Five on Friday!

So happy this week is coming to a close, mostly because it is UGA v. LSU weekend here in Athens! I have been looking forward to this game ever since we beat South Carolina. College Game Day is on campus and there is just an excited atmosphere all around. I am happy it is Friday, but I will be even more happy when it is Saturday in Athens!
I'm linking up for Five on Friday!

1. First, my Hokies beat GA Tech last night. So proud! Wish I could have been in Atlanta to cheer them on!

2. This morning I am starting with some UGA spirit though. I didn't have a full length mirror, and the belly is getting in the way. Don't you love the carpet in my office?!





jeans Target, shirt Old Navy, shoes Jack Rogers

3. Kyle and I are checking out a daycare center today. The Today Show is doing a series on being born in America and posted this article. I have been thinking a lot about my maternity leave and already making plans at work about how my responsibilities will be covered while I am gone. I am the type of person that checks their work email while on vacation. I know some people think that is ridiculous, but honestly I love working and being busy. I will have enough time saved up by February to take 10 weeks off. I have a SUPER supportive office environment and supervisor that have no problem with being away that long, but I have a problem with it. February, March and April are three of the biggest recruiting months for our field both for graduate students and professional staff. I was looking forward to coordinating these processes and traveling to conferences. But I know now that is just not possible. I really hope the worker bee in me calms down after Baby D is here so that I can adjust to my new role as momma.

4. I am still trying to figure out what to bring to our tailgate this Saturday. I swear football is the ONLY reason I will wake up at 6am on a Saturday. I was thinking of baking these:

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or these:

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5. I got my birthday present from my parents early this week: a flight to VA in October to see these ladies! Can't wait!!!!

 

 

 

Dawgs on top!

I'm linking up with Sami's Shenanigans to share my weekend. It was the first home game in Athens!

 

Our new tailgate location was great! We had a wonderful shady spot and easy access to in-door plumbing. At one point during the day there was a large contingent of small children at the tailgate, and their parents made alcohol free jello shots (aka, jello in a little cup).  Perfect for small children and pregnant adults! I will admit one positive of being pregnant at a football game... the line for the bathroom. As soon as ladies saw me standing they immediately told me to go to the front of the line. I doubt I waited more than 3 minutes for the bathroom at any given time.!

While it might be nearing fall the temperature here is still high, and in the stadium it is even worse. Kyle brought home hand fans before we left for the game. I have no idea why we didn't think of these sooner! Made sitting in the heat MUCH more bearable. Or if you are like the old lady that sat in front of us you will read a book on your iPad the entire game in order to make your experience more enjoyable (seriously!) While sitting on the hard benches was getting to me by the third quarter, the game was so good I couldn't leave. And I am glad I didn't because the Dawgs won!

 

Sunday we couldn't pick Gigi up until 6:00pm so we took advantage of being dogless and slept in. We ran errands in the afternoon that included buying a new mattress and complete new bedding for our master bedroom. We got this lovely duvet set on sale for half off. I think I am turning into my mother because I love finding a good deal!

 

All in all a wonderful weekend and a great first home game!

Glory, glory to tailgating season!

College football officially kicked off last weekend, but this Saturday is the first Georgia home game!! Now that we live off campus tailgating has become a little more complicated, BUT that won't stop us! We are gearing up for our game against South Carolina and making some yummy dishes to share with our best tailgating friends.

Peanut Butter Cup Cookies

 

Ham and cheese sliders

 

Does anyone have any fun non-alcoholic tailgating drink ideas??? I am getting desperate.

 

And since it is still SUPER HOT outside, I will be wearing one of my favorite dresses. I will admit there are some great new gameday patterns at Tracy Negoshian.

 

I'm just sad I won't have my favorite tailgating buddy with me.

 

We decided to board Gigi overnight at her vet's office. We are also going to do that for the home game against LSU. It just seems better for her because we will be gone all day.

 

Have a great weekend everyone!!!!



Why is the weekend only two days?

It has been unseasonably colder the last couple of days, and I have LOVED it. However, it rained the WHOLE weekend which wasn't as enjoyable. Saturday morning I woke up to this face:

 

 

She loves to sleep under the covers, snuggled right up next to me. She is so adorable in the morning.

 

Kyle really wanted to go to the Classic City BBQ Festival on Saturday. This was the first time the event was held. They sold out of tickets for the tasting competition, which was kind of a bummer, but there was plenty of other vendor options for BBQ tasting!

 

 

And adorable old men in bluegrass bands.

 

 

I will admit the rest of Saturday/ much of Sunday was spent on the couch watching season five of the Gilmore Girls. A fun and relaxing time was had by all.

 

Sunday I volunteered at church and that evening was the return of Executive Council meetings for ZTA. The women finished up recruitment last week, Monday was bid day. They had an excellent recruitment (as always). So proud!

 

 

 

 

 

Weekend Recap

Saturday we went to the Georgia Theater Rooftop bar and had some drinks 

I ended the evening with some Ben and Jerry's of course.

Sunday we cleaned all day, but the weather was so great I went for a run, and passed these rocks by the old Navy School.

It's a short week for me. I am off Thursday and Friday, going to see some of my best friends in VA. Can't wait!!

28th Birthday!

So this post is late, but I was too busy recovering from the weekend to finish it up. My birthday was last Friday. And my parents came in to celebrate. Aren't they too cute?!

Friday night we went to dinner at Porterhouse Grill and then hung out downtown. Had to show them Pauley's!

Saturday was Homecoming, the Ole Miss game and tailgating! The wonderful friends we tailgate with got me a birthday cake WITH CANDLES! I can't remember the last time I blew out candles. Very special!

Gigi was out in full force.

And loves my dad!

There was lots of corn hole.

Me and my mom.

Family picture before heading to the game!

My dad and I sat in some friends seats which are six rows back. We passed where the past Uga's are buried.

And since it was homecoming all the alumni come back and participate, here are some alumni cheerleaders. Precious.

After the game we headed back to the apartment to watch the LSU v. Bama game. 

Gigi looks HUGE in my mom's arms.

I fell asleep watching the game. Thanks for taking the picture mom.

It was a great birthday weekend with my family. 28 is going to be great, I can feel it.

I'm a Georgia Voter!

Ok I know that everyone is overloaded on the election, BUT I love the Georgia voter stickers! Love love love!! I went at 11:00am and there wasn't a line at all, I was in and out in five minutes. I think what I love most about living in a small town, county, district is actually personally knowing some of the people on the ballot. Hope everyone was able to make it out and vote and didn't have to wait long!

 Happy election day! 

Weekend Recap

What a wonderful weekend! We started off Friday night by cleaning out the kitchen (I know, super exciting). We needed to distract Gigi for like an hour, enter the famous 2 liter bottle toy! I honestly don't know why we spend any money on toys when she LOVE chewing up empty 2 liter bottles.

Saturday morning we woke up and Gigi and I had a mini photo shoot. Check out those armpit rolls! Ha!

Kyle made me pumpkin pancakes! I LOVE this mix from Trader Joe's! So good!

Then I decided to bake. Tis' the season for all things pumpkin.

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bread

Saturday night, Kyle's friend Rich came to Athens to visit! We of course took him to Pauleys.

Then to All Good.

I was smart and put a Pumpkin French Toast Bake in the fridge the night before, so all I had to do Sunday morning when we woke up was throw it in the oven. It came out GREAT!

Delicious!

Gigi loved spending time with Rich.

Gigi had her first obedience class Sunday. She is the second youngest and the second smallest. I really like the class. I think she has sit down, but we are working on laying down now. She did pretty good in the play group before class, but in the play group after class she was much more outgoing.

Making new friends!

Man puppy class will ware you out!