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.

Fat Tuesday

Hope everyone is having a wonderful Fat Tuesday. When I think of Mardi Gras two words come to mind...New Orleans, the big easy. I have only visited New Orleans a few times and each time has been a blast. You eat great food, listen to great music and make plenty of memories! So in celebration of Mardi Gras today I thought I would share some pictures from my favorite time there...my bachelorette weekend, need I say more!



Yes, we played dress-up



Food Recommendations:
For yummy Po'Boys - Felix's
Most delish & biggest Muffuletta - Central Grocery Co.
Best Beniets - Cafe du Monde

Gosh looking at these pictures and thinking about the food makes wish I had a vacay planned!





                 

       

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!!

Cakes & Corks

Last night some friends and I learned the art of cake decorating at a fun event called Cakes & Corks. The event was held at a fairly new event venue called The Space at Feather Oaks - a renovated barn surraounded by beautiful oaks and stables. Learning how to decorate a cake is somehting I kind of have secretly wanted to try. A couple of times I have thought about taking one of the classes at Michael's, but they always last a for a few weeks and I just couldn't commit. So when I heard about this I didn't think twice. I mean what's more fun than learning how to decorate a cake and drink wine at the same time! (that's the cork part- in case you havent' figured it out already)

Well here is my final product. Isn't it beautiful?!?!



Me, Katie and Parker sporting our FSU cakes

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.