We are moving....again

But this time it is to our NEW HOME!!! Yes, Mr. C and I brought a house in Albany and we couldn't be more excited, I guess this means we are staying here in SWGA for awhile :)

We have been on the move a lot, 3 times in the last 4 years to be exact- moving to our new home will be #4!  I will be so excited when we get everything settled in the new house, cause this chica is not moving again for long time.

Also, because we have moved so frequently we have so many wedding presents we haven't used or even seen in the last 2.5 years. It will be like Christmas unwrapping them all again.  And of course I have been scouring Pinterest for decorating ideas and inspiration. First up on the to do list  is painting!

3 month review

I have got to be the world's worst blogger. I know there is not a lot of you out there that read my blog, but to the ones that do I am sorry for being so MIA. I actually have a good reason though - drumroll please - I finally got a job!!! It is crazy how I can go from not having anything to do to, to everything happening at once.

Since my last post I have acquired a job, went to Orlando for one of my dear friends baby shower (who a couple of days ago welcomed a sweet little boy to this world), traveled to Auburn, AL for a wedding, went to the beach to celebrate Easter with the family and my sister's birthday.

It has been non-stop and so, I thought I would take this time to also let everyone know how I am coping with living in SW GA.  When we decided to make the move, I was excited for our new adventure, but I won't lie, I was pretty nervous too. The thought of moving to a new, small southern town where I knew only two other people, try to make new friends, and find a job - it was all little frightening. But through previous experience I knew that when one door closes a new one always opens up - I just didn't know how long it was going to take for that to happen. I don't know about y'all, but I find that has you get older it can sometimes be harder to make friends. But I am happy to report that everything is falling into place (knock on wood!), Mr. C loves his job, I like mine and we are meeting some wonderful people. Everyone has been so friendly, especially my friend Cristin, who has been tremendous in helping me get settled, I am truly getting a taste of that southern hospitality.

Weekend Round-up

Mr. C and I took advantage of the beautiful weather this past weekend and enjoyed the great outdoors. Mr. C has been working so much lately and the past couple of weekends he has been going to work, so it was nice to spend two whole days with him. We enjoyed some good country cookin' at a local joint called Pearly's, walked around Chehaw Park, and I caught my first bass and brim!  

{It was my first time eating at Pearly's and it was definitely good. Nothing fancy, but probably some of the best biscuits & gravy I've ever had!}

{Me and Mr. C at Chehaw.}

{My first brim!}

Colorado

As I mentioned in my last post, I haven't found a new job yet here in Albany. So, I have been using my free time to visit with family and friends. I spent a long weekend at the beach hanging out with my sister and Eli. Then I got the chance to go to Colorado with my Dad. I haven't been to Colorado since 2008 and was very excited to not only hang out with my pops, but also to play in the snow!

I can't remember the last time I just hung out with my Dad. It was really nice and we had such a great time together. As my Dad would say, we conquered the Colorado trifeca - skiing, snowshoeing & ice fishing. The whole week was a blast and I hope to make it an annual trip!




Happy Belated New Year

Wow, I just noticed that my last blog post was more than two months ago!! Sorry I have been so MIA, but there have been a lot of changes at the C household. Don't get excited.... I am not pregnant! As that seems to be what everyone thought when Mr. C and I said we had some exciting news.

So, with that said let me bring you all up to speed. It all started over Thanksgiving break when Mr. C got a new job offer we just couldn't refuse. Yup, we were moving to Albany, GA. We both were -and still are- excited about our new adventure in southern Georgia, especially Mr. C as he is back in his hometown.

It was all very exciting, except for one very small detail - Mr. C  needed to start his new job in TWO WEEKS! That left me packing our 3br/2ba townhouse all by myself and not to mention getting ready for the holidays, while still working a full time job. But to make a long story short, it all worked out and we officially moved December 31!

It was a long moving day! Look at all that stuff!!

Happy New Year!! Nothing like pizza and champagne to ring in the new year.

 How is life in Albany going so far you ask? Well so far so good.  Because I worked until the bitter end in Tallahassee I felt I deserved to take a little time off. {truthfully the job market in Albany is not exactly overflowing} But on the bright side I will have a lot more time to devote to this blog!

Birthday Celebration #2

Well it's official I am 30! And, you know it's not that bad, so far so good. Everyone who knows me, knows that I love celebrating birthdays and usually they last at about a week, which is why I have two post dedicated to my birthday celebration. Last weekend, however, was the "official" birthday celebration. Since my birthday was on a Sunday and there was a home FSU game I decided to have a 30th birthday Tailgating party. It was a blast. My sister and her husband came for the weekend, as well as, one of my dear college roommates. What a weekend! I mean it has taken me almost a whole week to recover, which is why I am just now sharing it with everyone.

We started the weekend off at one of my favorite spots, The Wine Loft.


My sis and I striking a pose

Then we headed to dinner at another one of my favs, Masa.


Kira and I enjoying a little vino at dinner

Then on early on Saturday we headed to the stadium for the tailgating party. My sister and Mr. C did such a great job setting up and decorating the tailgate. Oh and the weather could not have been more beautiful - it actually was kind of hot.

I just love the cupcake toppers my sis made!

And, then on Sunday all the company left and I enjoyed a lazy, relaxing day!!

Birthday Celebration #1

This past weekend my parents paid a visit to celebrate my birthday (they have to babysit on my actualy b-day). We had a blast! I always enjoy it when my parents come to Tally to hang out. We started the weekend off right with happy hour at Level 8, a roof top bar in Tallahassee, and then finished the weekend off with my dad's yummy blueberry pancakes. It was definetly a great way to start off my week of birthday celebrations.

Eli Turns 1

Last weekend Mr. C and I traveled to the beach for our nephew's 1st birthday celebration. What a blast! I know people always say thier nephew's are the cutest, but really Eli is the cutest little boy EVER. He has such a fun, playful and sweet personality.

Some might think that my sister and I went alittle over board with a dinner party for a one year old, but you only have a 1st birthday once. The theme my sister decided on was "One Year Old in a Flash".  So from the invitations to the place settings, everything was based around pictures of Eli.

We planned this great elaborate dinner party with prime rib, creamed spinach and mashed potatoes - yum! (You see my sister fixed this dinner at Easter and it was soooooo good, everyone wanted a sequeal.) Unfortnatley, though we all got caught up in all the excitment of Eli opening gifts and mingling that we forgot to turn off the oven at a certain time and our prime rib ended up being more like a pot roast.  (sad face)

Oh well that's our memories are made :)

Let the Countdown Begin...

Gosh I can't believe it is October 1 all ready! This year sure has gone by so fast and this month is going to be a busy one for Mr. C and I. Not only will we be celebrating Eli's first birthdayy...but also mine. Yup, this year it is the big 3-0, so let the countdown begin.

I'm not going to lie I am a little bummed about turning 30. My life is not exactly how I pictured it would be when I reached my thirties. To start off, I thought I would be a little farther in my career, making more money (of course who doesn't want to make more money), and definitely didn't think I would be living in Tallahassee. But then there is the other side of me that is excited to see what my thirties will bring. And, I am very blessed to have the life that I have - a wonderful husband, the sweetest puppy dog Maggie, a loving family, good health and in this economy a J-O-B.

As some of you know I am obsessed with Pinterest and recently I came across this quote. The minute I read it, I had to pin it and someday I am going to frame it. It is my new motto. So, with that, let the countdown begin!! Only 22 days left till my 30th birthday - WOO HOO!!

P.S. As I am writing this post New Kids on the Block Hangin Tough is playing -  man did love Jordan when I was in 4th grade.

Memorial Weekend

I love summertime - even though it can be HOT, HOT. I enjoy being down at the beach, going fishing and just hanging out family. Memorial weekend always seems to kick-off summer and this year it went off with a bang! Not only did we celebrate all of the brave men and women who dedicate their lives to serving this wonderful country, but also my mom's 60th birthday.

My mom's brother, Alan and his wife Jolene; and her sister, Sharon along with her Daughter Stacy and granddaughter Lynleigh, came to visit. We all had so fun catching up, eating great food and of course, playing cards. (I didn't win, but it was still fun)

My Uncle Alan got a chance to reel in a big AJ on Saturday, as a few of us went offshore. It had to be one of the most beautiful days out on the water in a loooooooonnnnnng time. It was so flat and not a cloud in the sky.

Our catch

Had to sneak in a pic of the cutest littlest boy ever!

Birthday Weekend

Last Friday was Mr. C's birthday and unbeknowst to him I planned a weekend full of surprises, including a weekend filled with two of his very good friends and his sister. Mr. C can sometimes make it difficult to surprise him, so I was so thrilled that everything went as planned and he was SUPER surprised.  We are so lucky to have such great friends, ones that we will share many more memories with. All in all I think Mr. C had a fab 30th birthday. It was a busy weekend and I am so glad that his birthday is over - he was milking it all last week. Uh...he can finally go back to doing his own laundry!



Me and the birthday boy

Everyone on the Miss Behavin' Again

Went with a bourbon theme for the party

Mags on the way home- she had was pooped.

   




It's his Birthday...

It's his birthday and we gon' party like it's yo birthday, we gon' sip Bacardi like it's his birthday
...sorry 50 cent flashback....

Thirty years ago today, Mr. C entered this world. Happy Happy Birthday to my hubby!

Boy he sure was a cutie and still is of course!

Californication Part 2

Well if you remember in the first post about my Cali vacation (you can read that here), I mentioned all of the great places we ate at. Because every place was just so delish I decided to make a post of it's own. Of course we hit up some of the famous hot spots, but no celebrity spotting's.


The Ivy
The restaurant is located on Robertson Boulevard tucked away behind beautiful lush landscaping. The inside is decorated like a little cottage with fresh roses on every table. Oh and I almost forgot, if you do go don't take any pictures - yes, I got in trouble for taking pictures :(



Chrystina and Mom 



yummy pizza with fresh tomatoes and basil

This is the picture that got me in trouble - guess they thought I was taking a picture of someone.

Nobu 
Now this place was a bit pricey, but sure was good and totally not was I expected. I guess since stars dine there a lot, I was thinking it was going to be something fancy, but I was wrong - just like every other sushi restaurant I've been to.

yellowtail with jalapenos

little wonton tacos with spicy shrimp and white fish

Spicy tuna

Saddle Peak
This place was very interesting. The restaurant is an old log cabin and serves everything from steak and seafood to buffalo and antelope. I of course ordered the lamb chops.

We definitely didn't go hungry!

Cheers!









Californication

I finally got my much needed vacation! Woo-Hoo. Where did I go you ask? Well if you haven't figured it out yet, I spent most of last week in California! My mom, sister and I had a girls trip to remember. Let me just start out by saying this trip has been in the works for about year. Last spring my Mom wanted to take a trip with her girls to Cali., but with work and grand baby on the way it just had to be put on hold. Then this past February, my mom started talking about it again - and well, my sister and I thought this year would be the year - a girls trip rolled into my mom's 60th birthday celebration!

We had such a wonderful time eating at great restaurants, great shopping and spending time with great friends.  Our trip began last Tuesday, which I think might have been one of the longest days of my life. I went to work, got off at 2, drove to Panama City, then arrived in L.A. at 11:30 p.m. their time...(just makes tired thinking about it again). We packed so much in the fours days we were there. California was not really what I expected - it was very laid back and mountain scenery was just beautiful! Now I have to admit I was a little disappointed that we did not have any celebrity sightings. Oh well always next time!