Date: October 12, 2010
Location: Memaw's House
Northport, AL
Let the birthdays begin!
Justin's family loves birthdays. They also love a birthday pizza party.We celebrated my day with his family at Memaw's with pizza, salad, and a caramel cake for dessert. And with all the cash I was gifted, I got to buy the gift I really wanted: new front porch lights.Garsh, I am getting old.
Date: October 11, 2010
Location: My House
Tuscaloosa, AL
I owe this one to Christopher
Thanks, Columbus, for the day off work.
I literally spent the bulk of the day right here on my couch. You can see the computer and cell phone; the remote control isn't far away.
It's unlike me to sit and do nothing, but I really enjoyed it today.
Date: October 10, 2010
Location: My House
Tuscaloosa, AL
What's better than a man who helps with the chores?
Um, nothing? Today my hubby went grocery shopping for the week. I am truly thankful. Often times, the smallest things mean the most.
I got to take a night off and relax because he cooked dinner, too.
Date: October 9, 2010
Location: My House/Kobe
Tuscaloosa, AL
To have your cake...
Today, I give you two pictures.
Mom came to Tuscaloosa to celebrate my birthday with a ladies day out. We went shopping and out to lunch. She made me a pound cake. It was a good day.And eat it, too.
Lunch was mom's treat. She let me choose; I wanted Kobe. We sat directly in front of the tv, so we did get to watch the Bama game. I got to introduce yet another person to sushi. I wanted to start her out with something mild so I chose the California Roll. She loved it; in fact, she said it was "wonderful." Success!
Date: October 8, 2010
Location: Exxon
Tuscaloosa, AL
Fill Up
This is three days after my low fuel light came on; I have put a total of 12 or so miles on the odometer since then.Next fill up is already scheduled for six weeks from now!
Date: October 7, 2010
Location: Our House
Tuscaloosa, AL
As keen as mustard
Much like the Q-tip, I am very attached to French's mustard. It just has a certain flavor that can't be replicated in the store brands. It's tangy, but not too strong; it's bitter, but just enough. And it stings the palate just right.
Maybe I'm a creature of habit, or maybe my taste buds are more keen than average. Either way, you'll find French's in my house.
Date: October 6, 2010
Location: My Car
Tuscaloosa, AL
Low Fuel
My goodness, is it time to get gas again? Didn't I just do that... six weeks ago? Why, yes I did!
I live exactly one mile from work. That means I put four miles a day on my car (and that is going home for lunch). On average, I fill up once every six weeks.
Not to brag, but it's kinda awesome.
Date: October 5, 2010
Location: Our Back Patio
Tuscaloosa, AL
Fire Up the Grill
Fall means dinners on the back patio. I love this weather, and this is just one of the reasons. Tonight we had kielbasa sausage and Southwestern rice. Simple, but very flavorful!
Date: October 4, 2010
Location: Our House
Tuscaloosa, AL
Friendship Bread
It's that time of year again! I get the sudden urge to make bread. One of my favorites is Friendship Bread. You know, the kind you feed for ten days then share with your friends. It's great and I can't wait until it's time to bake it.
Date: October 3, 2010
Location: Big Daddy and Big Mama's House
Jackson, AL
Great Grandmother
This is my Big Mama and her first great grandchild, Kerri Rose. Today was Kerri's baby dedication at Jackson First Assembly of God. This precious child has lots of people to love her, and many of them attended her dedication.
Date: October 2, 2010
Location: Star Nails
Bay Minette, AL
Mani/Pedi
Lynn treated us to a morning at the nail shop. She first suggested a spa pedicure for all of us. But I can't stand for anyone to touch my feet; I don't want to touch anyone's feet, either. I am one of those people. So I went with my usual manicure and added an eyebrow wax. This is a picture of Lynn, Chelsey, and Courtney in the spa chairs. We had a great time being pampered.
Date: October 1, 2010
Location: Dad and Lynn's House
Bay Minette, AL
Family Visit
This is Dad, Lynn, and their dog Lucy. She's like a third child, maybe even more demanding than a child. She is a sweet dog, though.
She really makes me want a small dog for a pet.
Date: September 30, 2010
Location: Our House
Tuscaloosa, AL
Just Desserts
Justin asked me to make a dessert for him to take to school for First Friday. He requested that I make Nanny's Mousse. I did, with my own twist.
The original recipe calls for jello pudding and cool whip. I made mousse from scratch and fresh whipped cream. I still used the boxed brownies, though. You really can't beat them.
It was delicious!
Date: September 29, 2010
Location: Our House
Tuscaloosa, AL
ANTM
You wanna be on top? Reality TV has become really popular. And somehow I got sucked in.
Those who know me well are surprised I like shows such as America's Next Top Model, Teen Mom, and Project Runway. Honestly, it surprises me, too.Regardless, I watch week after week, hoping my favorites don't go home. This season on ANTM, I had an instant favorite: Kendal from Northport, AL!!! Best of luck to her!
Date: September 28, 2010
Location: Wildcat Stadium
Northport, AL
Another Panther Win
Football: the sport that rules my life each fall.
The BMS Panthers win again!
Final score: BMS 34 Echols 19
Date: September 27, 2010
Location: Our House
Tuscaloosa, AL
Payback
I love to get money in the mail, but especially love getting money in the mail from my grandmother.
This particular check is for the groceries I bought my cousin who moved to town. Yeah, the money is nice, but my favorite part is always the notes she writes on the stub. This time, she wrote a novella. And numbered the sections to let me know in which order I should read them. Love my Big Mama!
Date: September 26, 2010
Location: Our House
Tuscaloosa, AL
Soup and Sandwich... from the microwave
Frozen meals are not my favorite. Usually they aren't even an option.
Buuuut, I was tired when we went grocery shopping, and I certainly didn't feel like cooking once we got home, unloaded the trunk, and put up the groceries. Ugh.
So Justin spotted these in the freezer aisle. They were good; a pleasant surprise. I thought that maybe I was just tired and hungry (in which case anything would have been good) so we tried them again. Still good. In case you're interested, they are Stouffer's Corner Bistro Stuffed Melts and Soups®. We've found three varieties.
Date: September 25, 2010
Location: Our House
Tuscaloosa, AL
Roll Tide!
Football Saturday, people! This is the typical pic for season.
Another Bama win!
Date: September 24, 2010
Location: Our House
Tuscaloosa, AL
There's no substitition
Store brands are fine, most of the time. Buuuut, there are some items that just cannot be substituted. One of these items is the Q-tip.
The Q-tip has the perfect amount of cotton, and it's wound just tight enough around its slightly flexible wand. This way, the cotton tip does not fall off inside the ear. Who wants that? Not me.
Date: September 23, 2010
Location: The Condo
Northport, AL
Grocery Surprise
My grandmother, Big Mama, called me to tell me my cousin would be moving to Tuscaloosa from Arkansas. She wouldn't be able to welcome him to his new home personally, so she asked me to go grocery shopping for him.I had a blast! These are just the non-perishable items. The fridge and freezer are stocked, too. I
t feels a little strange to see my old place with a new resident. I hope Trey enjoys it as much as I did.
Date: October 12, 2010 
