Smack, You're married!

So, March 2012 was the last post I participated in on my blog hog. I am so behind, would be an understatement. Here it is, August (almost September) and I am just now back at it. Let me just say, I started this blog to document my wedding process, and as it turns out, that is completely what I have skimmed over. Interestingly enough, I think I will pick up in the here and now, and not graze over the then and there. Needless to say, my wedding was everything I wanted it to be. I laughed, I most certainly cried, and memories are forever in my heart, and seared into my soul. Now, it's time for real life to settle in, and married life to commence. We now live in Lexington, KY and Justin stays busy as a beetle at the UK Hospital. Who stays at home and is the housewifey that could?? This girl! I have to say, housewife a la mode is pretty tasty stuff. I know what you're thinking, no kids? how can you stand it? Oh, me stands it alright. I stay busy with loads and loads of dirty clothes, home-cooked meals, and lots of random crafts and activities of my choosing. It's quite the adventure. And sometimes throughout the week, I look around at my newly settled home, mature decor, and "Mama raised me right" cleaning abilities, and it hits me, SMACK, You're married. How crazy and wonderful. It's funny how your life unfolds all throughout the many choices and haze of days that seem to pass so quickly, and all of a sudden, it's all so surreal. Here I am, an adult. Ballin!! lol. Change is inevitable, and that's alright with me, but one thing's for certain. My goal is to live life to the fullest without interruption from people who don't have the same ambitions. "If you're not over the top, then you're under the bottom." ~Me. ***and a special thanks to "Canny" for encouraging me to blog again***

Patience is a Virtue

So, I want to take a positive note from this experience at my current employer, which I will soon be leaving, but I have learned that patience is so very important. Patience more than anything can change a situation, but more importantly, keep your integrity intact. I know it's hard at times, and I most certainly have a temper I like to unleash when I feel it is justified, but overall, keeping your cool should prevail...

Strangest thing, I started writing this blog a week ago, and since then, Justin and I have found out that we will be going to (drumroll please) LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY, thus giving us the opportunity to house shop. The first weekend there, I thought we had found our dream home, and were ready to make an offer that day, and 2 hours earlier, someone else had the exact same idea. Back at square one, devastated, and heartbroke, (yes I got very attached quickly), we had to start looking again. And once you see the house you want, nothing compares. Now, pulling up this blog after that experience, it was refreshing to see "Patience is a Virtue", I wrote that? haha. But it truly is, it is time to take a deep breathe in, realize that it was a blessing for Justin to even match at the University of Kentucky, and know that that in itself was an answered prayer of yes! I am looking forward to looking at more houses and know that another opportunity will open itself to us. Just gotta be ready for it! So much to be thankful for! XOXOX

New Year, New Events!

Welp, Hello 2012, How are you? Here we are, and what an eventful beginning for me. I recently set out on an endeavor to witness the miracle of birth. Luckily, I knew the perfect candidate to willingly put her goods on display, and let me embrace the circle of life, my dear friend Leslie! What a wonderful Wednesday it was! I got to be in the room with her the whole time! What an amazing experience to witness! That was my biggest news from January! I know I'm a month behind.


So, since it's already February, let's talk about LOVE!
I become more and more mesmerized by my wonderful husband-to-be each day. He has to be one patient monkey to deal with me and my schedule, and mouth for that matter :). He has helped me a great deal to realize when to stop and take a breather. I love my soul matey.

Wifey Cook Book

Alright Bloggees.I am in full contact mode with wedding, bridal, and beyond. I am ready to be on the grind and the home stretch to gettin' hitched. I am looking for any and all things Wifey. The recipe I am posting is phenom!, and deserves an effort if you are looking for anything to test in the kitch.

Rib Roast With Chipotle Bleu Sauce

Ingredients

cooking spray
8 celery ribs
1 standing rib roast (4–5 lb)
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 1/2 teaspoons coarsely ground pepper
5 oz Deli soft-ripened blue cheese, cubed
3 1/2 tablespoons herb garlic butter (1/2 stick), cubed
1 cup yogurt blue cheese dressing
2 teaspoons chipotle pepper sauce

Steps

Preheat oven to 425°F. Coat medium-size roasting pan with spray. Cut celery into 7-inch ribs; lay across center of pan. Place roast on top of celery (wash hands); sprinkle salt and pepper over roast. Bake 20 minutes or until roast has browned.
Reduce oven to 350°F; cook 2 more hours or until roast is 145°F (medium-rare) up to 170°F (well-done). Use a meat thermometer to accurately ensure doneness. Transfer roast to cutting board; let stand 10–15 minutes before slicing.
Cut cheese and butter into small cubes. Place both in medium saucepan on medium heat; cook and stir 2–3 minutes or until melted. Stir in dressing and pepper sauce; remove from heat when sauce is bubbly. Serve roast with sauce. (Makes 8 servings.)
CALORIES (per 1/8 recipe) 750kcal; FAT 63g; CHOL 165g; SODIUM 920mg; CARB 3g; FIBER 1g; PROTEIN 41g; VIT A 10%; VIT C 4%; CALC 15%; IRON 25%

Lovin' My Gifts

Hey there! Christmas was spectac! Not just because I racked up on some lovely material things, but because I got to spend it with my love nugget. We both were very blessed this year, and loved the time we got to spend with each other, and our families.





Now we are looking on to the New Year that is soon to be upon us.
What are your Resolutions? I'm looking forward to setting new goals for my Twenty-Twelve. Becoming a wifey will require a few additions to my list... I'll let ya know those soonly.

Have a Happy New Year's Everyone!

It's a Wonderful Life

So, Christmas is upon us Tiny Tim! Ugly Christmas Sweater Parties galore, Elf on a shelf is in full swing, and Christmas music fills every retail store for hours on end. (Mine especially it seems) Not that I am complaining, I love me some Mariah Carey Christmas. I think I have all my Christmas shopping done, it was all online, and I have nothing to show for it yet, besides a dwindling bank account. So, let us hope it was worth all the anxiety!

An overview of my favorite Christmas traditions, would include:












There are so many good memories associated with Christmas for me. I hope that they fill your household as well. I'm very excited to be spending the 2nd Christmas together with Mr. Hare. Planning for the wedding has been an added stress during the holiday blitz, but it is starting to come together more and more. Delicious!

Unveiling

TaDa! So happy to have my Save-the-dates, I couldn't keep it to myself any longer. They will be on their way to many a household very soonly. I am in the wedding spirit as the countdown continues to Mrs. Hare.

As the Christmas countdown also begins, I am brain-storming for the perfect present for my fiance, that happens to be on the nice list. Wish me luck.

I hope everyone had a splendid Thanksgiving btw. I made a delicious Thanksgiving dessert called Cinnamon roll cake. YUM!

Cake:
3 c. flour
1/4 tsp.salt
1 c. sugar
4 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 c. milk
2 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. butter, melted

Topping:
1 c. butter, softened
1 c. brown sugar
2 Tbsp. flour
1 Tbsp. cinnamon

Mix everything together except for the butter. Slowly stir in the melted butter and pour into a greased 9x13 pan. For the topping, mix all the ingredients together until well combined. Drop evenly over the batter and swirl with a knife. Bake at 350 for 28-32 minutes.

Glaze:
2 c. powdered sugar
5 Tbsp. milk
1 tsp. vanilla


While warm drizzle the glaze over the cake. Enjoy!



Keep it real Bloggers! Until next time.