Hey y'all! SHEW! I'm sitting here going through pictures to compose this blog post, and I realized we have done so many things since my last post. I have been working like a mad woman lately and haven't had time to blog. I finally have a couple days off to get my life together. I woke up this morning, enjoyed breakfast and a coffee, and then cleaned my house. There are few things I enjoy more than relaxing in a clean house. I know Tyler will also be glad that I have a day off because that means he will be getting a home cooked meal tonight. Here is a quick and easy dinner idea that we will be trying tonight: add green beans and chicken breasts to a dish, drizzle with a stick of melted butter and a teaspoon of Lawry's salt, then sprinkle dry Italian seasoning over everything; bake on 350 degrees for an hour, covered. We will be trying this with a side of potatoes for dinner tonight. Needless to say, today has been a good day!
Scruffy has had a good day too! She loves sitting outside in the sun LOL
Tyler and I both have hectic work schedules, so we try to make the time we do get to spend together count. A few weekends ago we ventured to The Capitol Market in downtown Charleston. I have been there before with my mom and sister, but it was Tyler's first time going. They had tons of fall decorations out, and I loved every bit of it! After picking up some goodies from the market, we had lunch at a locally owned restaurant called Lola's. Tyler got a steak and jalapeño pizza, and I got a ham and pineapple pizza. It was SO good! We loved getting to hang out together and have a more relaxed weekend. It seems we are always traveling and running all over the place. We needed some time to be together and just stay home!
We have spent most of September celebrating milestones and achievements. Toward the beginning of the month we celebrated a very special little boy's second birthday. He is so stinkin' cute! We had a great time eating and talking at the party, and watching Chase open his gifts was so fun! I remember going to the hospital the day after he was born, and it has been so amazing getting to watch him grow up into an adventurous, loving little boy.
We also celebrated the wedding of two of our dear friends, Ryann and Matt. I met Ryann in pharmacy school, and our husbands met after we started hanging out. Come to find out, both Tyler and Matt had many of the same friends. We always love getting to hang out with them! Their wedding was absolutely perfect! Ryann made the most beautiful bride. She is one of the nicest people I know! Weddings are always a time for celebration, but my heart was so happy to see two of the sweetest people that were made for each other get married. We wish them a lifetime of happiness!
Probably one of the biggest celebrations of the month was Tyler getting sworn in to the WV Bar. I AM SO PROUD OF HIM! He can now practice in WV and KY. He has made many sacrifices for me to move back to my home state to be near my family. Lord knows I love that man more than anything. I admire all of his hard work and dedication, and I was beaming with pride when they announced all of his many accomplishments to the court before he was sworn in.
Ray was also sworn in to the WV Bar. I never would have dreamed that we would be where we are today when Ray, Ashton, and I were gallivanting on Marshall's campus many years ago!
Love my family more than anything! I guess I didn't get the memo to wear pink LOL
I couldn't do a "September Celebrations" post without including Marshall football. I had a blast this past weekend in Huntington with all of my friends and family. I started out the day by attending a meeting at my sorority house. I am so excited to be a part of the housing board for Alpha Xi! Ashton and I attended the meeting together and then ran around town trying to find an outfit for the game. We were "striping the Joan," and of course I didn't have a single white Marshall shirt. My friend Lauren's family has a tailgate spot where we all hang out before the game. It was so much fun getting to spend time with everyone! We had so much food, and at one point, there was almost 50 people at the tailgate! This weekend was much needed!
On Sunday, I went back to my home town to visit my great aunts. I hadn't seen them in forever, so I really enjoyed the time I spent with them. Taylor and I took the baby to meet them. They always tell the best stories! We had lots of laughs. Baby Bo enjoyed an ice cream at Nannie's house. I didn't get any pictures (which I regret), but that just means we were really making the most of our time. We sat around and talked for hours. Aunt Berthie gave Taylor and me some pots and pans, and Nannie sent us home with canned hot kraut, peppers, and apple butter. She also shared how she cans everything. I cannot wait to try it out myself! Of course, I'll have to wait until the almanac says it is okay to do so!
I feel like I always say this at the end of my posts, but I PROMISE I am going to try to blog more frequently. It is so hard to find the time to do it, but I enjoy it so much. For any of you wondering how the "meal prep" went, it didn't. LOL We are still eating out more than cooking in. I have even started enjoying a nutritious dinner of lunchables while working the evening shift. LOL If any of y'all have any easy, beginners meal prep tips or recipes, SEND THEM MY WAY! Until next time.. Take care y'all!
