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Wednesday, March 3, 2010

My Friday

First, I'm convinced that these items in my grocery cart below are the reason that our grocery bills tend to be around $200 for two people. Well, to be honest, there was lean meat, a chuck roast and the leanest pork also in the cart underneath the granola and "greenwise" chips. But the other items I collected after this picture consisted of normal stuff like detergent, milk and eggs. Hmm....I may need to research coupons more thoroughly soon.

taken from my camera phone



I walked upstairs after the trip to the grocery store and chuckled. Murphy had nestled himself into our bed, which is normally ok but this time the sheets were in the washer. He plopped himself right onto our mattress cover and uncovered pillows with his baby and snuggled in.





But then Jay, who is working from home today, let Haley inside from playing outside. I heard him say "Go find mom!!" And she came barreling upstairs. This is Murphy's look when he realized his sister was coming to play. Doesn't he look more excited then when just mom was hanging around?



I turned around and there was this big yellow dog coming at me like superwoman. Two paws straight out in front of her in the air. She was so fast that she showed up as just a blur on camera. And maybe there might have been a little extra blurring of the background from me, due to unmentionables laying around.



And we all raced downstairs to play some more...


On another note, I don't know if anyone else decorates like this, but I can take multiple (and plus some) tries to make a decision about accessories. When I was working on Wes and Katie's party, I just couldn't decide which flowers would look the best. I tried tulips, wild flowers, mixed flowers, roses, mixed rose bouquets, you name it. Our house looked like a florist once I started planning. I set up our dining room table, and 'NOPE' the arrangements didn't look right. Not what I was going for. I finally settled on roses, they were a cleaner look for a shower. I talked to my mom multiple times a day, going over all of the details of the other decorations and talking it through. I found out that she does the same thing when she plans parties (which happens to be a lot more than me.) She can try ten different arrangements or table settings before it's "just right." At least I know where I get it from. The good thing is that we have beautiful flowers all over the house, and have had, for the past week.





On a totally different subject, a friend of mine was just selected as a finalist in the Beverly Hills Film Festival for a movie script that he wrote. I don't think he'd like me bragging on him, but I can't help it! Another script he wrote won best scene in yet another film festival in California so he's really on his way to meeting his calling.

I participated as a reader for the script and I can honestly say (I don't think I'm biased even though he is a dear friend), that it was a really, really good storyline. Here's a picture of Corey on the day we met to discuss the script at Belly General Store. I blogged about Belly General Store HERE. He is leaning on his writing journal, which is also the name of the script, The Journal. Here's to hoping the Beverly Hills awards ceremony proves him well!


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Sunday, February 28, 2010

Stock the Bar

Our friends, Katie and Wes are getting married in a few months. This weekend Jay and I, along with three other couples, hosted a stock the bar party for them. It was held at the clubhouse in one of the couples' club house in Dallas, GA.

This was taken before the party started.



...and so was this.


The food table as we were setting up.


The gift table


The patio was so beautiful.




All of the food was really outstanding.




I really want all of the recipes, including this one.
















Your eyes aren't deceiving you. Katie has a twin sister.



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Wednesday, February 10, 2010

The Last of Sips n Strokes.....

...for a while. During our GNO at Sips n Strokes, the girls decided that it would be fun to bring the boys for a couples night. Sixteen of us went to S & S Tuesday night for a little r & r. Jay is a natural artist and enjoys art, but the other guys weren't as thrilled. They weren't sure if they would like it, but toward the end it actually looked like they might have had a pretty good time! The girls brought food - meatballs, subs, chips & dip, chicken nuggets, cookies, rice krispy treats, and more!!

Ummm...we were totally clueless.



Is that Jay feeding Wes??



They're so cute. And Fun. And the nicest people you'll ever meet.



Jen, me & Katie






The start of a masterpiece...



I love pictures when no one's looking.






The guys tried to pretend like they didn't care....but this tells another story. ;)



The instructor working with Katie.



AP Art at work! :)








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Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Sips 'n Strokes x 2

Tuesday night is such a great night for GNO (and boys night out)! Jay headed to the Thrashers game while I went to Sips 'n Strokes with the Junior League ladies. Painting is soooo relaxing. There are no worries while we're there!









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Saturday, January 16, 2010

GNO

Girls night at Sips and Strokes. :)

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Friday, August 28, 2009

Concert on the Square

We love the Square in Marietta. We've been to a quite few events there, and have enjoyed ourselves each time. During the summer, they host 'Concerts in the Square', and our friends Jennifer & Jimmy got a table. Wes & Katie, Andy & Staci, & Michelle & me joined them for the event.

Jennifer, Michelle, & Katie setting up...

The weather cooperated, and we all made our way with our goods. Our spread included Williamson Brothers BBQ, beer & wine, dessert, decorations, and good company.

The Ladies - Katie, Jennifer, Michelle, & Staci

The Gentlemen - Andy, Jay, Wes, & Jimmy

As with most events on the Square, our party ended up at Hemmingway's for some live music and (more) libations. It's hard not to have a great time at Hemmingway's...

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Friday, August 14, 2009

Brant's Birthday Party

We went to our buddy Brant's birthday party at Metropolis...what a great place! The party was held on the 7th floor 'Pool Deck', so it had a great view of downtown - from Peachtree Street.


Looking North on Peachtree St. from the Metropolis Deck


Michelle Standing on the Top Deck

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