Happy 30th Matt!!!!

I am posting this straight from Highlands Ranch, Colorado. I am in the lobby of our hotel with a bagel and some OJ!!! Yesterday we flew into Denver to surprise Jeremy's best friend and college roommate, Matt Franz for his birthday. Heather, (Matt's Wife) has had this party in the works for several months now. It was a great celebration for Matt's 30th!!! He was shocked!! And even more shocked to see Jeremy and I standing in the back of the room! Of course I forgot my camera last night....so I will have to post more pics when I get some from the Franz family. Jeremy is out golfing today with all the boys and I am going to visit with our friend's, Jason, Lisa & Braylon Maxfield in Parker. Then we fly home tomorrow afternoon. I wish we had longer. It is so beautiful here and Jeremy is so happy to be back with his buddies.......more posts to come.....but for now here is one of my favorite pics from our wedding of Jeremy and Matt.

.....Cause I'm Leaving On A Jet Plane....

DON'T KNOW WHEN I'LL BE BACK AGAIN.........

BUSTED!!!

A few posts back, I had mentioned that Brady, (our sweet little rescue dog), has had some issues with eating soil out of my potted elephant ear plant. Since the major destruction day, we have not caught Brady in the act, but we still find the soil disappearing from the pot and then we end up finding it in little piles all over the house. Well look what we found today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Looks like big brother Boomer has been doing the dirty work and Brady has been getting blamed for it!!!

My new obsession

I normally don't post on such a girly thing..........but this is seriously some amazing mascara. I have to admit that I love my good ol' Max Factor 2000 Calorie mascara that I have used since highschool. I've tried many other products, but was yet to find something that worked as good on my lashes, both cheap and expensive. That was until now. My cousin Sarah introduced me to a makeup line called Benefit. And although its a hefty $19.00 a tube...it is really, really, really, really worth it. You can get it here.

Pampered, Relaxed and Sunburnt.

Today was absolute heaven. My mom and I took a little road trip to Glen Ivy Hot Springs Day Spa. My mother in law, Karen, also joined us. Karen had never been to a day spa, and I believe this is one of the most unique ones that she could experience. It was so nice to just float in the pools, surrounded by a tropical oasis, go in the mud pits, steam rooms and the indoor roman bath tubs. The weather was sunny and gorgeous. It was a nice escape from the 110 degree heat we are still experiencing out here in the desert. I forgot my camera in the locker, so unfortunately I was unable to capture the day in photos. I even ran into some of my old co-workers from Alexander's Grand Salon & Spa as well as some girls I went to high school with. It was a perfect day and we can't wait to go back.

Jeremy In The Local Newpaper

My hubby was in the Desert Sun Newspaper today regarding a project he is working on with the City of Indio and the Desert Springs JW Marriott Resort and Spa. Check it out here.
He is also going to be interviwed next week on a local radio station 100.5 regarding the home makeovers!!! I am going to record it and then attempt to somehow post it.

I am so proud of all his hard work and efforts in helping the less fortunate in our community.

Stamp of Approval!!

Dinner was a success!(If you are not sure what I am talking about, please refer to my previous blog.) It was easy to make and super delicious! Jeremy even helped wrap the chicken sausage around the bocconcini (bite size fresh mozzarella). The only thing that I did different then the recipe called for, is that I steamed the broccoli.....oh yeah and I used broccoli instead of broccolini.

The sauce looks a little scary in this picture, but believe me it was the best tomato-basil sauce I have ever had!!!!!!! You can even see a bit of the chese melting out!!

(I do need to work on the presentation of plating my food if I am going to be on Top Chef one day. hehehe.)

Now this is the face of a happy and well fed man!!!

Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken Sausage Balls, Tomato-Basil Sauce, Cacio e Pepe Potatoes and Roast Broccolini

I am attempting to make a dinner tonight for Jeremy that is out of his "comfort zone"........we will see how he likes it. He loves Meatballs and mashed potatoes. Not usually together, but this recipe puts an interesting and yummy twist on some traditional items. Jeremy is picky in the sense that he doesn't like to try new items to eat. Hopefully I will be able to expand his tatse buds just a little bit. Here is the recipe I am using thanks to the amzing Rachel Ray.

"Make you banana pancakes........"

So......as I posted previously.......we attended the Jack Johnson Concert on last Friday night at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater in Irvine. The concert was amazing! Jeremy and I have waited so long to see him play, and he far surpassed all of our expectations. It was a very relaxing evening spend with great music, great seats, and great friends! What more could we ask for? Here are a few pics from the night.Cousin Sarah and I on the way. Verizon Wireless AmphitheaterJeremy and Zach quenching their thirst after the hike



My friend and fellow blogger Nina and I. Nina and her hubby Matt sat with us for the concert.