Have you noticed...

how I won't post anything for a while, then go on a blog binge? I get a burst of creativity & pass it on to you my sweets. So I apologize for the lack of daily posts, but it's just how my mind rolls...lalala

The great flood

I am sorry I am just now talking about the most recent devastating events in our great city. Sunday morning after a full day & night of raining, we left the house to check out our neighborhood, having no idea what were about to discover. Fortunately we live on top of a very high hill, but at the bottom of this hill, homes were covered in water. It was such a sad situation. The rain had come so fast some could not get out in time. People were literally driving boats down our street to rescue people in their homes. Although many have lost their homes,& for some their lives, alot of good things came from this flood. Every morning while driving to work after the flood had cleared the streets, I saw neighbors helping each other,volunteers everywhere, and stands set up with water & food that people had donated. The mess is starting to clear, and people are rebuilding the insides of their homes. I feel so fortunate to live in a great city where others help each other, not just for a day or two, but until the job is done.

Sweet Ava

Last wk.end Ryan & I ventured over to our friends Rachel/Wes' for a rainy hangout. We sat outside shielded from the rain, talking about everything under the sun,shot hoops, grilled out, & finished the evening by walking to a local fireworks show. Their daughter Ava is sweet as can be & although very shy, Ryan managed to squeeze in some awesome shots of her! I love this one..because it makes me feel like a kid again..not a care in the world, just zippin' around on her little hot pink cart/bike (she alternated). I had just taught her how to make a fish face;)

Shout out

Can I just say how proud I am of my man...he has stumbled upon a creative hobby of photography & absoloutely loves it!! He loves taking pics of weddings, kids, animals & just life! His photography skills are evolving everyday & he's really digging into this craft, by researching & practicing constantly! He hopes to have his own photography biz one day...and for someone who by day is used to working with numbers, I think it's lovely he has found a new love!! Here's to him!!

Can't get enough Jackson

Here's a pic of my sweet nephew to brighten your day!! Taken from my talented boyfriend;)

It's not delivery it's homemade

We have been making some seriously good pizzas...lately have been buying the Trader Joe's dough and loading it with toppings...sometimes cooking it on the grill or in the oven. Which is super scrumptious..but the other day it was nasty & rainy out(pretty much the norm here in Nash. lately:( so I thought why not bake up a fresh, homemade pizza & rent a couple flicks on a Sunday afternoon...sounds like a brilliant idea to me!! I got the crust recipe from Emeril click here I added olive oil(instead of marinara) with fresh minced garlic,cracked black pepper, fresh basil, roma tomatoes, & fresh mozzarella(ok & yes I mostly do not eat dairy), but for this is was SO worth it, and for some reason did not hurt my tum;) I baked it at 450 for 15 min. I can't even describe how delicious it was!!Even though it takes 1.5 hrs for the dough to rise....It was worth the wait!!!

Smooth Move

Our fruit was about a couple days from not being quite so fresh anymore ...so we threw it all in the blender for a delicious, just woke up, still have sleep in your eyes, really wish you could still be in bed, but have to go to work drink;) Strawberries, Kiwi, Bananas, orange/pineapple juice/frozen blueberries & a couple bananas...Yum!