Weekend Update!

Well, it's Monday! We made it through another crazy, busy, football filled weekend : ) We had great weather and lots of fun. When the girls made it to town, it was straight to Jack's BBQ downtown for a very yummy lunch. Jack's was a tiny place with BIG taste! There was a good atmosphere and I will definitely go back for more BBQ! We hung out, shopped a little and then had a great time downtown. We had a few snags along the way, but I was happy to get to see everyone all at once.

Jack's BBQ

My hair looks crazy, but here we are walking around downtown!

To top off an already fun day, Saturday afternoon the Cards upset West Virginia @ West Virginia! I was so happy and proud of them for pulling off the win. Go Cards!!

P.s. I can't believe Bama lost to LSU!

Sorry for the bad pictures, these two were taken with my iPhone.

Hanging out in the hotel room before our shopping trip :)

Hayley, Me, Lauren, Danielle and Jess

What did you do this past weekend?

Weekend Recap ~ Birthday Celebration!

Happy (late) Monday! What a weekend this past one was! Sometimes it's easier to start the work week when I've had a great weekend....that wasn't the case this week. Birthday celebrations, Cardinal football, friends, family and lots of sweets made this past weekend AMAZING and it was very hard to get back into work mode today.

The celebration started on Thursday night when I got home from work to find a yummy surprise...cute and delicious decorated sugar cookies! Andrea ordered them (and Ryan hand delivered!) from a cute shop here in Murfreesboto--The Painted Cookie. 

 I used up some vacation time on Friday and skipped work as a birthday present to myself. I had plenty of time to run errands, pack goodies (drinks, food, grilling supplies, and our cardinal gear), and get excited about seeing my favorite people! After Ryan got home we packed up, but not before he gave me my birthday present! He made a frame out of some salvaged red barn wood that a friend of his grabbed for him a few months back. We put a great print in it that we got from a festival a while back. I am in love and can't wait to hang it in our living room (which makes me want new furniture even more...but that's a whole different post!).

 After that we headed to Nashville to spend the night there so the drive up to Louisville on Saturday would be easier (since we were making the trek at 7 am!). We went to football game #1 of the weekend...Father Ryan vs MBA. It wasn't fun seeing FR lose, but it was great getting to see a few friends and enjoy the first really chilly evening of the season.

We made our way north bright and early Saturday morning. Tailgating started before 11 and didn't stop until we found our way to stadium for the 3:30 kickoff. The weather was PERFECT and the company was even better :) Having a chance to catch up with all of my favorite Louisville friends and some other long time friends was a great birthday present in and of itself. Getting to see the Cards lose play was the reason for the trip and even though they didn't get the W, it was a great birthday present none the less (Thanks so much Ryan!!).

 

My drink of choice....a new concoction....Strawberry Crush mixed with UV Cake flavored vodka. Tastes like a strawberry cupcake! Mmmmm!

Saturday evening was spent recooperating and was very low key. Sunday we got to enjoy Lynn's Paradise Cafe and their world famous food.

Via Lynn's website

It was great to have family and friends together for a meal...I miss doing it and wish we could more often! 

 Sunday evening was spent in Nashville celebrating with Ryan's family. A special and yummy dinner, chocolate cheesecake dessert and an awesome new Canon sized camera bag later we were back home and settling down.



Via Google Images



I can't believe how fortunate I am to have some many great people in my life. As much as I wish they weren't all spread out between two states, it helps to keep things interesting on weekends like this past one. I feel so loved after this weekend....especially after certain people put up with certain smash crazy moments :) Thanks for a great weekend and for the great memories!!



Via Pinterest

Gameday Wear

I am absolutely, shamelessly, wrapped up in college football today. Thankfully I moved from one college town (taking my Cardinal pride with me, of course) to another great college/NFL town. While I won't (just yet) be supporting the local team, I will be hanging out and cheering on UofL. Because I'm no longer in college, I won't have as many opportunities to tailgate. That doesn't mean I won't have the urge though!

On the upside, as a college grad, I feel like I get to graduate into some classier gameday gear as well :)

Here are my list of must haves for football season! University of Louisville style of course!

 

Good luck to everyone! I can't wait until my first tailgate of the season!

*All photos came from Pinterest and all are linked directly to their source, so you should be able to click through*

10 Day Challenge~8 Fears

Today is the day that I get to share my fears...so here goes!

1.) I have always been scared that I won't be a good parent.

2.) I am terribly, deathly, insanely scared of bugs that I can't see..and some I can (fleas, ticks, lice, bed bugs, etc.), but I do try to control it.

3.) Being successful--I am always thinking/wondering about my career. Will I love it forever? Will I reach my goals?

4.) Motorcycle accidents. Ryan rides and the thought of any motorcycle accident makes me ill, but most especially if he's on the road :(

5.) Losing those that I love.

6.) I fear that I don't have good enough life goals. I know that I make up my own rules for my own life, but I hope I live a fulfilling life :)

7.) Hurting others. I am harsh sometimes (mostly because I expect a lot from people-but usually because I know they have it in them!), so I fear that I go too far too often.

8.) Financial security. With my career worries I also worry about always being financially secure. I try my hardest but you never know what could happen!

On a lighter note--it's GAMEDAY! Let's go C-A-R-D-S!