How does he nap like that?

Found this little nugget taking a little before dinner snooze like this tonight

 

It makes me giggle looking at the pictures again.  He napped like that for a good 20 minutes.  

Girls Night Out

 

You know you want one! Or two. Or Weekend. 

A great friend owns a company by the name of Bachelorette Nashville and it is so deliciously fantastic.  Their specialty is bachelorette party planning, but they also can do a girls night out! Right 

 up my alley! 

Can you go wrong with a pink Hummer limo?! I think not! 

 

The best part.. are you ready for it... here it is...

The are located in NASHVILLE!!

If you are going to have a bachelorette party or a girls night out - who wouldn't want it in Nashville! Everybody loves Nashville! 

Check them out on facebook

 

 

Not Really Jumbalaya

 I recently read a recipe (and no it wasn't from pinterest - I know..shocking) and it was a really yummy sounding jumbalaya recipe.  I was at a lost at what to make for dinner tonight and I was to lazy to take the drive to the store after just getting home from work.  I was looking around in the pantry and realized that I had "most" things for the jumbalaya recipe.  So with that I came up with my "Not Really Jumbalaya" recipe.

Ingredients:


1 tbsp olive oil
2-3 cups white rice (depends how many you are serving)
1 Green Bell Pepper - chopped
1 Red Pepper - Chopped
A package of  Gardinera stuffed Italian sausage  - cut into about 1 inch pieces
1 24oz can of tomato sauce
1 can of green chilles
1 can of diced tomatoes


1. Cook Rice - set aside
2. In a large pan warm the olive oil, then add the chopped green pepper, chopped red pepper, and the sausage - brown the sausage and soften the peppers
3. Once that is cooked - add the tomato sauce, green chilles, and diced tomatoes - bring to a boil and then simmer for 5 minutes.
4. Add the rice - stir up
5. Serve & Enjoy!!!

 I also made biscuits (not by hand, they're pillsbury - lol not that good at cooking) because my 3 guys love biscuits.  But, I made them with a little twist.  Before putting them in the over I spread a little EVOO over the top and then sprinkle some garlic salt on.  Turned out delish!

Soon to Be 50 and Fab!

  I'm starting to plan my Mom's 50th birthday in March with the help of my amazing family.  My sister-in-law and best friend, Stacy, have been scouring pinterest for some great ideas.  But, when I sat down at my computer tonight all I could think of was... I don't want my Mom to turn 50.  It's not that I think 50 is old.. far from it, it just means that my Mom is getting older and that thought scares me a little.  But, let me tell you - my mom makes 50 look GOOD! I can only hope she passed all the good genes down to me.  I think sometimes we can take for granted that our parents will always be around, and I, and I'm sure I'm not alone, cannot imagine a life without my Mom and Dad.  My Mom has always been there and now that I'm older I have realized that she has been my ultimate best friend my entire life.  I put her through some tough times and I'm sure there were times where she wished anyone else in the world was her daughter - but she has loved me unconditionally and without fail.  I can't wait to see her enjoy herself at this party - I can't wait for her to see how much love we are going to put into it.  This lady deserves the absolute best.  I just wish the years weren't passing by so fast and that time can slow a little.  Make each day count - 50 years passes by quick. 

The Many Faces Of Lucas

For Christmas I received this beauty...

It is the Sony A57.  I am in love. Like looooooove, love.  So of course, I have been going picture crazy - and I am crazy happy that a certain 5 year old that I know loves to be my test model. 

I bring to you - The Many Face Of Lucas.....

He is hilarious.  I asked him to constantly stop whatever he is playing with to pose for me so I can test all the different settings on the new camera and he is more than happy to help out Mommy! On the contrary, I cannot tell you how many times my husband has said, " Honey I am very happy you like your new camera, but please stop taking pictures and put that thing away."  Ha Never!! 

New Year! New Look! New Blog!!

Happy New Year! (ok so I am a few days late, better late than never!)  This blog received a New Years makeover! We are ready to tackle 2013 and really focus on our newly titled blog, "3 Guys & A Gal".  I'm excited to get started!

Happy Birthday Lucas!

In just a couple more days my baby will be turning 5 years old.  5?! We went from this -

Our little preemie.  5lbs pounds of sweet baby boy.  He owned my heart the moment I saw him, to be honest he owned it the moment I found out I was going to be his mom.   This day is so clear in my mind.  It was like it was yesterday, in reality it was 5 years ago and now we have this guy -

 

He still owns my heart.  He drives me crazy. I love every minute of it. 

So in honor of Lukie turning 5, I've come up with 5 things that I love that are just unique to Lucas.  Of course, there are more than just 5 things that I love about him, I mean I am his mom - I adore everything about him! 

1. One goodnight hug and kiss is not good enough for him.  He finds ways to sneak into my room for "just one more".  It makes me sad to think of the day where I will be the one begging for "just one more" when he thinks he's to old. 

2.  Those baby blue eyes.  He is going to be such a heart breaker.  

3.  This kid is hilarious.  I'm not sure how at his age he has such a great sense of humor and ability to make us laugh till tears, but he does.  

4.  His love of life.  He lives each day from sun up to sun down.  

5.  He loves his family.  His big brother is "awesome" according to Luke.  He doesn't like it when Daddy is at the firehouse and has to talk to him on the phone every time he calls, especially before bed so he can tell him goodnight.  And he makes me feel as if I am the most important person in the world, like when he tells me I am so much cooler than spiderman.

Lucas, 

Happy 5th Birthday in a couple days my little man.  Thank you (and your brother) for being that breath of fresh air after a long day at work.  Thank you for telling Daddy that I'm always right and what mom says go, even though we both know that its not always true.  Thank you for showing me such an unconditional love that inspires me everyday to be a better mommy.  Do me a favor though - these last 5 years went by really fast, slow down little man - I'm not ready for you to grow up on me just yet.  I love you more than all the fruit snacks in the world. I love you always. 

Love, 

Mommy