Puttin' that Baby in my belly...

Heller lovelies!  I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend and soaked up some Vitamin D!

We had big plans for our Satuday so Friday night we made a lil trip to Lowes for a ladder and lightbulbs...we did not make it home with either of those.  Instead SamIam got distracted by the grilling aisle.  Yes.  There is an entire AISLE dedicated to all things grilling. 

I felt like I was a grown-up for like two point five.

In heaven.  He would always rather be marinating.

And I made a pretty new planter!

And here is the majority of our Saturday!

We ate sooo bad!! and drank soo much beer at Brewfest!  It was a lot of fun!  I think we tried 32 of the 100+ craft beers.  I was trying to find a new favorite.  I was really having a hard time though and I blame it on my lunch.  We had a late lunch at Saw's BBQ before with everyone and I had a pimento cheese and fried pickle sandwich.  Don't you dare make a face! It was delicious!!I was so full that I just didn't have anymore room.  It was so strange being outside, you could feel the air pressure change as the storm started to come in.After brewfest we all met up with some more of our engaged/married friends for an even later dinner. Then made our way to Bourbon Street "Where babies come from."  It is a hole in the wall Karaoke bar.  That  is a little off the beaten path and one of the best kept secrets of Birmingham .  No. I didn't sing.  It was in the best interest of the audience because I sound like a dying cat. Ok. Bourbon Street makes Babies.  Do you see that Giant jar SamIam and I are drinking out of up there?  That is a Baby.  It is a CostCo sized pickle jar full of vodka, limes, and I don't even know what else, but it is delicious and the best bang for your buck!  The next size down is called and Premie and it is still huge.When you order one the bartender gives it to you with a rag.  And you're like "what the hell do I do with this?"  Oh...you swaddle it.  So that it doesn't prespire all over your table. And then we had to leave because SamIam started having an asthma attack...I guess he was just having too much fun!  On the way home he reaches over, grabs my hand and says, "At least if I stop breathing I will be with the one I love." What a drama queen. We spent Sunday recovering and laid out by the pool all day.  With sunscreen of course! Linking up my weekend with Sami.

Days are getting warmer...FINALLY!

 Man! Yesterday was rough!  That Tuesday was totally a Monday in disguise.  But hey! At least today is Humpity hump day! We are almost to another weekend!

How is that whenever you come back from a weekend vacation you wake up the next morning completely exhausted??  The whole point of the weekend away was to relax and you end up being completely wiped by the time you get home.  Does not make any sense.

Our entire slough at the lake now knows the names of both of my dogs because we were calling yelling at them all weekend. 

Riley learned how to swim!  AND he is an even better swimmer than Dakota! 

Proud Mommy moment!  I didn't even have to get in with him to teach him!  He followed Dakota down the boat ramp and all of a sudden he could no longer touch.  And awhat do ya know?! He was swimming! I thought for sure I was going to have to save him at least once, but nope!  Just a swimmin' like an otter!  I guess all of that running he does in the backyard has really built up his endurance because I had to force him to get out of the water.  He was swimming in circles all day and if he saw a duck he was after it!   He swims faster than the ducks too! The only reason he never caught one was because they would fly out of the water!  SamIam had to go and get him on the Seadoo from out in the middle of the slough at one point because he was after those ducks tails and would not turn back!



"Wait for me guys!"

Gotta get those ducks!



 

Those are some tired babies! 

 

  

 Before I went to the lake this past weekend I attended a going away party for a sweet friend.

She will be moving to South Africa for the next eight months to do mission work. 

You guys really should go check out her first post about her journey to get to the journey!

 

Her mom had the cutest cake made!
 There is a little plane flying from the US to South Africa.

Rach you are going to be amazing!!!
 

Thanks for nothing Craigslist

A couple of weeks ago, before we had our garage sale I put a post up on Craigslist advertising it with pictures of the couch that needs a new home.

Well, here I am almost a month later and we still have the damn couch.

In addition to the smelly couch, I now have a whole bunch of naughty pics rolling into my inbox all labeled with the subject line: Couch.  How was I supposed to know that was some kind of codeword foronline open invitation to send me nudie pics?  Awkward.

So I made the best out of a inconvenient situation! I was bored and needed to entertain myself, I started sending copies of said pictures to my neighbor while I knew he was out on a date. Haha so bad I know.  I was always taught that it was rude not to share!

Moving on...

I have felt so lucky lately to be surrounded by such amazing women! Not to mention ladies that enjoy live music and good food as much as I do!

We started Saturday with brunch at el barrio. Which I am obsessed with!  Their food is to die for and their bartenders are total tequila geniuses! This is not your typical Mexican Restaurant.  It is so much better!  Their queso has goat cheese in it for crying out loud!  We couldn't decide what we wanted for brunch because everything sounded so good!  We just avoided the dilemma all together and ordered one of everything. Family style dining.  That's what's up!

Yeah good call! Just look at that spread!

After brunch, we ditched @hamburgerdave and started making preparations for the Crawfish Boil and by preparations...I mean we had to go to the liquor store and stock up on minis for the day.  I planned ahead and had even wore a sports bra.  Perfect hiding place for some fireball!

Tickets to Crawfish this year were only $10 and I have to say that is pretty darn good deal since Robert Randolph and the Family Band and Train were both playing! I could have cared less about Gary Allan (some country singer) and Flo Rida (don't worry I dropped it low anyway).

Oh Robert! I see you lookin' at me!
PS- Thanks for closing with my song!



We all know I LOVE a free koozie.
 Let's just pretend like I didn't eat any of that.



You ladies are a blast in a glass!

Hanging with some of The Banditos at Waffle Casa late night!

 

Talk about some shenanigans!  After my slumber party on Saturday night I spent the majority of Sunday in full on recovery mode with a Bar Rescue marathon.  (I swear SamIam and I could run a bar/restaurant better than any of those people.)  So much for doing laundry and cleaning the house.  I did manage to make a pretty bomb dinner for us and nursed a vodka margarita.

Hair of the dog indeed.

 

My kickball team made it the final tournament!  Our game is on Wednesday! So pumped about that!

 

I hope you all have a lovely week!

 



 

PS- We all know it's Monday because I accidentally did this...

Yeah. Let's just pretend for a second that those shoes match.

 

Can I make a move on you...

Yes, that is what drunk boys will ask you after you have given them a sandwich even though you are wearing a big shiny engagement ring.  Ridic.  I was obviously correct in thinking he may need to sober up a bit.

What up Travel Tuesday?!

 

This past weekend was one for the books!  17 girls on a bachelorette party all staying in one house and there wasn't any drama!  Hells bells that's amazing!

There were #s to change it for every day. Thanks Pinterest!

Team Bride!

Day 2!

I could not have imagined a better time!  The MOH and the Bridesmaids were all amazing and had planned such an amazing weekend for us all that everything was so relaxed and fun!

 

 

 

 

A friend's mom and sister hosted a lingerie shower for our Sexy Little Bride and had filmed her fiance previously by asking him questions ala the Newlywed Game.  It was adorable!

 

There was a Bachelor Party staying next door that we made friends with.  They were all so sweet!  One of the guys had just bought his girlfriend a engagement ring the week before so we helped him plan out how he is going to ask her!

 

Side Note: For the record, getting in any body of water no matter how deep! after you have been drinking is ALWAYS a bad idea! You can drown in two inches of water.

 But moving on...Seriously!  Even the ride home was fun! after I puked.

Sorry for all of the exclamation points!  It really was that much fun! 

Thank you my little Nico Pico Bride for sharing all of your childhood friends with me!  I am so glad that we are friends and that I got to make so many new ones!

I will say though that if I don't see another Strawberry Limearita for a very long time I will be totally ok with it.

Sunburn Shenanigans

Tax Day wooo!! My email blew up this morning with "deals" and "discounts" all screaming

 "Come spend your tax return here!"

Well good thing I waited until the last minute and filed it this morning *high fives self*!

I will NOT succumb to the pressure!Even though there is a really cute dress at Target I have been eyeing.

 

My Friday night was just wild!

I guess my head looked like a pillow?

Apparently, I am really trying to get skin cancer this year.

 I am 0-2 in the sunburn department so far and once again the majority is on the right side of my body. Just great. 

 

 I just get so excited about it being pretty out that I over estimate my pasteyness.

 

My Cherokee lineage failed me again on Saturday. 

I did wear sunscreen.

And yes I reapplied. 

I think it must have been older than I thought and thus not as effective.

A little backyard sittin' and champagne sippin'....ALWAYS a good time!

Molly accepting her pasteyness.

Big Dog just being herself. Having a girls day.

 

And then we tried to get pretty for the engagement party... I think we did alright.

 

 

and after a few several glasses of wine I forgot how to smile for pictures.

 

 

Just look at that burn line!

Man I am attractive.

 

Sunday consisted of a rainy hangover recovery, watching Bar Rescue (we are addicted), laundry, and some unhealthy eating.  It was perfect!

 

I forgot my gym bag this morning when I left the house, so hopefully Jillian Michaels can motivate me to spend some qt with her instead and get our yoga on.

 

Have a fabulous week!