Oh, Houston

I just got back home from a work trip to Houston. I can definitely say it was a trip I will never forget: I got in my first car accident. It was awful. For a moment it was like I was in slow motion, and then I felt like things were spinning so fast that I couldn't see straight. I'm completely fine (praise the Lord!) but two cars were beat up pretty badly.It's so crazy how a few seconds can change...

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Barbara's Homecookin'

Last night Todd and I decided we were long overdue for a date night. I can't remember our last date night - long before Christmas I know for sure. We are both huge fans of local mom & pop restaurants and I was thrilled to come across Barbara's Homecookin' on a local food critic's site. As soon as I saw the pictures I knew we would love this place. I picked Todd up and told him I was taking him...

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Seafood Never Looked So Good!

When I'm on the hunt for a great new recipe, Southern Living is one of the first places I look. I was flipping through magazines while Todd was watching 30 Rock and came across a great recipe for tilapia. I haven't been a seafood fan long. As a kid I couldn't stand the taste of it, but fortunately my taste buds changed!- I'm thinking I may have to make this over Valentine's Day weekend. Since our...

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President Barack Obama

Watching the inauguration yesterday was moving and inspiring. It is amazing how far we have come as a nation. But I have to say for me, the most moving event that took place yesterday was Rick Warren's prayer for President Obama and the country.In that moment we were reminded how truly blessed we are as Americans - to freely worship our Savior and to ask for His help in guiding our nation. I, like many, also felt the great responsibility of praying for our country and our new President....

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A Warm Bowl of Soup

It's another cold day in Nashville. It's so hard to not wish the days away, wanting Spring to be here. One great thing about cold weather is the food. Todd's mom gave me a great soup mix when we were home for Christmas. All I had to do was add veggies and pasta. The whole house smelled like delicious herbs and spices. It was a great way to distract me from the bone chilling cold!-Our dear friends...

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Baby, It's Cold Outside!

In the morning when I rise...In the morning when I rise...In the morning when I rise...Give me Jesus- Fernando Ortega-Photo courtesy of Southern Living.-The temperature when I got up this morning was 7! That's cold. It was all I could do to get out of bed. I wanted to stay under the blankets for hours, and then get up and make the yummy "Easy Orange Rolls" that were featured in Southern Living last...

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Home Office Inspiration

I'm finding myself more and more interested in interior design. Maybe it's because I own a home or maybe it's that it is such a great creative outlet. I often think about taking design classes - just to have a backup in case the music industry crumbles, but I love my job, so until I'm forced to find another career, I'll just enjoy day dreaming of how my house could look "someday." I actually don't...

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Aprons, Aprons!

I have a slight fetish with aprons. I just love them - although I'm bad about remembering to wear mine. I'm slightly more in love with the idea of having cute aprons. But I'm going to be better about wearing them! Especially after seeing this post from one of my favorite blogs. How cute is this?! She will be posting the pattern soon. I think I'm going to have to try to make one myself. Photos courtesy...

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Picture Perfect Evening

Update - that photo wall I mentioned in an earlier post is complete! Thanks to a wonderful Christmas gift (a gift card to Pier 1) and some matting from Hobby Lobby, I finished my photo wall just minutes before our youth kids came over for Bible study. I have to say that I'm pretty proud of it, although the pictures don't show it off well. :) Tonight was a great night with our youth group. I have been...

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I'm Getting Organized In 2009

Last year I bought the best day planner (I was sure it was going to be the best because it was on back order for months!). But it arrived and it was the best. I reordered another one today. It's stylish and simple and I take it everywhere. I've caught the organization bug. I know everyone says they're going to get more organized at the beginning of the year. Funny thing is that I don't have much "stuff"...

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Same Kind of Different As Me

One more thought for the night - read this book! It's amazing. Click here to order a co...

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Love Was In The Air

Todd and I are back in Nashville and have finally caught up on sleep. We literally went non-stop the entire time we were in Ozark. When I got back to work and told co-workers about our trip and how busy we were, they told me that the next time we shouldn't tell people we are in town. That sounds good in theory, but I could never do that. Our families get so excited when we visit and go to extreme...

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