You Never Know What is Around the Corner or in the Cupboard

So this past Thursday night I had a Stella & Dot trunk show at someone's house. www.stelladot.com/tashawallace

That means that Brad is in charge of dinner. I got a text at some point during my show that said, "Your steak and broccoli and cheese baked potato are plated and waiting on you". So you can just imagine how excited I was because I was STARVING!

So I get home around 9:30 p.m. and practically throw my things as I am making my way to the kitchen for my steak and potato!...It's nowhere in sight...nowhere! I look on the counter...nothing. I look in the fridge...nothing. I look in the oven...NOTHING! "Please tell me you saved my plate for me" I say to Brad. His reply? "Yes, it's in the cabinet above the coffee maker, sitting on top of the spices"...huh?

Sure 'nuff...there it is! Why would he put it there you ask? He was hiding it from Tyler who got home five minutes before me...that's logical, right? Tyler and I split the plate and everyone went to bed happy!

Who do They Think They are Fooling?

These first pictures are the tender touches of "somebody" in my house that decided to help with the Christmas decorating. They always have "just the right touch" to add to make my home so cozy and inviting during the holidays.

The second pictures are of a potential prank gone very wrong...it is hard to be very surprised by the water spout handle being taped down when you see the roll of tape sitting on the counter right next to the sink first! hahahahaha!!!

University of Alabama Cheerleaders Take Second Place!

It has been such a long time since I have posted anything! I always start things and never finish them...is that A-D-D? I don't know.

Well, exciting news! C and his teammates at the University of Alabama (Roll Tide!) went to the annual nationals cheerleading competition in Orlando, Florida. They came in second behind Kentucky and only lost first place by 13 points! Oooh...bitter sweet!

They did so incredibly good! T went with me along with my friend Traci and her daughter. We had a nice little weekend away in Florida!

What's for Dinner?

First of all, let me say that I do try really hard to stay organized as far as eating goes. I spend time every Sunday writing out my menus for the week and then making my list of all the things that I am going to need.

So my friend Kathy, gave me this really cool little magnet board to go on my fridge so that I can "post" what we are having for dinner that week. As you can see, this week, I made the mistake of leaving Friday and Saturday blank. I was thinking maybe we would go out to eat or just decide on a whim what we would eat those two nights. I completed my board last night.

I got home from work today and went to the board to make a few adjustments, only to find that "someone" had taken the liberty to fill in suggestions for both Friday and Saturdays dinners. In case you are having trouble reading them. Friday night says, "Fish & Figgs & Fried Spaggheti" (their spelling) and on the menu for Saturday?..."Fried Frog Nipples".

Dinner will be ready at 7 p.m. for those of you wanting to join us...reservations encouraged.

Happy Birthday to ME!

Last week was my birthday! I LOVE birthdays! There is nothing better than God allowing you one more year on planet Earth! I am so thankful for my many, many blessings...especially my family. Brad, T and B surprised me with a home cooked dinner, flowers and a birthday cake. It was wonderful! Unfortunately, C could not be with us because he is over three hours away at school. We missed him terribly!

So, after dinner, it was time for cake and pictures. The first thing I would like to point out is that you are not imagining things, those are indeed MATCHES on my birthday cake impersonating birthday candles. I've learned to appreciate, and cling to, the saying, "It's the thought that counts" - I truly am a lucky girl. : )

I have also learned to appreciate all of my many pictures with someone licking my face or pushing me out of the frame to immortalize their muscles. But my favorites are all the ones that I have of me smiling and whoever else is in the picture with me making a face. I wonder who the boys get their knack for making such great photos from?

One last note, I did get the sweetest card from T. He wrote me a special message on the inside, it said, "Even though you nag the crap out of me, I guess it's just because you love me and want me to be a better person and that is why I love you." At least he "gets" why I do what I do...sort of.

Never a Dull Moment!

This is a photo taken on a day when I was picking up around the house. I happened to notice that "someone" obviously thought baseballs were stored in the fruit basket. There are many mysteries around my house...no one EVER knows ANYTHING about anything!

Decorating 101

Who knew how lovely a FORK could be when placed inside the pretty little candle vase? Really, who knew? I am so thankful to have my boys around to help me with my obvious lack of decorating know-how...