Jessica's Apron

I had to show it off because I think it is so cute!

Go Gator!

and NO, I'm not saying, Go Gators! I'm saying go gator, move off the road! This alligator we estimated to be about as long as I am tall and was walking across the street in our neigborhood about a block from our house! I just HAPPENED to have my camera. I have never seen anything that big, that close, where I wasn't at the Alligator farm. It was so neat! But this is also why I have a fence. To protect my dog and keep Mr. Gator out. . . .

Welcome to the Masters!

Adam and I were lucky enough to be invited to one of the practice rounds at the Masters. We drove up to Waynesboro, GA on Monday night with Adam's parents and stayed in a hotel about 45 minutes outside of Augusta. Tuesday morning we made our way to the tournament. By the time we got to the parking lot our car was so full of pollen, it had turned from blue to yellow!

Once we were inside, we just could not believe how beautiful this course was. The grass and landscaping was just so perfect! So we decided to sit at the 18th tee because it seemed to be a perfect mix of sun and shade. Well, we sure were smart! About an hour later here comes Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson! It was so neat to see them up close and since we were at a practice round, we could actually take pictures! We were literally close enough that we could reach out and touch them when they walked by.

It turned out to be a perfect day, but very exhausting. We had lots of fun, and sure slept well that night!
Thank you to Bob and Judi for inviting us!!!

TPC in 4 weeks!

SO, I learned how to SEW!

Finally, after my sewing machine sat and collected dust for 4 years, I have learned how to use it! My first project was a pillowcase in my sewing class; that was easy, but slightly embarrassing since my machine squealed so loud due to lack of oil. Needless to say, I learned how to oil my machine in the sewing class!

My next project was an apron. It turned out cute, but I chose that pattern more to learn how to use and read patterns, so it was a work in progress!

Next, I decided to try burp cloths (picture) since my friend Shelley's baby shower is this weekend. I thought they turned out super cute and am getting excited about my new found talent!

Now if only I could learn how to make clothes! I'm working on a dress, but the sizes on the pattern were WAAAAAYYYYYYY off, causing me to have entirely too much fabric, so I'm trying to figure out how to make adjustments. I will post a picture when it is finished!

You know you are 30 when. . .

You are excited to stay home and cook dinner on New Years so that you don't have to go out and deal with a bunch of annoying people and also so you can go to bed right at midnight! LOL

Adam and I stayed home tonight and had a 4 course meal over a 4 hour period:
Course 1:
Champagne Fondue - so yummy, but stuffed us for 2 hours! Luckily course 2 was

Salad - somewhat healthy with balsamic vinaigrette dressing.

Course 3:
Filet Mignon skewers with balsamic reduction (thank you williams sonoma cookbook)
this was fabulous, i will be happy to share the recipe. Sooo good and Adam loved it too!
with Green beans with tomato basil sauce (thank you to Amy Waddill for sharing that recipe!)

Course 4:
Yummy publix Tres Leche chocolate cake dessert thing. Haven't had it yet, but it is up next and looks really good!!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!

oh and i have to mention that i bought a pair of skinny jeans today so i can wear my new UGGS tomorrow when it is super cold! So excited!! :-)

Christmas Fun!

Reva, Brett, Ann Carroll and I went to Christmas Tea again this year at TPC.
This year it was in the big room that we had our wedding in. They had tea, coffee, finger sandwiches, scones and chocolate covered strawberries. What more could a girl ask for???
It was so nice to see all the pretty decorations to help get in the Christmas Spirit!

Merry Christmas to All!