Happy New Year!

We’re ringing in the new year singing karaoke  with Meredith and Harry in Wilmington, NC.  Pictured we’re singing Bohemian Rhapsody (not well mind you).  May 2009 bring you good times and strength to overcome any obstacles you may face.  Happy New Year!

Master Bath Remodel. Part 2. The During.

New floor, new paint, new mirrors.  Still need new faucets, artwork, towels, wood tiles (a little idea I have…no idea if it will work), and counter accessories.  

The before.

Back to Normal

We’re home.  After a wonderful 5 days spent with family I am watching Weekend at Bernies II (Andrew McCarthey!) in the comfort of my own home, enjoying my morning coffee, thinking about overstayed welcomes and unnecessary sequels.  Christmas over. I do not want Christmas to overstay the welcome therefore, I have this driving desire to [...]

The Piano

Every time I visit  my parents countless moments are spent getting lost in the task of playing the piano.  I am not sure if it is the thrill of learning new music or the comfort of slipping into a familiar melody but I feel most ‘at home’ when sitting at my mom’s great Aunt Thelma’s [...]

Happiness is….

…watching your Dad play Wii golf with an avatar (which looks creepily similar) that your sister spent almost an hour designing.

Clay surprised me with a new digital camera for Christmas so I have been shutter happy as of late.  I hope everybody had a fabulous Christmas with tons of cheer, laughter, and memorable moments.

Monday Muffin Meme

Yes, I know.  An extremely late Monday Meme this week.  Please forgive me, I am running around trying to finish everything before our Christmas vacation to Georgia.  I made blueberry muffins (pictured) over the weekend.  We enjoyed them with fresh coffee and sliced mango.  What is your favorite muffin recipe?
8 Blueberry Muffins

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup white sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking [...]

Master Bath Remodel. Part 1. The Before.

When not in Georgia or the beach our Christmas project will be the remodel of our not so lovely master bathroom.  We started this weekend.  What is it about home improvement that puts me in such a good mood? Stay tuned for the after pictures sometime in the early new year.

I Hate Our Garage.

 

Our garage the day we closed on the house.

The garage now.

My dream garage (photo courtesy of Better Home & Gardens).

The Way Back Up…

Lesson of this post? Nothing says “I love you” like cupping puke in your hands while your husband drives to the nearest gas station.
I arrived home yesterday to a beautiful bouquet of roses (pictured) and reservations to a quaint and delicious restaurant.  We laughed and enjoyed conversing while dining on sherry imperial crab dip, bacon-wrapped filets, [...]

4 Years