Barnes & Noble

I love our trips to browse through the books and magazines at Barnes & Noble. We usually get yummy snack from Starbucks. I always learn so much from these trips.

1. The happier side of the brain is the left side. So give your lover kisses on his Right side and he will enjoy them even more b/c they will be processed by the HAPPY side of his brain.
2. Virgos do not usually react well to prescription medication (this has proven SO true for D). They do much better with homeopathic remedies.

We each came home with a book from the $5 bin.

busy times

This was a SUPER busy week..
Work has really picked up!
Damon & I both worked out A Lot !
Celeste's turned 8 and her mom made a killer ice cream cake! Just like Dairy Queen!
We discovered J.Gilbert's for Robin's Bday on Saturday.
J.Gilberts IS delicious! I highly recommend it for a special occasion!

Sending thoughts and love to the people of Haiti!

Today I am loving my new scrap space.

Warm Up

Thanks to a break in the weather this was a great week. From 20 to 40 degrees makes a big difference! Highlights included:

Surprised Damon with tix to Avatar for date night.
Bought some skinny jeans from the Buckle
Joined the gym!
Went to yoga class.
Made THIS. The peanut butter sauce was divine!
Saw this sweet cookie message kit from Williams & Sonoma.

Happy Friday

inspiration HERE

Stone henge, October 2008

Delicious Lamb

I can say with conviction this Spice Rubbed Lamb recipe from BHG.com is by far the tastiest creation i have attempted yet!!! Not only DELICIOUS, but super fast and EASY to make!!!

1 tsp. finely shredded orange peel
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground cumin
1/8 tsp. salt
8 lamb rib chops, cut 1 inch thick (1-3/4 pounds total), frenched if desired
2 tsp. olive oil
1 medium carrot, halved lengthwise and sliced
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup water
1 14.5-oz. can diced tomatoes
3/4 cup canned chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed and drained
1/2 cup whole-wheat couscous
1/4 cup snipped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley
Orange wedges
Directions
1. In a bowl combine orange peel, cinnamon, cumin, and salt. Trim fat from lamb chops. Rub orange peel mixture over both sides of chops. In 12-inch nonstick skillet heat oil over medium-high heat. Add lamb chops. Reduce heat to medium. Cook for 9 to 11 minutes for medium doneness (160 degrees F), turning halfway through. Remove from skillet. Keep warm.
2. Add carrots and onion to skillet; cook and stir 3 minutes. Slowly add water; undrained tomatoes, and chickpeas. Bring to boiling; stir in couscous. Top with chops. Remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes.
3. Transfer lamb chops to platter. Fluff couscous with fork. Serve with lamb chops. Sprinkle couscous with parsley. Serve with orange wedges. Makes 4 servings

IKEA Therapy

So you remember THIS project? After painting the walls a lovely shade of menthe, it was time to organize..

Here it is..EEEEK.

Apologies to any Virgos who may see this and keel over dead. I can not go any further with said organization until I get to Ikea for a few important items.

The Expedit bookcase is a must in pretty much every room!! Thankfully, Damon is forgoing sleep and we are heading to West Chester BRIGHT & EARLY tomorrow.

little things..

i love my husband more today then yesterday.
the reason is tiny, simple but it makes me smile every time he does it.
whenever he makes the bed he always pulls the cord to my cell charger up thru the slats.
that way i don't have to kneel under the bed to grab it.
every time i come home and go to charge my dying cell, i smile at his thoughtfulness.

thank you sweetie. i love you!

Funday sunday

Today was a very girly funday!

I watched some Gossip Girl Season One, LOVE it.

Worked on organizing my scrap room.

Now, making Trader Joe's Lobster ravioli w/organic red sauce infused w/ gorganzola & gruyere.

Happy New Year

Although I (and EVERYONE else)FELT the strain and stress of the terrible economic crisis we faced this year, 2009 was still amazing. I treasure this blog because I can look back and be reminded of the little (and Big) moments that I am so lucky to have everyday. I can't wait for 2010 and every year after with my new husband, awesome family and wonderful friends!!!

1.Carnival Cruise 2. Summer Chillin' 3. Utah 4. Big Bang Bachlorette Party 5. Saturday Morning Farmer's Market 6. Handsome Taco 7. Pacer Game in Indy 8. 29th Bday limo ride 9. Just Married 10. Mexican Honeymoon 11. Love this Xmas pic! 12. Happy New Year at J. Alex's

find this easy & free Mosaic Maker here

PS. The winner of the $25 target gift card as determined by RANDOM.org was #1....YAHOO!!