09.17.09

We're Moving...

09.16.09

New A/C

Our air conditioner stopped working on Wednesday of last week...today, we got a whole new unit. It's been a week of extremely uncomfortable nights with fans blowing directly on us and the window wide open. I usually don't feel very secure with the windows open at night, but it had to be done if we wanted to sleep at all. We got this new unit right in time too, the temperatures are supposed to be up in the 90's this week...what happened to fall?!

09.15.09

Retirement Car

I saw this car in the parking lot of the insurance office today. I keep telling Anthony that a Mini Cooper is going to be my retirement car...I sat in one a couple years ago at a car show and I loved it. It's super small inside, for my small hands and feet...everything is all compact and perfect. I think I like this cream color, but no convertible please because something about a top down on that tiny little thing seems dangerous.

09.13.09

Wedding Favor

We went wedding number 2 of the 3 we have this month. Heather and Holly have been friends since high school, thanks to Hot Dog on a Stick...and Anthony was friends with Heather's brother in school. It was so nice to be invited and the day turned out perfectly. Since Gareth, the groom, is Irish (he was born there!) they gave out these wedding favors...key shaped bottle openers with the Irish Claddagh on them. Each table was named after a county in Ireland too, I thought that was a cool detail. It was so nice to spend the day celebrating with them!

09.12.09

The Bar

Tonight we partied with Anthony's family to celebrate the end of summer. It was really just an excuse to play volleyball and sit around the bar his cousin's built in the barn. We were there pretty much all day, with my Orzo pasta salad that turned out really good. We drank, played Things, drank some more, and played volleyball in hurricane winds. Such a good time.

09.11.09

Orzo Salad

I had a salad similar to this at Heather's bridal shower a couple months ago, but I haven't been able to get the recipe from her. We are going to a BBQ at Anthony's uncle's house tomorrow and I decided to bring this along. I hope it turns out good, the ingredients sound great and it seems easy so I don't know where I could go wrong.

09.10.09

Broken A/C

Last night we realized that the air conditioner isn't blowing cold air. It was on for a good hour without making our apartment any cooler. So today, I called the office and they told me to change the air filter...still no luck. Until they can come out to fix it tomorrow, we're stuck with windows open and fans blowing directly on us. You never realize how much you love the A/C until it's gone. Why does September have to be so hot?!

09.09.09

Property Inspection

We met with our realtor today to sign some paperwork and she gave us our property inspection report. One more thing that tells us this home buying thing is getting more real! There are little things that the inspector suggested to us to change once we move in, but nothing major and nothing that is going to cost us too much money. I really feel like we are getting such a good deal with this house, it's perfect for us and we're so excited!

09.08.09

Time Sheet

All of these signatures equal dollar signs for me. The sub time sheets are due on the 15th of every month, and so far I have two pages full of jobs. Most of them are from my long term job, but I have three others this week alone. It's nice to know that even if I'm not technically working full time, I have enough jobs to make up for it.

09.07.09

Ortega Chili Burgers

Tonight we decided to have these burgers for dinner. I think they might have won the spot as my new favorite...super simple to make and just the right amount of chili flavor. We used Monterey Jack cheese, mild Ortega chilis and burgers we bought at Costco last week. The onion rings definitely topped off the meal nicely.

09.05.09

Mr & Mrs

The entire wedding was gorgeous...Annette looked amazing, the flowers were perfect, the weather was nice. We spent the day being pampered by getting our hair and make up done, took some pictures, watched guests arrive from the balcony above and stood at the alter to watch our favorite people tie the knot. The entire weekend was amazing, one for the memory books for sure.

09.04.09

The Night Before

After the rehearsal dinner (which included amazing food!) we headed over to a sports bar on Sutter Street to have some drinks. We lasted for about an hour before we decided to head back and relax by the pool...the entire night was so much fun, but nothing compared to what was in store for us the next day!

09.03.09

Pampered

I spent the day with my mom, getting manicures and pedicures for my brother's wedding this weekend. It was a nice way to start off a fun weekend!

08.29.09

Peanut Butter Brownies

This is what happens when you have left over peanut butter chips in your fridge! I made brownies to take to my parent's for dessert and decided to melt peanut butter chips to liven things up. Definitely worth it, they turned out super delicious!

08.28.09

Chicken Enchiladas

08.27.09

Grandma

All week I've been thinking about how two years have already passed since my Grandma left this Earth. I can't believe time has flown by so quickly, I can't believe everything that has happened since then. I finished school, I got married, I got a job (and lost it)...all of these things I would have called her to talk about. This picture of her hangs in our hallway, so we get to see her face everyday....but it doesn't make me miss her less.

08.26.09

Now Reading...

08.23.09

Wedding Gifts

We have three weddings this September, so we decided to get all the gifts out of the way today. Luckily, all the couples registered at Bed, Bath & Beyond...and look at the cute paper they have now. It used to be this bland, gray flowery stuff and now it's way nicer. Except for the mishap in the towel section (think 18 towels in the cart, all the wrong kind!) I found everything I needed. Now we just have to wait for the big days to get here.

08.21.09

Wine & Pasta

Tonight we had dinner at Anthony's cousin's house and I definitely drank my fair share of wine. We had pasta and garlic bread, and the best frozen mozzarella sticks I've ever had..."little pillows of heaven" I called them. It was great to hang out, relax and talk to adults for the night...we even got a game of Catchphrase in. Next week is Fiesta themed so stay tuned.

08.20.09

Fall is Around the Corn-er

I drove home after being stuck in town with a dead car battery and noticed all the corn growing. Either I haven't been down this road in awhile, or I really don't pay attention when I drive because it was a shock that it had grown this fast. It means fall is getting closer, which means the weather should be getting cooler.