Weekending: #Hendricksfurrever

What a weekend!  I swear it's going to take me a whole week to recover but it was so worth it.  Let's get down to it, shall we?

This weekend several of us headed down to Barton Creek, TX (Austin area) for our friend Natalie's wedding.  We stayed at the Omni resort and not only was the resort beautiful but the wedding itself was probably one of the top 3 I've ever been to.

Friday night we gathered for the "I DO BBQ"!  The invitation said western wear and yall know I was happy to bust out my cowboy boots!

The night was filled with amazing BBQ, an awesome slide show and several mexican martinis.

Saturday the girls left for their bridesmaid duties and headed to the pool solo.  I managed to lay out for a whole 2 hours without a magazine or book but then I got so bored!  I did however have an awesome lunch poolside.

That evening it was wedding time.  I never like to take photos during the wedding because I want to be able to enjoy every single moment.  I always turn and watch the groom's face when the bride walks in and I am never disappointed.  Natalie and Andy are very much in love and I am so happy for their new life together.  After the ceremony it was time to party!

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The band was amazing and played such great music!  I'm pretty sure everyone but the drummer actually came down into the crowd at some point and danced with all of us.  It was a blast!

Sunday I headed back to D-town, got in a little pool time and got ready for this crazy busy week ahead of me!

Linking up with the beautiful Biana today!

Weekending: Moving and Shopping and Decorating. Oh My!

Wow!  My last weekend as a lady of leisure.  I have to say, being unemployed for over a month definitely had it's pros but in the end I am SOOOOO glad to get back on a routine.  Today is day 1 of the new job so wish me luck!  Linking up with my favorite Boston Lady today!

I showed yall my DIY bar stools on Friday.  I ended up grabbing a can of metallic gold spray paint and re-doing them.  I'm in love with the final result!

You can't see them until you're sitting in my living room and they are such a great gold accent.

This weekend revolved around the apartment. My mom came in town to help me get a little more settled and we shopped til we literally dropped Saturday.  Our main goal was to find curtains but that was a big fat flop!  Apparently no one sells 120" curtains in store except Ikea and their selection was either pinstripe or velvet.  I did manage to end up with a rug, a doormat, a small table, throw pillows and a picture!  I will say I am obsessed with my new rug and throw pillows though.  I've never been much of a rug person until now and I can't get over how well it pulls the room together!

I joked with my mom that I wasn't going to ever spend time in my bedroom because it's hideous compared to my living room.  I knew I wanted new bedding and I've been going back and forth on what to get.  Here are my 2 inspiration pics of what I think I want.

My dresser and nightstand are teal and since I'm doing grays and golds in the living room I think this would flow nicely.  That being said I have to get some white bedding.  What do yall think of this?

I think if I got some pretty throw pillows and some colorful sheets it would be pretty.  Yes, no?

Ok enough about home decor.  Sunday was spend cleaning and organizing and doing a little bit of food prep.  Can I just say it feels so nice to be doing food prep again?  Does that make me crazy?

How was yalls weekend?

Weekending: A Very Dallas Weekend

How is it already Monday? Did this weekend go by too fast for y'all too? Linking up with the lovely B because, duh it's Monday.

My Friday started with a 2nd interview and I'm just praying and wishing for this job!  Later that night I met my girlfriend Ashley out for happy hour except happy hour turned into 2am!  Haven't seen that hour in months but we had a blast! We went out to a kareoke bar and even though I didn't sing, I had a great time!

Saturday I slept a lot....I was quickly reminded that staying up til 2 doesn't always bode well for us 30 year olds! My family came in town that night and I took them out to a new (to me at least) place called Truck Yard. It's mostly an outdoor bar that is decorated to look like an old truck yard. I love the atmosphere and the fact that all of the food comes from 3 different food trucks. The food trucks always rotate and last night they had pizza, Greek food, and hamburgers. Soooo good!

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Sunday the fam and I went to brunch and headed out to watch the Cowboys defeat the Giants!  I
hadn't been to a Cowboys game in forever and it was so much fun!

Heading back to Odessa today and really hoping for a call back about a job soon!  Hope yall had a fabulous weekend!

A Weekend in Odessa

Well hey yall!  Remember me?  I know its been a hot minute but things have been a little crazy since I got back in Texas.  Between trying to see family and friends and taking several much deserved naps, I've been a little preoccupied.  But I am ready to jump back into it!  Linking up with one of my favorite ladies, Biana.

I'm going to start my weekending post with Thursday night because....well I can.

Thursday night was the annual fund raising event for a non profit my dad is involved with.  Every year several businesses put together teams to see who can grill the best steak.  If you get there early enough you can walk around to the different grills and try things or you can just wait until dinner is served and hope you get a good steak!  I've been one other time and it is always a blast!  Country music, steak and a lot of socializing-what more could you want!

My handsome Daddy

My beautiful date!

Friday I decided I needed a day of rest and literally stayed in bed most of the day.  I started watching Once Upon a Time since I'm a huge Disney nerd.  Anyone else watch that show?  Friday night a friend of mine cooked dinner for me and I had major kitchen envy the whole time.  I mean he has an outdoor and an indoor kitchen for goodness sakes!  Color me jealous!

Saturday I spent the day with my Dad and we went to see Gone Girl.

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Anyone else been to see this yet?  It had me on the edge of my seat the whole time.  I started reading the book but just can't get into it for some reason.  I've heard the book's ending is different so now I definitely want to try to read it and see how much the movie changed.

Sunday I got to spend a lot of time with this little cutie

She told me that she thinks I should stay in Odessa forever!  Love my Baylor!

I also got to make Grilled Caprese Sandwiches for my friend Katie.  

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We both agreed they were delicious. A big thank you to this lady for the recipe and for suggesting adding prosciutto.  Yum!   

I'm so excited for tomorrow because I'm finally going to go take a barre class!  I've been off for more than a week and it is killing me! Excited to check out the new studio out here.  

Heading back to Dallas Tuesday for another interview and to check out the State Fair.  Fried goodness here I come!

Monday Again...

Hey yall!  I hope everyone had a fabulous weekend and enjoyed those cooler temps that came around.  Linking up with the lovely Biana!

Friday night I took it easy and ended up watching the movie Hook!  I haven't seen this movie in years but it will always have a special place in my heart.  Peter Pan is one of my all time favorite stories and this movie is just so visually beautiful.  This is my favorite part of the movie and yes I cried like I always do when it came up!

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Saturday I taught an early barre class that was full of clients who were new to me.  These ladies have been coming to the studio for a few months but never to my class.  I always get nervous about teaching people like that because they tend to be a lot harder to please.  I think I managed to give them a fun but challenging class and they were all smiles when they left.

I spent the rest of the day packing and rewatched almost every episode of this show

Is anyone else excited about Season 2? Somehow I only really got 2 big rubbermaid tubs filled with my stuff.  Better step that whole packing thing into high gear since my moving truck comes this Friday.

Sunday I watched a little football and got some food ready for the week.  Since pomegranates are in season again (did anyone else think those things were a summer fruit?) I got to make one of my all time favorite recipes that I will share this week.

What did yall do this weekend?

Dear Monday

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Well here we are at Monday again.  No matter how much I want it to, the weekend just doesn't last long enough.

Friday night we went to see Guardians of the Galaxy.

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As much as I love superhero movies I did not love this one.  I actually fell asleep twice.  Whomp whomp.

Saturday we headed up to Mt. Pleasant for the Journey concert.  We drove around so Michigan could look at his old college campus and grabbed a drink at his old hangout.  The concert was at the Soaring Eagle casino so we got there a little early to watch some of the Michigan State/Oregon game and do a little gambling.  The concert was amazing and as always, I sang at the top of my lungs!

I spent a lot of time in the kitchen yesterday making 2 news recipes.

End of Summer Chili Pot

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This recipe is such a great way to finish up summer veggies.  The chili is really light so it's perfect while the weather is still warm.

Pancetta and Sweet Pea Zucchini Noodles

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Yall this smelled so good the whole time it was cooking (which was only like 20 minutes but still). I left out the mangoes and the cashews because I wasn't sure how that would taste.  The sun dried tomatoes paired with the salty pancetta were awesome.

Well that about sums up my weekend.  This week will be filled with lots of packing and training my replacement at work.  Only a few short weeks til I'm back home :)

Linking up with the lovely Biana today!

Weekend Happenings

How is it Monday already?  I feel like my weekends are getting shorter and shorter! Linking up with B today.

Would you believe I didn't take 1 single picture this weekend?  Not that there was too much going on but still...

Friday night, Michigan and I babysat his nephews and niece so their parents could take an anniversary trip.  They are GREAT kids but holy moly after just a couple of hours I was worn out!  After playing for a couple of hours then feeding them ice cream, I left just in time for the sugar buzz to really kick in - good luck Uncle Michigan!  I had to get up early to teach barre the next morning and they live about 30 minutes from the studio....no way was that drive happening in the morning!

Saturday I was excited to finally take a barre class from my girl Mallory.  Her class is always so hard but so fun.  We had a great talk in between classes about how I'm progressing as a teacher, tips for things I need to work on and things I'm doing well.  I totally respect her opinion and it was nice to hear that she thought I was doing a great job teaching.

Michigan and I drove over to Saugatuck which is a little beach town about an hour away.  I wish I could say I took great pictures on the water but I had a big blogger fail.  We bar hopped a bit and then walked around the main strip of shops.  It was fun but I really want to go early in the day the next time so we can actually hang out on the beach and get in the water.

Sunday was spent doing a few of my favorite things.  I spent a little time in the kitchen working on a new salad and dressing recipe (I'll be sharing that later), working on the blog and then going to the movies.  Michigan took me to see the new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles!

This may surprise some of you but the original TMNT was one of my favorite movies as a kid.  I swear I watched it every weekend and I'd bet good money that the VHS tape is still in my dad's attic somewhere.  Bad ass turtles who fought crime, ate pizza and had hilarious one-liners.  What's not to love?

I didn't think the new one was as good as the old one BUT I did think it was a good movie.  And hello, how hot is Megan Fox?!

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I'm kinda dying over her hair....can you say perfection?

That was pretty much it for my weekend.  I have to say I am actually really looking forward to this week.  I am super motivated for a few things coming up and have gotten focused on some personal goals of mine.  Here's to ending summer this year with a bang!

Weekending: Beachin, Relaxin, Cookin!

Here we are at another Monday.  These weekends just feel shorter and shorter.  Let's get down to business shall we?

As always, linking up with Meghan and Biana!

Friday night a few of us headed down to South Haven to have dinner and drinks on the beach.  We started at a place called The Idler.

The Idler is a riverboat turned bar and grill.  We didn't try their food but they make an excellent Moscow Mule.

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After a couple of drinks we headed over to Captain Lou's which is famous around these parts.  We sat out on the deck and got to watch all of the fancy boats drive by.

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After dinner we headed to the back deck at Captain Lou's to listen to a band.  Such a fun night.

Hanging out with my Twin!  Not sure why it turned out so fuzzy.

Saturday I got up early to take a barre class and run a few errands.  That afternoon Michigan took me on a movie date to see Maleficent.

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We both agreed that it was one of the worst movies we'd seen in awhile. Not at all what I was expecting and so disappointing.  

Sunday I hung out in the kitchen most of the day and am proud to say found 2 more FABULOUS recipes. 

Steak Kabobs with Chimichurri Sauce

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Brussel Sprout and Bacon Salad

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Michigan and I both agreed that these were both home runs!

I've got a super busy week ahead between work, teaching 2 barre classes, 1 dance class, and packing for the weekend.  We're headed to Mackinac Island this weekend for a little getaway!

How was yall's weekend?

Weekending: 4th of July Recap

It's Monday so you know what that means….linking up with the lovely Biana and Meghan!



Whew! To say I'm exhausted would be an understatement!  4 days of being at the lake with Michigan's family is so fun but it's literally non-stop.  In 1 cottage we had myself, Michigan, Michigan's dad and stepmom, his sister Bridgette, her husband, their 4 kids, his other sister Taylor, her boyfriend, and their dog!  Yes that's right, 12 people and 1 dog!  The cottage is actually next door to his uncle's cottage and they had a full house too.

What a view, huh?

The parent's decided at the last minute to sign up for the 4th of July parade so we rounded up all of the kiddos and had them pass out candy while we road in the company trucks.  I love parades!

Michigan's uncle throws an annual 4th of July party and last year's event was when I met his whole family for the 1st time.  This year I was a little more comfortable and had a great time chatting with the neighbors and watching the fireworks show.  Unfortunately, I was so caught up chatting with everyone that I didn't get 1 single picture #bloggerfail.

It was such a fun weekend and I always love time with Michigan's family.

This week I am spending time getting re-focused on my fitness/health goals.  I have been slacking off majorly on the gym this summer and it is time to get my booty back in shape (literally)!  I sat down today and got a workout plan together for this week:

I also made this BLT Chopped Salad for lunch this week plus Michigan and I will be busting out the grill for some light healthy dinners.  Stay tuned to see if those recipes were Pinterest wins or fails!

Weekend Update

What a weekend!  I spent all day Saturday in Ft. Worth at a dance competition with my fabulous girls!  I'm so glad that even though I have a "big girl" full time job, I still get to teach dance.  I work with some of the best people!  Here are some pics from the awards ceremony:

So talented!  

My Route 66 trio!  2nd place baby!

After sitting in an auditorium all day, this girl was ready to cut loose a bit!  Earlier in the week I got invited to 3Four1 Party Bus Pub Crawl.  You can read about them here.  I knew I couldn't go without a fabulous crew so I picked up these people:

Melinda and her cutie fiance!  Love them!

My beautiful friends!

We had a great time but it was too gosh darn cold to "crawl".  We'll definitely make plans for another bus party soon though!

I spent Sunday in bed catching up on a blog I have just fallen in love with!  Pink Lou Lou is just precious!  I'm late to the game because she's been blogging for a couple of years so I made it the day's mission to finish all of her old posts so I could start following her updates.

Well happy Monday everyone!  Here's to a great week!