Then I read "The Rumor" by Elin Hilderbrand which I think is the perfect example of what I consider a beach read! It is fast paced and fun just like all her books.
Thursday, September 17, 2015
Books...
Today was cloudy and rainy and Norah didn't have tennis so we headed to the library after school for an hour. Our local library is amazing!
Linking up with Modern Mrs. Darcy...gotta keep track of my recent reads. I just finished two books...
"Life Drawing" by Robin Black was a book that isn't very long but has a lot of things to think about within it. I liked it and not to give anything away...it has a different ending then you think!
Then I read "The Rumor" by Elin Hilderbrand which I think is the perfect example of what I consider a beach read! It is fast paced and fun just like all her books.
Next up for me....(anyone read these?)
Then I read "The Rumor" by Elin Hilderbrand which I think is the perfect example of what I consider a beach read! It is fast paced and fun just like all her books.
Tuesday, September 15, 2015
Tuesday Things...
We found "Fatty's" beer at Owen's Liquor Store in Pawleys Island...love that a friend started his own beer label! Everyone should go get some!
We had a little down time this weekend...but not much as we were go-go-go!
But a lot of football watching fun too! We had the famous Clemson vs. App game...Go Tigers!
We watched the game with some friends!
Norah and I went on a run/walk together...I love that we can do this together!
I randomly got a pic of Darcy and Finn sitting still for once...our cute dogs have the life!
Norah has art and tennis this week...two things she really loves! I am subbing at the preschool this week and just doing the usual busy things around here.
We had a little down time this weekend...but not much as we were go-go-go!
But a lot of football watching fun too! We had the famous Clemson vs. App game...Go Tigers!
We watched the game with some friends!
I randomly got a pic of Darcy and Finn sitting still for once...our cute dogs have the life!
Norah has art and tennis this week...two things she really loves! I am subbing at the preschool this week and just doing the usual busy things around here.
Friday, September 11, 2015
Friday Five...
1. Today will always weigh heavy on my heart. I remember vividly my day 14 years ago. Such a tragedy and something I will never forget. Norah's school asked that the students wear red, white, and blue in honor of the day so she did (she also had on stars and stripes!) Then she asked me to tell her about what happened on September 11 in the car this morning and I did. We talked about being grateful and the freedoms we have in our country too.
2. I am reading through some of my TBR pile but I also have some holds at the library that I hope to get in the near future. Any more good reads that I should add?
3. Tomorrow is the game between Clemson and Appalachian State. Since this makes us a house divided...we have a little bet going on...
4. Got a haircut today...it never fails...I always cut my hair in the fall and then spend the year growing it out...but who knows this one might stick! :) (I'm trying to embrace my natural curl as the weather/humidity does not like me otherwise!)
Before and After:
(Yes...please excuse the awkward selfies...)
5. Today Norah went to a friend's house after school and she was super excited about it! This allows Jeff and I to have a quick date!
(so Anna turned me on to the Moscow Mule and then I had a Martini for Meredyth and Tony)... Jeff had beer...
2. I am reading through some of my TBR pile but I also have some holds at the library that I hope to get in the near future. Any more good reads that I should add?
3. Tomorrow is the game between Clemson and Appalachian State. Since this makes us a house divided...we have a little bet going on...
4. Got a haircut today...it never fails...I always cut my hair in the fall and then spend the year growing it out...but who knows this one might stick! :) (I'm trying to embrace my natural curl as the weather/humidity does not like me otherwise!)
Before and After:
5. Today Norah went to a friend's house after school and she was super excited about it! This allows Jeff and I to have a quick date!
(so Anna turned me on to the Moscow Mule and then I had a Martini for Meredyth and Tony)... Jeff had beer...
Wednesday, September 9, 2015
Books, Movies, and other things...
Books...
I read "The English Spy" and it was a good "spy" book. I would probably read another one by Daniel Silva one day. Still nothing has topped "I am Pilgrim"!!
Then I had a quick read in "Heart-Shaped Hack." I picked it because the author wrote "On the Island" which is one of my favorites. It wasn't really my thing but I do think the author writes characters you like and want good things to happen to. Again it wasn't as good as "On the Island" was for me but it was a book that you like and finish.
I had read about "The Shell Seekers" through a blog and there were so many comments about how good it was...that I knew I had to read it. I actually checked it out of the library and the cover is not really my thing...and honestly it could definitely use a cover re-do. But the book was really good and poignant. I looked forward to reading it each day and felt that there are so many good life lessons in the book. I would recommend a read if you have not read it before.
Last weekend was movie time and Norah and I watched "The Sorcerer's Apprentice" together. It was pretty good. I had never seen it before but it was enjoyable and reminded me of the Percy Jackson type movies. Norah liked it. :)
I finally got to watch "The Age of Adaline" and thought it was good but the man who narrated certain parts in a scientific voice kinda ruined it and that took away from the romantic feel. They should have had a women do the voice so it was softer and not so technical. Overall, I liked it and it was a beautiful movie.
Jeff took Norah to the pool and I went to the movies! I saw the new "Mission Impossible" and it was good! I think they do a great job with these movies and I love the characters. I always look forward to when these come out as well as Bond movies and the Jason Bourne series.
Another awesome find from Fresh Market is this sauce. Holy Moly it is so good! It is better than the last sauce we tried. This will be a staple in the pantry for sure. Added chicken and had rice...perfect quick dinner!
Jeff took Norah to the pool at Litchfield Inn one day and then to Debordieu one day. Norah loves the water! He did snap one pic for me!
It was lovely having that three day weekend. We headed over and ate dinner with my mom and Denny for Labor Day. Always fun! And of course we took a car selfie! Norah had just gotten back from the pool so she took a quick shower...that is why her hair is so wet! Love my sweet girl!
I have been going to Pilates at Pawleys Island Pilates this summer and I cannot say enough good things about it. It has helped my back tremendously! They also are so fun and I love going!
The weather here has been so wonky. One moment it sunny and then it is pouring rain. But the humidity has been the worst. Please go away humidity!
Norah has been busy as ever and she is now started Halloween talk. She has decided to be a witch for Halloween. Now if we can make it till then!
I read "The English Spy" and it was a good "spy" book. I would probably read another one by Daniel Silva one day. Still nothing has topped "I am Pilgrim"!!
I had read about "The Shell Seekers" through a blog and there were so many comments about how good it was...that I knew I had to read it. I actually checked it out of the library and the cover is not really my thing...and honestly it could definitely use a cover re-do. But the book was really good and poignant. I looked forward to reading it each day and felt that there are so many good life lessons in the book. I would recommend a read if you have not read it before.
Friday, September 4, 2015
Life Lately...
I cannot believe it is already September! The first two weeks of school are finished and it has been busy. But a good busy. Norah and I painted one day at our house (we have a lot of paints and old canvases that we paint over) and came up with these.
I did the one above and then Norah did the four panels below making one big tree!
We also got to pick up the pottery that Norah made and glazed from pottery camp that she went to this summer. I love it! She pressed the clay up against the bark of trees and used plants to make indentations. So it all looks much like pieces of nature. The mug is supposed to feel like you are drinking from a tree! It is pretty cool. And her bird house really fits right into the trees outside.
Last weekend we made a super quick trip up to Charlotte to surprise Jeff's mom for her 80th birthday. We left on Saturday about 1:00 and were back the next day at 1:00. Whew!
We did stop at the Flying Biscuit for breakfast before hitting the road...I talked Jeff out of Panera! ;)
Now other bits and pieces...I saw on Facebook that they are bringing back the Woody and I so want one! Can't wait to see them in 2018!
In other news...Norah has had tennis this week and is having fun with it.
I also got to substitute at a sweet Preschool this week for three days. It is such a cute place with great people to work with and precious children. I already have some more days subbing there in the near future lined up!
Last night we went to watch the Carolina vs. Carolina football game at a friend's house. Since it was a school night for Norah we left at half time to come home and the sunset was amazing in the sky. It was so vibrant and all over...hard to explain. So Norah and I stopped and took a pic. Well about 30 minutes or so later...my mom texts me that she took a pic of sunset when headed home from my Aunt's house...completely separate from us. I think it is pretty cool that we saw the same sunset in different places and both thought to take pics! Hers is the top one and mine is the bottom one!
Today my mom surprised me with this vintage shaker that she found for $5...how cool is it?! I love it and may have to make a martini in it tonight!
Well today marks a start to a three day weekend! Hopefully there will be fun and movies in store for us! Maybe a little rest too!
In other news...Norah has had tennis this week and is having fun with it.
I also got to substitute at a sweet Preschool this week for three days. It is such a cute place with great people to work with and precious children. I already have some more days subbing there in the near future lined up!
Last night we went to watch the Carolina vs. Carolina football game at a friend's house. Since it was a school night for Norah we left at half time to come home and the sunset was amazing in the sky. It was so vibrant and all over...hard to explain. So Norah and I stopped and took a pic. Well about 30 minutes or so later...my mom texts me that she took a pic of sunset when headed home from my Aunt's house...completely separate from us. I think it is pretty cool that we saw the same sunset in different places and both thought to take pics! Hers is the top one and mine is the bottom one!
Friday, August 21, 2015
3rd Grade and the End of Summer...
Norah started 3rd grade this week and she was quite excited and nervous the night before. She of course came home the first day saying it was great! I cannot believe how fast she is growing up...I just want it to slow down.
I got to walk Norah in to her classroom on the first day which is something I have not gotten to do the last 4 years since I was teaching. Now that I am staying home this year...it was a special treat for me! I tried to snap a quick pic of her in her room...(I think she is thinking...Mom, it is time for you to go now...) Ha!
With the end of summer here (boo! I miss my days filled with Norah!)...I wanted to try out a few new, quick recipes to add to our choices for weeknight dinners. Here are some winners. If you know me...I actually always tweak recipes and never do them exactly as stated because that is just how I roll so I did alter these slightly when I made them but they are great basic and quick recipes.
Greek Marinated Chicken and Linguine with Ricotta Meatballs
Norah and I had this Tikka Masala one time with chicken (Jeff refuses to eat any Indian food) and we both loved it and it was super easy and quick! (bought this brand at Fresh Market)
We had a water day at our Church and it was sweet to watch all the kids do the activities!
Jeff and I had a date night at home the other Friday night as Norah spent the night out with a friend. We grilled steaks, I made a martini, and we watched the Panthers! I love football season!
We had an impromptu dance party that ended the summer on a great note!
We had back to school river day with friends.
I took the dogs to vet for their annual shots and an additional trip for Darcy as he got an ear infection. Poor thing! (Darcy MIA for pic)
I know we will have a few more fun days on the beach or water since it stays warm here for awhile but once school started it felt like summer had ended. Of course, we are pumped about the Fall/Winter which brings football, cool weather, oyster roasts, etc. I do think this will be the best year and I am looking forward to all of our adventures with our new 3rd grader. ;)
With the end of summer here (boo! I miss my days filled with Norah!)...I wanted to try out a few new, quick recipes to add to our choices for weeknight dinners. Here are some winners. If you know me...I actually always tweak recipes and never do them exactly as stated because that is just how I roll so I did alter these slightly when I made them but they are great basic and quick recipes.
Greek Marinated Chicken and Linguine with Ricotta Meatballs
We had a water day at our Church and it was sweet to watch all the kids do the activities!
Jeff and I had a date night at home the other Friday night as Norah spent the night out with a friend. We grilled steaks, I made a martini, and we watched the Panthers! I love football season!
We had an impromptu dance party that ended the summer on a great note!
We had back to school river day with friends.
I took the dogs to vet for their annual shots and an additional trip for Darcy as he got an ear infection. Poor thing! (Darcy MIA for pic)
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