A Nice Weekend

I don't normally photograph my food but this breakfast was a thing of beauty. This was at Foster's Market - the restaurant of Sarah Foster, a chef who used to work for Martha Stewart. She's been on her show several times so you might recognize her. The pancakes were topped with berries, pecans and syrup. The egg dish was served over cheddar grits and chorizo with grilled cornbread. Soooo good. If you come visit us we will take you here!!

Next stop was the Raleigh Rose Garden. We visit at least 2 times a year when the roses are in their peak. It was a gorgeous day to view everything. We sniffed a ton of roses and made notes on "keepers" for the college. Takes me back to Wacker Park in Pauls Valley when I would go sniff the roses as a little girl and my mom would have to tell me "no picking". Its still a challenge not to do that.

One of the favorites of the day: Hot Cocoa. Wish the picture did it justice. The foliage is dark green and shiny. The flower is a dusy dark brown-red that has a chocolatey smell. How can you resist?

The evening was topped off with a babysitting adventure with Richard and Dwayne. We watched Harrison while Jeff and Julie celebrated their anniversary. No, it does not require the work of 4 people but we like to make a party of it. I think we have heard him cry twice since he was born. That's why we offer to babysit! We also like to raid Julie's pantry and call boys.

Harrison entertaining himself with a cup. I post this to remind myself when we have kids, that they really don't need a ton of expensive toys.

Decor Update

I never did post the pictures of the bedroom for those who were interested. I was waiting to get our horse prints framed but haven't gotten around to it. I coveted this bed for 3 years before finding an inexpensive way to buy it (thank you Neighbor Carson!). The side table is actually a very rustic writing table from Idaho and was a wedding present from my parents and the clear chair (no, we don't run into it all the time) is a Phillipe Stark Louis "Ghost" chair that Aaron got me for a birthday. I had wanted it for years.

I was trying to capture to coolness of the paint color. Aaron's dad did a great job of getting this on. Its a great gray-beige that I absolutely love. So bright during the day and warm at night. I hope we are posting our much needed bathroom update soon! Have to start it first!

Hallway art display on the cheap - the top picture was a gift to my parents from some acquaintances. It never went in their house so I "rescued" it. The chair print was actually a Christmas card from an artist we bought a print from. I liked her card even better! The two small pics are Greek Intaglios that were on clearance in Savannah. I bought the two twig wall vases there as well.

Hope to have dining room drapes and crown moulding up soon. Keep you posted.

Funny Pictures to Make You Laugh

If I could buy this I would and proudly display it on my coffee table - it was that funny. Aaron and I argue who actually decided to take this picture. I say it was me out of boredom while he tried on carhart jeans and other workwear at an outdoor store. Taxidermy is very creepy to me but the fact that someone decided to capture fighting ferrets makes it just hilarious to me. Do they actually fight ? And on logs?

Speaking of ferrets..... Our shih tzu Fitzi lays like this all the time. She's long enough to have her lower half on the top of the couch and her head and shoulders on the seat.

A stoic looking Jojo. I kept trying to get a head on pic of him but he would only give me his profile. I kept laughing because it was like he insisted on it - maybe its his best side.

Halloween

For the past couple of years we have made a tradition of going to the Farmer's Market with our friends to eat breakfast and then pick out our pumpkins and other seasonal stuff. We are so lucky to have an incredible market. There is always something to buy - local honey, plants, bouquets, produce, and artisanal breads. This time of year it was apples, pumpkins, gourds, cornstalks, haystacks, etc. It really puts you in the mood for the season - no matter what season it is!

Yes, we plan to pick out pumpkins, but who are we kidding? We were really here for the biscuits.

Hilarious pictures of Harrison in his kangaroo outfit. Check out the baby 'roo in his belly. He was just adorable. Jeff, who spent time in Australia in college, dressed as an outback guy to carry him around. So cute.

Better view of Harrison's tummy.