Yummy Things

 Our kitchen has been smelling good recently. 

There is something so Fall about opening the front door and 

being greeted by the delicious aromas of some crockpot cooking. 

Crockpot Buffalo Chicken (recipe courtesy of my good friend Kristen).

 It may look gross, but tastes so good. My mom & sister are fans now too.

Our blender survived it's fall into water and we are back in smoothie business. 

Greek yogurt, honey, orange juice, and frozen fruit.

A fun fall visitor stopped by for dinner.

Bailey and her treat from the Three Dog Bakery.

Do Life: Oprah Style

"The biggest adventure you can ever take is to live the life of your dreams."
-My girl Oprah (Winfrey)

via here

Indianapolis Weekend

Fall colors on 65. A fantastic wedding with lots of great friends and dancing. The bridal shower of a very dear bride-to-be. Beautiful Bloomington farmer's market flowers from the shower. A coffee date to celebrate fall and our anniversary. My very first pumpkin spice lattee, the first of many I am sure.

Coconut Oil Obsession

I recently started using coconut oil to cook with and it has turned into a bit of an obsession. It adds such a delicious subtle flavor, especially to my favorite snack, Whirley Pop popcorn. It's honestly better than movie theater popcorn. And way better for you.

Coconut oil can be used for other purposes outside of cooking and I recently started using it in place of body lotion. I mean it smells so insanely good. I'm a walking pina colada.

The really cool thing about coconut oil is the consistency depends on the temperature of its surroundings. If stored in an area above 76 degrees it is a clear liquid, if below that temperature it turns to a white solid.

Hello Cinci!

I always forget how adorable Cincinnati is until I visit. 

So glad Anne wanted to celebrate there for her bachelorette party.

We ate amazing food, checked out Oktoberfest, rode a trolley, 

drank some champagne, saw a drag show, and ate some more amazing food. 

See ya later Cinci!

Lately

September has been a fun and busy month. This summer I have constantly found myself saying "I can't believe it's already...". It leaves me feeling like a broken record, but it is true nonetheless. Time must pass more quickly the older you get.

Even last September didn't seem to move as quickly as this last one. In fact, I am pretty sure last September crept by. Kurt was just getting into the groove at school and I could hardly wait to finish my out of state cosmetology hours. Second year is demanding, but in a more rewarding way for Kurt. More lab work, a little less classroom. The classes challenge him more, but the material is more interesting. I feel settled at work, I enjoy my co-workers immensely, and my clients are nothing if not entertaining. And good conversation pieces. Like the lady who disappeared twice while I was coloring her hair. Once to go get two bags of chips from down the street and the second time to go get a Penn Station sandwich (keep in mind she had color on her hair). But it's okay because she really loves chips. In fact, if she had to pick between George Clooney or chips, she would pick chips every time. Yes, she really said that. Completely unprompted.

Mellwood Art Fair purchase. Our favorite girls visited Louisville. 

Bailey's New Friend

Kurt ordered Bailey a new friend and they really hit it off. It is a rubber chicken and I am not sure we're going to get along. It makes a painful squeaking noise. It has been hiding in a drawer lately. She doesn't seem to notice yet.

So happy together.

Michigan Part Two

Still missing our time in South Haven...

Light House on the end of the pier.

Sad to leave Michigan.

Enjoying their S.H.I.Ts (South Haven Iced Teas), basically a Long Island Iced Tea

This boat (Buster Cherry) drove by and we had to get a picture. Too funny!

Where Have We Been?

You may have been wondering where we went, and you're in luck because I am going to tell you. 

We spent a lot of time out of town over the last few weeks, Indy for our nieces' 2nd birthday party,

 then back to Indy, then South Haven Michigan, back to Indy, and finally back home! 

It was fantastic to get to see family so much. 

South Haven was beautiful! We spent quality time with family we adore, 

but don't get to see as often because everyone is spread out. 

Here is a little peak at some of our Lake Michigan vacay.

Grandpa Wes will almost all of the grandkids.

Loved this beautiful home. 

They had a little shed in the same style just house their hoses for watering the lawn, etc.

Passed this beautiful setting on the way to our beach entrance.

Downtown South Haven!

I wish I had taken more pictures.

 I didn't get shots of everyone or even one of our house! 

More pictures to come!