and I got married and his sisters took him for an evening out to relax. Now one more is taking the plunge and it was her turn! Congrats to Mer and Jeremy! We wish you a life of happiness! 

Tomorrow on the schedule more relaxing with mani's and pedi's!!! Ofcourse I didn't manage to get a pic with all of us but I thought this one was pretty great!

Tuesday, June 17, 2014

An Evening with the Hubs…


I do promise I will have some recipes later in the week. But this was just too lovely not to share. This week Charlot is attending bible school in the evenings at a local church, which means quite time at home. Hooray! No I have to admit I miss the little stink when she isn’t around talking non-stop. But I did think this would allow for some much needed hubs and me time.



Last night he said he needed to run a quick errand in town and then would be home early to spend some time with me. I thought yea right you will probably go check the cows get caught and end up talking with someone for way to long. So I proceeded to cook supper for one and not worry about the hubs. Well as I was getting ready to head out the door for a run, he pulls up. Seriously? Then says “Where are you headed thought we were spending some time together.” “Hum sure yes we are I was just going to get a quick run in.” The Hubs “Nope get in.” “Hum ok where are we going?” I ask after I get in.

He grins. I’m in trouble. “We’re going to check the cows.” Oh joyous event! What that actually means is he wants someone to open gates for him and help him locate specific cows. He is so romantic. Oh this may not sound like much to you but I have an irrational fear of cattle I have spoken about this before. They are bigger than me and skiddish and well I am just not real comfortable around them! But last night I put my big girl britches and this is what happened. Please say a prayer for me and my relationship with this cow.

Monday, June 16, 2014

Wedding Number 1…


Ms. Sassy McFrassy right here.
We made it through wedding #1…and she walked down the aisle…well sort of! But she made it. It was a beautiful day with a perfect bride and groom. Now let’s just make it through this weekend’s wedding and she will be an old pro at this flower girl stuff.  Here are a ton of pictures I took throughout the weekend. Thank you again to Ms. Maria for asking our little girl to be a part of her special day!
Little rehersal fun

RaRa's Legs make the perfect seat while waiting for hair and makeup.
Getting to know the wedding photographer!


Alright Abagail (the bunny) we can do this.

Maybe if I sit here really sweet they won't make me take anymore pictures.


Ok we can do one more.

It is time to get this show on the road!
I don't see wedding planning in her future.

Alright it is time for this party to start!


Mommy Charlot selfie!

They pretend to not like each other!

Oh RaRa and Christopher you look so great! Charlot loves you!
Getting some dollar dance tips from Uncle Zach
Oh she does love Ria

The person she waited to dance with all night.




She had some killer moves!
We had a wonderful time celebrating with an amazing couple!