Where does the time go?

Warning—tons of photos in this post!  My computer at home has been so frustrating with its speed and constant crashing, so I’ve finally come to the library to blog.  I couldn’t even blog at work—they have a block on blog sites.  I mean, do they really expect me to do nothing but work while I’m there?!?  :o) 

Not much discussion about hair will go on—that’ll be my next post for my 6 month update.

Over the last month I have:

Baked tons of goodies

Sugar cookies for my co-worker's birthday.

 

Happy  birthday, N!



 

Chocolate chip cookie dough.



It was a messy cookie sandwich but completely delicious!

Paula Deen "Is it really better than sex?" cake for work holiday party.

Spent time with family

Pop and cousin Yvette

Grandma looking regal at her birthday dinner.



Blayden!!!!



Grandma and Quay

My Aunt Yvonne and I

Spent time with my Greek family (Sorority)



Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc VA State Conference 2011



T, myself, and S being silly during downtime

We won best Grad Chapter in the State, among other awards.

We were SO hungry.  T's skittles sustained us until lunch.

Myself and L!



Illumination parade 2011.  Thank you Virginian Pilot for the hot dog!



We carried the Christmas tree for the parade.

L and I--she loves to photo bomb!

Our lovely Chapter President, C at a Greek event.

Isn't T gorgeous!?!

Skate party that was tons of fun.

Skates --I didn't fall all night!

Went to a conference hosted by Senator Mark Warner and Old Dominion University

Exercise seminar with volunteers.  The lady on the right could hold core-strengthening planks so well.

Gone on a double date with an old friend of Daniel’s

Dessert.

Had a date with myself

Logan's Steakhouse.  Yummy.

Worked out at the gym (of course)

Red light machine goggles--no I don't tan!

Massage chair after a grueling workout.

Holiday party at work

I think the office like Paula Deen's cake.

We like food.

As always, I leave you with a photo of the loudest cat known to man:

Get that phone out of my FACE!

I'm an artist! Sort of...

Heeeeyyyy!  I'm in such a great mood because I'm about to make some chocolate chip cookies from scratch (hopefully they don't taste like dirt) and I'm excited.  Now on to what wasn't posted last time.


Dinners:

Daniel and I tried an Indian restaurant for the 1st time.  It's a place named Rajput located in Ghent.  It was pretty tasty, albeit new flavors and textures.  I told Daniel I'd like to go back on one of their buffet days so that we can try all of their dishes without breaking the bank.

There were scarves everywhere.

Don't ask me to tell you what it is--I can't remember the names of the dishes!

I DO remember this--Chicken Pakora.

The decor was beautiful.

Last night, I went to Hibachi Grill buffet with Pop, my brothers, and my grandma.  Apparently, my brothers conspired to dress alike and didn't even have the respect to let me in on it!

Maroon polo shirts, jeans, and boots.  Twins top to bottom!

Speaking of dressing alike--check out my coworkers on Friday.  This was not planned in any way:

They even had similar gold hoops in their ears!

The place was pretty great looking for a buffet.  It even had fountains, a tiny river, and a bridge!  The food was pretty good, too.  And all for $8!

Bottomless pits

Hi!  

I've been busy visiting several doctors over the last few weeks (co-pays really suck), and my computer is slow as can be, so I haven't had the time to blog.  Nothing overly exciting has happened that I can recall.  Let’s see:

*Daniel took me out for dinner during Norfolk Restaurant Week.  We went to a little Italian place called The Vineyards.  It was really quaint and cozy. 

Our waitress was adequate and the food was pretty tasty.  Here’s a shot of our 4^th course:  NY Cheesecake with raspberry sauce for him and fresh cannelloni for me!

*I hung out with a few Sorors on one of the hottest evenings of the summer and we had a bonfire!

We roasted hot dogs and sausages, made S’mores, drank wine, and played Taboo!  It was really nice to get out of the apartment and spend time with lovely women (sorry for the dark photos--I've got a new phone--but no flash).

*Yesterday, my family celebrated my nephew’s 12^th birthday!  Quay stated he wanted Red Lobster, so I met him, my brother and father around 4 to eat some grub. 

My older brother, Lil' Charles.

Of course, I immediately gobbled down a Cheddar Bay biscuit as soon as they were brought to the table—they’re just SO good!  I had already given myself a limit of 2 once I found out where we were going---if I hadn’t, I would eaten the whole basket alone.    :o)

Dinner was great!  I don’t get to spend too much time with these 3 guys, so it was nice to catch up.  My nephew ordered a meal that included lobster, shrimp, rice, an entire plate of French fries, and something else.  HE ATE THE ENTIRE THING!  As well as a few crab legs from my dad and brother, several biscuits, and his birthday ice cream from the restaurant.  Afterward, he said he was still hungry.  Who knew 12 year olds could eat so much?!?

Pop and the birthday boy.

Afterward, I decided to stop by my grandmother’s house to say hello—I hadn't seen her in about a month.  I also wanted to give her a framed picture from Daniel and I that sat in my back seat for the last few weeks.  While visiting with her, my little brother stopped by as well.  (Long story short, when I came back from my honeymoon, I found out my dad has another son, Blayden.  He is going through chemotherapy right now because he has cancer.  He just turned four).  He’s really warming up to me now—he immediately walked up to me and put his arms up for a hug!

*And the only other thing I've done out of the ordinary is that I gave Tierra a bath--FYI, yes she is talking to me again.

I guess that's a nice recap of the last few weeks.  I hope you have an amazing week!