Time on My Hands

How did I spend my weekend you ask? Well, let's just say it wasn't fun.

I had to have my wisdom teeth removed---- UGH!! I went for a regular cleaning during the first week in January. That is when the ole doc told me it was way past due to have my wisdom teeth removed.

 

I knew I would need to act fast because I have lots going on in the next few months as far as wedding stuff for my sister-in-law and a couple of sweet friends, which means not so much time for sitting around, all swollen face, doped up on pain meds eating pudding.

So I went for it and had them cut out this past Friday. My weekend consisted of pudding, potato soup, pudding, mashed potatoes, and jello. Between my mom and Ryan I was well taken care of! They love me even if I am a pity party waiting to happen. Although I think I was a great patient.

Ice Pack on my face all weekend long!

All this down time between having my wisdom teeth removed and the frigid temps (it snowed one day last week) I've had some serious time to catch up on a few TV series.

Ryan got me Apple TV for my birthday-- Can we talk about how great it is? Awesome. It has really aided me in getting caught up!

First up, was The Walking Dead. Ever since we took our fall trip to Senoia, GA where they film portions of The Walking Dead I've wanted to see what the show was all about. Now, I will say it's quite gruesome and I have to shut my eyes a good bit (read: when it shows blood and guts). It has me locked in for the long haul at this point. I've watched all of season one, two and what has been released of season three.

Rick is a good man. I would follow him during a Zombie Apocalypse any day. I will say that Zombies are kind of ridiculous. They are the slowest, dumbest villains of all time. This fact makes the whole premise less scary. Also, if you watch this show... if they return from the mid-season break and kill off Daryl Dixon I will be done. He is my favorite character.

The next show I wanted to check off the list was HBO's GIRLS. Oh my goodness it is hilarious! It is right on as far as how girls really talk/act. It has the shock factor which, let's be honest, who doesn't love?

I've finished season one. Season two just started back this month. I can't get enough. Also, I love that Marni is played by Brian Williams daughter, Allison Williams.

Isn't she so pretty?

I watch episodes when she does crazy stuff and I think to myself, "I bet conservative evening news anchor, Brian Williams would not approve of this!" (like I know what Brian Williams thinks or if he's even conservative)

Finally, to wrap up my crazy TV show indulgence-- I've also watched one and half seasons of Pretty Little Liars. It is a teeny bopper show, but I love it! I love the girls' fashion and the fact that the story line can get pretty far fetched. Like seriously, just call the police already!

I want to know so desperately who "A" is. I'm addicted! WHO IS A?????

So that's what I've been up to lately! Don't be too jealous. Although, I'm convinced my lack of being able to eat has aided me in knocking off the few holiday pounds I may have gained over Christmas. Bright side, people. Bright side!

Catching Up Post...(not an original title)

I'm way behind on my blogging. Some times in life we just have to live in the present without regard to blog content. Right?

So here's a catching up post for you.

A couple of weekends ago Ali came to town and spent the weekend with Ryan and I. We had cocktails, shopped,  feasted on sushi and enjoyed more cocktails.

clockwise: Ali and I at Chuck's, Ryan and I in our matching shirts, the most obnoxiously in love couple ever, and dinner

The following Monday (Aug. 20) we had a Mexican Fiesta for Deidra, as she turned another year older!

Lacey, moi, Deidra

Chips and salsa, a good ole margarita, and good people is a winning combination for me (and Deidra's birthday).

Over this past weekend I attended a family reunion on my Dad's side of the family. It was so great to get to hear the different stories of my dad and his siblings and cousins growing up (the spread of home cooked goodness wasn't too shabby either).

Random pic of some of the cows on our farm, Aunt Celia, Uncle John, Dad

After the reunion we rode by our farm for a little bit. My Uncle John has built an outhouse (just for fun).

And it's not your typical outhouse... he made sure it was a double-seater. 

He's also included a 1994 Sears Catalog for one's reading pleasure. 

Hilarious.

Sunday was my sweet mama's birthday so we celebrated!

I handled the side dishes (twice baked potatoes, 7 layer salad, homemade chocolate pound cake) and Dad manned the grill. It was the perfect ending to our weekend.

Now, we should be all caught up!

O.T.W. Waverly Boogie

Over the weekend we loaded the truck down with bag chairs, coolers, and folks and headed to Waverly, Alabama for the 12th Annual Waverly Boogie.

In years past they've had bands which included the Civil Wars and even the Alabama Shakes. So we knew the music would be good!

This year, Centro-matic was the headlining band  and was accompanied by bands Hurray for the Riff Raff, the Pine Hill Haints, Soul Coalition of East Alabama, the Lazybirds, Glossary, and Lee Bains III and the Glory Fires.

Hurray for the Riff Raff

All the music was great. 

There were artsy vendors from all around offering hand made crafts including: jewelry, artwork, pottery, etc...

I took a little extra cash and let's just say I spent it all. I love nothing more than something original for myself or our home. 

Everyone had an awesome time. We had a few brews while sitting outside listening to good music, surrounded by great people. 

Lacey and I had a tiny photo shoot in this field of flowers.

The girls! (bess, ali, lacey, deidra, me)

Towards the end of the day I talked Lacey in to doing some "hooping" with me down front. It was great. I was so excited to be able to bust out my Lasso Trick I learned a few months back. I think maybe a couple of people were impressed.

I think I was being an actress here. Like, obviously I shut my eyes to really show how I was feeling the music. 

Lacey isn't acting. She really does feel the music.

Jenn is SO good. 

Hoopers come in all ages.

It was pretty much an awesome Saturday.

O.T.W. LAKE TIME BABY

Over the past weekend (which I realize I'm late with this) we hit the lake for the first (of one would hope to lots of) sunning and boat ride of 2012!

I was so excited when new-ish to town, Emily, invited several girls to she and her husband's lake home for a day of fun in the sun! She is so sweet and was the ever gracious hostess to our random nonsense.

What a great day we had!

Lacey and Copper bonded on the boat ride. LOOK AT THOSE EARS. How can you not love him?

Captain Emily and Lacey (we had two Lacey's on the boat)

Kate and Lindsay

ITS A RACE

So sporty/outdoorsy. Yeah right!

This sweet guy got scared and took off running at one point. I honestly had no idea a basset hound had it them to haul it like Ole Copper did. I had to really run it out to catch him!

We wrapped up our lake day with dinner and drinks at Sinclairs!

Dee, Whitney, and moi

FUN WEEKEND!

O.T.W.

Over the weekend...

We had an action packed weekend. I hadn't seen Ali (Ryan's sister or my sister-in-law) in what seemed like ages.

So we worked it out this weekend.

We enjoyed dinner both Friday and Saturday night, drinks, lake time, and just over all piddling.

Good weekend!