A "cheery" disposition

The Guard Dog!

2012-01-27T05:03:00.001-08:00

Today...

2012-01-24T17:17:00.000-08:00

Today, I came to the conclusion that no matter what you said as a child, you will grow up to be an adult you never said you would. That by no means is a bad thing, in fact it is usually a great thing! You just learn that eating junk food (or fast food) whenever you want isn't as all cracked up as you thought it would be. When you can actually cook healthily meals that are just as yummy. Like spinach salad. Funny how the word "spinach" use to scare me when i was younger and now I LOVE it. How reading would be something you would only do if it was mandatory, like in class or instructions for something you had to put together. When in fact, reading is actually fun and something I can't seem to get enough of. I enjoy buying fresh flowers to keep in the house and I have been looking into what it would take to grow my on vegetable garden. If anyone has any tips on growing a garden it would be much appreciated. Growing up is scary and full of responsibilities but I feel like this year I'm finally going to become the adult I want to be and I'm excited for it.

Excuse me for this random post. But a blog is like journal and I'm simply just writing whats on my mind.

Night sky's

2012-01-23T16:26:00.000-08:00

Even though last night was full of tornado warnings (can't believe this is January) it brought in some pretty night skies for this evening. Nashville, you are sure pretty when your not brewing up some crazy storms!!!!

Channel 4

2012-01-21T06:24:00.000-08:00

Tim preformed on Channel 4 yesterday with our friend Kinsey Rose! I will post the link below so you can check out how amazing they both did!!!

Click HERE

P.S. I love Tim's face in this picture. It's like he is saying "yeah, I'm badass with my guitar"

Food and Health and Other things!

2012-01-19T08:30:00.000-08:00

I have to say, Tim has officially taken over my brain! Isn't that how it goes though when you have been with someone for a long time, you start to become one?!

Well anywhooo, He has me checking the ingredients in all the food I buy at the store, and watching what I eat, not to mention working out! Yes, 3 years of saying he would NEVER break my bad habits for chips and coke and getting me off my couch to take a jog for fun, are over! He officially did it AND I have to say it's not so bad! I actually have more energy and feel good. Now that the caffein headaches have started to disappear.

Color, Color, Color!

2012-01-17T06:17:00.000-08:00

If you want it to feel like spring just head to the mall! All the stores are filled with color and spring lines! Which I have to admit I love right now! I'm already over winter and it really hasn't even gotten started. boo.

One thing I could pass on when it comes to spring however is the smells.. Bath and Body works have some of the best candles but their spring line is margarita and daiquiri scents. I don't know about you but I'm pretty sure the last thing I want my house smelling like is alcohol. Me and Tim are more into the sweet smells like vanilla, and cookies, and cupcakes and sadly they had none of the smells in their new spring line. We did find it in their aromatherapy line (think that's what they call it) we picked up the Stress free candle that has a bit of a vanilla scent to but it's still nothing like their fall and Christmas line. Looks like next year I will be stocking up on some candles to last me through the year!

Hoping this winter flies by and warm weather comes soon! Just no tornados please!!!!!!!!!!

Home.

2012-01-12T16:52:00.000-08:00

With winter weather a brewing outside, I have come to love the inside of my home even more! Something about winter always makes me appreciate my home and the little nooks and decor in it....

Like these dried roses hanging in my kitchen. They were from my grandmothers funeral but I have decided to keep them there because they remind me of her every time I'm cooking.

Also, in the kitchen my little corner of sugar and flour and my sweet tea jar (hold my sweet tea packets) it's probably the most used spot in my kitchen and I love it! Not to mention the little lamp that brings such a warm glow in there.

In my living room I have this spot with my favorite Tiffany's lamp that I use EVERY night! with some of my coffee table books, antique camera, and my cinnamon roll candle. Along with my first piece of art I have ever bought myself. I got back in Savannah over the summer and it a treasure piece to me.

In my office, I have a book case full of all my children's books from when I was younger. Along side my Jim Shore, Snow White I got for Christmas (Snow White was a big theme for my Christmas presents this year).

By my bedside (even thought I hate my side tables, one day I will buy better ones) lays a pretty candle holder and a gorgeous gothic victorian style frame (which you can't really tell) with a list of my New Years Resolutions, that way morning and night I can make sure I'm following through with them.

and of course my cold little puppy from last night. Isn't he the cutest?

Snow.

2012-01-12T13:19:00.000-08:00

It's snowing outside. I would take a picture but its just small flurries right now. The puppy and me are all cuddle up trying to stay warm in our cold house. Tim must think heat is for the weak.. haha that rhymed. He probably really doesn't believe that but it is so cold in house, so cold that I don't even want to get out of the blankets and change the stupid heat (wish there was a remote for that! Seriously that would come in just as handy as the t.v. remote) so me and cold shivering little puppy are just going to stay curled up on the couch snuggling under the blanket until Tim comes home to change the tempter. Not really but then again... maybe.

Honey Grilled Cheese.

2012-01-12T05:57:00.000-08:00

While making lunch we got creative (ok, not really.. more like creative on finding recipes that are not ours) We made grilled cheese sandwiches with your choice of cheese (I used provolone) with a drizzle of honey and a pinch of salt put into a buttered pan and toasted on both sides till golden brown. It actually wasn't bad. A different cheese might have made it stand out more and the fact that I am not huge fan of honey probably was one of the reasons it didn't win me over totally but to some of you it might be the perfect little lunch, so I'm sharing it with you! Happy Sandwich making!!!!!

Grey Skies and Sweet Tea.

2012-01-11T12:16:00.000-08:00

Ok, so the picture above doesn't really appear to be grey skies but trust me the pretty skies are departing and the ugly ones are coming in. Which leaves us all cuddled up in our house with the lights off and candles lit. Not that i'm complaining, since the candles make our house smell all nice and dessert like.

On a really, really exciting note.. my mom and dad bought Tim these awesome Beatles cups for Christmas which lead to him saying "Hey, why don't we go ahead and throw away all those plastic cups we have" SAY WHAT?!!! I have been trying to get those ugly bachelor pad plastic cups out of the house since I moved in almost 3 years ago. I have even bought nice glass one but no... it was not until the Beatle cups entered the house till we could rid the cabinet of those plastic things. Should bought Beatles cups long time ago!! So, thanks Mom and Dad!!!!!

Encore and his BIG nose!

2012-01-09T09:19:00.000-08:00

While cuddling on the couch with Encore yesterday and watching Tim play mario cart (gosh, I really hope I don't regret buying him a wii for Christmas) we took a couple of pictures together and I noticed something... Encore has a HUGE nose! Ha Ha. Well I guess not just Encore, dobermans in general but it was funny once we noticed it in these pictures. Now, Tim has been walking around calling Encore Pinocchio, which I find ironic since I have been calling Tim Pinocchio for years (not because he lies or has a big nose but because he looks like a little boy Pinocchio) Big noses or boyish looks I gotta love both my Pinocchio boys Ha. Ha.

A morning of CHAMPS!!!!

2012-01-08T09:13:00.000-08:00

Feeling pretty good this morning! Like most people this year I made one of my resolutions to be more active (DOES NOT MEAN LOSE WEIGHT) but I do however want more energy and to feel good thru out the day! So, me and Tim have cleaned out our house and bought some yummy healthy stuff and we have been out walking everyday with Encore but today I did a little more then walking, I actually Jogged! YAY ME!!!!! and YAY ENCORE IS TIRED NOW!!!! HAHA, that dog has SO much energy it isn't even funny! ANY who, I was so proud of myself that I let myself eat a leftover red lobster cheesy biscuit (or 2, but who is counting, not me) and it was delicious!

Now off to do some chores that never seem to end! On the list today... Laundry, vacuum, clean cat room, and make some sweet tea that we can't ever seem to keep stocked in our house!!!

Hope you beauties have an amazing Sunday!!!

Tim's Dad...

2012-01-08T06:09:00.000-08:00

Last week, Tim's parents came in to stay with us. (yes, another late post) It was so wonderful having them in town. Tim's mom cooked us dinner and breakfast everyday, we played wii bowling (which I won the first time ever playing, Tim wasn't happy about it ha ha) and we played UNO. But the best part was probably seeing Tim's dad get excited about the train outside the Parthenon. He was excited about it and HAD to get his picture with it, which I was happy to do for him! I seriously can't wait for them both to come back. They were so fun to have in town.

Why I LOVE my itouch!

2012-01-08T06:01:00.000-08:00

In case you have not noticed, I have been taking a lot of pictures like this lately! Back around september Tim bought me and Itouch for my birthday and if you know me you know I have no idea what to do with something like that. At first I thought it was just like any other Ipod but come to find out...its NOT! He told me he was just like the Iphone but without the phone part and that I could still gets apps and things like that. After he told me that I instantly went to download the instragram app that I see everyone use and I can't tell you enough how in love I am with it! Don't get me wrong I love my nice camera I have too but sometimes it's just to bulky and heavy to carry around all the time so it's nice to have a small camera in hand that does awesome effects!

A few more from the Hockey game!

2012-01-08T05:59:00.000-08:00

This is a late post because I keep forgetting..

2012-01-03T16:28:00.000-08:00

Before Christmas (yes, this is so last year, ha) Tim and I got to enjoy a hockey game...

right up front almost! It was so cool and you know what was even cooler (other then the ice)

Tim got to perform at the game! Sometimes his job comes with some great perks :)

Happy New Year!

2012-01-02T14:07:00.000-08:00

Hope everyone had a great start to the new year.

We enjoyed our new year's eve at home with Tim's parents playing the new wii we got.

It was a nice change of pace from our past few years.

Fair well, 2011. It's been a good time...

2011-12-31T05:14:00.000-08:00

Christmas Eve.

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Christmas Eve, the family got a heartbreaking phone call that my Grandmother passed away. Even though, she went home to our father above and we all knew it was coming I can't help but feel a little selfish in saying I wish she was still with us.

However, I'm so very thankful that I had the chance to see her on our trip to Dollywood this year. I know the pain she was suffering from was not easy no matter how strong she appeared to be and I'm grateful she longer has to endure that.

Grandma, was one of a kind. I will miss her bold mouth and always speaking her mind, her need to make sure there were homemade cookies every time we came to visit her (even last minute planned trips), the fact that she was old fashioned and thinks I'm an old maid for NOT being married yet, her welcoming all my friends and boyfriend into her family, the fact that no matter how much pain she was in or how much she has suffered from her deadly cancer over half my life that she always stayed positive. She was a memorable lady for anyone who was lucky enough to meet her, I'm just lucky I got the chance to call her Grandma.

Life won't be the same without her but she will forever live on in our memories and conversations. One memory for sure will always be my Christmas tradition at Dollywood, the place she started taking me to when I was just a little girl. And every time I go I will remember all the amazing times we had together there, like the picture above.

RIP, Grandma. One day I will see you again...

Little Film...

2011-12-30T19:39:00.000-08:00

Just a little home movie of our Christmas this year...

Christmas tree, O Christmas Tree... O, how I'll miss you!

2011-12-30T17:26:00.000-08:00

Until, Next Year....

Opryland hotel!

2011-12-30T16:20:00.000-08:00

Before heading to GA for Christmas with the parents. Tim took me on a little date to see the Opryland Hotel. Every year we usually drive by the outside to see the lights but I have never actually been inside and now that I have, I can easily say it is one of my favorite hotels. It's like something right out of Vegas, you know those hotels that look like your in another country! Yes, that is what it was like. They had a river going thru the whole hotel were you can take a boat around, they had tons of restaurants that felt as if your sitting in a jungle and then there was the shops that made it look like your were walking the streets of Italy! I LOVED IT! Thanks, babe for an awesome date night and I can't wait to go back again when it isn't so crowded with Christmas break tourist!!!!

Family Photo... take 1, take 2, take 6...

2011-12-30T16:13:00.000-08:00

Between Ivy (parents great dane), mom closing her eyes, bother and dad giving goofy looks, Tim doing weird things with his hat and me with no makeup and wet hair our family photo session didn't quite come out the way we hoped. Maybe better luck next year!

Our lovely Christmas morning look!

2011-12-30T16:09:00.000-08:00

Scenes for Christmas

2011-12-30T15:29:00.000-08:00

This year, Tim and I spent Christmas in GA with my family. This was the first Christmas where everybody was able to spend it under the same roof and it made for such a special year. It is by far my favorite Christmas yet.

Encore makes a friend...

2011-12-30T15:02:00.000-08:00

While in GA for Christmas, we took Encore to the dog park down the street from my parents. Where Encore made a friend with a mastiff, named Jack. They were about the same in age which made for fun play date. Encore has such a great time with other dogs that it's kinda sad he doesn't have play buddy all the time... maybe one day though.

And the man say's I have too many clothes...

2011-12-30T14:43:00.000-08:00

A few days before Christmas me and Tim decided to clean out his closet since I was starting to notice his clothes were starting to take over mine. Seriously, I can't tell you enough on how many times Tim has given me a hard time about buying new clothes but the man has more then me! We filled up over 5 bags of t-shirts and we have not even started on his jean collection! From now on he is no longer allowed to give me a hard time about shopping for an outfit!

Christmas with Megan, part 2.

2011-12-22T07:24:00.000-08:00

Christmas gifts with Megan are the best! She is so into details and giving things that you never think of. She is probably the main reason I have tried to be better at buying gifts for people over the years. No more gift cards from me!!!! She has even done amazing at buying gifts for Tim over the years. She is really one of those friends that really pays attention to the little things you say and I love her for that.

Now for this years gift guide....

Megan to Tim:

-Beatles Poster

-Starbucks gift card

Megan to Me:

-Bow tie ring (that actually fits, I have very small fingers)

-Snow white mac cover for my computer

-Coke a Cola ornament

-Princess Bride dvd

-cupcake liners

-and a supercalifragilisticexpialidocious wall hanging

Tim and Me to Megan:

-False eyelashes

-nail polish

-earrings

-Bloodlines book (a series we are obsessed with)

-colorful socks

-A blown up picture from the photo shoot we did together

Thanks Megan for another amazing year Christmas. You are such a dear friend to Tim and I.

Christmas with Megan, part 1.

2011-12-22T06:56:00.001-08:00

Yesterday, we spent the day having Christmas with our dear friend Megan. And as you can see there was lots of food and gifts. We had turkey sandwiches and veggies. As raved about each others wrapping paper and how it took Megan, a whole role to wrap Tim's gift.

Christmas Light Drive.

2011-12-21T10:39:00.001-08:00

After the Christmas party we went to Saturday night, Tim and I passed a house with the most Christmas lights I have EVER seen! The line to get to their house took about 40mins to get through. They even had to have 3 police directing traffic.

Since we had nothing to do after the party we decided to check it out. It was fun and definitely an attraction around these parts but having to pay 10 dollars to see one persons Christmas lights was a bit crazy to me. Still we did it, after all we sat in line for 4o mins. They had a live Santa and Frosty and handed out candy canes to the kids. Which makes it like no other Christmas light drive I have ever been on.

Leftover pictures from our Dollywood weekend.

2011-12-19T12:05:00.000-08:00

My Boys.

2011-12-19T11:57:00.000-08:00

Journal Entry.

2011-12-19T11:42:00.000-08:00

Over the weekend, Tim and I were invited to a Christmas cookie party were I met the cutest little boy. Over the course of the evening the little boy decided he liked calling me Snow White, instead of my real name. All while reciting to me the line "Rapunzel, Rapunzel let down your hair." I'm pretty sure he was confused with my long hair and the fact that is was very dark against my pale skin. However, it made for a funny evening. He even insisted that we hug three times before I could actually walk out the door and then confessed he loved me. Kids can be so funny.

Happy Birthday, Tyler!

2011-12-17T05:15:00.000-08:00

Happy Birthday, to my seriously awesome Brother!

I'm so lucky to have you as my protecter even if you are younger then me ;)

See you next week! Can't wait!!!!!!!

Happy Birthday, Conner!

2011-12-16T06:36:00.000-08:00

YAY! My handsome little nephew turns 2 today!

my, how fast they grow!

2011-12-15T11:10:00.000-08:00

This is a picture above was taken of Encore a few weeks ago. Today while going thru old pictures I realized how much he has grown in a year. It's crazy to see the difference. Not only has his size changed in these pictures but so has his personality. He use to be terrified of water bottles that's why he is growling at them below but now he has this obsession with destroying them.

Cookie exchange night!

2011-12-14T08:03:00.001-08:00

This is the 2nd year for my girls to do a cookie exchange night. It's always so much fun!

Christmas music playing in the background, cookies everywhere, sharing stories, and making memories.

This year, I made cake mix cookies. Which are so easy and SO yummy! All you need is cake mix, 2 eggs, and 1/3cup of canola oil. Set your oven to 350 and bake for 10 to 15 minutes. They are so soft and cake like that I had to make 3 batches because they went so fast.

Dear Elijah,

2011-12-11T06:16:00.000-08:00

I'm so honored to finally met you. Waiting four months past your Birthdate was just painful. You were everything I expected and more. Loved seeing your smiley face and cubby body. You drooled more then any other baby I have met but I didn't mind at all, which makes me realize how much I love you by letting you drool all over your Aunt NeNe. I know you won't remember any of this past weekend but I look forward to many more Dollywood trips with you and watching how you will light up the next time you go like your brother did.

Love Always,

Your Aunt NeNe

The boy who flew..

2011-12-11T06:10:00.000-08:00

I just love these pictures. Even if Conner looks a little scared but I promise he's not. He loves being thrown in the air by Dad like every other little kid I know.

Recap of DollyWood weekend. Instagram edition.

2011-12-08T08:26:00.000-08:00

A very special thank you goes to Megan for capturing most of the moments!

You are starting to become a right brain type of person!

A year ago..

2011-12-08T06:35:00.000-08:00

Conner loves music! He also, really loves playing this piano every time he visits BB's house. I just love this picture, it shows how much he changes in such little time. It's also kind of cool to see the difference in my photography. Same camera just one year later.

And that's a wrap...(almost)

2011-12-07T15:56:00.001-08:00

After 2 hours of editing and trying to capture that perfect dark and creepy Tim Burton look

I think we finally got it! Now, if we can just finish the rest of the photos ;)

Dollywood movie!

2011-12-07T06:12:00.000-08:00

Videos have become one my favorite ways to capture a moment

which is why I had to make another Dollywood video for this year.

Sadly, we didn't have any daylight this time, so it was hard to get much on film

but I'm still happy with how it came out.

Thanks Megan, for helping me with this.

This was also, Tim's first time not going in over 3yrs. We all missed him so much! Hopefully next year he wont be working every weekend.

Making Memoires.

2011-12-05T11:25:00.000-08:00

This past weekend was one of the best. I have so many stories and pictures to share

but still a little tired. It's amazing how much a 2 year old can wear you out.

But I loved every minute of it :)

Opryland twinkle lights.

2011-12-02T11:21:00.001-08:00

After the movie and before the eggnog

we took a little drive by sneak peak at the Opryland hotel lights.

This year, Tim promised to take me to see the inside of the hotel and I can't wait.

The word Eggnog.

2011-12-02T08:44:00.000-08:00

The word Eggnog has always scared me.

Mainly because egg is in it and I do NOT like eggs.

BUT... I have always been curious to know what it taste like

which is why I did the unthinkable, I tried Tim's eggnog milkshake from steak and shake.

It actually was not that bad but it had kind of had a liquor taste if you ask me.

Tim, even said it wasn't the best he had so maybe I will give it another go, to make my final decision if I like it or not.

Breaking Dawn.

2011-12-01T08:52:00.000-08:00

On Monday, me and Tim took a chance on seeing Breaking Dawn

and I must say we got lucky. There was hardly anyone there and we really got

to enjoy the movie without all the screaming fans.

That being said this was a disturbing movie to watch.

I give the movie makers credit they really held to this book

but seeing Bella rail thin, then her bones breaking, then the baby being ripped

out of her was a bit too much for me.

It was scarier then a horror movie!

Also, I found it upsetting that Edward did not sparkle at all on their beach honeymoon!

Epic Fail on that part!!!

Still excited to see the last one however, they really left you wanting more!!!

Better on Vinyl.

2011-12-01T05:04:00.000-08:00

We organized our record cabinet the other night,

something that desperately needed to be done.

And while doing so, we enjoyed

a little Elvis christmas and maybe a Beatle song or two.

I wish I could be there...

2011-11-30T16:28:00.001-08:00

Tim sent me this lovely picture of New Mexico today

while he has been stuck on a bus for almost 24hrs.

Not that I'm wanting to sit on a bus all day

but it seems a lot nicer to be wherever he is and out of this 30 degree weather.

Someday... Someday it will be me seeing all the world with him and not through his pictures.

The mini tree.

2011-11-30T10:08:00.001-08:00

I love our tiny little tree.

This year we decided to go very small.

Doesn't mean our mini tree isn't any less beautiful.

I love turing her on and seeing all the pretty colorful lights.

It's funny how a tiny little thing can brighten your mood so much.

Dear Pumpkin Pie, I love you!

2011-11-29T10:50:00.000-08:00

Thanksgiving morning, I spent it with one my best friends Megan. We had yummy turkey sandwiches followed by the most delicious Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Pie ever, or so I think, it was my first time having Pumpkin Pie so I could be biases.

We watched the Macy parade where we me made plans to one day see it in person. Followed by some Dog show, where we then made plans to own multiple different dog breeds in our time. And if those plans were not enough we even talked about going to London this year to see the Olympics, since we have a friend that lives there and housing would be free.

Overall, what I thought would be a sad and lonely Thanksgiving with Tim being gone ended up being filled with many memories and blessings. Which is what Thanksgiving is all about, being thankful for little things and the people in your life.

Recipe Found here

Chocolate Chip, Pumpkin Pie Recipe...

makes one 9-inch pie

2 large eggs

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup packed brown sugar

1 cup butter, melted and cooled to room temperature

1/3 cup pureed pumpkin

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

1 cup chocolate chips

1 unbaked pie shell

whipped cream or ice cream

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.

In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat eggs until foamy. Beat in flour, sugar and brown sugar until well blended. Add in vanilla extract, pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice and mix until combined.. Blend in melted butter with mixer on low speed, then gradually increase to high and beat until mixture is combined and you have a batter. Toss chocolate chips with a sprinkling of flour and fold into batter. Pour into an unbaked 9-inch pie shell. Bake for 55 minutes, or until center is no longer jiggly.

Serve warm with ice cream of whipped cream.

The Bakers, House.

2011-11-28T07:24:00.000-08:00

This Thanksgiving, Tim was away seeing his family and I was stuck here because of work

but I was blessed to get more invites then I knew what to do with.

One, being the Baker house. I love this family with all my heart and their sweet dogs too.

It was wonderful, sitting in the kitchen cutting sweet potatoes up with Robin.

talking photography (she is the photographer I have been working with), and family, and things we are thankful for. I really feel apart of their family and I am so blessed that God has sent them my way. The whole Baker family has opened their hearts and home to me so many times during Tim's busy tour year and has made what could have been such a lonely year, easy on me me and Tim.

I'm Thankful.

2011-11-23T11:40:00.001-08:00

There are so many things to be Thankful for and I thought I would take a moment

to list a few of mine.

1. Christmas lights

2. books

3. Encore, Fat Cat and Rodent ( I seriously LOVE them SO much)

4. My job

5. My family and friends

6. cameras

7. Cell phones (so I can talk to Tim all day)

8. The nice guys at Target that helped me on the boyfriends gift

9. blankets

10. Tim's sweatshirts

11. Pinterest for keeping me busy when Tim is away

12. That December is almost here and Tim will be coming off the road

13. Dollywood is around the corner and I get to see my nephews

14. For my health

15. Bath and Body work candles for making our house smell so yummy

16. And for My friends Megan and The Baker family for making sure I don't spend Thanksgiving alone.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING, EVERYONE!

Polar Bears and Coke!

2011-11-21T16:54:00.000-08:00

Has anyone else seen the new Coke cans? At first I was really sad that Santa was not it but then someone told me that Coke is donating to the Polar Bears with this limited addition of Polar Bear Cans they have. Not sure if its true or not but I love Coke even more if it is!

Cupcakes..

2011-11-17T07:01:00.000-08:00

Like the Cake Pop, I would be happy if I NEVER saw a cupcake again!

(or at least a few months)

Thankfully, Christmas is around the corner which means sugar cookies

can take their place for a little while.

For the photo shoot (see post below) we made over 50 something cupcakes

which may not seem like a lot in retrospect but trust me...

it is!!!!!!

Icing that many cupcakes is hard work!

Do you know what it takes to get icing to stand up tall on a cupcake?

I didn't until then and I will be happy from now on to buy the pretty tall cupcakes

because you will never see me work that hard in a kitchen again, especially just to end up throwing them at each other afterwards!

Maybe just one more sneak peak...

2011-11-16T09:23:00.000-08:00

I got this in an e-mail and I was so excited I had to share it.

Can't wait to see the rest!

Facts...

2011-11-16T06:46:00.000-08:00

Fact: I was already done Christmas shopping last year at this time. This year... I have not even started yet... yikes!

Fact: There should be a thing called Fall cleaning because cleaning out the house one time a year at spring just isn't cutting it anymore!

Fact: We NEED a bigger closet!!!!!!!

Fact: Not having Tim in town for Thanksgiving and Dollywood this year is already making this holiday a sad one.

Fact: We saw an awesome band in town last night called Daisy Cutter and I think I'm obsessed now

Fact: Can't wait for the new Twilight movie... and neither can Tim (ok, that's a lie... he could wait but he does want to see it)

Fact: I'm SO anxious to see my little nephews in two weeks I can barely stand it!

Fact: Tim loves going to the mall more then me... but that's because he gets a massage every time from those booths in the middle while I shop

Fact: Seeing my picture on Pinterest is making we want to break out the Christmas decorations a week early... but I'm going to be strong and hold off

Diamond Candles

2011-11-14T14:58:00.000-08:00

Look what I got in the mail today! Tim, ordered me two candles from Diamond Candles! They call them Diamond Candles because in every candle there is ring that is either priced at 10 dollars, 100 dollars, 1,000 dollars or 5,000 dollars. Most rings are going to be in the 10 dollar range but if you go to their facebook page you can see where some people have been lucky enough to find the high dollar rings! Either way I got two smell good candles with rings. When I burn the candle down enough to get my rings out I will show you what I got. In the meantime I am off to enjoy my cinnamon roll and vanilla candles! Thank you babe!!!!

Behind the scenes...

2011-11-14T08:23:00.000-08:00

Here is the video from our fun photo shoot last week.

Hope y'all enjoy.

Pictures still to come....

Happy Sunday, Everyone!

2011-11-13T08:00:00.000-08:00

We're enjoying yummy pancakes over here!

Sneak Peak...

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I got to play dress up today...

Tim Burton meets Marie Antoinette kind of theme.

It was SO fun but SO cold!

More pictures and video to come later!!!

Union Station...

2011-11-10T08:31:00.000-08:00

Last weekend, my parents came to town with some of their friends. Usually they stay with my Aunt when they come but because they did come with friends they stayed at one of my favorite Hotels, Union Station. Even though, this was my first time ever stepping foot in the Hotel I knew I would love it. I have driven by it a thousand times and dreamed about going inside but never made the time to do it. So thank you Mom and Dad for finally giving me an excuse to go in.

Union Station is such a beautiful hotel and landmark here because it use to be an old train station and they're still some tracks outside but sadly no more trains come through.

Rock City.

2011-11-07T07:38:00.001-08:00

On Thursday, Tim took me to Rock City so we could see all the colorful leaves before they're gone. We also, brought along his brother, Andrew. It was so special going there because 3 years ago, Tim had surprised me with a little getaway to Rock City. It was the first place we ever went away together and I loved revisiting some of our favorite spots.

The corner of Red Riding Hood and Cinderella Road.

2011-11-04T14:54:00.000-07:00

Tim and I took a little day trip to Rock City yesterday and while admiring the backroads in the mountains we came upon a little village called Fairyland (serious) which had the most charming houses... EVER! The streets of course were called Cinderella, Robin Hood, Aladdin, Red Riding Hood, and Peter Pan to name a few. Needless to say we have found a new place we both would like to live. 1. For the houses, 2. For the mountains and views and 3. For the street names (well thats more my reason)

More pictures to come...

Our Halloween..

2011-11-01T12:58:00.000-07:00

Halloween, kind of snuck up on us this year. Neither of us had realized it till a few days ago, so needless to say we didn't dress up. But we did enjoy cupcakes with skulls, Edward Sissorrhands (that counts as a Halloween movie, right?) and of course candy... lots and lots of candy!!!!

Also, Today marks "No shave, November" which Tim informed me he will be doing this month. So, don't be alarmed if you see a crazy bearded man on this blog soon :)

Scenes from a Sunday Walk.

2011-10-31T10:08:00.001-07:00

Happy Halloween, Everyone!!!!!!

Happy Sunday!

2011-10-30T14:32:00.001-07:00

I am so happy! Yesterday, Tim got home and was off the whole day, which we both can't remember the last time he was home and off on a Saturday. We went for walk, and then I came home to cook portobello mushroom chicken with spicy sweet potato fries. After dinner, we curled up on the couch to watch scary movies. Which we then realized, that was the first time we had ever watched a scary movie together and now I'm aware that he is a jumper.

Today, we got up early and went to church, followed by another lovely walk and drive. Now after eating a big lunch together we are watching more scary movies. I just love this time of year... I finally get my honey back from them summer tours!

Pumpkin Carving!

2011-10-28T15:31:00.001-07:00

Last night, I joined my girls for a little pumpkin carving. It was also one of my friends FIRST time EVER carving a pumpkin!!!! There was creamy chicken soup, smores, hot apple cider, lots of laughing, and baby kicks (I got to feel the best kick of the night).

I enjoy my girls nights so much, they make days Tim is going so much easier and I'm blessed to have some of the greatest friends, with such different talents and personalities, it makes our nights together so much more memorable and fun.

P.S. Can you guess which Pumpkin is mine? Hint... it's the odd one out ;)

October goodies..

2011-10-27T11:48:00.000-07:00

Fall, has many good reasons why it's one of the best seasons

but two that make my list this week is

Pumpkin Fudge and Carmel Apples!!!!

Totally Delicious!

A morning stroll...

2011-10-26T11:41:00.000-07:00

Today, Tim and I went for a nice little morning walk

I will admit, I probably complained every time we came to a hill

there is nothing I like about the word exercising

but for him I do it because I know he loves it

and in return he lets me stop to take pictures about every few feet :)

Late night snack and other things..

2011-10-25T19:50:00.000-07:00

I take after my dad in the sense that we both prefer our cereal before bed instead of in the morning. Which is exactly what I'm doing this evening. I've got my yummy honey smacks, and Elf playing on my t.v., curled up in bed waiting for Tim to come home from a gig.

I know what your thinking... Elf! Ins't it a little too early, Whitney for Christmas movies but I think NOT! Besides we have been watching Halloween themed movies the past few days and I'm starting to get a little creeped out... which in that case it the perfect excuse for a little Christmas movie.

I will tell you that watching semi scary movies, is great for cuddling up next to your man. Not like I need a reason for that :) (can you tell I'm happy he is home)

It's NOT a pumpkin patch but it will do...

2011-10-24T15:10:00.000-07:00

Today, Tim and I made a pit stop at a farmers stand for some pumpkins. It was the best we could do since all the pumpkin patches seem to be closed expect for weekends and Tim is NEVER in town haha. O, well.. we are still supporting our locals and I am just happy to have a day with my handsome man. Gosh, I have missed him SO much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Is it too early to start my Christmas wish list?

2011-10-20T07:46:00.000-07:00

Dear Santa,

Today, I came across a locket on pinterest (obsessed with this site) and I could not think of a more wonderful gift that I would want. I love anything vintage and to be able to carry around a photograph of the one I love all the time is just what I need... especially since my love is ALWAYS on the road.

Sincerely,

The very good girl this year, Whitney!

Silly Goose

2011-10-18T07:26:00.000-07:00

Silly Goose is a new little hip restaurant over in East Nashville, that my Aunt Kim introduced to me this past weekend. And I do mean hip. They serve no normal drinks like coke or pepsi products only things like green teas and rosemary lemonade, which is what I had. Not to mention they are served in mason jars. Silverware is wrapped in bandannas and they had chalkboard walls with fancy chandeliers hanging from the ceiling!

If your looking for a unique place to eat in Nashville this is the place, it was definitely for spotting young hip musicians.

Arrington Vineyard

2011-10-16T14:51:00.000-07:00

After visiting the Arrington Vineyard a couple of weeks ago, I thought it would be the perfect place to take my Nana while she was here. It was the most perfect weather for sitting around sipping wine and talking about family and life. I also, discovered that I am more a white wine fan than a red wine fan.

Have been up for hours because I can't sleep...

2011-10-14T04:51:00.000-07:00

My Nana, arrived to Nashville last night to spend time with me and my Aunt Kim. It's only been a few hours of having here but I love it already. We went to dinner pretty much right after she got here, eating at Tim's and my favorite restaurant, Big River (which he will be totally jealous he missed).

Doesn't the food just make you hungry?! I can promise you, it is as yummy as it looks.

Girl Night.

2011-10-13T13:09:00.000-07:00

Let the Halloween festivities begin! I get so excited around this time of year. Not that I am a big halloween fan but there are fun things that I love about it, dressing up, the weather, the colors, pumpkins, and apple cider and not only that but it also means Thanksgiving and Christmas are right around the conner!

I also love baking cupcakes and the holidays are the perfect excuse for baking anything. Which is exactly what me and my friend Nicole did. She came over this weekend and made some yummy spinach and garlic pizza (ok, more like we heated up a pre-made pizza) which was followed by some delicious cupcakes and of course halloween wouldn't be the same with out a little Tim Burton, Casper, or Hocus Pocus!

Overall, I am trilled that October is here and next on the list is a pumpkin patch which hopefully Guitar Hero will be home to do with me :)

Happy Friday, Everyone!

2011-10-07T06:37:00.000-07:00

I have been keeping myself very busy while Tim is on the road and I am happy to say most of that time has been learning photography. I have been asked to intern with a good friend of mine and it is teaching me so much. Not only am I working on my photography skills I am also working on my video skills.

I was actually asked to come to this photo shoot to do filming but I couldn't help but snap a couple of pictures in the process. This kid, Gunner was such a natural and fun model. I enjoyed it so much. Just watch the video and you will see what I mean, he has so much personality and I am happy to have captured it on film for his parents.

(photo's have not been edited)

wine.

2011-10-06T05:22:00.001-07:00

Saturday evening, I was asked to join a girlfriend and some other people at the Arrington Vineyards owned by Kix Brooks (from Brooks and Dunn). The evening was lavish, with live music, stunning views, even more stunning sunset, picnic tables filled with food, bon fires, kids running free around the vines, candle lights in trees, and of course wine and cheese.

I am not a wine drinker myself but for nights like that, I might pretend to be more often. It may just have become one of my favorite spots in Nashville.

The start of fall.

2011-10-05T16:24:00.000-07:00

Last Friday, I stayed with some friends

which happened to be the same night their grandson stayed with them.

So, to make it fun they decided to throw a camp out,

which of course I had to get on video.

photo's from my 26th birthday.

2011-10-04T13:01:00.001-07:00

Did you know, that it now takes two boxes of candles to fill my birthday cake and that even with my mom and brother both lighting my candles they could not get them all lit before the first ones started melting close to the icing. Yes, that is what turing 26 is all about folks :)

Also, today marks my 3 year anniversary in Nashville. I'm starting to think this relationship between us is getting pretty serious.

It's October!!!

2011-10-01T06:11:00.000-07:00

Here's a little video from the past few months at my parents house.

Because I am a dobie mom!

2011-09-30T08:43:00.001-07:00

Love this sweatshirt so much, Guitar Hero if your reading maybe for Christmas?

Also, this is just too funny!

life lately.

2011-09-29T14:28:00.000-07:00

Hello all,

I am back in Nashville. It has been an exciting, frightening, and tiring few days. I have lots of post coming up but right now all I need is some rest.

Here are a few pictures from when me and my dad went to the falcons vs. eagles games. Neither of us are huge fans of either team but it was an AWESOME game and nothing say's father/daughter bonding time like a live football game in our house. Thanks dad for taking me it's just another exciting story for the books of our times together.

A list..

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1. Me and Encore had the most amazing time playing in the rain today.

2. If you have not tried it yet, go to Starbucks and get their pumpkin bread! It DELICIOUS!!!

3. The weather is starting to get a bit chilly and this means fall is almost here... finally :)

4. Christmas music has started to make it's way into my music playlist (don't judge)

5. And FINALLY... Tomorrow (Friday) is my BIRTHDAY!!! WOOHOO!!!!!!!!!!

Pie.

2011-09-18T11:24:00.001-07:00

Last year was my first time trying pie. I had told a friend I had NEVER had it before, so before I knew it she was over at my house with a whole pie for me to eat. It was actually pretty good, if I recall it was some type of peanut butter pie. A few months later I had apple pie, once again everyone was shocked I had NEVER had it before. Was not a fan of it as much but mostly because of the texture (yes, I am one of those eaters). However, I do think pie is was one of the prettiest desserts, is that odd? When I photographed the wedding a few weeks ago I was beyond thrilled to see tables and tables of pie. Doesn't it just make you excited for fall?

P.S. Think this year I would like to try pumpkin pie.

Happy Birthday, Encore!

2011-09-17T13:40:00.000-07:00

While most people might think it's silly, we don't see anything wrong with it!

Encore, is our baby so it all made sense to throw him a Birthday Party.

I spent all morning with my dad baking the cake and he LOVED it!!!

At first we had a moment where he kept taking his hat off and wanting to eat it

but once that cake came out, it was all he wanted!

He makes such a cute Birthday Boy!!!

The moon.

2011-09-16T09:01:00.000-07:00

The night before last, I saw the prettiest view ever of the moon. At first the moon was the reddest I haver EVER seen it (didn't get a picture of it that color)! But eventually it turned to its normal moon color, still it was amazing to look at. That is one thing I will miss about my parents house... the views they get.

How I really looked at throwing a pizza...

2011-09-15T05:05:00.000-07:00

This was my first attempt. On my second try I was better, too bad I didn't get video of that haha.

Wedding photography: The bride and her dress

2011-09-14T13:44:00.000-07:00

Book Preview

2011-09-13T19:26:00.000-07:00

Here is a little video blog showing you what books I will be reviewing soon in case anyone wants to go out and grab them to read before watching my review blogs.. there will be spoilers for anyone that watches the reviews!!!

The books...

The Hunger games series

Vampire Academy series

Bloodlines

City of Bones series

Making Pizza!

2011-09-13T06:54:00.000-07:00

I'm a few weeks behind on this post (not sure how that happened) but better late then never. One thing I have enjoyed about staying with my parents these past few months is cooking with my dad.

Other than chinese, my dad's other signature dish would be home made pizzas. I can remember when I was a little girl thinking how awesome my dad was for throwing pizza dough in the air and now after trying it myself, I have a whole new appreciation for it... because it is HARD! I managed to get it a few times right but overall I think I will just stick with keeping my pizza on the counter.

wedding photography: The couple and the wedding party.

2011-09-08T06:10:00.000-07:00

*See more photos from this wedding in the post below.

*Reminder, this was my FIRST wedding and none of these pictures have been edited!

wedding photography: Dancing and Leaving!

2011-09-07T06:45:00.000-07:00

Over the weekend I got photograph my FIRST wedding!

It was so exciting and even better that I didn't have any pressure on me

( I was the 3rd photographer)

However, I did learn that it is HARD work! 12hrs on your feet trying to catch every single moment is almost impossible but that the same time so amazing!

I took over 600 pictures (that's really not a lot)

and will be sharing them thru out the week on my blog.

Keep in mind though, I am NOT editing any of these and like I said this is my FIRST time!

Enjoy your relaxing weekend!

2011-09-02T09:38:00.000-07:00

Fat cat has the idea...

Tybee Island!

2011-09-02T07:34:00.000-07:00

Things to do before I die, Climb a lighthouse!

2011-09-02T04:55:00.000-07:00

Check! I can officially cross this off my to do list after 178 flights of stairs.

coming soon...

2011-09-01T14:29:00.000-07:00

Glad you guys like the idea of video blogs.

While, I do plan on keeping up with my "music" style video blogs (p.s. loving the fall video idea)

I had a few other ideas...

I will be posting a book review video

and maybe my August Favorites!

If you have any other ideas of what you might like to see, feel free to share below.

Video's anyone?

2011-09-01T08:33:00.001-07:00

I am in the mood to make some video's!

Anyone interested in seeing more videos?

Savannah Cemetery! part 4

2011-09-01T04:53:00.001-07:00

Do you all remember the book, Midnight in the garden of good and evil? This is the famous cemetery from which the book cover was taken. The bird girl however, is no longer there because tourist wanted to take pieces of her home. No worries though, she is safe now in a museum.

Bird girl or not it's still one of the prettiest cemeteries I have been to and if your ever in Savannah I would say this is a MUST see!!!