Becca Ann :)

Last night, I had dinner with my friend Rebecca.  We have been best friends since we met in Reading class in 7th grade at Northwestern Middle School.  We went to different high schools freshmen-junior year, but stayed best friends and when I transferred to Milton my senior year, we were voted "Class Inseparables" senior superlative. We went to different colleges, but are both in Atlanta now...oh and she was maid of honor in my wedding as well. :)
   Rebes knows the ins and outs of my life (from childhood until now), all my secrets (both good and bad!), and the majority of my thoughts for the past 15 years.  We have the kind of friendship where we can go without talking, but then see each other and pick from back up right where we left off.  It is the kind of friendship where I can completely be myself-  she knew me with braces and bangs and is still my friend! Oh, and I did totally throw up on her one time in the car and still, we are friends... That's loyalty! 
I am thankful for the friendship we had as girls growing up and for what our friendship has formed into now that we are adults.  It is so good for your soul to have lifetime friends.

And yes, Coach White- you were wrong back in the 8th grade.... we ARE still friends. :)

dvr

  Anyone who knows me knows that I tend to stay pretty busy and hardly ever watch the tv shows I like when they are actually on tv- except for the ones Richie and I watch together.  I don't even remember what i used to do before we had dvr...actually rewind, I do.  I would put a tape in the vcr and turn on my tv to the channel I wanted and start recording in order to record the show I wanted to watch.  Wow, technology is a-m-a-z-i-n-g! I am thanful to have shows recorded so I can go back and watch them when I have a free moment (see my old post about loving watching tv on Saturday mornings).  Well, I am off to kickball! Have a great Wednesday night! 

hubby's home

I forgot to blog last night, but I was very thankful to have my sweet husband back home from his business trip!  The house is way too quiet when it's just Wriggles and I. :)

home alone

I hate when Richie is gone, so when he travels for work, I feel I have to find the positive in it. :)  I am a pretty independant person (which is probably shocking to hear for those who knew me in high school when I was absolutely not  independant!) and I do enjoy my alone time (although I just prefer having about 30 minutes of it while my husband is downstairs or upstairs doing something or heading home from work- not when the house is completely empty all night!)  So, today I am thankful for an empty house so I can go home from babysitting, eat dinner, and curl up in bed with the Wriggle bug and a good book or tv.  And on the plus side, my hubby will be home tomorrow! :)

early to bed, early to rise...

Richie is out of town and I had a migraine last night, so I was in bed (not just laying in bed watching tv, but in bed going to sleep!) by 8:30.  I woke up at 5:30 wide awake and ready to take on the day!  I am thankful for the chance to get to bed early and get some extra sleep to prepare myself for the week!

Cable, Internet, Phone...oh my!

After a week of being cut off from the world, we finally are back up and running! Woo hoo!  I plan to catch up on my shows I missed (of course, it is on my computer since our cable didnt record anything) today while tackling all my household chores that need to be done!  Happy Saturday!

Mini burger-fries

My sister-in-law says I don't post enough recipes, so here is one for you all! :)  I am thankful for this adorable little appetizer recipe I found!

Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and bake frozen waffle fries according to package.  While they are cooking, make ground beef mixture (I used ground beef, worcestershire sauce, and a mesquite grill seasoning). Form mini patties (about 1-2 tbsp in size) and cook in a skillet on the stove.  When the fries are done, take them out and set the oven to Broil.  On each fry, put a mini burger, a 1/4 of cheddar cheese (I also did some provolone) and a slice of a cherry tomato (I also did some without tomatoes).  Place fry concoctions back in the oven to broil for about 4 minutes or until cheese is melted.  You can serve with pickles, ketchup, and mustard or just plain.  They are adorable and delicious!