Whew!

Hey Blog Fans!

Sorry I have been MIA. We've moved, we were without internet for awhile and well we were busy! :) But I'm baaaaaaaaaaaaaack.... let's look at the past few days.

Tuesday: Let's see... we signed our closing paperwork in the morning and moved all of our furniture and things Tuesday day/night. We had a lot of help from a lot of people: Big Thanks to: Daddy, Rhonda, Patti, Mike, Gmom and Gpa Quinn, Mom, Nema, Alex and Dylan! We couldn't have done it without you guys!
Got our Master Bedroom set-up first so we could get a good nights sleep!


Wednesday: Stayed at home thanks to a very late night and achy back. Matt and Daddy got the TV in the house and all of our clothes.

Thursday: Back to work and 1,001 Books Night at School. Back home to have cable and internet hooked up! Yes!


Friday: Work, then out to the sticks to clean the rental house and turn in the keys. Rushed home to meet Matt's mom and dad for dinner for Rick's Bday. Had a lovely dinner at a great Italian place in the area. When we got back from dinner I went to Super Walmart and bought paint and painting supplies.

Saturday: My sister Rhonda was knocking on my door at 8am to start painting. We had to run to Walmart to get a few things that I forgot the night before (like a sanding block because the patched holes were not sanded down). We got both spare rooms painted and 2 dog doors installed (Mom and Daddy came and helped with that).


So now Matt and I are passing out Halloween candy and meeting the neighbors. We are lucky, in our cul-da-sac we have some great neighbors. Everyone I have met has been so friendly and helpful! I feel like this is going to be a great neighborhood for us :)

Moving Tomorrow!

Tomorrow is the big move! I am so excited! We are all boxed up and ready to fill that Uhaul in the morning! :) Thought I would share some pictures of what the house looks like in boxes...

That's a lot of stuff...


Even more stuff...


I am afraid that boxes that Matt packed look somewhat like this... who am I kidding, forget "somewhat" change that to all of the boxes Matt packed look JUST like this!

Surrounded By Boxes...

Matt and I have packed everything, except for unplugging the internet and cable (can't deal without technology that long). We move on Tuesday! :) So Excited!

Anyways, many of you know that I have been looking on Craigslist for a hutch and kitchen table. Well no luck yet, but I have found some hilarious stuff that I thought I would share:

Yard Swing

Really? Free?

Pimp Cup

Makes A Great Point

Friday Friend 20

Here he is Friday Friend #20... Adam McDermott

Top 10 Facts About Adam

• Adam was Matt's college roommate Freshman year by random assignment. They lived together all 4 years of school
• He is from Charlotte
• Adam names shoes for Rack Room... Look for the Presidential Series ;)
• He can eat more doughnuts than I can
• Adam passed out at my wedding, during the ceremony (yeah, its THAT guy)
• He then did the worm at the reception (Once again, this is THAT guy)
• Adam throws one heck of a New Year's Eve Party
• Is a Mr. Fix-it
• Takes all the short jokes with a grain of salt (and a step stool) Ha!
• Is truly a great friend that we wished lived a lot closer...
  

1 Week

We are on Countdown people!

1 Week Until Closing!

Next Tuesday at 10am Matt and I will be closing on our first house :) So Excited!

And I really want this chair to go in the house...

Seriously, I need this chair...

Cake Class

Tonight was the last night of cake decorating class. I think my cake turned out well, even though the teacher said my icing could have been smoother. Oh well, it is what it is and I wasn't spending 5 hours on it. Seriously some people spent many many hours on their cake. It took me 1 hour to decorate plus the time to bake it... bam.


This is my cake. I liked it. Simple cute design. I do not like the borders but they were very last minute (we were being timed, we only had an hour to complete our cakes). You could bring in pre-made things from home to decorate your cake with, but I chose to not do any of the roses or sugar flowers. Everyone besides Amy and I brought in pre-made pieces.

This is Amy's cake. I wish I had a picture of the side of it. Amy had little fish and corral all along the sides...

I really like the way Amy used cookie crumbs as the sea floor.

Here is a group shot of all the cakes...

iPhone Family

Well its official. Matt and I are iPhoners. Matt decided to upgrade his phone this weekend and has a nice new iPhone of his very own.

Here's the difference between Matt and I...

When I got my iPhone I was playing with it in the car and trying out all different things without reading any instructions or anything.

This is Matt.

Matt is making a list of all the things he needs to switch over to his new phone... 15 pages to be exact.

Friday Friend 19

Friday Friend 19 is one that I have missed a great deal... but its back!

Jean Fridays!

Never have I seen a pair of jeans make so many people so very happy. You would think that jeans held the secret to ending global warming with as tickled as everyone was to be wearing them. Well, in actuality they are helping the world. We donate 10 dollars a quarter to wear jeans and the money goes to Relay for Life and Books for Babies. 2 great charities, one easy way to help! :)

Top 10 Reasons Why Jeans Fridays Rock

• Jeans do not have wrinkles
• They look awesome with my Halloween shirt
• So comfy
• They put everyone is a happy mood
• It helps fight cancer
  
• I look good in jeans ;)
• Most any top goes with jeans
  
• It helps buy books for newborns
• Jeans are like 1/2 my wardrobe
• It makes Friday even better
  

Picture Credit: http://www.marieclaire.com/fashion/trends/articles/running-in-heels-trivia

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Picture Credit: https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR09c3rh4UoRqk3NgvBcBKq9R1aSQ_sCqp_WCDJQc3bJxhsLdai-E95-A2wlMN6zaFTRvstJ3-v3hH7WNtY74Jclx-aPnwRwGK02XTdK7ouCVVb8P_CxWNhYbEIUk-Vj2qxH7bIjJufuk/s400/polkadot.JPG

Mmmm Cupcakes...

I really want to learn how to do things with fondant...


Check out more of these awesome cupcakes at http://www.flickr.com/photos/hello_naomi/collections/72157602788113356/

Happy Birthday To Me!

Today is my 27th birthday... whoa. Can I really be this close to 30?

To mark my 27 years I thought I would list 27 Courtney things/thoughts... in no particular order...

1. I am a Happy Appy
2. Sushi could be my favorite food, but then again... I love food ;)
   
3. Lime green is the world's best color
4. Who knew carrots in cake could taste this good?
5. "One person can make a difference, and everyone should try"
6. Bill Clinton = Awesome
7. I love board games, esp. Scrabble
8. How did I live before my iPhone
9. The Beatles are the best band ever
10. I read a lot of magazines and not enough books...
11. Quilting makes me happy
12. Finding awesome fabric makes me happier
13. My dog is the best dog ever
14. I love The Office
15. Monopoly is back at McDonald's and that rocks my socks
    
16. I really enjoy the job I have
17. I dig when boys are surprised I own a 65 Mustang
18. Courtney = Home Owner
19. "Be The Change You Wish To See In The World"
20. There is nothing more pleasing to my eye than polka dots
21. I love butter cream icing
    
22. Jeans and a T-shirt... my weekend uniform
    
23. Martha Stewart ain't got nothing on me
    
24. Coca-Cola is delicious and tastes nothing like Pepsi
    
25. There is no such thing as too much ice cream
    
26. I married my perfect match (7-26-08)
27. Age is something that doesn't matter, unless you are a cheese.

Friday Friend 19

This week's Friday Friend is a whole group of people... my co-workers!

Look at all the boxes they have been saving for me!

Top 10 Reasons I love the folks I work with:

• They are always so nice
• You looking for something? Someone always has one you can borrow
• Excellent cooks! I love birthday luncheons!
• Great advice!
• Everyone makes work a lively place
• Personal cheering squad!
• Everyone helps everyone out
• Staff volleyball games
  
• Charity events (Spelling Bee, Relay for Life, etc)
  
• All the smiles!

Thanks for all the help ladies (and Tom)! Your friendship means so much to me!

Looking List...

Seemed like a good idea to put all my favorite "looks" in one place... so I am hijacking the blog to use as my own personal design spot...

Crate and Barrel- Avalon Extension Dining Table


Pottery Barn- Aris Pedestal Dining Table


IKEA- Stockholm Easy Chair

Wordless Wednesday 21

Okay, I know this is "Wordless Wednesday" but I have to say, are stirrup pants coming back? I can't handle this...

Super News!

So Matt and I found out today that our mortgage is complete and approved! Yay! That means we are in there like swimwear baby! We also found out that if we can get a few paper together soon that we *might* can move a little earlier than we first thought! Sweet!

And then Matt uttered the most beautiful words I think I have ever heard him say...
"We need to start boxing up things Sunday"

Yay! I am collecting boxes and moving tips... ;)

Picture Credit: http://lifeatthebar.wordpress.com/

Cameron Street Fair

Yesterday Matt, Jill, and I went to the Cameron Street Fair. We had an awesome time! I ended up with 2 Fiestaware vases and a platter. I am pretty stoked about the vases!

I looked and looked for a hutch to go in our new house but never found one that was perfect. I did find one that would have worked very well and probably would have ended up taking it home if Dad would have been there with his truck. I still think it was a little too small... However there might be one in the works that will require some TLC... we will just have to see about that. I am not giving up on the hutch. I am going to check out Habitat and a few other places. If anyone out there has a hutch they might like to get rid of let me know! :)

Friday Friend 18

This week's Friday Friend is something I wish I had more of...

Magazines!

Oh how I love magazines, with their snazzy color photos and helpful hints. I would have about 20 subscriptions if I could... Here is my Top 10 Magazines.

1. Real Simple, this is one I subscribe to. LOVE IT!
2. Taste of Home
3. Love of Quilting
4. Food Network Magazine
5. Martha Stewart Living
6. Cook's
7. Easy Quilts
8. Cooking with Paula Deen
9. Semi-Homemade Sandra Lee
10. Everyday with Rachel Ray

Still Drooling...

Welcome October! Its my favorite month for many reasons.
-My Birthday
-Matt proposed Oct. 21 2007
-The blog was started in Oct 2007
-Halloween
-We will close on our house!
-State Fair
-Fall weather
-Intersession

Speaking of house, I am googling all the time for ideas... Check this one out!

I want this. I have SO much Fiestaware that would be Gorgeous on a hutch like this! Cameron Street Festival is this Saturday, it will be an all out Fiestaware hunt, you might remember that I got a few goodies at the Spring festival.

Picture Credit: http://media.photobucket.com/image/fiestaware%20hutch/MandyA2007/100_0287.jpg
http://shamrocks4him.blogspot.com/2009/08/my-fiestaware-has-home.html