Friday Letter's...

Dear Gardenias: Thank you for finally blooming! I've been missing that fragrance since last year and candles and perfume just don't smell the same... Dear Packing: Yet again, you must be done today. Let's see if we can keep it to one suitcase. I doubt it, since two weeks worth of clothing is kind of a lot, but if we can pull it off, it would make my life much easier... Dear Baby Nephew: I am beyond excited to finally meet you! I've been buying you things and patiently waiting since the day I found out you were coming! I promise to be the cool aunt that you call in emergencies, no questions asked. Also, thanks for taking the pressure off of me to have any sort of major life event occur! The focus can continue to be on you for as long as you want...

Dear Homemade Oatmeal Doggie Shampoo: Thank you for making Barbara itch a little bit less and not being crazy expensive, like the stuff the vet wanted me to get! I've never had a dog with sensitive skin before, but it doesn't look fun, so I'm glad I found your recipe... Dear 6:30pm Friday Night Dr.'s Appointment: What the heck?! How is that the only appointment available?! And what doctor is taking patients that late at night? On a Friday?! 

Dear Peanut Butter Fudge Bars: Thank you for being amazing. I will now be using that fudge icing recipe on every single baked item I make. Also, thanks to the couponer's for bringing these into my life... Dear Loose Ends: Get tied quickly today. House, clean yourself. Errands, be ran. Appointments, don't be backed up. Mail and Packages, be sent and arrive. Thank you...

Dear Christine and Barbara: I am going to miss you two more than you'll ever realize. From your kisses to your bad behavior and from late night puppy antics to fighting over whose going to sleep in my lap. Be good at doggy camp and don't grow or pick up any new bad habits... Happy Weekend!

Two Week Trip...

Surprise, Surprise! I'm leaving town again! My sister's baby is due next week, so I'm flying home to wait on Baby Nephew's arrival! I plan on seeing a few friends and doing a few Nashville things, too, while I'm waiting, so it should be a fun week.  What I forgot about was the fact that I have to be in Ohio  the following week, which honestly, I'm not super thrilled about. The Boyfriend's little sister is graduating from high school the first weekend in June, which is great, but somehow a weekend trip became a week long trip and now I will be away from home/the pups for over two weeks! Not only am I unhealthily attached to my doggies and will be missing them like crazy, but you don't even want to know how much it's going to cost to board those two at doggy daycare! Lord help me... But I'm trying to stay positive, so what better way than to talk about what I'm packing, right?! Here's a few fun things that will be going in my suitcase...

1) Purple Denim Shorts: Joe's Jeans on sale! 2) Chambray Dress: Velvet Heart via TJ Maxx 3) Bikini: Vix 4) Lace Dress: Laundry by Shelli Segal 5) Sunglasses: Tom Ford 6) Brown Tie Back Top: Vava by Joy Han 7) Snakeskin Sandals: Vince Camuto (on major sale) 8) Wrap Maxi Dress: Tart Collection via Gilt 9) Striped Tank: James Perse 10) Silver Sandals: Sperry Topsider 11) Tan Wedges: Schultz 12) Pink Seersucker Dress: Lilly Pultizer via Hautelook 13) Red Striped Maxi: Design History (on Rue La La today!) 14) Black Sandals: Belle by Sigerson Morrison on sale!

Then, I'll add some fun jewelry and I'll be good to go!

Ok, I feel better already! Maybe this trip won't be so rough after all...

A Few Things We've Learned Recently...

I learned that there are such things as mini solo cups!!! I saw these little guys at the liquor store the other day and about died! I love anything in miniature form, so I may have to go back and get them. How fun would these be for jello shots?!

I learned two valuable pieces of information while cooking brunch over the weekend! First off, Paula Deen's secret ingredient for eggs is sour cream! I was skeptical, but gave it a shot and the eggs turned out incredibly fluffy and delicious! Secondly, I wanted to make buttermilk drop biscuits but didn't have any buttermilk, so I looked up substitutes. One tablespoon of vinegar and one cup of milk is all you need. Just mix the two together and wait at least 5 minutes until it thickens and you have buttermilk! Amazing!

Lastly... Barbara learned how to high five! I taught her a few days ago and it's now one of her favorite things to do! She's turned out to be a pretty smart puppy. Now, if only I can get through this potty training phase...