Come on Over

I'm having a cookout this weekend so if you are in Starkville, want to grill with us, watch the State game, and play Guitar Hero come on over.  I love to entertain, its one of my most favorite things. 

Also, I think barrett and I need a grill like this :)

Something to sit on

So I gave up on my chair project because I figured I had more important things to worry about.  I really just need to study instead of re-doing my house right now.  I decided to just take the chairs to get professionally done.  Here is the fabric that I picked.  I will post pictures of the chairs when they are done.

I'm Back

I can't believe that it has been a month since I've posted anything.  ICU ended 2 weeks ago and everything has been pretty great since then.  I did a Board Study DIS with Ashley and we spent 2 weeks learning about Goats, Sheep, Pigs, and Poultry.  I also got to go to the beach for labor day and Kat's Birthday.  We met Kathy and Walker and David and Emily in Destin and had a great weekend full of seafood, shopping, and lounging.  So Relaxing!

I also made some changes to my appearance and Barrett calls me his little rebel.  I got my hair cut short and had it re-colored a little bit darker than last time.  I love it.  I also got a tattoo!!  I got a dove and olive branch on the top of my foot.  I went over to west point to have it done.  They were super nice over there and it didn't really hurt either.  

This weekend Barrett and I are relaxing and enjoying some time together.  We got up this morning and went running and then worked in the yard.  The rest of the weekend will be spent watching football and reading fun books.  I am especially excited about the running part of that because it has been a while since I worked out.  I start the Cat Class this week at school and we are supposed to end class between 3-4 everyday so I am planning on going to the gym right after class everyday.  

I'll post some pictures from the beach soon!!!

Life on Hold

So I have been the most incredibly boring person recently.  I have had to work in ICU every single day for the past 2 1/2 weeks and I have 1 1/2 weeks to go.  All I have done recently is go to school and sleep.  I really need to study for my ICU test but I have been too exhausted to even attempt to study.  The good thing is that this week I am on day shift so I actually get to see my husband from time to time.  Yesterday I got home at 4:00 and Barrett was asleep so naturally I fell asleep and slept for 3 Hrs!  

Tomorrow is Barrett's birthday and I can't wait to give him his presents because I think he'll really love them.  We're going to dinner at the Veranda and I'm going to have a yummy dessert for afterwards.  I think we will also watch a movie and just enjoy our time together.  

Our life is also currently on hold because we Still have not received our financial aid for this semester.  I haven't even been given enough money to cover my tuition right now so I had to apply for the Graduate Plus loan and I have no idea when that will come through.  Barrett also waited until the last minute to fill out his FAFSA so he hasn't been given an award yet either.  It will be so nice when we're not in school anymore and don't have to worry about applying for student loans.  

Night off

I am currently enjoying my 1 and only night off of ICU for the next 3 weeks.  Tomorrow is CPC day.  I practiced my presentation earlier and then took Dr Johnson's advice to not think about it anymore this evening and go have a drink.  Barrett and I went to the mexican restaurant that just opened and got margaritas and really good food.  So wish me luck tomorrow!

Bakers united

What a weekend, It has been full of fun yard work, cooking and shopping...My favorite things!! Friday I finished my Powerpoint for my CPC and I feel pretty good about it.  For my birthday last week Barrett got me some gardening tools so I got to use them this weekend.  I planted Lantana in baskets on my front porch and we put Black Eyed Susans and some other flowers in our garden.  I also put some bird feeders up last week and saw the first bird on it today!  Although I love gardening, it was so freakin' hot these past 2 days.  

My cooking adventures this weekend all turned out great.  Saturday I made granola bars to take to my late night ICU shifts.  They turned out really good and I'm sure I'll make them again.  This evening we were supposed to go to a cookout at Barrett's boss's house but it was pushed to tomorrow, so instead we grilled Fish Kebabs.  I had to tweak the recipe because the store didn't have halibut or tarragon so I made the Kebabs with Perch, tomato, peppers, and onions and I put basil butter on top of them.  They were delicious.  

Then, since I didn't get a cake on my birthday Barrett and I had baking time and cooked a cake together.  It was so much fun to be able to do it together.  He made a chocolate layer cake, I made homemade chocolate mousse to put in the center, and then we covered it with a homemade peanut butter frosting.  I think it was as good as any cake you could buy in a restaurant, and I bet we won't ever buy a birthday cake again :)  I love spending time like that with my husband!

Now we're watching foodnetwork!  What a great weekend

Frustration overload

My project did not go as well as planned today.  I was having a hell of a time covering the "wings" of my chair.  I also bought the cheapest and crappiest sewing machine which I will have to return because it is worthless.  Hopefully once I borrow a real sewing machine from a friend all will go as planned.  I will post pictures of the whole ordeal once I have some good news to share.