March photo a day challenge {Days 11-14} + Week in Review

March is rolling along! It has gone from chilly days, to storms, to 80 degrees today! Woah woah woah! Can we please have some springtime please?!

Here are my days 11-14 of my #marchphotoaday challenge pics!

Day 11}Someone you talked to today-Didn’t do much talking to human beings on the 11th. But Stella had lots to say…with her eyes at least. “Food???”

Day 12}Fork-Funnily enough I came across this article about the “Forking” diet in Marie Claire the other day. I don’t quite get it, I’m pretty sure I could eat anything with a fork given enough time and ingenuity. Plus I’m not sure gummy bears are exactly what they were shooting for here.

Anyways I came home and made this yummy meal. Homemade citrusy slaw, roasted red potatoes, and bbq pork chops. Put a fork in it!

Check out these yummy and easy recipes from Real Simple!

Day 13}A Sign-Old School. Next year will be 10 years. Woah.

Day 14}Clouds. Pretty clouds after a rainstorm.

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The other day I met with friends at one of my favorite places in Atlanta, Souper Jenny, for grilled cheese night! I had some delicious Matzo Ball soup + grilled frommage. Sadly I left Jane at home but she’ll definitely be coming along for the next adventure. Here is what Jane & I were up to around this time last year, enjoying the springtime weather! It’s no coincidence Jenny’s address is my favorite number. We were meant to find one another;)

We also hit up Camicakes on Peachtree for pre-dinner dessert. Hey sometimes it’s just right! Also quickly becoming a tradition. Red Velvet. Black & White, and Banana Cream.

We are learning about the color green and St. Patrick’s Day this week! Shamrock smoothies/Superhero juice was on the menu.

Checking out the beautiful domed window at work while enjoying the fountain with a petit bebe.

Well it’s hump day people!! Here is hoping the rest of the week goes smoothly.
Have a bright day!
Bright Girl

March photo a day challenge {Days 1-4} + Weekly moments

I can’t believe March is already here! 2012 is rolling right along. I’ve really enjoyed the photo a day challenge and hope you have as well. It definitely gives me something to keep me on my toes and think creatively. Here we go!

      

         1}Up~my chandelier                                 2}Fruit~lunchtime

3}My neighborhood~I picked these pretty flowers this morning from the jardin. They added a nice ambiance to Sunday breakfast. I’ll share that later!

4}Bedside~This is usually what I’m greeted to in the morning. Crying. Things crashing to the floor one at a time. “OHHH. You’re up?! Well I am feeling a bit famished. Breakfast please!!”
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I’m linking up to Story of My Life for todays Best of Instagram Week. Thought I’d share a few of my fav moments of the week below:)
Last Sunday I packed up the car with Bennet and fam and we climbed Kennesaw Mountain. It was a beautiful day and an enjoyable time. Bennet loved it and we were all pooped afterwards.

I’ve been helping this little dude with physical therapy at work. He has improved so much in just a few short weeks. He actually flipped to his tummy on his own this week!! We are all so proud:)

Friday was a crazy day and while I was babysitting there was a severe storm and tornado warning. The girls were anxious {possibly more anxious about what was on my dinner plate, at least to start with} and despite having a tornado scare, bringing a sleeping child downstairs, and preparing to jump into a closet the storm really didn’t hit us and we were just fine. A bit of a tense night but all is well!

{We were right between Dallas and Marietta. Dallas was hit pretty bad by severe storms}

Saturday was a fun day. Mom and I had a spa day! Before we hit up the pampering we lunched at Theo’s Brother’s Bakery where we had Potato Leek soup, Broccoli salad, and a yummy French Dip sandwich. Yummm.

I meant to take a picture of this before, isn’t this display adorable? The OPI Holland Collection. I love my shade, Kiss Me on My Tulips, and mom has gotten lots of compliments on hers, Red lights ahead…where? Got a pedicure after my facial. My tootsies are lookin’ good.
After we pampered we lounged. I rented an oldie but goodie, Curley Sue. I loved it as a kid and mom didn’t remember it. A young Steve Carell makes a brief appearance. And anyone familiar with John Hughes films will see some familiar faces. Watching them hang out at the movie theater made me hungry for popcorn. Bennet is disappointed the bowl wasn’t bottomless.

   

This morning I picked some pretty flowers and had a lovely breakfast of French toast and fruit. I’ll share more on that tomorrow.

Today while doing some photo organizing and a little editing I repainted my nails in Kiss Me on My Tulips. Yay!

Well it’s been a busy week! I hope there will be lots more fun stuff this week and throughout the month of March!
What did you do last week? Any fun plans this week? Do share!!
Have a bright day!
Bright Girl

Take a hike

This weekend has flown by! Yesterday I spent most of the day cleaning house and making trips to the vet. It was a stressful day for this fur mom. And my pocketbook is empty. But hopefully Cookie Dough’s sinusitis will be cleared up after her meds and Pumpkin is perfectly healthy. He hated me after that long vet trip…but all is forgiven, we napped together later in the afternoon:)




Since I have the weekends free now I’m trying to come up with things to do that are different. I feel bad that Mr. Bennet spends so much time at home especially since he loves car rides so last night I decided we should take a trip to Kennesaw Mountain. Dogs can come and some fresh air and exercise sounded good to me! So this afternoon we piled into the car and made the trek.

Bennet is super excited to get on the road! Can I just say I love my car, Mr. Darcy, and his houndstooth interior? ‘Cause I do!

I’ll just rest my eyes a few minutes. Getting cozy!

It’s all uphill from here!

Let’s go!

Atlanta Skyline. Great day for views!

Pigeon Hill

Watch your step!

Hi!

Blue Ridge Mountains in the distance

How exactly did Civil War soldiers get canons to the top of the mountain?!

View from the top! Stone Mountain is on the left. Atlanta is on the right.

Taking a very rocky road through the woods.

We made it back to the bottom!

Taking a detour through the Starbucks Drive Thru. “I’ll have a Caramel Frappucino!”

Well we are all tuckered out after our hike. What did you do this weekend? If you have suggestions on fun things to do on the weekends let me know I’d love some help!
Have a bright day!
Bright Girl