It's been awhile

I used to post all the time in the summer, but then school started and I think I have done about 2 posts since then......

I have been doing a lot of traveling. I have been to 3 LSU games- Florida, Arkansas and the UL game. There were all lots of fun, but I don't think I could do that all the time like I used to. A really good friend of mine that went to Arkansas came to the game with us along with her hubby. We had a good time.



Now I am trying to get ready for Christmas and I haven't bought a single gift yet! I was just browsing on Z Gallerie and found some really neat things....unfortunately I don't know anyone that would want them and I don't have space for any of it!

But I think these beverage dispensers are so cool and unique.....Choice 1, Choice 2, and Choice 3. They are having a 20% off sale on tabletop and entertaining. PROMO code M20.

I like these napkin rings too. If you can't tell- I am obsessed with this store. These bowls are just what Sophie needs!

Anyways, this weekend I think I am going to START some Christmas shopping and head up to Old Town Spring on Saturday. I haven't been there in years so who knows what it will be like, but I am sure I can find something! The next weekend, I am going to Lafayette for my brother's graduation and my parent's Christmas party. My mom just had to have a party in her new house!

I will try to write more often!! Until then- ADIOS!

P.S. I met Pioneer Woman this weekend! Details later!

Brady Dyer

I got to meet my nephew for the first time today! He is absolutely adorable!! All he did was sleep the whole time! I cannot wait until he gets bigger!





I am about to head to Baton Rouge for a girls night out and then will be tailgating all day tomorrow for the biggest game of the year! Wes' dad gave us his tickets so I am so excited that Wes and I get to go to the game! On Sunday, I plan on heading back to Lafayette to see my nephew again!

I am an Aunt!

I am officially an aunt! I have a nephew! Brady was born on Tuesday, September 29, shortly after noon. 5 lbs 9 oz cute little boy! He was born about a month early; therefore, they had to stay at the hospital for 2 nights. They are now home. This will be their first night at home. No nurses to do everything for them! Brian said Brady is mostly just sleeping right now. Camille only had to push for about 45 minutes, possibly less. From what I understand, she was pretty lucky!

I am going home next weekend and I cannot wait to see him!

Here is a picture of him on his first day at his house in his nice chair that I bought him....

Here he is at the hospital before going home....

Shocking News

So after many months of thinking I was going to have a niece- it's now a nephew!

Now I need to meet someone that is having a baby girl- and is naming it Zoey....





I also have lots of Ralph Lauren girl stuff that no one can wear!!

Well I am now a quarter of a century old....that is pretty depressing! The Saturday night before my birthday- a large group of us went out to eat at El Tiempo and to Sawyer Park afterward. We had a lot of fun! The night of my birthday- Wes and I went to dinner.
He also gave me these really pretty earrings for my birthday....


We are headed to Lafayette this weekend for the baby shower. I guess multiple people will be returning gifts and buying other things! I think we are also going to the LSU game, but wont make it to BR until 4 or 5.

Goodbye Miss....

Since school started, I haven't had much time to post. 2 weeks down, many more to go!

A couple quotes to me from my kids the first week of school...

"Goodbye Miss Vagina"
"Can I do you again?"


I am enjoying having Monday off. A friend came to visit this weekend. We spent some time at the pool, some time at restaurants, and some time watching LSU football! We also spent a few hours on the dance floor at Whiskey Creek. We had a blast!

Now I may do some shopping today, mostly for groceries. But I did find this website- and I may have to do some shopping on it!


This site was brought to my attention as well.....

Crawfish Etoufee and Green Bean Bundles

Crawfish Etoufee

1/2 stick butter

1 large yellow onion (chopped)

2 stalks of celery (chopped)

2 cloves of garlic minced
saute vegetables until they are soft

add 1 can of cream of celery soup and 1/2 can of water, maybe a little more.

Cook until incorporated.

Add crawfish, red pepper, black pepper and salt.

Cook for abt. 10 minutes.

Add green onions or fresh parsley if you want it.
Serve over rice.
Green Bean Bundles

1lb fresh green beans
bacon- I used pepper bacon, any bacon is fine, thick bacon would probably be better than thin
Snap off the ends of the beans, boil them for 3 minutes and then blanch them.
Pour a little bit of olive oil over the beans and salt and pepper. I also added Tony's.
Make a bundle 5-8 beans and wrap 1 piece of bacon around it.
I used a pan with foil on it to pick up bacon grease. I poured a tiny bit of melted butter on top. Bake 350 for 20-30 minutes.

I used fresh green beans, but will probably use can green beans next time. I like can green beans so much better than fresh.

Update on school

Long time, no post. Let's see- I started back to work on August 13. School doesn't start until August 24. I have been getting my room ready and had way too many meetings that made me want to pull my hair out so excited for school to start! This year, I will be teaching 5th grade science. I will have 3 classes per day, 90 minutes each.

Here is my schedule...

7:45-8:15 Kids arrive, announcements, etc

8:15-9:45 Block 1

9:50-11:00 Block 2

11:05-12:05 Lunch/Recess

12:10 -1:00 Specials (Health Fitness, Art, Music)

1:05-1:25 Block 2

1:30-3:00 Block 3

I am very excited that I only have to plan for 1 subject versus the 5 that I am used to planning for. However, it will be more stressful than last year in 2nd grade due to the Science TAKS test. The TAKS test is similar to LEAP in Louisiana. They have a Reading TAKS in March, Math TAKS in early April and Science in late April. The science is their last test so they are pretty much done by that point. The science usually has the worst scores out of the 3. It covers things they have learned since kindergarten and obviously there is not enough time to review all of that plus cover the new 5th grade material. The point is- I will be under a lot of pressure to get high scores on the science TAKS.



On another note......


Not much longer until Zoey Marie Veron is here!!

Wes and I celebrated 2 years of dating on August 9. We went to Mark's, which was very nice. The building used to be a church so the interior is very different from a normal restaurant, but it's extremely pretty and romantic inside.