365 days and still newly weds

I cant even begin to believe I've been MRS.HALL for a YEAR now! We had been talking about what to do to celebrate the first of many many anniversaries and then we got a call from my sweet Nana who was planning a surprise 70th birthday party for my Pappy so we decided on a quick trip to Atlanta and then down to the peach farm to prepare for the party!

A night at the Ritz Carlton

It was so beautiful!

 Danny and Beth told us about Hal's...an amazing steak house that we had to try!

It was deeelish! Wes had the biggest steak I've ever seen and I had the filet with white truffle mac and cheese! AHH! We recommend!

We woke up and headed straight for the aquarium! I haven't been  since its first year and Wes had never been. I want a fish tank at home (hello...low maintenance pet!) but this is as close as I'll get!

After Pap's party we headed back home to dig into our year old cake and wine brought back from our honeymoon! It was actually really good!

Excited and blessed to celebrate with Mr.Wes. 

  Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.  Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.  It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails. 

1 Corinthians 13:4-8

moscow mule

Moscow Mule

So good. Made popular from Oprah behind the scenes. Simple and tasty.

2oz vodka

2oz lime juice

8oz ginger ale

add all to shaker and serve over ice.

10 things

 

1. mums. hello fall.
2. cheetah print. everything.
3. windy gap younglife camp in North Carolina.
4. vintage silver bowls from yard sales.
5. home canned tomatoes.
6. modern family.
7. classic trench coat.
8. boscia mist.
9. wes' surprise anniversary gift...eggcellent. 
10. daily walks with bobby. 

For the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endures to all generations.

Psalm 100:5

homemade pizza sauce

This week on date night we decided to have homemade pizza. (while watching goodfellas...perfect) this sauce on a ready made crust, mushrooms, pepperoni, garlic, onions and cheese...mmmmmm!

• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 tablespoons olive oil or veg oil
• 1 (26oz) can of fresh tomatoes *thank you nanny :)
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 2 fresh basil leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

1. In a saucepan saute the garlic in the olive oil.

2. Add remaining ingredients and bring to boil. 

3.Simmer for 30 minutes uncovered.

6.2 on 5.4.11

 6.2 on 5.4.11

Teresa, Laken, Carlyn and I took part in the Peachtree road race on July 4th!

We were in group Y...saving the best for last of course...or the extremely slow.

Along the way we saw....

William and Kate! 

Got blessed with holy water by the priest at The Cathedral of St. Philip.

Survived cardiac hill which is at the 6000 meter mark by Piedmont Hospital, it is mostly uphill and where it rightfully earns its name. 

This will definitely be a tradition.

Silver Hunk Martini

Silver Hunk Martini

(Courtesy of sheila)

equal parts vanilla vodka and pineapple juice.

add to shaker with ice. 

Serve in chilled martini glass.

Smells delish. tastes delish.

Spicy Chicken-Corn Chowder

Wes is the cook in this relationship no doubt but I can follow a recipe like no other...

and while reading Better Homes and Gardens I came across one we had to try.

Spicy Chicken-Corn Chowder

• 8 slices of bacn, chopped
• 1lb skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut in bite size pieces
• 1 1/2 cups chopped red sweet pepper
• 1 cup sweet onion
• 1 to 2 fresh jalapeno peppers. finely chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/3 cup all purpose flour
• 6 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 2 large yukon gold potatoes, chopped
• 2 cups fresh sweet corn kernels
• 1 1/2 cups whipping cream
• 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
• 2 bay leaves

1. In a 5 to 6 quart dutch oven cook bacon unitl crisp. Remove with spoon; set aside. Reserve 1 tablespoon drippings in the pan.
2. Add chicken to pan. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Stir over medium high heat until chicken is no longer pink; remove. Add sweet pepper and onion to pan. Cook and stir until tender. Add jalapenos and garlic; cook and stir 3 minutes. Stir in flour. Cook and stir 1 minute. Add broth and potatoes. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cook uncovered, 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender; stirring occasionally. Stir in chicken, corn, cream, cayenne, and bay leaves. Simmer, uncovered 15 minutes; stir occasionally. Discard bay leaves.
3. Top with jalapeno slices and bacon.

We ate with crusty bread and chowed down. sooo good.

10 things...

 

1.framed post cards from our trip to New Orleans.

2.geometric rug Wes and I actually agreed on from Tuesday Morning.

3.Sperry rain boots. seriously my favorite shoes right now.

4.My great grandmothers needle point picture that Ive loved since i was a little girl.

5.Varsity frosted orange. seriously doesnt get any better than this on a hot day.

6.MK watch. my birthday gift from Hub.he did good.

7.The Hunger Games. Seriously, thank you beth. I couldnt put it down.

8.C.Booth's body butter in Japanese Rose Oil. i apply at least 2x a day.

9. Grooveshark. free music. enough said.

10.Emily Hearn. Not only is she madly talented, beautiful and born a rock star, shes my cuz. Working on her second album (ive heard it and its kind of amazing), opening for hootie and the blowfish, darius rucker and oh yeah a music video with Bill Murray. Check her out on...VH1!!!!!!!!!!

http://www.vh1.com/artists/az/emily_hearn/artist.jhtml

Bobby love.

Jazz Fest 2011

Our most recent adeventure was to visit my soul sister Maryam and attend Jazz Festival 2011 with our travel companions, Danny and Beth. Wes and i decided to try Amtrack instead of flying or driving...little did we know that the 13 hour planned trip turned into a tornado dodging TWENTY hour journey. it was devestating to see the damage and terribly scary to be about five minutes ahead of this deadly tornado. God definitely had his hand on us that day.

Our first day was to site see before the musical festivites. Michael was an amazing tourguide. We had the pleasure of meeting and having lunch  with Mr. and Mrs.Klahs. AMAZING food and 25cent martinis! SCORE! We tried turtle soup (sorry squirt), the most amazing bread pudding but most importantly had the best company and a lunch full of laughter.

Crawfis, crawfish and more crawfish.

Dancing Queen

  

Not for the weak.

reunited and it feels so good

my favorites

Michael and Maryam knocked it out of the park during our visit.Taking us to the most amazing restaurants, the Cats Meow karoke bar which was all of our favorites, and living room dance parties. On the last night they took us to an all you can eat crawfish place. Wes was in HEAVEN. 5lbs of crawfish later....

this is a baby lobster im pretty sure.

 

Do it like bernie. I wear my sunglsses at night.

Silver and Sunny

Sunburst Mirror by Capiz around $85.00

I fell in love this sunburst mirrors but not the price.

Light bulb moment-michaels and an afternoon on the back porch equals my version.

Under $20.00.
Love it.

10 things.....

1.essie polish in french affair

2.ranunculus

3.Colin Stuart Caged Sandal

4. Tazo Chai Tea

5. Stress Relief Candle in Vanilla Verbena

6. any shirt with nautical stripes

7. Real housewives of new jersey

8. Real housewives of new york city

9. Michael Kors brown belt

10. my homemade bow tie necklace