i didn't forget about you.

The last few months have been REALLY busy.

Moving me. New job. Moving Brent. Working. Beach guests. Working. Wedding shower. Working. Bachelorette party. Working. Wedding. Working.

Whew!

I think you get the picture.

The job is still fabulous, as are my co-workers.

Brent LOVES his new store in Lyn Haven (aka Panama City). He has not been this happy in a LONG time, and it is great!

So, back to "bloggy" things....

Here is what I will be cooking this week:

PW's Beef with Snow Peas

Brown Sugar and Balsamic Glazed Pork

So, we will see how those go...

On another note, I have started going to actual Weight Watchers meetings again. I may have established a way for all of you to help keep me accountable...stay-tuned on Friday.

drapery.

I think I have decided on drapery panels for our luxurious apartment living room.

It's Schumacher's  "High Voltage" in "Espresso". The scale is huge, so the impact should be huge!

Hopefully Brent will like it...he should just be glad to be out of Montgomery (hehe)!

some little things...

Well, first of all BRENT GOT HIS TRANSFER!

He's having to take a step back to assistant produce manager, but he decided that living at the beach with his wife (and NOT alone in Montgomery) was well worth it! He's so smart.

Second, Paula, in our office, introduced me to the most wonderful thing. Ever. Tazo Organic Chai Tea concentrate. I always get a Chai Frappuccino at Starbucks (introduced to me by my MIL)...those are like $4 for the tall (or small, as I like to call it). Good news...the concentrate (32 0z.) is on sale at Publix right now for $2.90! It's in the tea/coffee section. Just add equal parts of concentrate and milk and ice--SO YUMMY!

Third, I am helping Mom and Dad "freshen" their kitchen--it's been the same since we moved in in the late 80's! We will be selecting a paint for the cabinets, countertops, backsplash, wall color, range/oven, window treatments, etc. Stay tuned for the before and after!

Getting Started....

a list.

1. My sister and her family are coming tomorrow.

Beach Baby 1



Beach Baby 2

 2. Everyone has been asking how my job is going. I am not exaggerating when I say it is FABULOUS, and the girls I work with are even more FABULOUS!



View from a jobsite...

3. I am already getting annoyed by "tourists"...even though I was one until a month ago. Oh well.

4. Last night I made FOUR collage bracelets for Sweet Auburn Studio. They take a long time to make--trying to decide what fits where, and then actually getting it to "stick." I have also made some rings from vintage cluster earrings...all yet to be photographed. Little does my photographer know that this will be a working vacation for her.

5. I haven't worked out since...I have no idea. That will be changing after next week. Boo.

6. Harper turns 3 next week. I CANNOT BELIEVE IT! She is my "fay-bert" (favorite) Harper.

7. I have not been cooking since it has just been me...I've been eating lean cuisines and lunchables.

8. Mom and Dad have been touring around Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks this week...and texting me all sorts of pictures. The fact that I am not on vacation with them doesn't sting as much from the beach as it would from say...Montgomery.



Yosemite

9. Allison, Anne Scott, and I have been glued to the Casey Anthony trial ALL WEEK (Erika too, but from home as she's been sick). It's very addicting. Trail resumes Sunday!

10. Brent not only has to prep for Fourth of July Publix madness, but also inventory this coming week. Sounds like fun in the Gump!

11. Eleven. That's how many yellow fly bites I have on my legs. I cannot even explain to you how bad they itch. Bad. Very bad.

12. Happy Fourth of July!

my roomie.

Hi everyone!

So sorry these posts are few and far between...after "computing" all day just about the last thing I want to do is "compute" some more when I get home!

Plus, it's just me and a cat.

A brown tabby cat.

The one that tries to get in the shower with me.

And drinks the bath water with me still in it.

Also the one that sits on my nightstand in the morning and purrs loudly (occassionally leaning over to lick my nose and/or forehead) until I get out of bed.

Also the cat that fetches bottlecaps.

And brings them to me at 2:00 am.

(I have bottlecaps under my pillow.)

Also the cat that has sat in my lap 3 (THREE!!!) times in the last week.

Before these recent occurances, the last time she sat in my lap was...maybe December?

My cat is actually acting like a real pet.

Shocking!

towels.

Sorry it's been so long!
Things have been (and still are) a bit crazy.
Saw these towels at Target the other day.
SO CUTE!

Simply Shabby Chic "Lace Dobby" Towel Set

storm's comin'.

The friendly cow all red and white,
I love with all my heart:
She gives me cream with all her might,
To eat with apple-tart.

 

She wanders lowing here and there,
And yet she cannot stray,
All in the pleasant open air,
The pleasant light of day;

 

And blown by all the winds that pass,
And wet with all the showers,
She walks among the meadow grass
And eats the meadow flowers.

"The Cow" by Robert Louise Stevenson