Wednesday, June 30, 2010

the HiLo

A few Saturdays ago, Adam and I embarked on a 42 mile bike ride to Mt. Vernon, Ohio. I didn't really know who would be there, but it was something that Evolved Energy Solutions (Adam's Company) was supporting, so I knew it'd be a bunch of "greenies" - my term for those who support the green movement.



There's Zack, Adam's business partner in the blue below (we left before the big crowd because I was afraid we'd be so slow!)





Let me tell you, it was a blasty! I had prepared to die during the 42 miles, but we had great weather and good company with some breaks, so those 4 and 1/2 hours flew by. Our destination was this awesome property with multiple restored buildings (e.g. farm house, barn, etc.). They had multiple kegs and hired people to roast a pig and bands! We camped, ate and listened to some good music.
The house that Doug built. The owner of the property restored this old log cabin. It was super cool.







Bacci ball anyone?


Adam snoozing.





Cool set up behind the house with a stage.

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

why I'm excited...

Is because my photographer rocks. Lisa Kae Photography is the bomb. I love perusing her blog and I highly recommend. I cannot WAIT for our engagement photos and for the wedding photos. She's driving all of the way from MICHIGAN! But she's so worth it. She was the photographer for my dear friend Abby's wedding and just blew me away.

Check out her blog! Love. Love. Love.

Monday, June 14, 2010

Com Fest is upon us!


Only two short weeks away and it's Com Fest! Short for Community Festival, this bash in Goodale Park sometimes gets a bad rap for the potential contact buzz and crowd it's started to attract; however, we tend to enjoy Com Fest and it's only a few blocks from our abode!


I give you my top 10 reasons I like Com Fest:

10. My dad (who loves any sort of concert outdoors) takes Friday off of work every single year and wears a straw hat with a Hawaiian shirt

9. When else can you buy giant beers and drink them in a park?

8. You'll see every walk of life there (and yes, painted boobies! Oh my...not mine, I promise)

7. It's a great excuse to have a party and last year it was our big house warming party (we kept saying, "we have to work and get the house done by Com Fest!")

6. Everyone has one Com Fest outfit that they only break out for such occasion; hippie skirts, tie dyed t-shirts and Birkenstocks, when else can you wear this stuff?

5. It supports the Community in which we live (and it's at the park where we'll be gettin' hitched in October!)

4. Fair food. Um, hello? Funnel cakes? Corn dogs? Fried snickers (and fried pretty much anything you can imagine)

3. It's three days long and all day long, you can't miss it!

2. My mom did her first keg stand ever a few years ago and held the house record...it was amazing, I hope she does it again this year (she will totally yell at me for posting this)

1. It's an excuse to get all of your friends and family together to feed them and serve beverages!

Saturday, June 12, 2010

feed the birds

One Saturday Adam woke up and wanted to go get bird feeders. Apparently he was feeling very charitable and birds were his mark. So we went on our bird feeder hunt, stopping at Wild Birds Unlimited (which is the expensive way to support bird lovers) and then Lowe's (which was clearly more economical).

These wiry deals don't hold the seed that well, p.s.
As you can see, the tool belt is needed for any major household work.




We strung them up high! and haven't refilled since.....

Thursday, June 10, 2010

the blue willow

If you ever happen to be in Social Circle, Georgia, you must stop at The Blue Willow. (Pronounced the blue "willah" if you're from South Georgia). It's everything you hoped it would be and more with regards to Southern Cooking. A few of my favorites include: fried green tomatoes, fried catfish, buttery pecan and cheese biscuits and pecan pie! Wedding, schmedding,I went to town.


Not only is the food heaven on a plate, but it's set in a historic house with rocking chairs on the front porch. Southern Belle in Training?


Oh if only I had good manners..... or a red hoop skirt.

Tuesday, June 8, 2010

how can you resist this face?


Now stop pooping in the basement!

Wednesday, June 2, 2010

Back In the Habit

I've got to! I am currently at this Conference and this great speaker this morning talked about social media and how it will only continue to grow and become ingrained in our lives! SO, I am recommitting myself to this blog (well, for now as I'm so fired up).

Wedding Updates and Debates!

My mother and I have been having "healthy discussions" or "heated debates" about certain traditions. For example, I don't want to throw a bouquet. I think it says "hey single gals, everyone stand there and be called out that you are in fact SINGLE." Boo, what a downer. Have you seen the Sex and the City where the bouquet smacks Miranda? That's how most of my friends will feel anywho. I say down with throwing the bouquet. Thoughts?

Also, another point of debate is eating. Has anyone been to a wedding where you eat immediately and not wait for the Bride and Groom? Our goal is to get to the party portion of the wedding as soon as possible, but I know some may feel uncomfortable if we're not there yet. What is proper? What will make people feel comfy, but still get to the party?

Lastly, favors. I know, it's a nice gesture. Honestly though, do people want to take home Hershey Kisses? Can't I just save that money we would have spent and donate it to a charity that needs it vs. people forgetting something on the table?

Oh, the debates. Advice is welcome!