Fit for a king... or a Mo!

Last week, Mo and I went over to Del's house so Del could teach me how to sew. Mo had not eaten supper yet, so Bumpie and Stu shared some dinner with him. He was too tired... I had to push the food in between his paws for him to eat!

Happy, happy birthday!

Happy birthday to my dear friend Jessica! Jess, thanks for being my friend for 6 years!! And many more... Hope 28 is GREAT!

Rebecca, Jess and me at 80's night during Mistletoe 2009

Red Beans & Rice night

Since this past weekend was SO COLD I decided to warm up the house with 2 big pots of red beans and rice and some great friends. Thanks to everybody from coming over and sharing in the feast!

Thanks to sweet Jess for all of our new scarves!! We were all tickled with them.

Ben, I think Ty has you beat.

I so hate that this picture is fuzzy. He has such a cute face!

Time for my good night KISS! MUAH!

He's going to hate me for that one day... Happy January everybody! Here's an easy recipe to start the year off right!

Yummy Red Beans and Rice:

2 cans light red kidney beans
1 can diced tomatoes
1 pack Conechua sausage, chopped
1 yellow onion, chopped
minced garlic
1 bay leaf
Louisiana hot sauce to taste (it's the only hot sauce that tastes right in this)
salt & pepper

Dump it all in a big pot (do not drain the beans) and let it cook for at least an hour. The longer it cooks/sits, the better it tastes! Serve over rice with toppings of onions, tomatoes, and cheese and with salad and bread. Serves 6. Enjoy!

Hello... hello... Is there anybody out there?

So I know I have been seriously MIA lately but boy, have I been busy! I am taking one from my dear friend Jess and checking to see who reads my crazy, sporadic ramblings. Anybody out there?

Holiday Kick Off!

Mistletoe is always the kick-off to my holiday season and this year is no different! This year, a group of us (consisting of us, Ty & Rebecca, Ben & Jessisca, and Jon Paul & Amelia) got Totally Awesome and took it to 80s Night, the Friday night event at Mistletoe. We had too much fun!

Pre-party with our Blueberry Lemonade martinis




Jess, R, Delly Welly, and A

Hooray for a drumstick!!

The whole gange in front of Rubix Cubes and a balloon arch

(how 80s is THAT?!?)

Cousin Lee and Cliff

On the way home... I got stuck in the middle with no seat!

Here's to the holiday season! Hope yours is Merry!!

I love the Delta!!

I had my first trip to Greenwood to celebrate our 4th anniversary, my 29th birthday and for Cliff to ride his bike. It was all complete with a stay at the Alluvian, girlie time (aka pedicure and shopping) with one of my favorite girls Del, and yummy food at the Alluvian, Delta Bistro, Steven's BBQ, and Luscos. I even got a birthday surprise from the Alluvian with a bottle of my favorite dressing - Comeback! It makes everything taste better... Here are a few pics to recap our stay... At Lusco's... I think we were the next to loudest table!

Chris starting his ride

Del and Jes pre-ride

(sorry, I can't figure out how to turn it around)

Chris, Jes, Cliff and Clayton

at Delta Bistro - SUPER YUMMY!

Duck with a fried egg on top - DELISH!

Chris didn't like his hug...

Clayton and friend Scott

Del and Jes at Delta Bistro

Boy, how time flies...

So I know it's been over a month since I updated this thing, but we have been SUPER busy! It's all been fun, but I've gotten way behind and need to catch up! We've been here, there, and yon so look at the following posts for our fun adventures...