i love my puppy dog!

Norman, oh so dramatic, after his mani-pedi nail clipping. He cooperates, but he always lets me know afterwards that he is completely worn out, and pouty.  :)

29 is just fine

I have never posted about food before, mainly because I am considered the least of the cooks in my family.  When you come from a family of all women, and they are all GREAT cooks, being average lands you at the end of the line.  :) The funny thing is, I really like my food, but no one else has the amount of enthusiasm as I do (in their defense, I have had some total bombs, no doubt about it!)   I think it's really quite humorous, especially because when I offer to cook for my family when we all get together-  inevitably one of them will say, "oh that's ok, you don't have to, I will do it!" or when I announce that I cooked a particular item that's for dinner, my mom will say, "just try it everyone, I did, and it's not that bad!".   :)  haha

anyway, I have aquired a few new prizes that have greatly delighted this oldish lady. :)

First up - I now have a full set of cast iron cookware and I absolutely looooove them! I will never cook on anything else - so great. Some people have had that Apple/PC moment when all the stars align and the angels sing, signaling they have finally find THE product that works for them. 

Hello my name is Lindsay, and I'm a Cast Iron.

Here is my beautiful breakfast. (am I a total art nerd - I LOVE that they're black!!! I just love the color black. love i say.)

If I was stranded on a desert island, I would take a few very cherished items with me...Right next to my favorite Bonnie Raitt and Fleetwood Mac records, I would take this manual milk frother. I don't do clutter or things on the counter top, but I DO do latte's, and lots of 'em.

foam!!

 the finished product...yum :)

Best day ever in the history of NASCAR and DERBY's

I went to Arkansas to visit my sister and bro-jay (holla!) and we had the best redneck time! First up on the docket - MINI NASCAR GRAND PRIX. Yep, that's right, I said mini.  it was Brill.

check it out!

Every NASCAR event needs a pace-car to start the event:

Our car PASSING another car...go FOX!

Pit Stop Chest Bump

Just when you thought it couldn't get any better, we went to a demolition derby that night. BEST NIGHT OF MY LIFE it was so much fun. And- funnell cakes, tater twirls w/ nacho cheese, brewksies, corn dogs...need I say more??  :)

Happy Mudders Day!

This post is dedicate to my awesome momma, I love you!!

When the doctor handed you a wiggly, slimy, new born crying baby girl, did you EVER imagine it would lead to a life like this??

What a blessed and happy life you gave us, thanks mom!

Normy and H-dog

We went to visit my fabulous cuz and family this weekend, and of course, Norman's uncle Hershall was a big hit. Hershall and Norman are both anti-social, grandpa-type creatures who are typically very quiet, sleepy, and good - but they both don't really enjoy the company of other dogs. We captured some very precious moments with these 2 crank pots. Enjoy :)

 

Gess who's who?

This next picture is VERY funny is you know these boys.  Hershall is on norman's bed, and this is hilarious because #1 Hersh does NOT go on other dogs beds, period. and #2 Norms does NOT allow other dogs on his bed under any circumstances.

brave hershall

Norman walks out - pretending he doesn't notice the large brown mass on his bed.

best friends