Annual Christmas Party

This past weekend was our Annual Christmas Party. I love this time of year. I have been having a Christmas party since college and it just continued and is now a tradition. We always have TONS of food which is my favorite part (I mean other than the good company! :) This year we didn't have as many people as normal because of the game and so much going on as it always is in December...but we still had a great time! It was so great to see everyone.

Riley's sister, Amanda and our friend Elaine

The Triplets are here!!!

Our friends that I posted about earlier, Wade and Mandy that were expecting triplets just had them today. She did great because she went what is considered full term for triplets (34 weeks). Yesterday they had scheduled the C-section for today at noon. I got a text message around 1:15 that said all the babies were healthy little girls. They weighed 4-7, 4-5, and 4-2. She named them: Audrey Kate, Caroline McColl and Emma Grace. We are so happy for them! Please pray for them that they keep doing well and also for Wade and Mandy as they make this transition with 3!!!
** We plan to go to Birmingham to see them Sunday after church so I will post pictures then.

Iron Bowl 08

I first have to start off by saying ROLL TIDE!!! I am so proud of Alabama this year...they have worked so hard and it has payed off! We had a great time Saturday even though it was a messy day. We had several people to tailgate this weekend. Becca's family was able to come out and it was great seeing all of them! My friend Cyndee and her husband Dan came and so we were able to catch up since I had not seen her since her or talked to her much since her wedding in October. One of my favorite parts of tailgating is not only just watching Alabama football, but seeing and spending time with friends also...but watching the game and being in the midst of other fans is a plus too!

After the game Cyndee, Dan, Becca, Zach, Riley and I went to Chuck's Fish to eat. It was so good! It is one of my favorite places to eat. It was fun to because they had a Motown band playing so we got to listen to the band while we ate.

The tailgate

Rileys brother Brian, Slim, Robbie & Riley

Weekend

Friday morning Riley and I headed back down to Fairhope for the weekend. We went shopping Friday afternoon and Saturday and got some of our Christmas taken care of. Becca and Zach had invited us to their house for dinner and to watch the game on Saturday. It was so good to get to spend time with them. Dinner was also wonderful!! Thanks Zach and Becca...cant wait to see you again Saturday!

Sunday we left early so we could make it home in time for Thanksgiving with Riley's Mom's side of the family. We, of course, had way to much food and I began the holidays off by eating way too much!!! I love this time of year though...seeing family and friends and eating wonderful food! :) I hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving!!!

The Hollyhands

My nephew Brilyn

Upgrade

We finally got some well needed bedroom furniture this weekend. I was very excited. I think if it was up to Riley, he would have slept on the bed we had (which was his since he was in Junior HIgh) forever. It had held up pretty well until the last month or so. Now we are working on putting tile in the kitchen, laundry room and bathrooms and new contertops in the bathrooms. So, the house is turned upside down right now; but hopefully the end result will be worth it.

Kitchen

Kitchen
1. Do you have magnets on your fridge? Not many
2. Do you have a calendar in the kitchen and if so, what is it's theme? Nope
3. What is your favorite kitchen gadget or tool? My Kitchen Aid mixer and
4. Are you lucky enough to have a pantry of some kind? Yes
5. What is your favorite appliance? My flat top stove and dishwasher
6. Do you have an eat in kitchen? We do and we actually eat at the table 99 % of the time.
7. Do you have a bread box? Nope
8. Do you have a picture of your kids on the fridge? No just a couple of pictures other peoples kids!
9. Do you ever cook breakfast in your pjs? Most of the time I cook breakfast Im in my pjs!
10. Do you have a favorite cookbook? Yep, Paula Deen and of course my Mom is always my favorite!
11. Are you lucky enough to have recipes that were passed down from your mom and grandma? Oh yes!!
12. What's your favorite food? Sushi and country food! (I know the two do not go together!)
13. What's your favorite thing to cook? I have too many favorites...I cook a lot
14. Is your coffee pot electric or stove top? Electric
15. Do you make your own bread? Nope but I have made bread before.
16. Name one thing you have hanging on the wall in your kitchen. A painting
17. Is there a clock in your kitchen? Digital ones on appliances.
18. Do you have a bowl of fruit on your table or counter? Umm do you know my husband? Of course, we probably have ever fruit you can think of!!
19. What type of canisters do you have? Princess House Crystal
20. Does your kitchen have a theme? yellow, greens and reds
21. What's for supper tonight? Riley and I were really bad and ate Chinese!
22. Do you have enough cabinet space? I dont know that you ever have enough cabinet space...or is it that you collect too much stuff over time??
23. Does your family use paper plates? Not really
24. Do you have a good set of china packed up? Yea
25. Do you wear an apron to work in the kitchen? Ok yes I have worn an apron on certain occasions! I know I am not the only one!
26. Name one thing you would change about your kitchen if you could. I would like to add an island in the middle.

Join me in sharing about your kitchen!

Happy Halloween

I hope everyone has a Happy and safe halloween!!!!