Announcing a new family member :)

I am happy to announce our family is growing!

 

With another pup! ;)

 

Meet "Tank" - (black lab and ??? mix) We rescued him last month from a local shelter. He has brought a lot of energy into our quiet home. We think GeGe is still wondering when he is leaving! They get along (for the most part), but they are play-fighting non-stop!

 

 

 GeGe and Tank with their cousin, Candy (yellow lab)

 Our growing family :)

 Tank playing ball with his Uncle Andrew

Enjoying being able to pick him up while I still can!

 

 

In other news, Scott and I are settled here in Northern KY. I am now working for an investment firm and am absolutely LOVING my job! I have been there about 6 months and already got a promotion! Scott is also really liking his new job as well! We both feel so blessed that we each actually enjoy our work!

 

That's all for today! Thanks for stopping in! :)





Happy Halloween

Happy Halloween from our current landing pad, OHIO!

GeGe doesn't really like this holiday, dressing up isn't "her thing"

Anniversary Trip to Charleston, SC

I got a little ahead of myself already. No surprise there!

In May, Scott and I went on a weekend trip down to Charleston, SC to celebrate our 1 year wedding anniversary! We really enjoyed ourselves and enjoyed the food even more. Hands down, no questions asked, I had the BEST MEAL OF MY LIFE at Hank's Seafood Restaurant. BEST. EVER. Seriously. A day doesn't pass where I don't try to justify the 4+ hour car trip south to have their Shrimp Curry again. We also had some fabulous oysters and cocktails. Scott had their Shrimp and Grits. Even though it was our anniversary and we are supposed to be somewhat romantic, I think we spent the whole meal with our mouths full, pointing at our plates and nodding in foodgasmic pleasure. Pardon me while I drive to Charleston right now! Just thinking about it... mmm mmm good!

Although we ate at several other restaurants while we were there, it is not even fair to Hank's to list them in the same blog post. They were all fabulous as well but really, they just can't even come close to comparing to the food miracles that occur at Hank's restaurant.

at HANK's

Oysters!

Shrimp Curry. Best thing I ever ate!

Scott's shrimp & grits

Rooftop Bar @ Venue

Seeing an Improv show at Theater 99

Babies!

Skipping ahead a few months... in June, I had the privilege and pleasure to host a baby shower for a dear friend of mine, Christine. Christine is a beautiful person inside and out. She is one of the sweetest people I have ever met and has the most radiant spirit. Her little girl is now already 6 weeks old!

Me & the beautiful mama-to-be!

My Menu:
Fruit Salad in a BABY Carriage :)
Martha's Caramelized Onion Dip
Ina's Pasta, Pesto & Peas
Goat Cheese & Watercress Tea Sandwiches
Smoked Turkey & Arugula Tea Sandwiches
Southern Cheese Straws
Candied Pecans
Cake
Chocolate-Covered Strawberries
Make-Your-Own Mimosa Bar

desserts!

Food Table

Watermelon Baby Carriage, compliments of my sweet husband!

Make-Your-Own-Mimosas!

Gifts!

Baby Lillian is now healthy and beautiful!

The guests

Helen, GA

At the Camp LeJeune Officer Wives Club Oktoberfest fundraising event last year, Scott and I bid on (and won!) a weekend getaway to a German-inspired town in Georgia. Helen was adorable and had lots of little funky shops, restaurants, and wineries! We had a nice weekend just relaxing and having some good food & drink! Our favorite!

Snow at the BEACH!

In January, our area of coastal carolina got hit with snow! Base was closed! The MARINES had a snow day!  They are not quite as prepared for snow around here as up North and therefore, the roads were horrible! My husband, however, not being afraid of a "little" snow, decided we should make the 3 mile trip to the beach. Even though I thought we were sure to die about 87 times in those 3 miles, we made it there (and home!) safe! It was totally worth it. I had never seen snow on the beach before and I'll have to say it was pretty darn cool. That is a day we will never forget! 

Christmas in North Carolina

We had an amazing holiday season in NC. I really enjoyed decorating our home and getting our first tree together. Scott and I celebrated our own Christmas a few days early and then headed north to spend the actual day with our familes.

 We even got to have a Christmas party @ the Tank Ramp on base!

GeGe got her very own stocking full of goodies!

and a new place to sleep!



Christmas day with Scott and my two brothers, Andrew & Carter!