Picture taking Downtown

So my dad and I headed downtown early Monday afternoon to spend Labor day taking some fancy photographs. I took about 50 pictures and this one cracked me up....

The dog in the background is priceless.

Labor Day Weekend

This weekend was a good one and I got to spend lots of time with my family (including Caroline) this weekend. Colleen was a little MIA this weekend but she's been working a lot.  Friday night kicked off with Caroline getting in town. We headed to see Emma cheerleading with the big girl cheerleaders  (she's 5) @ Cathedral of Praise. It was the cutest thing ever. I even got Caroline to pose with Emma's pom poms.

After we left the football game we headed to dinner and enjoy a drink (probably the best Sangria ever).

 It was an early night so we headed home after dinner (shout out to our waitress Colleen. Good service).

I spent Saturday @ the pool with Caroline and my parents. The weather was a little overcast but it was still a good day to gear up for a little Gamecock football.  Caroline and even Colleen made a surprise appearance at my house where we spent the next 4 hours watching the Gamecocks send the Pirates back to ECU with their first loss of the season (I'm not going to lie. I was a little nervous for the first half of the game).

Sunday I did a little grocery shopping and headed to my parents for a cookout. Afterwards I went to Colleens house and watched True Blood. Awesome episode and I'm sad that next week is the season finale. I'm seriously thinking about starting the books but then I think I'd be all kinds of confused.

To finish up this family packed weekend. My dad and I took a trip downtown to test out my photography skills. I'll post some of those pictures soon. My charger for my laptop has gone kaput so I'm going to pick up a new one after work. My dad seems to be doing really well and hopefully wants this thyroid deal is taken care of we can put this whole thing behind us and he can get back to normal life.

I hope everyone enjoyed their extra long weekend and that their extra short week goes by easy breezy.

Surgery day

My dad went into surgery this morning @ 8:00 am. The surgery should last about 3 hours. Colleen will be sending everyone an update when he comes out of surgery and she can talk to the doctor.  Thanks again to everyone that has been thinking of him and keeping him in their prayers.

XOXO

Dad update

So as some or most of you know my dad suffered a stroke on Wednesdsay. He was in Boston for work and was due to fly back to Charleston that evening. The stroke happened as he was getting ready to leave for work that morning and he was able to call my mom and 911.  Also for those of you who know my dad this won't come as a shock but he packed his suitcase, briefcase, and laptop without mobility in his right arm and hand (he's also right handed). They took him to Mass General Hospital where they have been taking excellent care of him. Colleen flew out to Boston yesterday and has been giving updates every few hours. The Neurologists explained he had an ITA.  There doesn't seem to be any major lasting affects except for some minor loss of function in his right hand which the doctors are confident with a little physical therapy he will regain full use.  The Vascular surgeon will be performing surgery Monday, to remove the plaque from his carotid artery on the left side of his neck.  It is a fairly routine surgery and the doctor said most people are discharged the following day.  We also saw an Endocrinologist because they have found a small lesion on one of his thyroids.  They will be doing an ultrasound on it today to find out more but it is not something they are immediately concerned about as a matter of fact it will probably be something that he follows up on after he returns to Charleston.  After they discharge him he will have to hang out in Boston for a few more days before he can start his travels home.  He is unable to fly so it will be limited to either one of us driving him back from Boston or to take a train. I think the train might be the better solution of the two.  This has been a very difficult time for all of us especially since we can't all be with him at this time. Thank you to everyone that has sent prayers and well wishes our way. They are much appreciated.

I will update this blog as we get more information but right now we are looking forward to Monday and the surgery going well. 

XOXO

Wednesday Whining

Ususally I get an extra pep in my step when Wednesday rolls around. I think maybe its been the gloomy weather around Charleston the past couple of days (not that my grass and flowers are complaining).  At least in 48 hours I can start my weekend. I love summer breeze hours (especially on Fridays). Oh and don't forget.... Shark Week starts on Sunday 07/31. Exciting.

Productive weekend

My mission this weekend was to find a small end table for my living room and 2 more chairs for my kitchen table. My mom and I went to some yard sales and I found a little side table for my living room.  Then we headed to breakfast and then over to Habitat for Humanity in Summerville/Jedburg (I think we passed a Jedburg sign). There I found the 2 chairs. The chairs needed a little TLC but they are good solid wood chairs.  They will look like new after a little sanding and paint. Next I headed over to Lowes and bought paint for the chairs and table.  I bought an Almond color for the chairs and a fun green for the table. I still can't get over the how many different shades of green paint there is and that was only @ Lowes. I'll have to post before and after pictures. I haven't gotten to the "after" part yet but I'm going to hopefully get to it this weekend. Oh and I can take awesome pictures b/c of my awesome new camera. So as soon as I get a chance I will post the pictures of my yard sale finds.  It was actually a lot of fun and I even did a little barganing. Sunday I headed over to the pool.  The weather this weekend was fab and I don't remember summer weather in Charleston like that in a really long time.  Looking forward to Wednesday. My mom and sister are coming over for dinner. I'm going to grill Salmon and then attempt zucchini cakes. The recipe looks pretty easy and the picture along with the recipe looks delish...

17 days and counting......

Until Shark Week begins.  It's almost more fun then my birthday week..



Birthday parties, presents, hangovers and Mr. 3000

So this past Thursday (07/07) was my birthday. I did a small dinner @ my parents where I got some awesome birthday presents from the family. Colleen got me a no gravity chair for the beach. I have been obsessed with these all summer so I can't wait to break it in next weekend.

My parents got me the Cannon Rebel Eos. I've been wanting to take up photography as a hobby. It is a whole lot of camera but i'm hoping that Vee will be my photography mentor.

I also got 2 dozen beautiful roses and a couple of gift cards to Pier 1 Imports.  Friday Colleen and I tried to continue my birthday celebration by heading out to Folly but the weather was not permitting this weekend. However we did get a pedicure. Friday night we all went to dinner at Zocalo's out in North Charleston around the Park Circle area.  The dinner was really good and the drinks weren't too bad either.. 

We continued onto Wild Wings and this is where things may have taken a small turn for the worse.  Colleen though it would be funny to buy me a shot of Chartreuse.  It literally tasted like Lysol. It was horrible. She laughed.

There were a few pickled Mexicans, some frothy yellow shot, vodka waters with 2 lemons and then around 12:30 it was time for me to go home. So with Lindsey and Colleen in tow I headed home.  I woke up the next day praying to the porcelain God and I did not even start to feel semi normal until almost 5:00 pm.

All in all my birthday weekend was a great time and I have an awesome family, friends and boyfriend to thank for that. Turning 33 isn't too bad...

Oh and of course Derek Jeter hit # 3000 on Saturday July 9th. I was awake for that and it was glorious. 

Until next time!!!

It's almost Wednesday

This past weekend went way too fast. Went out to the Riverdogs game Saturday. The weather couldn't have been nicer. The game started at 7:05 and we had seats right behind the dugout along the 3rd base line so the sun was hitting us but only for about 30 minutes. Then the sunset and the breezee kicked in. Nothing like a Charleston sunset. I finally finished up my chairs on Sunday to go with my kitchen table. All I have left to do is buy some chair pads for them. I saw a whole wall dedicated to chair pads at World Market (I'll be heading there Friday after work).

Sunday I'm having the family over for Fathers Day. I asked my dad for some suggestions as to what he would like for dinner. I thought I would get the typical "I don't need dinner. Save your money" but he actually gave me a few suggestions. Exciting. We are going to be having steaks, macaroni cheese, green beans, salad, bread (of course it's dinner for my dad) and I'm going to bake a cake.

NKOTBSB is getting closer and closer. Only 8 more days (7 until I leave for Atlanta).

So my next DIY project is going to be a jewelry board. I've seen some really cute pictures when i googled "jewelry boards". It looks super easy and my jewelry box could definitly use some organization.

Oh and here is a little picture of Dodger. He wasn't feeling good this weekend. I think he protests the weekends b/c it interferes with his sleeping routine.

Exciting things in June....

I can't believe it's already June. Here are some things that i'm looking forward to:
NKTOBSB concert
Fathers Day
beach time
Summer breeze hours (1/2 day Fridays @ work)
New furniture
Old furniture painted and sanded and stained
Chocolate chip mint icecream (Edy's is my fave)

Things I am not looking forward to in June:
The humidity (it's so hot here)
My grass not being green b/c it hasn't rained here in a year
Electric bill
Water bill b/c i have to water my grass everyday so the HOA doesn't fine me.