Friday the Thirteenth

Hubby and I had our first date on the thirteenth and we married on the thirteenth.  The first year of marriage we celebrated the 13th of each month with a bottle of champagne.  (I mean let's be honest.....I love a good reason to drink champagne.)  As time has passed though, life has gotten in the way, and our 13th celebrations became fewer and further between.  With it being a rough couple weeks working long hours, the passing of Hubby's grandmother, and not being able to spend much time together, I decided this Friday the Thirteenth was the perfect time to start this little tradition back up again.  So.....TGIF the 13th!

Happy Weekend!!!

Ramblings

It's been a crazy start to summer, but I couldn't be happier that it's here!  I've been riding my bike to work.  I love it....although anyone that knows me will tell you I'm not a very proficient cyclist.....but I can take all back roads and a "rail trail" for cyclists and walkers.  So far, so good!

Summer Bucket List

Summer is finally here!  At the start of each summer I think of all the things I want to do during the warm, relaxed (?) months.  Sometimes they get done, sometimes they don't.  This year I decided to make a Summer Bucket List to serve as a reminder of the things we want to do.  Time seems to slip by so quickly, and hopefully this will help us to remember to slow down and enjoy our time together.  (In fact, to further prove my point that we need a reminder....this has been on my list of things to do for a while now, and the first week of summer vacation has already slipped by.  The good news is we have crossed off a few of the items.)

What's Not Going to be for Dinner Again? [Cheesy Pesto Chicken Thighs]

Well friends, I had planned for this post to be a recipe for Cheesy Pesto Chicken Thighs that I originally found on Pinterest.  I mean, it sounds great, right??  And it's wrapped in prosciutto, which should make it even better.  Ummmm.....not so much.  It ended up being a greasy, salty mess.  This is the second recipe using pesto that I've made that has been a flop.  And since I still have part of my Costco size jar of pesto left, I'm turning this post into a plea for help.....Anyone have any yummy recipes using pesto?? I'd be grateful if you'd share!  Thanks!!

P.S.  At least now you know I'm not going to post a recipe we don't really love :)

Happy Cooking!

Summer Relaxing

After working straight through the weekend with 13-14 hour days and some extremely long and hectic days to start the summer tennis program, I decided there was only one thing I could do....put everything on hold and do some fishing with Hubby.  We spent a nice, relaxing, gorgeous evening on the pontoon while we threw in a line or two.  The housework, laundry, weeding, and even blog writing didn't get finished, but it was exactly what the doctor ordered.  Not to mention, exactly what summer should be all about.  Hope you are yours are enjoying your start to summer the best way you know how, too! 

Wedding Season [Personalized Gift II]

The other day I mentioned the Personalized Wedding Bowls I love to gift to newlyweds, but I also have another go-to gift I'd like to share with you.  The personalized wedding silhouettes by Elaine's Prints are the perfect shower gift for a blushing bride.  I was lucky enough to receive one from Bestie S and her mom as a shower gift myself and I just adore it.  It hangs in a grouping with a framed wedding invitation (also a gift from a dear friend) and our Stefana and serves as a reminder of our special day. Both Bestie S and her mom also have their own hanging in their homes, too.



Elaine's Prints Esty Shop

Wedding Season [Personalized Gift I]

It's that time of year again....wedding season is upon us. Since shower and wedding invitations are starting to roll in I wanted to share a favorite gift I enjoy giving to the happy couple.  Heather Shadron Pottery creates personalized handmade pieces, which are just lovely, and are completely unique.   She is a Georgian artist who makes these one-of-a-kind beauties.




Heather Shadron Pottery