The Marrisons

I had work in San Diego, CA so I was able to see Kelly, Jay, and the kids!  Had a great time and love my yearly visits.  I hope I can make it next year even though I will not be on the same assessments.

While working I went to Green Acres and had delicious salads for lunch.

Ran in La Jolla with the seals!

 Had margaritas and Mexican food with the Marrisons

Chelsea

Chase

Maggie 

My sissy and me!

Had to get In 'N Out Burger with a shake

A Little Chicago Library

While onsite in Chicago we were in a building that had a cute little library (small but beautiful).  It was the library/hallway in  Stranger than Fiction.

 Hallway to the library

 Beautiful

 Little stairway up to the second level of books

It was a little scary being so high up

Great view

Visiting Bro Bro in Texas

I had a great weekend with Zac and Adri.  I have missed them!  I am glad I won't be waiting 2 years to see them again.  I have another work trip to Texas in a few weeks.  In case you can't guess all we did was eat yummy Texas food and lay around (it was great).

 Getting ready…this kid might have more clothes and shoes than his sissy!

 Yummy apps (crab legs and oysters)

Cajun Food

She is so tiny!

Bro bro and sissy

X2 (easily the tallest people at the bar)

Crawfish :)

BBQ at Butcher Boy

The best onion rings.  EVER.

He missed me while I was gone…so sweet.

St. Patty's Day Party

Shawn and I had a small St. Patty's Day party at the house.  I made shepherds pie and St. Patty's Day cupcakes!  It was a Pinterest inspired dessert…not too shabby.

Maybe next year I will try a more traditional St. Patty's Day dinner but no one complained about the pie!

 So many colors

Rainbow!

 St. Patty's Day!

 Shepherds Pie (so much pie)

Of course we played Quelf

Alabama Family Visit

I was in Atlanta, GA for work and decided to drive to Montgomery, AL to see Shawn's family.  I had a great visit with Mama and Murph.  Then I had dinner with Charlie and Mama Lynn at the Catfish House.  Although the visit was only a few hours I enjoyed spending time with them…I know Shawn was jealous.

In Atlanta I went to Mary Mac's Tea Room.  I had very yummy chicken fried chicken with collard greens, mac 'n cheese, and these amazing dinner rolls (cinnamon, yeast, and corn bread).

Valentine's Day 2014

Shawn and I celebrated very low key this year.  We didn't go out for our usual sushi dinner.  Instead we focused on making each other yummy food to enjoy together.  I had a nice relaxing day (minus the hours to bake that dang cake).  He spoils me rotten and I won't complain.

 Valentine's Day surprises

Loft House cookies and flowers for me

Homemade red velvet cake for Shawn

 Preparing my romantic dinner

Pork stuffed with feta and cream cheese, sun dried tomatoes, and other deliciousness 

I said I wanted a romantical night and he delivered!

Baton Rogue Bex

My work took me to the Mississippi/Louisiana area and I was fortunate enough to stay a few extra days and see Becky!  We had fun touring around Baton Rogue, eating comfort food, running around the lakes, watching her anchor, and of course chick flicks and wine!

I needed a girls weekend and we had the best one!  Love you cousin :)

 Watching her do her thing!

 Catfish, bacon covered shrimp, and twice baked potatoes