Steeplechase 2009 in Nashville, Tennessee

This is us before the party got started. This makes the third year that Neil and I have been together. It is an event that we go attend to reunite with old friends. Some are from college and others that we have none before that. It is similar to a tailgate. Everyone brings food, drinks, and good times to this event. However, this year was a little different. There has been a ton of rain, so it made it for a very interesting day.

Amanda and Me. We lived together in college.

Me and Beth. We also are friends from college. We had some great times together. It was great to catch up with her.

Me and Amanda again. See, she got it right with the rain boots. Me , well I just went barefoot all day!

Check out the mud. See the crazy fellas with the goggles and inter tubes!

This is Neil and his college buddies.

Topsy Turvy really does work!!

I fell into the infomercial for a Topsy Turvy. I did not buy it off of the TV but wanted to. I did run into Walgreens one day and there it was smack dab in front of the door when you walk in. Of course I stopped to take a look. I was suckered, I bought it for the fine price of 9.99. So, I went to Home Depot and bought 2 tomato plants. They were pretty small at first, but after about two weeks of sun they have really started to grow.

Take a looky!! This thing is really working. I was shocked. This is the plant after about two weeks of planting. It is perfect for people who love fresh tomatoes, but don't have the right place to grow them. I highly recommend one of these. I went and bought 2 more. This morning we planted cucumbers and squash. So when they get bigger I will take pictures so you will believe me!! I can't wait until we have tomatoes who doesn't love cottage cheese and tomato, BLT's , Tomato sandwiches... the list could go on!

Does anyone remember the famous Shoney's Strawberry Pie?

I went to the grocery store on Wednesday and bought these awesome strawberries. As I was browsing the grocery store I came across some yummy red glaze to put over strawberries. I thought to myself "oh, I love that pie from Shoney's." So, that is just what I did. I went home and whipped this pie up in about 30 minutes. Just so you know, I don't have an after picture because there was not any left!!!!

Shoney's Strawberry Pie

1 pie shell
1 container of Marie's strawberry glaze (from Kroger)
2 boxes of strawberries
Cool Whip

Bake pie shell accordingly, cool for 15 to 20 minutes
mix sauce and strawberries together and place in shell
serve with cool whip on top

ENJOY!!!

Alyssa's Baby Shower

On April 25 I help host a baby shower for my cousin Alyssa. She looks so great and was very excited about her presents for her daughter Julianne Hope. As you can see there were lots of presents to be opened that day. We had a great time with the family and oooing and awwing over the cute girly stuff.

Congratulations and I can't wait to meet my new cousin who is due June 5, 2009.

The hostess for the party are from left to right Me,( cousin and step sister, but that part is confusing!!!) Ashleigh (her sister), Lisa (step sister) and then the Mommy to Be Alyssa

This is the hostess gift that we got Alyssa. I knew all along what I wanted to get her. So when I showed it to the other girls they agreed. The picture is painted by Kim Tate Wheeler. You can view her work at www.shopsmallwords.com

The painting is beautiful. It is very feminine and sweet. The font is exactly what I had pictured it to be. The flowers actually have some glitter on it ,but you are unable to see it in the picture. It is just lovely!

www,shopsmallwords.com

Meet Our House Guest

Meet Sophie!!!

She belongs to my friend Shannon Floyd. We are keeping her while she gets settled in DC.

Rocky likes to hide from her because she makes him run too much.



Both of them were fighting for treats. I guess you can tell who got one!!!

Just like a boy!! He has to check her out!

WARNING!!! This post is a HOT ONE

The Culprit: Franks Buffalo Sauce HOT

Directions: use 3/4 cup of hot sauce per 2.5 pounds of chicken

The chef (Neil) used 5 chicken drums and almost the entire bottle of HOT SAUCE

Don't get me wrong Neil and I love our hot wings and beer. That seems to be the ususal for us. We love to go out on Saturday night and get HOT Wings and BEER. So, this evening we decided to stay in and make HOT Wings ourselves.

The Victims: ME, mouth is on FIRE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Neil's mouth is on FIRE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The Savior: The brand new gallon of milk!!! For one hot MOUTH it calls for , MILK!




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My personal Handyman

I just love finding deals! I bought this table for less than 7 dollars, Can you believe that? Amazing. So, I have a vision every time I find something. I have a habit of buying furniture and then just storing it because I know I can use it later.


The project:

1. table
2.One can of black satin spray paint
3. One Handyman

One Handyman with the spray paint

A good handyman really makes sure the paint is not running and you have plenty of coats to give it a great lustre.

Then this is what you have after about an hour. Viola! A perfect new side table.