My husband went crazy in the kitchen this weekend! I wish I could take full credit for the meals that follow, but the bulk of the chopping (which, let’s be honest, is often the most tedious part of the whole process) goes to Chez Bobby. It all started last night…with a pizza party! We picked […]
Sunday Brunch
The Beginning
Has 2011 been a winning year for you so far? We’ve won some and lost some, but overall, definitely can’t complain over here. Although our beloved Northwestern Wildcats lost in the TicketCity Bowl on New Year’s Day, our next most beloved Green Bay Packers picked up a win today, securing them a spot in the […]
I SPI With My Eye: Belgians + Bananas!
Thank you all for the kind comments on Bobby’s birthday post. We were both grinning ear to ear as we read through each one of them, and Bobby says, “thank you!” Additionally, we’d like to wish the happiest of birthdays to Maggie and Val TODAY!! *** The birthday weekend itself brought about some truly delicious […]
10K + 6.5 Years + 5 Months = Oh My!
Thanks again for the birthday wishes, everyone! This weekend was quite the trip – and I didn’t even go anywhere 😉 **cue groans and thrown tomatoes** It was a lot of disconnecting from all things electronic and more reconnecting with good friends and a fiance who is starting to wonder whether my computer has been […]
Cooking Mojo Jojo
**Winners of the SUBWAY giveaway announced at the end – did I catch you scrolling? ;)** First of all, a big birthday shout out to Savvy Julie! Plus, delayed birthday wishes to Mama Pea. Wonderful friends and bloggers – I love May birthdays! Have you heard of The Powerpuff Girls? That’s where the inspiration for […]
Thank You + Bloggie Brunch
I want to thank Astrid again for kicking off NEDAwareness Week with her guest post. Make sure to check out her delicious cookie recipes that involve KAHLUA! I’m totally on board. Thank you, thank you, thank you again for the kind comments on my big, sparkly announcement 🙂 As you can probably guess by my […]
Cardiac Cats + Knock Knock Knickknacks
Say that title three times fast Did anyone watch the Outback Bowl on New Year’s Day? Many Northwestern fans have a term of endearment for our team: Cardiac Cats. They have this ability to make our emotions swing back and forth like a pendulum at any moment, from one extreme to the other. They fought […]
Check, Check and Check.
Hi everyone! Did you have a good holiday weekend? My time in Arizona, though way too short, was very fun and productive… Secure the church near my family’s house for 10.16.10 – Check! Secure a reception venue with gorgeous mountain views – Check! Start looking at wedding dresses and end up finding “the one” – […]