Lisa is extremely talented and very eccentric. I made one of my favorite pairs of earrings with a necklace to match with her. She has made jewelry for years and has finally started a Web site. I was surprised at how reasonably priced her pieces are. You should check it out! She has some very unique pieces with gorgeous stones!
http://pandorasjewelz.com/
10/30/2009
Jennie and Steve's Engagement Party!!!
Jennie and Steve are finally engaged!!! Well, it actually happened this summer, but they just had their engagement party last weekend. It was so much fun! Jennie and Steve are great! Jennie and I used to work together, and Steve and Ben are in law school together! We are so excited for them to join the married club!
Their party was at East End Martini Bar. It was our first time there, and we both really liked it. I would definitely go again to dance and drink ginger ale and "aquatinis." They had ice in martini glasses that melted, so I grabbed one while taking a break from dancing and drank it very quickly. I then placed it on the bar and passed the empty glass to one of the bartenders and he said, "Gosh, hasn't someone cut you off yet? You are drinking way too much!" The bartenders were really fun...they even danced with us some! And they both knew the dance to Beyonce's "Single Ladies" song. It was hilarious! And they did some tricks for us!
They also had some delicious food!!! Some of the best spinach artichoke dip ever and some divine chocolate covered strawberries! They also had stuffed mushrooms, grilled chicken and some mozarella, tomatoe, basil kabobs. It was so yummy!!!
Yes, they are dancing on top of a table! A small round table...I'm surprised they didn't fall!
Ben was directing some of the girls during a dance. I can't remember which one it was, but it's a song that has a particular dance. One of the guys, Jeff, was impressed that Ben was just out there dancing like it was no big deal. He was like, "I can't believe he is out there dancing and completely sober. I need like 3 more drinks in me before I can get out there!" And that was after he already had quite a few drinks, but I told him to drink some more!
And here is Jeff, Jennie and Ben dancing away!!! It was seriously such a fun night! I even had pineapple martini spilled on my dress and in my shoes, but nothing a little water and towel couldn't fix! We can't wait for their wedding in August! 
If anybody is up for some dancing, just let us know!!! We were going to go dancing for my birthday, but since it's Halloween weekend, we think everything is going to be a little crazier than normal. So, the dancing has been postponed!
Their party was at East End Martini Bar. It was our first time there, and we both really liked it. I would definitely go again to dance and drink ginger ale and "aquatinis." They had ice in martini glasses that melted, so I grabbed one while taking a break from dancing and drank it very quickly. I then placed it on the bar and passed the empty glass to one of the bartenders and he said, "Gosh, hasn't someone cut you off yet? You are drinking way too much!" The bartenders were really fun...they even danced with us some! And they both knew the dance to Beyonce's "Single Ladies" song. It was hilarious! And they did some tricks for us!
They also had some delicious food!!! Some of the best spinach artichoke dip ever and some divine chocolate covered strawberries! They also had stuffed mushrooms, grilled chicken and some mozarella, tomatoe, basil kabobs. It was so yummy!!!
Yes, they are dancing on top of a table! A small round table...I'm surprised they didn't fall!
Ben was directing some of the girls during a dance. I can't remember which one it was, but it's a song that has a particular dance. One of the guys, Jeff, was impressed that Ben was just out there dancing like it was no big deal. He was like, "I can't believe he is out there dancing and completely sober. I need like 3 more drinks in me before I can get out there!" And that was after he already had quite a few drinks, but I told him to drink some more!
And here is Jeff, Jennie and Ben dancing away!!! It was seriously such a fun night! I even had pineapple martini spilled on my dress and in my shoes, but nothing a little water and towel couldn't fix! We can't wait for their wedding in August! 
If anybody is up for some dancing, just let us know!!! We were going to go dancing for my birthday, but since it's Halloween weekend, we think everything is going to be a little crazier than normal. So, the dancing has been postponed! 10/16/2009
If it weren't for Chick-Fil-A...
I wouldn't eat lunch some days! Seriously! The days I don't bring my lunch (which I try to do 3-4 days a week), I am all about some Chick-fil-A! I don't know what it is about their chicken sandwiches (regular or grilled, although I like the grilled a little better) and french fries! Oh, the french fries! I love them! I just wish the Chick-fil-A on campus also sold the lemonade...I guess I can't have everything! Maybe one day I'll own a Chick-fil-A, so I can eat it whenever I want!!!
10/12/2009
Family Reunion in SC
This past weekend, we went down to SC for a family reunion on my Mom's side of the family. On our way, we made a stop in Pittsboro for dinner at the General Store Cafe on Friday night. I love this place! First of all, I think Pittsboro is such a cute town. I love small towns! And I really like unique restaurants in small towns. The cafe used to be a Chevrolet dealership back in the day, which is why it says "Justice Motor" on the front of the building. The food is soooo tasty, and they have music there every night. They even have shag lessons on Monday nights. I want to go, but we haven't made it. Anyways, I recommend the General Store Cafe to anyone who wants a fun experience and yummy, reasonably priced food!
I love sunsets!
Sunday we went to Spartanburg where my Mom is from. Most of my aunts and uncles still live in the area. My family is the only one who ventured out of Spartanburg. It was so fun to go back to the grandparents' house. It brought back so many memories! One of my uncles and a cousin live with my grandma and work on the farm. My grandfather always had a large garden and a huge peach orchard! Every summer growing up we would eat peaches galore! Soooo yummy! My brother and I used to sell peaches during the summer...we would make $1 for every basket we sold, so I guess $.50 each. We did pretty good some summers! Sadly, my uncle and cousin don't do a lot with peaches anymore. They mostly have livestock.
Precious baby calves! I just wanted to hold it and kiss it!
This is the main pasture. I actually own a little over an acre here. When my grandfather passed away, the 40 acres were split between the 5 children. Since my mother passed away 3 weeks before my grandfather, her portion was split between her seven children.
This is my grandfather's grave. The family reunion was at the church where he was buried. This is the first time I remember going up there since his funeral. We've been to Spartanburg since but not to his gravesite. It's kind of crazy seeing my grandma's name on the headstone too. My Dad's name is also on my Mom's headstone...weird!
He was proud of his service in the military. It was so cool to hear his stories. In the 2nd or 3rd grade, I interviewed him for some school project. I wish I could find those notes! He was so cool! The 21 gun salute at his funeral was awesome! I was doing ok during the whole thing until I heard them play the song and do the salute, and then I lost it!
I definitely miss my Pappa and Mom, but I know that eveything happens for a reason! At least they can hangout together. My Mom was a Daddy's girl! I'm looking forward to Thanksgiving and Christmas when we can see more family! I can't believe it is almost that time of the year!!! Yay!
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