What I'm Loving Wednesday!!!

Loving bustin' out the PURPLE and GOLD folks!!

It's Homecoming Week at TTU !!! Go Golden Eagles!! I'm so excited to see all the "Old Kids" this weekend!! 

http://www.tntech.edu/studentactivities/homecoming/

So wish I owned this

And this..

Lucky I own something very similar to this!!

Perfection right???

Lovin' this recipe that my MIL made for Halloween

Italian Sausage and Tortellini Soup

 Love being able to put together a virtual "Wish List" on Pinterest to make shopping easier for those who LOOOOOVE me.. Example on the list, this super great leather bracelet:

She lives life in her own little fairytale

 Spring 2012 Tom's Ballet Flats..(their sunglasses are also on the list)

Love all the different patterns

 I consider this a versatile BIG GIRL watch. Must have. 

Michael Kors- Tortoise Shell

Foodie Fanatic

I LOVE food. 

Cheez-its are one of my very favorite snacks. Cheddar Jack is my Flava-Flave! That was until I found these guys... 

I've been trying some more Pinterest recipes out and hit the jackpot.

Parmesan Potatoes... and Steak tips with Peppers and Onions...

On tonight's menu...
I changed this recipe up a bit in a pinch: Bacon Wrapped BBQ Chicken

And Red Skin Mashed Potatoes.. from Momma G's famous recipe:

With Fall in full swing our weekly menu will be changing up to include soups and chili !!
What's your favorite Fall Comfort Food ??????

Our Big Fat Anniversary

We celebrated our 1st Anniversary this weekend in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. Since I just started a new job in March I don't have any vacation time built up yet. So we took a little quick trip east. We stayed a the Riverstone Resort & Spa. Highly recommend this place if you are going to be in Pigeon Forge or Gatlinburg!! It was quiet, spacious and offers everything!! 

We did the Forge and GBurg up right. We conquered every ride at Dollywood (no green faces) and managed to vist the Burg without walking away with any fudge, funnel cakes or airbrushed t-shirts. I was able to snap some shots before the trusty ole Nikon died. (I really need to be more "camera prepared")

Dolly's Tour Bus.. Can you say EXCITED ??

A love from the little girl days

Coolest Sign EVER!

Thinkin' Space

Yeah, I almost stole the wig

If you know me, you know I despise pickles, and that makes this picture even funnier.

Duh-Duh-Duh-Dollywood

First ride of the morning

Drew judging my decisions

He obviously didn't realize I was actually taking a picture

Blue Grass in Moonshine Holler

I miss me some East Tennessee

Kid in a Candy Shop ??

Free Samples 

Short pants, Big chair, Smile for the camera

1 Big Fat Year

Sidenote: We pitstopped in Turkey Creek on the way home and had a late lunch at Cru, if you haven't been there check it out. Great food. Great service. We'll definitely be visiting again!!

Also, in the food department, if anyone has a recipe for Calhoun's Rocky Top BBQ Potato Skins then please share. THANKS. I could have eaten my weight in them. DELICIOUS!!!!


We decided since we were taking a trip then we would forgo gifts. At least, that's what we said. Hahaha

The 1st Anniversary gift is paper, so after some researching I came up with this.

I printed it out with the help of the folks at Office Max and framed it. Now I'm searching for the perfect spot in the house to display it. 

Close your eyes little guy

Reading, obviously

Pretty impressed I think

Pretty Sexy PJ's right ?? Yeah, I know. 

my ARCH NEMESIS !

The Hubbs and I traveled east this past weekend so visit my Rents, and celebrate Father's Day a weekend early. (More on that next weekend) There is one thing in Tazewell that I miss ALMOST as much as the Fam.... and it's this sugary, chocolatey, deliciously sinful concoction...

This delightful little treat come courtesy of Pizza Inn. For Pizza Out, It's Pizza Inn !




Best recipe I've found so far to mimic this delectable madness:

-Box Yellow Cake mix
-mix cake mix according to box. (cake mix, egg and 1/2 cup water)
-add in 1/3 cup brown sugar.
-cover pizza crust with melted butter.
-put mix on top of buttered pizza crust, (crust already prepared).
-top with chocolate chips.
-bake according to cake directions
-top with powered sugar water mixture for icing

 *You end up with a lot of extra batter, so prepare for cupcakes or a layer cake!!