what's cookin'?

If you're like me, you like to cook. Also if you're like me, an easy meal to sneak into the menu is a must. A few weeks back I found this recipe on Pinterest. The first time I made it I followed the original recipe.  Since then, I've tweaked it some.

What You'll Need:
-chicken breasts
-two veggies of your choice (I started using carrots and potatoes)
-one packet of dry Italian dressing mix
-olive oil

These are the steps I take when making this yummy meal. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Rinse and chop up the veggies. I like to boil my veggies for a few minutes so they're more tender. If you prefer firmer ones, just skip that step. Meanwhile, I salt and pepper the chicken breasts and place them in the baking dish. After the veggies are ready I pat them dry and lightly coat them in olive oil. I place them on either sides of the chicken, then just sprinkle the packet of seasoning all over.

Pop it in the oven for about 30 minutes and viola! You have an easy, delicious dinner. And it's a quick cleanup, too!

the oscar goes to...

The other night, my mom and I celebrated our favorite award show-The Academy Awards! As I mentioned here, we've been watching this award show for years. And we go all out. This year we had some new decor to add to the festivities.

On the afternoon of Oscar Sunday, I am tuned into E! to watch the countdown to the red carpet. Then we tune into the actual red carpet preshow. (I personally miss the days when Joan Rivers would host it. I'm ready for Ryan Seacrest to just give it up). We ate lots of yummy food and made our Oscar predictions. It was so fun!

There were some great looks on the red carpet, but my personal faves were Jennifer Lawrence, Jessica Chastain, and Kerry Washington. Stunning!

People may say we're a little over the top, but we have a blast :) Can't wait for next year! Maybe I'll request the following Monday off so I can stay up to watch the whole telecast... :)

weekend of cuteness

This weekend I spent a lot of time at my parent's house. Theo came to visit! Michael, Gena, and Theo arrived Friday evening just in time for dinner. He was as snuggly as ever. Here are a few snapshots.

Just hangin' out.

I'm a big boy! I can lift my head and I'm only 6 1/2 wks old!

He's starting to smile, so naturally I started dancing like a fool. I think he was impressed with Auntie Lindsay's dance moves.

the caves

What are The Caves, you may ask? Awesomeness, that's what. The Caves is an incredible resort in Negril, Jamaica that is built into, you guessed it, caves (and cliffs), right off the water. You can see more of it's beauty here. Dan and I got to go there on our honeymoon a couple of years ago. The day we had to leave, we knew we wanted to go back. And this summer, we get to! We're so blessed that we're getting to go back. I'm counting down the days and they can't come fast enough. It could have something to do with me getting tired of dreary, chilly days here in Augusta. But I'm excited regardless!  If you're looking for an incredible vacation spot, I highly recommend checking this place out. And maybe, just maybe I'll jump off one of the cliffs at the resort. We'll see.

So excited to go back!

celebration!

Long time, no see blog people. Sorry.

This weekend was so fun! My best friend, Erika, got engaged! And we got to celebrate at a surprise engagement party for her and her fiance Friday night. It was so wonderful! Erika and I go way back. We met our freshman year of college but it feels like we've known each other so much longer. I'm so blessed by her friendship and I'm so excited for her!

The awesome set up by Callan and Caroline.

The BRIDE-TO-BE!!!! And her beautiful bling!

Congratulations Erika & Zack!