Life Lately

We've been pretty busy lately to say the least. We helped celebrate two special friend's birthdays with a little fiesta. It was so much fun. 

 

We had a great time at one of our friends going away bash. 

I recently joined a ladies Bible study, and I can already tell it's going to be so good. Here's the book we are using

 

Fellowship with other ladies of similar age and lifestyles is extremely important. As I've grown older, I've learned just how valuable girl friends can be. Especially, when they are in the same walks of life. My Memphis friends are some of the best girls you will ever encounter. 

We have successfully been keeping in touch with our old neighbors who recently moved to Oxford. I can't get enough of their sweet, little girl. 

Oxford really isn't as far from Memphis as I first made it out to be. It's actually a very nice town and we enjoy visiting. I'm so happy that our friends are enjoying it also. 

We are headed back to Alabama this weekend for our first Auburn home game of the season. Let's hope the Tigers can pull together for a WIN!!!

Labor Day Weekend

Hooray, for 3 day weekends!!

My parents came to Memphis for a visit and it was so nice spending some quality time with them.

Friday night we took them to dinner at one of my favorite restaurants, South of Beale (SOB). It was featured on Diners, Drive Ins, and Dives and I knew they would love it! SOB did not disappoint. My parents enjoyed it very much like I knew they would. They love the DDD show and it was a real treat taking them to one of the tv show's destinations. We then went to listen to some live Country music. My Dad always requests going to listen to this one band who headlines every Friday night at one of the local bars.

Saturday, my Mom and I started a little Christmas shopping and then returned home to kick off the Auburn football season. I was not ready for football to start. I had forgotten the nervous pang in my heart that the Auburn Tigers always bring out in me. AAAaaaahhhh!!! At least, we won though.

We grilled some delicious burgers for dinner and introduced my parents to corn hole. They loved it. It also gave us a few laughs and they now want a set of their own.

Sunday, we had a wonderful brunch at Lafayette's Music Room where we were serenaded with some smooth jazz and wonderful atmosphere. Later, we went to a local antique store to browse and burn off a few of those holiday weekend calories. That night we took my parents to our local watering hole, Brookhaven Pub and Grill. We love visting this place when one of our favorite Memphis musicians is playing, Charvey 

We had a fantastic weekend full of good food, great music, and wonderful company. It's nice having that extra day added to the weekend. It's amazing what you are able to accomplish with just a little more time before the busy work week.

and...

Here's how we labored on Labor Day

Vacuumed & dusted the house

Washed loads upon loads of laundry

Napped

Painted awning to our backyard shed

Performed a little post holiday workout 

Made dinner 

and was in bed by 9

Perfection! 

Hope everyone enjoyed their weekend! 

On the Menu

Cooking in the summer seems more like a chore. I love to cook and try new recipes but when it's 100 degrees outside, why bother? My weekly menus have been subpar this summer but we are getting by.

 

Fall is quickly approaching and I am ready for all of the fall/winter recipes that make you feel like you are at your Momma's house. Here are a few recipes that we have indulged in lately. These are not all my own recipes just my recommendations.

 

 

Marinated and Grilled Chicken Thighs

 

(the marinade is simply Italian dressing, terryaki, and crushed garlic)

 

Summer Stir-Fry

 

Seasoned Potato wedges

 

 

Pasta with Tomato Cream

(I added chicken to this recipe)

 

 

Pork Chops with Apples

 

Mashed Potatoes

 

Green Beans

 

 

Chicken Quesadillas

French Bread Pizzas

Banana Pudding Poke Cake

Grilled Chicken Drummettes
(marinated in wing sauce to give them some flavor without making them super spicy)

If I wasn't so darn impatient and hungry, I would have more pics to post. Let's face it, there is not much that can keep me from my food. I promise to get better about that!